Girls School Uniform Kth - 12th Grade

Short or long sleeve uniform shirts with logo – hunter green or burgundy. Vendor: Digital Creations

Optional Girls Uniforms 9th – 12th

Short and long sleeved Oxford with crest, from Digital Creations

Ladies navy blazer with crest, from Digital Creations

Girls 6th - 12th Required Skirt Styles, Suggested Vendors: Land’s End or French Toast

Privacy shorts or briefs must be worn with skirts

Lands End

Skirt lengths must be no higher than 2” above the top of the knee.

Lands End Pleated Skirt Navy, Khaki and Hunter/Classic Navy Plaid Girls Item #4307975X1/Juniors Item #4307945X8

Girls K-1st Optional Jumper

Lands End Solid A-line Navy or Khaki Girls Item #4308135X7/Juniors Item#4308075X1

Lands End Girls Jumper Navy, Khaki or Hunter/Classic Navy Plaid

*Refer to the last three pages of this document for complete information on the dress code. 

Note: Digital Creations is also offering the option of ordering French Toast items on their website.

French Toast Pleated Skirt

French Toast Pleated Skirt w/Tabs

Navy, Khaki or Green Plaid Girls Item #1066G/Juniors Item # 1066X

Navy or Khaki Girls Items #1455G Juniors Item # 1455X

French Toast Kick Pleat Skirt Navy or Khaki

Girls’ K-5th Optional Skirt/Skort

French Toast Two Tab Skort Navy/Khaki or Green Plaid

Girls’ K-1st Optional Jumper

French Toast V- Neck Pleated Jumper Green Plaid

Optional vendors for navy and khaki skirts: local departments stores, Gap, Old Navy, Target, and Banana Republic. Make sure the above style and length requirements are met.

Girls pants - navy or khaki (No Tight Pants)

Girls’ socks and tights – white, navy, or light brown and free of logos, decorations, or patterns

Brown or Black Belts

Sweaters and Jackets - Multiple Vendors

Solid color sweaters/jackets – navy, black, grey, dark green, white, or brown. No logos except the FCA Logo. (No patterned lace/sheer back)

Examples of Approved Girls Shoes Styles 

Shoes worn on P.E. days must have non-marking soles

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Sneakers or boots must be worn with socks

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No glitter sequins or light up shoes, no bright accents

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No colored shoelaces or patterns on shoes

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Heels must be no more than 1 ½ inches

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Colors – light or dark brown, black, white, grey, navy

May Be Worn With Uniform But Not During P.E.

Uniform Options-Must Be Worn During P.E.

Founders Classical Academy Dress Code Policy, 2015-2106 Students must arrive at school each day wearing official Founders Classical Academy uniform shirts with crest. These include hunter green or burgundy polo shirts for all grades, and light blue button down short or long-sleeve Oxford shirts for 9th-12th graders. High school students may wear the official school blazer with their Oxford shirts and approved ties. *Students must remain in school uniform while on campus after school, unless changing for a school athletic activity or another pre-approved school activity. Shirts must be buttoned such that only the uppermost button remains undone. Shirts must always be tucked in, and shirttails must be long enough to stay tucked in. A white undershirt may be worn; colored undershirts are not permitted. Boys’ pants include slacks or shorts in khaki or navy, straight leg or classic fit. Girls may wear skorts, shorts, skirts, or slacks in khaki, navy or plaid (select brands on the plaid). Boys’ and girls’ pants, skirts, skorts, and shorts must be uniform style (no skinny pants, cargoes, joggers, khaki jeans, etc.) and can be purchased from stores such as French Toast, The Gap, Land’s End, Old Navy, and department stores that sell uniform clothes (see the pictured examples). If you are not sure whether uniform bottoms meet dress code, please bring them by the office for review. Slacks must reach to the shoe but not dragging on the ground. A solid color leather brown or black belt must be used. Slacks must be worn at the waist, and no boxers or undergarments may be visible, including at athletic practices and games. Skirts and skorts must be worn at the waist; hem should be worn at the knee and may be no higher than 2 inches above the top of the knee. Privacy shorts or briefs must be worn with skirts. School shorts must be worn with a solid color brown or black belt. Shorts should go to just above the knee but not below, and should not be excessively tight or loose fitting. Shorts should be worn at the waist, and no boxers or undergarments may be visible, including at athletic practices and games. Students must wear closed-toe, closed-heel, soled walking or dress shoes. Colors include light or dark brown, black, navy, gray, and white – no bright stripes, accents, or logos. No colored shoelaces. Sneakers must be low tops. Athletic shoes must be worn for P.E.; no flip-flops, Crocs, sandals, moccasins, or house shoes. Dress boots may be worn underneath long pants or with uniform skirts; work boots and hiking boots may not be worn to school. The trim of shoes must be neutral in color. Laces on shoes must be pulled through and well tied, and the colors must correspond to the shoe colors listed above. Solid white, navy, or tan socks must be worn and should match. No-show or heel-high socks may be worn with shorts, skirts, or skorts, but not when wearing slacks.

