Uniform Policy
The goals of our uniform policy are
- to foster unity and equality in our attire;
- to adhere to Biblical modesty and decency;
- to be a good witness to the world by our standard of dress.
Standard Uniform
Our standard uniform is Lands' End (uniform number 9000-9047-3) or exactly like Lands' End. Shirts, sweaters and sweatshirts with the Covenant Academy logo are available through Lands' End (logo number 0348396K).
Shirts
Boys and girls:
Solid colors only. No letters, pictures, or logos.
Long or short sleeved interlock or mesh polo in red, white, navy or gray.
Turtleneck or Mock turtleneck in red, white, navy or gray.
Boys:
Long or short sleeved Oxford Button-down in white.
Girls:
Long or short sleeved Oxford Button-down in white
Peter Pan micro-fiber or jersey knit blouse in white
Sweaters and Jackets
Sweaters and jackets worn in class during the school day must be solid colors only. NO DENIM, no letters, no pictures or logos. Drifter sweaters, vests, or Polartec jackets are acceptable as long as they are red, navy, or gray.
Sweatshirts
Sweatshirts must be solid colors only. No letters, pictures, or logos.
Boys and girls:
Sweatshirt (with or without hood) in red, navy or gray.
Pants/shorts
Boys:
Chinos pants - pleated or plain front or elastic waist in navy or khaki
Chinos shorts in navy or khaki
Belts are necessary with pants and shorts that have belt loops.
Girls:
Chinos pants - pleated or plain front or elastic waist in navy or khaki
Chinos shorts in navy or khaki
Stretch flares in navy or khaki
Crop Chinos in navy or khaki
Shorts are to be no shorter than fingertip with hands at the side.
Belts are necessary with pants and shorts that have belt loops.
Skirts and skorts
Chino skort in navy or khaki pleated or A-line skirt
Skirts and skorts are to be no shorter than 6" above the ground when kneeling.
Navy bike shorts must be worn under skirts
Jumpers
Solid Jumper in khaki or navy
Navy bike shorts must be worn under jumpers
Shoes
Boys and girls:
Closed-toe comfortable shoes (dress or athletic)
Socks
Boys:
Solid white socks or Lands' End only Classic navy socks
Girls:
Solid white socks or Lands' End only Classic navy socks, navy or white tights,
natural colored hose
Jewelry
Boys:
No pierced jewelry or jewelry of similar appearance
Girls:
No pierced jewelry other than earrings. Avoid large loop earnings
Hair
Boys:
Hair length to be over the ears, off the collar and above eyebrows, no beards or
mustaches.
Girls:
Make-up and hairstyles should be modest, hair kept from covering eyes.
PE Dress Code (for 3-8th grade only)
Students may wear solid navy seat pants or navy sport shorts for PE. Other fabrics acceptable except for mesh, net, or “see-through” fabrics.
Students must wear a solid red, navy, or gray T-shirt or a Covenant Academy T-shirt.
Shorts must have a 5 inch or longer inseam. Shirts or shorts are not to be made of mesh, net, or “see-through” fabric. Shorts and pants are to be worn appropriately and not “low-riding.” For modesty reasons, girls must wear bike shorts underneath sport shorts.
Field Day and other athletic days follow the PE dress code.
Field Trip/Service Project Dress Code
Students are to wear standard uniform choices for all regular field trips and service projects unless otherwise instructed.
Casual Day Dress Code
On occasion, Covenant Academy will declare a "free dress" day or Christian T-shirt day. Students may wear the regular uniform or use the following guidelines for casual attire.
Jeans are to be worn with a belt, and should be clean and in good repair: jeans with holes or frayed hems are not acceptable. Low-riding jeans are also not acceptable.
Shorts are to be modest and to be no shorter than fingertip with hands at the side.
No sleeveless, low-cut, or tight fitting shirts may be worn. Shirts must not show mid-drift.
On a Christian T-shirt day a student may wear a T-shirt with a Christian message or a Covenant Academy T-shirt. Logo and/or lettering must be appropriate and non-offensive.
Enforcement
If a question should arise concerning the appropriateness of a student's apparel, the Head of School will be the final judge. If necessary, parents may be asked to bring a change of clothing before the student will be admitted to class. A notice regarding the dress code violation will be sent home for a parent signature.
Additional Guidelines
Boys' and girls' shirts must be tucked in. Hats, scarves and sunglasses are not to be worn unless outside. When considering accessories, please avoid anything that might distract others.