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AtChicagoChristianAcademy,wearecommittedtocultivatinganenvironmentofjoy,excellence,anddeepgrowth intellectually,relationally,morally,andspiritually Webelievethatuniformsplayameaningfulroleinsupporting thisvision.
Wearingauniformhelpsstudentsapproachtheirschooldaywithintentionality,reinforcingthatwhathappensinthe classroomissignificant.Uniformsalsohelpreducesocialcomparisonanddistractionsrelatedtoclothing,allowing studentstofocusonwhattrulymatters Fromapracticalperspective,uniformscontributetosafetyandsecurityby clearlyidentifyingstudentsbothoncampusandoff.Inmanyways,uniformsareaformofpreparationforadulthood, wheredresscodesandprofessionalattirearecommonacrossawiderangeofcareers fromhealthcareandpublic servicetoathleticsandthelegalfield
Thatsaid,werecognizethatunclearexpectationsarounduniformscanleadtoconfusionandstress Thishandbookis designedtoeliminatethatuncertainty.Inside,you'llfinddetailedinformationforeachgradelevel,withguidelines tailoredbygenderanddayoftheweek Itemsmarkedwithanasterisk(*)includeadditionalnotesintheDefinitions section
Pleasereviewthehandbookcarefullyandrefertothecorrectuniformchartforeachofyourstudents.Payclose attentiontoboththedailybasicanddressuniformrequirements,astherearesubtle butimportant differencesbasedonage.
UNIFORMPOLICYOVERVIEW
Studentsarerequiredtobeinuniformwhenevertheyareatschoolandatmostschool-relatedfunctions Parentsarestrongly encouragedtolabelallclothingwiththeirchild’sname.
CCABasicUniform
TheBasicUniformiswornMondays,Tuesdays,andThursdays.Seetablesfordetails.
CCADress(orChapel)Uniform
TheCCADress(orChapel)UniformiswornonWednesdaysforChapel,andforsomefieldtripsandschoolprogramsas instructedbytheteacher Seetablesfordetails
PEClassUniforms
StudentsarerequiredtowearthedesignatedCCAPEuniformonFridays.ThePEuniformincludesthefollowing:
CCAT-Shirt–MustbetheofficialCCAt-shirtpurchasedthroughtheschoolstore
CCATrackPants–EmbroideredCCAtrackpantsarerequiredandmustbepurchasedthroughtheschoolstore
CCATrackJacket(Optional)–StudentsmaychoosetopurchaseanembroideredCCAtrackjacketforadditional warmth.Thisitemisoptionalbutmustbepurchasedthroughtheschoolstore.
GymShorts(Optional)–StudentsmaychoosetopurchaseCCAbrandedshortsasanalternativetotrackpantson warmerdays.
PEuniformsshouldbeclean,modest,andingoodconditionatalltimes.CCAPEandsweatshirtst-shirtsfromthe2024–2025 schoolyearwillbepermittedduringthe2025–2026schoolyear
OfficialClassicNavyPlaidandEmbroideredItems
AllCCAplaid andembroidereditemsmustbepurchasedatLandsEndathttps://wwwlandsendcom/co/account/schooluniforms(schoolcode900201997).Allotheritemsmaybepurchasedfromanyvendor. Preschoolmaytakeitemstobe embroideredatBucktownEmbroidery(2114N.WesternAve.)for$5embroidery.
ColdandWetWeatherAccommodations
Incoldorwetweather,studentsmustwearbootsoroutdoorshoesandappropriateouterwearsuchascoats,scarves,hats, snowpants,etc.whenarriving,dismissing,oroutside,butmustremovethemuponarrivalintheclassroomandbringuniform shoestoputonintheclassroom.
Neatness,Hair,andJewelry
Neatnessandappropriatehaircarereceivethesameattentionasstudentdress Studentsareexpectedtowearhairstylesor haircutsthatalignwithtraditionallymasculineorfemininestandards.Hairstylesshouldbeneat,tidy,andappropriatefora schoolsetting.Werecognizeandwelcomehairstylesthatarehistoricallyassociatedwithrace,ethnicity,orhairtexture, including,butnotlimitedto,protectivehairstylessuchasbraids,locks,andtwists
Haircolormustbeonethatoccursnaturallyinhumanhair(eg,black,brown,blonde,red) Brightorartificialcolors, includingtinselorotherdecorativeadditions,arenotpermitted.
