All Saints Uniform Policy

The “Why” of the Uniform Policy

The Uniform Policy is rooted in a desire to create and promote a learning environment where attire is not a distraction to the educational process. Therefore, students are required to adhere to this policy while attending All Saints Academy. This policy is based on the following principles:

Clothing historically calls attention to the role someone has in society (e.g., law enforcement, firefighters, medical professionals, clergy, athletes, military) School uniforms are a visual reminder of the purpose of students –to learn.

Clothing choices are not neutral and have often been used as a way of distinguishing people (e.g., socio-economics, name brands, preferences).

Uniforms remove the distraction.

While clothing is often considered a means of personal expression, uniforms remind students that their primary expression comes from character choices rather than clothing choices

Uniforms engender a sense of common identity and goals. Whether in Primary Prep or Secondary, the students are part of a community that strives together

Other benefits of uniforms:

Uniforms can save time by limiting morning choices for kids.

Uniforms should save families money by de-emphasizing the social impact of clothing.

Uniforms provide a safe environment by allowing staff to identify nonstudents easily and quickly (either on- or off-campus)

Purchase Information

All uniforms are to be purchased from the online school uniform stores: Lands’ End or French Toast (unless otherwise noted). EXCEPTION: French Toast clothing can sometimes be found on Amazon at a discount For easy access, follow links to the All Saints Academy store pages:

Land’s End

French Toast

Boys (Primary)

Top

Polo (white or navy) or Long-sleeve button-up (white) or Short-sleeve button-up (white)

Bottom Khaki pants or Khaki shorts (in September and May only)

Footwear

Optional

Solid black shoes*

Socks (white, navy, or black)

Sweater-vest (navy)

V-neck sweater (navy)

Tie (Classic Navy Plaid by Lands’ End)

Blazer (navy)

Belt (black)

Full zip fleece jacket (navy)

Cotton modal zip front cardigan sweater (navy)

See “Further Guidance” for direction on jewelry, accessories, etc.

Girls (Primary)

Top Polo - Peter Pan collar (white or navy) or Blouse - Peter Pan collar (white)

Bottom

Footwear

Optional

School Uniform Girls Plaid Jumper Top of Knee from Lands’ End (Classic Navy Plaid) or Khaki pants or School Uniform Girls Ponte Pleat Skirt at the Knee (navy)

Tights (white or navy) or Leggings (navy) or Knee-high socks (white or navy) or Ankle-covering socks (white or navy)

Solid black shoes (no heels)*

Cardigan sweater (navy)

Full zip fleece jacket (navy)

Bow for hair (navy or white)

Cross tie (navy by Land’s End)

Blazer (navy; to be worn with blouse and cross tie)

See “Further Guidance” for direction on jewelry, accessories, etc.

*Shoes must be completely black (including logo); may be purchased anywhere.

Boys (Secondary Prep)

Polo (white or navy) or Short-sleeve button-up (white; must be worn with tie) or Long-sleeve button-up (white; must be worn with tie)**

Top

Tie (navy/classic navy plaid from Lands’ End)**

**Mandatory for presentations and special occasions

Bottom Khaki pants Belt (black)

Footwear

Phys.Ed.

Solid black dress shoes (non-athletic)* or Men’s solid black Chelsea-style boot (no laces, no grommets)

Socks (navy or black dress socks)

Mesh gym shorts (navy from Lands' End or French Toast)

Crew t-shirt (navy/gray from Lands' End or French Toast) or "All Saints" Phys. Ed. shirt

*Optional (Phys. Ed. only):

Sweatshirt (navy/gray from Lands’ End or French Toast or ASA sweatshirt from SquadLocker)

Jogger Sweatpants (navy/gray from Lands' End or French Toast)

Sweater-vest (navy)

V-neck sweater (navy)

Blazer (navy; to be worn with long-sleeve button-up shirt and tie)

Optional

Full zip fleece jacket (navy)

Cotton modal zip front cardigan sweater (navy)

See “Further Guidance” for direction on jewelry, accessories, etc.

*Shoes must be completely black (including logo); may be purchased anywhere.

Girls (Secondary Prep)

Top Polo - Peter Pan collar (white or navy) or Blouse - Peter Pan collar (white; must be worn with cross tie)

Bottom

Footwear

School Uniform Girls Box Pleat Skirt Top of the Knee** (navy or classic navy plaid) or Khaki pants

**Skirts are to fall between the mid-knee and top of the knee.

Tights (white or navy) or Knee-high socks (white or navy) or

Ankle-covering socks (white or navy)

Solid black dress shoes (no heels)*

Chelsea-style boot, solid black (no laces, no grommets)

Mesh gym shorts (navy from Lands' End or French Toast)

Crew t-shirt (navy/gray from Lands' End or French Toast) or "All Saints" Phys. Ed. shirt

Phys.Ed.

Optional

*Optional (Phys. Ed. only):

Sweatshirt (navy/gray from Lands’ End or French Toast or ASA sweatshirt from SquadLocker)

Jogger Sweatpants (navy/gray from Lands' End or French Toast)

Cardigan sweater (navy)

Bow for hair (navy or white)

Cross tie (navy by Land’s End)

Blazer (navy; to be worn with blouse and cross tie)

Full zip fleece jacket (navy)

See “Further Guidance” for direction on jewelry, accessories, etc.

