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Dress Code

Students are expected to dress for school and school activities in a way that contributes to their health and safety, promotes a positive school learning environment and does not disrupt the activities and events of the school.

 

School Uniforms

The Board of Directors finds that school uniforms are necessary for the safety and welfare of students and school personnel.  Therefore, Western Academy Charter School has adopted the SAFE (Students Attired for Education) Policy effective July 1, 2016.  Uniforms promote an environment that enhances learning and safety; encourages the expression of individuality through personality and achievements; not outward appearances, and creates a sense of school pride and belonging.

 

List of Acceptable Clothing

 

Allowable Tops:

  • Polo-style, collared shirts (long or short sleeve). Any solid color is permitted.
  • Sweaters, jackets, sweatshirts and hoodies are allowed over polo shirts. Heavier jackets are acceptable on cold, winter days. 
  • No displaying of midriffs or bare shoulders.
  • Tops must come to below the waist band of bottoms when arms are raised overhead.

Allowable Bottoms (cannot be shorter than 3” above the knee):

  • Solid khaki (tan), black or navy shorts, pants, capris, or skirts.
  • Skirts, shorts, skorts, and jumpers cannot be shorter than 3 inches above the knee.
  • Black, navy blue or khaki leggings may be worn underneath uniform-length skirts. Leggings may not be worn on their own.

 

FREE Spirit Days are on Fridays only. Students may wear any WACS spirit shirt with jeans (no rips, tears, holes) or with their uniform bottoms. Spirit shirts will be for sale at Meet and Greet.


Additional Information:

  • Shoes must be enclosed front and back, preferably sneakers. 
  • Sneakers/athletic shoes are required for PE. No boots will be allowed for PE. 
  • Exceptions to the above stated rules may be granted for special programs, theme days, or trips. Teachers will notify parents prior to special events.
  • Field Trips - Students must wear their green spirit shirts. Green spirit shirts are for sale in the front office.


Unacceptable clothing/items:

  • No jeans permitted except for on Spirit Days.
  • No clothing that is torn, has holes or is frayed.  This includes ripped jeans or torn clothing whether intentional or otherwise.
  • Students may not wear baggy/saggy pants.
  • No visible undergarments, sleepwear, clothing that is sheer or clothing that exposes body parts in an indecent manner.
  • No spaghetti or tank tops allowed even on dress down days.
  • No tutus or other type costume clothing allowed except on school theme days.
  • No hats, head gear (which includes head socks or beanies, costume type headbands, large or x-large bows, bandanas or jacket hoods are allowed to be worn on the head)
  • No high heels, platforms, flip flops, sandals or wheeled shoes. 
  • No inappropriate sayings or logos will be allowed on clothing. 
  • Body piercings, other than ears, are NOT permitted.

Exceptions to the uniform dress code shall be permitted when:

  • A student’s parent requests a reasonable accommodation to address the student’s disability or medical condition.  Such requests shall be provided in writing and submitted to the Principal for approval.
  • The wearing of clothing in compliance with the uniform dress code violated a student’s sincerely held religious belief.  Such students and student’s parents shall submit a signed affidavit to the Principal setting forth the religious issues and the requested exemption to the policy.

 

Discipline consequences will be enforced. Parents and guardians will be contacted to bring in proper attire if your child arrives at school out of dress code. Please check you child before leaving home to avoid any problems.