Nomakeupisallowedbesidesclearlipgloss Youngladiesmaywearclearorpalepinknailpolish Naillengthmustbeshort andartificialnailsarenotallowed Jewelry,orhairaccessoriesmaybewornbutmustfollowtheuniformcode Clothingmay notbeexcessivelywornoutorhaveholes.
PreschoolGirls:Studearringsonlyandhairbeadsallowedifnotadistraction Nobracelets,necklaces,rings,ordanglingearrings
PrimaryGirls:Watch,smallnecklace,hairbeadsand/orsmallbraceletsallowedifnotadistraction(longernecklacesshouldbekeptundershirt)Small studearringsallowed Anycolorhairtieswithoutadditionalaccessoriesareallowed Forsafetyreasons,nohoopsordanglingearringsarepermitted
SecondaryPrepGirls: Watch,smallnecklace,hairbeadsand/orsmallbraceletsallowedifnotadistraction(longernecklacesshouldbekeptundershirt) Smallhoopearringsallowed Anycolorhairtieswithoutadditionalaccessoriesareallowed Forsafetyreasons,nolargehoopearringsarepermitted
UniformDressCodeViolation
Iffacultynoticesadresscodeviolation,*theywillinformAdministration,andAdministrationwillnotifyparentsthrougha DressCodeViolationForm(viaClassReach) Afterfourdresscodeviolationsinasemester,anofficevisitwillfollowin additiontoemailnotification.Afterthe5thviolationwithinasemester,thestudentwillbesenthome.Subsequentdresscode violationswillrequiretheAdministrationtotreattheviolationsasofficevisitsinaccordancewiththedisciplinepolicy.
GIRLSPRESCHOOLBASICUNIFORM(M,T,TH,F)
Category Style Color NotAllowed
Tops
PoloShirt
longorshort-sleeved musthavecollar neatlytuckedin
PoloDress
longorshort-sleeved musthavecollar
Bottoms
Outerwear (optionalfor warmth)
Trousers*withelasticwaist (drawstringsandjoggersareallowed)
Bermudaorchinoshorts*withelastic waist(drawstringsandjoggersare allowed)
Navyleggingsornavyorblackcartwheelshorts mustbewornunderjumperandpolodress (whenwearingtights,shortsmuststillbeworn forprivacy)
Cardigan-solidcolor Fleecezip-up-solidcolor Sweater-solidcolor
Socks Anklesocks
Quartersocks
Crewsocks
Kneehighsocks
Tights Leggings
Shoes Sliponorvelcroclosure
Shoesmusthaveclosedtoeandclosedback
Navy White Navy
Navy
Navy
Accessories (optional)
Additionalindoorshoesleftatschool allyear
Solidanklebootieswithout embellishments
Solid color or CCA plaid hair bows, headbands, clips, scrunchies and ribbons
Hairbeadsallowedifnotadistraction Small stud earrings allowed Any color hair ties withoutadditionalaccessoriesareallowed.
