Tuesday, September 7th, 2010

Dress Code


The personal appearance of each student helps to set the learning and spiritual atmosphere of Ambassador  Christian Academy .  A wholesome appearance that honors the Living God is marked by neatness and modesty and appropriateness, avoiding extremes and fads that would compromise a Christian’s witness.

The Lands’ End Catalog is the standard of dress at ACA.  All selections must conform to the following school dress standards:

1-  Modesty, decency and appropriateness must prevail in all clothing selections
2-  Tight or sloppy clothing is prohibited; shirts with tails must be worn tucked in with a belt.
3-  Skirt/jumper length must be no more than 2” above the mid-point of the knee
4-  T-shirts are not allowed except as part of a gym uniform.
5-  School clothing colors for polo shirts and sweaters: red, white  or blue (light blue or navy blue).

General Guidelines

1  - Prohibited: mention of occult, Satanic, or unacceptable worldly philosophies in dress, jewelry,  or other accessories.

2-    Excessive jewelry is not allowed; girls (only), pierced stud jewelry allowed in the ear lobe.  Boys are not allowed to wear body jewelry of any kind.  Children through 5th grade: no facial make-up allowed.  Middle Schoolers:  excessive make-up is not allowed.

3- Hair must be kept neat, kept out of eyes and be of the student’s natural color.  Fad haircuts are not allowed.  Boys: hair length needs to be off the shirt collar.

4-  Appropriate undergarments must be worn.  No head coverings or outside jackets are to be worn inside the school building.

5  - The following Dress Code Apparel can be found in the Lands End Catalog.

Lands’ End Catalog’s are available in the school office.  Please use code #9000-6447-8 when ordering.

Chapel Day

Every Thursday students participate in our school Chapel program. Therefore students dress-up from their regular school attire.

Girls

•  Plaid or solid color jumper or plaid or solid color  skirt (only Lands’end Hunter plaid)
•  white oxford or white peter pan shirt
•  black,brown or navy dress shoes
•  navy or white tights, knee highs, or ankle socks
•  NO SKORTS OR POLO SHIRTS

Boys

  • navy or khaki chino pants(pleated or plain-front)
  • dress oxford shirt in blue or French blue
  • black or brown dress shoes
    tie- plaid (Lands’End Hunter plaid only) or navy blue

Gym Day:

Girls and Boys- Our Gym Uniform is a school-approved gym outfit that must be purchased from  Bay Traders located on Charles Drive in Toms River .  Phone # 732-286-0334

Please purchase:
-blue sweatpants (solid with thin stripes on sides)
- blue sweatshirt with school logo,
-yellow t-shirt with school logo
- blue gym shorts
-solid white or solid black sneakers (no flashing lights or cartoon characters)

Regular Days

Girls

- Navy or khaki shorts, skort, skirt (A-lined or pleated), or chino pants (pleated or plain-front)  no cargo
Solid navy or khaki jumper,   no corduroy
(Note: skirt/jumper length must be no more than 2” above mid-point of knee.  Also, navy blue
- bike shorts or lollipops must be worn under skirts and jumpers)
-Polo shirts — short or long sleeve in white, navy or red
- Cardigan sweater–white, navy or red
-Turtlenecks– white, navy or red
-Socks- white, navy or khaki
- Tights- white or navy
- Shoes–brown, black or navy (casual or dress) (note: heels must be 2”or less in       height)
-Sneakers– white or black (no flashing lights or cartoon characters)
-No clogs, boots,sandals, flip-flops or wheelies

Boys

-Navy or Khaki shorts (pleated or plain-front–no cargo)
-Navy or khaki pants (pleated or plain-front–no cargo)
-Polo shirts–short and long sleeve in white, navy or red
-Crew neck sweater–white, navy or red
-Vests–white, navy or red
-Turtlenecks-white, navy or red
-Socks– white, navy or khaki
-Shoes– brown, black or navy.
-Sneakers–black or white–   (no flashing lights or cartoon characters)
- No boots, sandals, flip-flops, or wheelies.