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Uniform Policy

Parents/guardians are responsible to ensure that their student’s attire conforms to the following standards. If a child comes to school in violation of the dress code, the parent/guardian will be notified. On a second violation, the parent/guardian will be expected to bring proper attire to school. The student may be removed from class until his/her apparel meets school standards. Students demonstrating non-conformity to the ACA dress code will be subject to disciplinary consequences. The School Uniform Shop in Pt. Pleasant is the approved school uniform vendor.

GENERAL GUIDELINES   

  • All Spirit Day wear and Dress Down days must be modest and non-offensive clothing.
  • Clothing should NOT BE form fitting. Ripped jeans and leggings are NOT permitted.
  • Hair for boys, including facial hair, needs to be neatly trimmed and clean in appearance. For both boys and girls, extreme hair fads, colors and styles are not permitted. Any hair style distracting to the learning environment should be saved for non-school days.  
  • Girls only are permitted to wear earrings, and any other body piercing on girls or boys should not be displayed at school or school events.
  • Sunglasses and hats are not to be worn indoors.
  • Makeup should not be worn in an excessive manner.
  • Students are expected to dress in traditional, gender appropriate attire at all ACA events.

 

SHIRTS   

  • All shirts, blouses, sweaters and fleece pullovers must be purchased from The School Uniform Shop.
  • Only ACA approved outerwear, jacket or fleece, are acceptable during school hours.

 

PANTS | SHORTS   

  • Solid khaki or navy shorts, or pants are expected to be neat and presentable, exhibiting a normal degree of wear.
  • Khaki and navy uniform style shorts may be purchased from any vendor but must be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee. Cargo shorts and athletic shorts are not approved styles for daily school uniform.
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SKORTS | DRESSES  

Skorts, as well as navy, khaki and plaid jumpers, are allowed but must be purchased from an approved ACA vendor.

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TIGHTS/SOCKS

Black, navy or white socks may be worn by all students. Girls may wear tights or knee socks that are solid black, navy or white.

 

SHOES  

Boys: All black sneakers, all white sneakers OR black and white sneakers are permitted.

Girls: All black sneakers, all white sneakers OR black and white sneakers are permitted. “MaryJane” style dress shoes are also permitted for younger girls. Sandals will be permitted for high school students beginning May 1st.

 

SPIRIT WEAR

On the last Friday of the month students may wear school spirit wear purchased from our Spirit Wear website.  An online store will be available on several occasions throughout the school year. Spirit Wear Store will be advertised in weekly emails.

 

ACTIVITY DRESS

ACA students are expected to dress modestly and appropriately at all home and away ACA activities. No ripped jeans or leggings are permitted.