Holesinclothing
Shirtsthatdonotstaytuckedin
Stripes
Logos
Numbers,letters,orpictures
Contrast-coloredstitching
Sleevelessortanktop
Low-cutorunbuttoned
Midriff-baring,mesh,orsee-through
Holesinclothing
Leggingsontheirown
Denim
Patternedtights(cableknitisallowed)
Shortshortsorskirts
Cargopockets
Baggy,oversized,orsagging
Pantslargerthanonesizetoobig
Rolledwaist
Cuffsthatvariesfrommaterialandcolorofpants
Tornorcutseams
Athleticmaterialorsweatpants
Holesinclothing
Hoods
Sweatshirts*
Contrastcoloredstitchingorlogos
Navy White Navy
Black Brown
Navy
White Gray
Black Brown
Solids: Navy
White
Black ClassicPlaid
Holesinclothing
Visiblebrands
Contrast-coloreddetailingorstitching
Patternedtights(cableknitisallowed)
Shoescannothavemorethanthreeoftheapproved colors(includingsole)
Noneon,metallic,glitter,lightsorunapprovedcolor detailing
Calf-highboots
Knee-highboots
Crocs
Tieshoesifthestudentisnotyetabletotie independently
Unnaturalhaircolors suchasblue,green,pink, purple,oranyothershadenottypicallyfoundinnatural humanhair arenotallowed
Tinsel
Watches
Necklaces
Bracelets
Category Style Color NotAllowed
Tops
Outerwear (Optionalfor warmth)
CCAEmbroideredPoloDress PoloShirt longorshort-sleeved
MustbepurchasedfromtheLandsEnd schoolstorewithembroideredcrestor purchaseaplainnavypolofromanyretailer andtakeittoBucktownEmbroiderytohave theCCAcrestaddedfor$5
Cardigan-solidcolorv-neck
Socks Anklesocks Quartersocks Crewsocks KneeHighs Tights Leggings
Shoes Sliponorvelcroclosure
Shoesmusthaveclosedtoeandclosedback
Additionalindoorshoesleftatschool allyear
Solidanklebootieswithout embellishments
Accessories (optional)
Solid color or CCA plaid hair bows, headbands, clips, scrunchies and ribbons.
Hairbeadsallowedifnotadistraction.Small stud earrings allowed Any color hair ties withoutadditionalaccessoriesareallowed
Navy
Holesinclothing
Stripes
Logos
Numbers,letters,orpictures
Contrast-coloredstitching
Sleevelessortanktop
Low-cutorunbuttoned
Holesinclothing
Patternedtights(cableknitisallowed)
Shortshortsorskirts
Navy
Holesinclothing
Hoods
Sweatshirts*
Non-CCAcardigan
Holesinclothing
Visiblebrands
Contrast-coloreddetailingorstitching
Patternedtights(cableknitisallowed)
Solids: Navy
White
Black ClassicPlaid
Shoescannothavemorethanthreeoftheapproved colors(includingsole)
Noneon,metallic,glitter,lightsorunapprovedcolor detailing
Calf-highboots
Knee-highboots
Crocs
Tieshoesifthestudentisnotyetabletotie independently
Unnaturalhaircolors suchasblue,green,pink, purple,oranyothershadenottypicallyfoundin naturalhumanhair arenotallowed
Tinsel
Watches
Necklaces
Bracelets
REQUIREDINDOORSHOESLEFTAT SCHOOLALLYEAR
GIRLSPRESCHOOLDRESSUNIFORM(W)
REQUIREDINDOORSHOESLEFTAT SCHOOLALLYEAR
Category Style Color
Tops
PoloShirt
longorshort-sleeved musthavecollar neatlytuckedin
PoloDress
longorshort-sleeved musthavecollar
Bottoms
Outerwear (optionalfor warmth)
Trousers*withelasticwaist (drawstringsareallowed)
Bermudashorts*withelasticwaist (drawstringsareallowed)
Jumper
Navyleggingsornavyorblackcartwheelshorts mustbewornunderjumper/skirt(when wearingtights,cartwheelshortsmuststillbe wornforprivacy)
Cardigan-solidcolor
Fleecezip-up-solidcolor
Sweater-solidcolor
Socks Anklesocks
Quartersocks
Crewsocks
Kneehighsocks
Tights Leggings
Shoes
Sliponorvelcroclosure;lacesallowed ifthestudentisabletountieandtie independently
Shoesmusthaveclosedtoeandclosedback
Navy White Navy
Navy
Holesinclothing
Shirtsthatdonotstaytuckedin
Stripes
Logos
Numbers,letters,orpictures
Contrast-coloredstitching
Sleevelessortanktop
Low-cutorunbuttoned
Midriff-baring,mesh,orsee-through
Holesinclothing
Leggingsorjegging-styledresspants
Denim
Joggers
Patternedtights(cableknitisallowed)
Shortshortsorskirts
Cargopockets
Baggy,oversized,orsagging
Pantslargerthanonesizetoobig
Rolledwaist
Cuffsthatvariesfrommaterialandcolorofpants
Tornorcutseams
Navy
Holesinclothing
Hoods
Sweatshirts*
Contrastcoloredstitchingorlogos
Navy White Navy
Black Brown
Navy
White Gray
Holesinclothing
Visiblebrands
Contrast-coloreddetailingorstitching
Patternedtights(cableknitisallowed)
Shoescannothavemorethanthreeoftheapprovedcolors (includingsole)
Noneon,metallic,glitter,lightsorunapprovedcolordetailing
Calf-highboots
Knee-highboots
Crocs
Tieshoesifthestudentisnotyetabletotieindependently
Accessories (optional)
Solidanklebootieswithout embellishments
Solid color or CCA plaid hair bows, headbands, clips, scrunchies and ribbons
Watch,smallnecklace,hairbeadsand/orsmall
bracelets allowed if not a distraction (longer necklaces should be kept under shirt) Small stud earrings allowed Any color hair ties withoutadditionalaccessoriesareallowed
Belt is not required even with belt loops
Black Brown
Solids: Navy White Black Classic Plaid
Unnaturalhaircolors suchasblue,green,pink,purple,or anyothershadenottypicallyfoundinnaturalhumanhair arenotallowed.