*Shoes must be completely black (including logo); may be purchased anywhere.

Boys (Secondary)

Polo (white or navy) or Short-sleeve button-up (white; must be worn with tie) or Long-sleeve button-up (white; must be worn with tie)**

Top

Tie (navy/classic navy plaid from Lands’ End)**

Blazer (navy; to be worn with long-sleeve button-up shirt and tie)**

**Mandatory for presentations and special occasions

Bottom Khaki pants Belt (black)

Footwear*

Solid black dress shoes (non-athletic) or Men’s solid black Chelsea-style boot (no laces, no grommets)

Socks (navy or black dress socks)

Mesh gym shorts (navy from Lands’ End or French Toast)

Crew t-shirt (navy/gray from Lands’ End or French Toast) or “All Saints” Phys. Ed. shirt

Phys.Ed.

Optional

*Optional (Phys. Ed. only):

Sweatshirt (navy/gray from Lands’ End or French Toast or ASA sweatshirt from SquadLocker)

Jogger Sweatpants (navy/gray from Lands' End or French Toast)

Sweater-vest (navy)

V-neck sweater (navy)

Full zip fleece jacket (navy)

Cotton modal zip front cardigan sweater (navy)

See “Further Guidance” for direction on jewelry, accessories, etc.

*Shoes must be completely black (including logo); may be purchased anywhere.

Girls (Secondary)

Polo Peter-Pan collar (white or navy) or Blouse Peter-Pan collar (white; must be worn with cross tie)** Blazer (navy; to be worn with blouse and cross tie)**

Top

Bottom

Footwear*

Cross tie (navy)**

**Mandatory for presentations and special occasions

School Uniform Girls Box Pleat Skirt Top of the Knee (navy or classic navy plaid)

Khaki pants

**Skirts are to fall between the mid-knee and top of the knee

Tights (white or navy) or Knee-high socks (white or navy) or Ankle-covering socks (white or navy)

Solid black shoe (less than 2” heels)* or Chelsea-style boot, black (no laces, no grommets)

Mesh gym shorts (navy from Lands’ End or French Toast)

Crew t-shirt (navy/gray from Lands’ End or French Toast) or “All Saints” Phys. Ed. shirt

Phys.Ed.

Optional

*Optional (Phys. Ed. only):

Sweatshirt (navy/gray from Lands’ End or French Toast or ASA sweatshirt from SquadLocker)

Jogger Sweatpants (navy/gray from Lands' End or French Toast)

Cardigan sweater (navy)

Full zip fleece jacket (navy)

See “Further Guidance” for direction on jewelry, accessories, etc.

*Shoes must be completely black (including logo); may be purchased anywhere.

Apparel:

Further Guidance

This is not meant to be a comprehensive list, please ask if you have any questions about something not included here.

No visible undergarments (Undershirts or tanks under button-up shirts are to be white and discreet.)

No oversized or under-sized clothing (The sizing of garments needs to be within reason for your child’s frame. Growing room is understandable.)

No untucked shirts (except during recess)

No unclean/unkempt clothes

No clothes with holes, tears, or excessive fraying

Skirts/jumpers must be at least knee-length throughout the whole year

Girls must wear tights/leggings or biker shorts under dresses or skirts

Hair & Accessories:

Students will keep their hair neat, clean, well-groomed, and in conservative styles

(Only natural colors)

Hair should be kept out of the eyes so as not to interfere with eye contact or line of vision

Men’s hair should be above the collar

Hair accessories should not be distracting, of a moderate size, and be kept to school colors (navy or white)

No hats, caps, hoods, headscarves, or bandanas may be worn inside the school building

Jewelry/Watches:

Girls are not permitted to wear bracelets, exposed necklaces, facial piercings, or non-prescription eyeglasses

Modest earrings are permissible for girls

Boys are not permitted to wear earrings, facial piercing, bracelets, exposed necklaces, or non-prescription eyeglasses

Watches are the only visible jewelry allowed (they cannot make noise, have smart technology, or be cumbersome to wear)

If approved jewelry is a distraction (or not within the spirit of the Uniform Policy) students may be asked to remove it

Makeup:

Boys may not wear makeup

Girls under 13 may not wear makeup

Girls under 13 may not wear nail polish of any kind

Girls older than 13 may wear light, natural-looking makeup

Girls older than 13 may have professional-looking nails and nail polish fitting the uniform (neutral or natural colors; no artificial nails)

Further Guidance (cont.)

Shoes:

Shoes must be completely black (including logo); may be purchased anywhere

No open-toe shoes, sandals, or flip-flops may be worn

No athletic shoes for secondary students except during Phys. Ed.

Shoes designed for laces are to be worn with appropriate, tied laces

No light-up shoes

Other:

School gear (e.g., backpacks, lunch containers, notebooks, and the like) shall not display any political slogans, commercial slogans, product promotions, celebrity representations, sports team promotions, or any pictures/cartoons of commercial characters.

Outdoor jackets are to be navy blue or black and free of designs (characters, large letters, etc.). When selecting an outdoor jacket please keep the heart of the Uniform Policy in mind. Please see outdoor jackets from landsend.com and frenchtoast.com for examples (though they need not be purchased there).

Remember: label your student’s clothing

Student belongings should be marked with a permanent laundry marker to facilitate the return of lost items