Student Life:  Dress Code

Parents are responsible to ensure that their child's attire conforms to the following standards. Approved school apparel vendors are the following: Educational Outfitters (865-583-3990) and Lands End (1-800-469-2222). These are the only approved vendors for school dress code apparel. The final determination of approved apparel is at the discretion of the school administration and only what has been posted as approved apparel on dress code lists. Vendors may not suggest or recommend anything other than approved apparel. The school administration shall reserve the right of authority on these matters to determine whether or not the students dress is acceptable for school setting. General Guidelines Solid khaki or navy (cotton twill or corduroy) pants/capris (K-12). Pants are expected to be neat and presentable, exhibiting a normal degree of wear. Pants must be worn properly around the waist, not extending below the shoes.  All school uniform polo shirts must bear the official GCA crest and be purchased from an approved vendor. These must be worn Mon.-Thurs. Hoodies (in school colors only) must be purchased from GraceGear, EO or Lands End. A school uniform polo shirt is required to be worn underneath the hoodie. It does not need to be tucked in unless it is visible below the hoodie.     Belts should be worn with pants with belt loops. Hair for boys, including facial hair, needs to be neatly trimmed and clean in appearance and should not extend below the eyebrows, earlobes or below the collar. Hair for boys and girls: Extreme fads, colors and style are not permitted including anything deemed distracting to the learning environment. Any body piercing (with the exception of pierced ears for girls) should not be displayed at school or any school events. Jewelry must be minimal and not distracting. Sunglasses are not to be worn indoors. Hats and bandannas are not to be worn at any time. Makeup should not be worn in an excessive manner. On Fridays, students in elementary may wear a school spirit wear shirt purchased from an approved vendor for $1 as a fundraiser. Students in MS & HS may wear jeans for $1 as a fundraiser or will wear regular uniform wear for bottoms. They may also wear a spirit wear shirt. Jeans should be free of holes, frayed edges or excessive wear. Visible tattoos are not permitted. Extreme fads, colors and styles are not permitted including anything deemed distracting to the learning environment. Elementary (K-5) All shirts, blouses, sweaters and fleece pullovers must be purchased from approved GCA vendors. All items must bear the official GCA crest/logo.  Approved GCA vendors will inform patrons of the required colors and styles. All uniform shirts must be tucked in. Khaki and navy shorts, skirts and skorts as well as navy, khaki and plaid jumpers are allowed but must be purchased from an approved GCA vendor. Polo dresses are approved. Blue jeans are allowed. There should be no writing, pictures, or designs on the jeans. Shoes must have toe, sides and heel enclosed. Socks are to be worn.  Shirts worn under uniform shirts must be navy, royal, gray or white and sleeves may not extend below the uniform shirt. Middle/High School (6-12) All shirts, sweaters, shorts and fleece pullovers must be purchased from approved GCA vendors. All items must bear the official GCA crest/logo. Approved GCA vendors will inform patrons of the required colors and styles. Dresses and jumpers may not be worn. Navy blue or khaki skirts may be worn with uniform shirt. The skirt may not be shorter than the top of the knee when standing.  Slits may not come any higher than the top of the knee. Khaki & navy shorts are allowed but must be purchased from approved GCA vendors and will bear the official GCA crest/logo. The shorts need to be loose fitting and no higher than 3 inches above the knee. Jeans are not allowed except on designated days. Dress sandals (not slides) may be worn. (Rubber flip-flops and sport sandals are not permitted.) Boys must wear socks with any shoe or dress sandal. Shirts worn under uniform shirts must be navy, royal, teal, gray or white. PE uniforms must be purchased for physical education classes from GraceGear. Points are deducted from the daily grade for not fully dressing in uniform. GCA spirit wear purchased from Grace Gear may be worn only on Fridays. Athletic team wear approved by the athletic director may be worn to school on Fridays as spirit wear. These items are not permitted Monday-Thursday. Activity Dress: GCA students are expected to dress modestly and appropriately at all home and away GCA activities. Lands’ End Uniforms  Use the school code on the back of the catalog when ordering. Lands’ End has a list of what can and cannot be purchased as uniform.  You may purchase other items from the catalog that are not uniform for personal use. If you use the school code, proceeds will still go back to Grace from your purchase The logo is embroidered on uniform items. If you have any questions, you may the school office (691-3427). Preferred School Number for Grace Christian Academy is  9000-5866-0. Lands’ End phone number: 1-800-469-2222; Internet: www.landsend.com/school 3% of your net sales from Lands’ End go back to GCA. Extra catalogs are available at the GCA front desk.