Tinsel
Watchesthatmakenoise,havesmarttechnologyorare cumbersometowear.
Hoopordanglingearings
Category Style Color NotAllowed
Tops
Longorshort-sleevedPeterPan collaredblouse
Shirtsmusthavebuttonsallthewaydown
CCACardigan-solidcolorv-neck, fullybuttoned
CardiganmustbepurchasedfromLands Endschoolstorewithembroideredcrest
Bottoms Jumper
Navyleggingsornavyorblackcartwheel shortsmustbewornunderjumper(when wearingtights,cartwheelshortsmuststillbe wornforprivacy)
Outerwear (required)
CCACardigan-solidcolorv-neck
CardiganbepurchasedfromLandsEnd schoolstorewithembroideredcrest
Socks Anklesocks
Quartersocks
Crewsocks
KneeHighs
Tights
Leggings
Shoes
Accessories (optional)
Sliponorvelcroclosure;laces allowedifthestudentisabletountie andtieindependently
Shoesmusthaveclosedtoeandclosedback
Solidanklebootieswithout embellishments
SolidcolororCCAplaidhairbows, headbands, clips, scrunchies and ribbons
Watch, small necklace, hair beads and/or small bracelets allowed if not a distraction (longer necklaces should be kept under shirt)Smallstudearringsallowed Anycolor hair ties without additional accessories are allowed.
Belt is not required even with belt loops
White Navy Polos
Holesinclothing
Shirtsthatdonotstaytuckedin
Stripes
Logos
Numbers,letters,orpictures
Contrast-coloredstitching
Sleevelessortanktop
Low-cutorunbuttoned
Midriff-baring,mesh,orsee-through
ClassicPlaid
Holesinclothing
Patternedtights(cableknitisallowed)
Shortshortsorskirts
Navy
Holesinclothing
Hoods
Sweatshirts*
Non-CCAcardigan
Navy White Navy
Black Brown
Navy White Gray Black Brown
Solids: Navy White
Black
ClassicPlaid
Holesinclothing
Visiblebrands
Contrast-coloreddetailingorstitchingPatterned tights(cableknitisallowed)
Shoescannothavemorethanthreeoftheapproved colors(includingsole)
Noneon,metallicorglitterorunapprovedcolor detailingoremblemsanywherevisibleonshoe Calf-highboots
Knee-highboots
Crocs
Tieshoesifthestudentisnotyetabletotie independently
Unnaturalhaircolors suchasblue,green,pink, purple,oranyothershadenottypicallyfoundin naturalhumanhair arenotallowed.
