ACA Dress Code

Ambassadors for Christ Academy exists to assist parents with the task of following God’s command of raising children in the love and admonition of the Lord. It naturally follows then, that the primary support for the student dress code falls on the parents, with the guidelines provided by the Advisory Board. The spirit of the dress code is to encourage neatness and modesty. The following guideline will help parents to set those standards and expectations for their children’s dress while attending ACA. Faculty members will be assigned (same gender) to oversee the dress code. If there is a questionable item, they will refer to the administration to make the final call. If you have any question on a dress code item, please feel free to bring it to the attention of the administration.

BOYS (All Ages)

SHIRTS:

A. No sleeveless or see-through shirts

B. All shirts (including T-shirts) must be tucked in unless they are collared, buttoned, and square cut. Pre K – 5^th may wear T-shirts out.

C. Logos and shirts should reflect positive and appropriate thoughts. Christian T-shirts are acceptable.

PANTS:

A. No holes or frayed hems

B. Belts are optional. No sagging or ultra-low waist lines

SHORTS:

A. No shorter than 2” above the knee and hemmed

B. No athletic shorts

FOOTWEAR:

A. Pre K – 5^th - Due to playground safety, no flip-flops allowed. Students will not be allowed to kick balls unless wearing laced up shoes.

B. No slide on athletic sandals.

C. No flip-flop type wear (example: shower, pool, or beach-style which have thin V-straps) regardless of sole thickness or design on straps.

SPORTSWEAR:

A. Pre K – 5^th may wear jogging suits

B. All grades: Team logos are acceptable, but no individual named players on shirts. No spandex or form-fitting outfits.

MISCELLANEOUS:

A. Oversized, sagging, or tight-fitting clothing is not permissible.

B. Undergarments must not be visible at any time.

C. No wording across back of pants or shorts.

D. Hair: no longer than shoulder length (clean and well-groomed)

1. **Choir, B.E.S.T. team and ACA athlete’s hair cuts must remain conservative, above the ears, and one finger above the eyebrow when combed forward.

2. Facial hair should be neat and clean.

3. No highlighting, bleaching or dyeing allowed.

4. No extreme hair styles.

E. No hats worn inside

F. No piercing, tattoos, or earrings

G. Abercrombie and Fitch and its affiliates (Hollister Co. and Ruehl 925) or any other name brand clothing, noted by the academy, which actively promotes unchristian values, is prohibited.

CHAPEL DRESS:

A. Dress pants (belt recommended), no shorts, and no denim or khaki jeans.

B. Dress shirt with collar and tie (Pre K – 5^th no tie required; may wear polo type shirt). All shirts must be tucked in.

C. Dress shoes, dress sandals, or athletic shoes.

GIRLS (All Ages)

SHIRTS/BLOUSES:

A. No sleeveless or cap-sleeved shirts.

B. Shirts tailored to be worn out do not have to be tucked in; all T-shirts must be tucked in.

Pre K – 5^th may wear T-shirts out.

C. Logos: Should reflect positive and appropriate thoughts. Christian T-shirts are acceptable.

D. Shirts showing midriff skin at any time are not allowed (front or back – example: with arms raised or bending over).

E. No tight-fitting, low-cut, or see-through clothing.

F. No “off the shoulder” shirts (even with a tank top underneath).

SKIRTS/DRESSES:

A. Length must be mid-knee or longer (even with leggings) and a modest slit length with no front slits above the bottom of the knee.

B. Dresses must follow guidelines of shirts and blouses.

SLACKS/JEANS:

A. Should have no holes or frayed hems.

B. No ultra-low waistlines or tight-fitting jeans/pants.

SHORTS:

A. No shorter than 2” above the knee and hemmed.

B. No athletic shorts

FOOTWEAR:

A. Pre K – 5^th - Due to playground safety, no flip-flops allowed. Students will not be allowed to kick balls unless wearing laced up shoes.

B. No slide on athletic sandals.

C. No flip-flop type wear (example: shower, pool, or beach-style which have thin V-straps) regardless of sole thickness or design on straps.

SPORTSWEAR:

A. Pre K – 5^th may wear jogging suits

B. All grades: Team logos are acceptable, but no individual named players on shirts. No spandex or form-fitting outfits

MAKE-UP/JEWELRY:

A. Make-up and jewelry should be worn in good taste (no extremes).

B. Ear piercings only.

C. No tattoos

MISCELLANEOUS:

A. Hair: No extreme hair colors or styles (highlighting, similar to natural hair color, is acceptable.)

**Choir, B.E.S.T. team and ACA athletes are to wear hair out of their eyes and abide by any other stipulation given by the director.

B. Oversized, sagging, or tight-fitting clothing is not permissible.

C. Undergarments must not be visible at any time.

D. No wording across back of pants or shorts.

E. Dress hats (without bills) are allowed.

F. Abercrombie and Fitch and its affiliates (Hollister Co. and Ruehl 925) or any other name brand clothing, noted by the academy, which actively promotes unchristian values, is prohibited.

CHAPEL DRESS:

A. Dress, gauchos, or skirts with tops that follow the above mentioned guidelines are required.

B. Dress slacks and blouse (no jeans or T-shirts; slacks must be dressy - no capris length or shorts!)

C. Dress shoes, dress sandals, or athletic shoes.

D. Pre K – 3^rd: Shorts should be worn under dress or skirt, but dress/skirt must still be to the middle of the knee or longer in length. This age group may also wear slacks and blouse, but no jeans, capris, or shorts, and no T-shirt type tops.

Clothing choices for boys or girls should not interfere with or become disruptive to the positive educational experiences of the student or other students in the school.