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Saturday, 04 September 2010
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Amherst Christian Academy
Dress Code

     Anything that draws attention to an individual is not acceptable.  Questionable dress will be judged by ACA's standards.  Violations of the dress code can result in detention.  All clothing should be:  clean and not wrinkled, in good repair and not faded, proper size for individual and modest fitting.

Girl's Dress Code:                    
          blouse – oxford, button-down or Peter Pan collar, white or light blue, short or 
                   long sleeve, only top button may be undone, blouse must be tucked in.
          skirt or jumper - navy blue ( not form fitting);  when in a kneeling position
                   with a straight back the skirt should touch the floor  
                   For Alpha Center, the skirt should touch the top of the knee or be
                   longer.                       
          shoes - sensible tie shoe or slip-on shoe; no sneaker-like shoes,
                   no clogs or shoes with no backs, no dress or hiking boots,
                   no open toe, no bright colors ( black, blue, or navy preferred),
                   no slippers.                       
          socks - crew, knee-hi, stockings, tights ( no low-cut socks); 
                   white and navy preferred, neutral or pastel colors acceptable, 
                   no bright or fluorescent colors;  no leg warmers  
          jewelry - modest, not attention getting, limit of two earrings per  ear   
                   no nose rings     
          hair - conservative in cut, style and color   
          makeup - no makeup to be worn by  KGN to 6th graders 
                   7th - 12th - conservative makeup        
           ** No visible tattoos    
           Optional clothing : -  plain white or navy blue sweater with no accent  colors or
                   lettering; cardigan or V-neck, no crew neck or turtlenecks.-  during Dec.,
                   Jan., Feb., & Mar.- girls may wear a white turtleneck shirt under blouse
                   and modest fitting, solid navy, dress slacks. 

Boy's Dress Code:        
          shirts - oxford, button-down shirt - solid white or light blue; long or short
                  sleeve, not worn over printed T-shirt; must be worn tucked in, only top
                  button allowed to be undone. Alpha Center – polo shirt; white or lt. blue,
                  short or long sleeve, worn in or out                       
          dress pants - solid navy (not faded) pants worn with black , brown or navy
                  dress belt; no elastic or fasteners at end of pant legs; belt worn at waist 
          shoes - tie or slip-on shoe; solid black or brown leather;
                  no sneaker-like or boot-like shoes       
          socks - dark dress socks or white socks(crew socks only)-  no low cut;
          jewelry - no earrings or nose rings     
          hair - conservative cut, style & color; crew cut OK but no totally shaved or
                  partially shaved heads; no pony tails or braids; hair should not be
                  past collar ( above collar preferred)  
          ** No visible tattoos  
          Optional clothing:- plain white or navy blue sweater with no accent colors or
                  lettering; cardigan or V-neck, no crew neck

Gym Clothes:
          Alpha Center– long, loose, navy pants and sneakers
          Daystar & Omega – navy sweat pants or modest, navy gym shorts 
                  ( no cut-offs, no spandex); shorts need a minimum 5 ½ inch inseam;
                  shirt must have sleeves; sneakers and socks
          Being unprepared for gym class can result in detention.                       

Dress-Down Day:  
          The last Friday of each month is Dress-Down Day and occasionally other days
                  due to some field trips or special activities.   
          -  no plain white T-shirts or T-shirts with questionable sayings or  designs 
          - no shorts or sweat pants  
          - nothing outlandish-dress shoes or sneakers only: NO Flip Flops or Sandals 
          - capris below the knee are OK 

Christian T-Shirt Day:  This is a regular uniform day except for those students who
          wear a Christian T-Shirt.  Students may dress down if wearing  a
          Christian T-Shirt.  Shirt must not be covered up 

 

Uniforms may be purchased from the following, but not mandatory:

           Choice Uniforms -   12820 DuPont Circle
                                              Tampa, Fl 33626
                                              Toll Free  877-324-6423  
                                              www.ChoiceUniforms.com  
                                              School Code   7157            

 Or :  

          Flynn & O’Hara - Georgetown Plaza 
                                        5225 Sheridan Drive,
                                        Williamsville, NY 14221   
                                        632-6581 

Or:

          Campus Outfitters -  432 Evans St. (near Sheridan)
                                                Williamsville, NY 14221 
                                                626-6660   
                                                www.campusoutfitters.com 
                                                School Code: AC