Socks, tights, or leggings must be white, navy, or light brown and free of logos, decorations, or patterns. Additional Clothing: students may want to bring a light jacket or sweater to school during the year since classroom temperatures can be cool. Jackets and sweaters with FCA logos may be worn (from approved FCA vendors only), including FCA lettermen jackets. Other sweaters and jackets should be of solid colors (navy, black, grey, hunter or dark green, white, or brown) without messages or images (no logos). Trench coats and dusters are not allowed. Hoodie shirts, pullover sweatshirts, and hooded sweatshirts and jackets are not allowed during the school day. P.E. Clothing for 6th-12th graders: students must wear FCA P.E. uniform apparel (see pictured shirts and shorts) in good repair (no holes, torn sleeves, etc.). During cold weather students may wear solid black sweat pants without logos or designs. Boxers or undergarments may not be visible. P.E. shirts must be worn either tucked in or well over the waist of the shorts, if not tucked in. No midriffs may be shown. T-shirts are required: no tank tops, camisoles, or sports bras may be worn as outer garments. Athletic Team Clothing (for after school practices): students must wear modest athletic wear in good repair (no holes, torn sleeves, etc.). Athletic shorts or pants during cold weather should be worn at the waist and should be no shorter than mid-thigh and no longer than just below the knee. No spandex, short shorts, or long baggy shorts are permitted. Boxers or undergarments may not be visible. Colors may include: navy blue, burgundy, dark green, black, or grey. Pants must be free of designer messages. T-shirts must be worn either tucked in or well over the waist of the pants/shorts, if not tucked in. No midriffs may be shown, and no tank tops, camisoles, or sports bras may be worn as outer garments. T-shirts should be a solid color and free of messages; this excludes an official school t-shirt with mascot (students may wear FCA athletic wear with school logos sold by approved vendors.). T-shirt colors include navy blue, grey, burgundy, or dark green. Spirit Day (All Grades): The first Friday of each month is designated as Spirit Day. Students may wear Blue Jeans without holes, without slits, and must be free of decorations or embellishments; students may not wear skinny or baggy jeans, or joggers. Students may wear any approved spirit-wear t-shirts, including shirts approved for extra-curricular activities or uniform shirts. There may be other pre-approved, designated days, where spirit wear may be worn. If students are not wearing spirit wear, they must be in uniform. Grooming and Hygiene: Startling, unusual, or immodest attire of any sort is not allowed. Fads in hairstyles, clothing, or anything designed to attract attention to the individual or to disrupt the orderly conduct of the classroom or campus is not allowed. Hair is to be clean and well groomed. Unusual coloring (e.g., blue, red, pink, green, purple, etc.),

streaking, or excessive hairstyles (e.g., “tails,” “designs,” “puffs,” “mohawks,” “fauxhawk/fohawk,” etc.) are not allowed. Words, symbols, or designs shaved in hair (including facial hair and eyebrows) are not allowed. Boys - hair must have trimmed sideburns; hair may not touch the collar of the shirt when the student is standing and should be out of the student’s eyes. Boys must be clean-shaven. Tongue rings and visible body piercings, other than earrings on girls, are not allowed. Dangling earrings are not allowed. Spacers in place of pierced earrings are not allowed. No gauges may be worn in pierced ears. Visible tattoos and body art are not allowed. Hats, scarves, bandanas, hair coverings, sweatbands, or hooded shirts and sweatshirts are not allowed except under circumstances designated by the Headmaster. Grills or temporary decorations on teeth are not allowed. Chains, handcuffs, jewelry, or accessories that suggest weaponry are not allowed. Enforcement Policies: If a student’s dress or grooming is inappropriate or objectionable under these provisions, faculty shall request the student to make appropriate corrections. If the student refuses, the Headmaster or his designee shall notify the student’s parent and request that the parent make the necessary correction. If both the student and parent refuse, the Headmaster shall take disciplinary action. Appropriate disciplinary procedures shall be followed, including removal from school until the student is in compliance with the dress code. Decisions of the Headmaster or designee regarding dress and grooming are considered final. Failure to comply with the dress code will result in disciplinary action.