Tinsel
Watchesthatmakenoise,havesmarttechnologyor arecumbersometowear.
fullbutton,peterpancollarblouse long-sleevedavailablethrough FrenchToastonAmazon
Category Style Color NotAllowed
Tops
Bottoms
PoloShirt
longorshort-sleeved musthavecollar neatlytuckedin
Chinotrousers*
Chinobermudashorts*
Pleated*knee-lengthskirtorskort
Navyleggingsornavyorblackcartwheel shortsmustbewornunderjumper(when wearingtights,cartwheelshortsmuststillbe wornforprivacy)
Beltsarerequiredwhenwearingpantswith beltloops
Navy White
Navy Classic Plaid
Holesinclothing
Stripes
Logos
Numbers,letters,orpictures
Contrast-coloredstitching
Sleevelessortanktop
Low-cutorunbuttoned
Midriff-baring,mesh,orsee-through
Long-sleevedshirtslayeredundershort-sleevedshirts
Elasticwaist
Holesinclothing
Stretchpants/jegging-styledresspants
Denim
Joggers
Patternedtights(cableknitisallowed)
Shortshortsorskirts
Oversizedfrontorcargopockets
Baggy,oversized,orsagging
Rolledwaist
Waistlineorcuffsthatvariesfrommaterial&pantcolor
Tornorcutseams
Outerwear (optionalfor warmth)
Socks
Shoes
Accessories
Cardigan-solidcolor
Sweater-solidcolor
Fleecezip-up-solidcolor
CCAVest-solidcolorv-neck
VestbepurchasedfromLandsEndschool storewithembroideredcrest
Anklesocks
Quartersocks
Crewsocks
Knee-highsocks
Tights
Leggings
Shoesmusthaveclosedtoeand closedback
Lacesallowedifthestudentisabletountie andtieindependently
Solidanklebootieswithout embellishments
SolidcolororCCAplaidhairbows, headbands, clips, scrunchies and ribbons.
Watch, small necklace, hair beads and/or small bracelet allowed if not a distraction (longernecklacesshouldbekeptundershirt)
Smallstudearringsallowed.Anycolorhair ties without additional accessories are allowed.
Belt - required with pants with belt loops
Navy
Holesinclothing
Hoods
Sweatshirts*
Contrastcoloredstitchingorlogos
Navy White Navy
Black Brown Navy
White Gray
Black Brown
Solids: Navy White Black Classic Plaid
Navy Brown
Black
Holesinclothing
Visiblebrands
Contrast-coloreddetailingorstitchingPatternedtights (cableknitisallowed)
Shoescannothavemorethanthreeoftheapprovedcolors (includingsole)
Noneon,metallic,glitter,lightsorunapprovedcolor detailing
Calf-highboots
Knee-highboots
Crocs
Unnaturalhaircolors suchasblue,green,pink,purple,or anyothershadenottypicallyfoundinnaturalhumanhair arenotallowed.
Tinsel
Watchesthatmakenoise,havesmarttechnologyorare cumbersometowear.
Category Style Color NotAllowed
Tops
Longorshort-sleeved*PeterPan collaredblouse
Shirtsmusthavebuttonsallthewaydown
CCAVest-solidcolorv-neck
VestbepurchasedfromLandsEnd schoolstorewithembroideredcrest
Bottoms Pleated*knee-lengthskirtorskort
Navyleggingsornavyorblackcartwheel shortsmustbewornunderjumper/skirt (whenwearingtights,shortsmuststillbe wornforprivacy)
White Navy PoloShirt
Holesinclothing
Stripes
Logos
Numbers,letters,orpictures
Contrast-coloredstitching
Sleevelessortanktop
Low-cutorunbuttoned
Midriff-baring,mesh,orsee-through Long-sleevedshirtslayeredundershort-sleevedshirts
Hoods
Sweatshirts*
ClassicPlaid Holesinclothing
Shortshortsorskirts
Outerwear (required)
CCAvest-solidcolorv-neck
VestbepurchasedfromLandsEndschool storewithembroideredcrest
Socks Anklesocks
Quartersocks
Crewsocks
Knee-hightsocks
Tights
Leggings
Shoes
Shoesmusthaveclosedtoeand closedback
Lacesallowedifthestudentisabletountie andtieindependently
Navy Holesinclothing
Hoods
Sweatshirts*
Contrastcoloredstitchingorlogos
Navy White Navy
Black
Holesinclothing
Visiblebrands
Contrast-coloreddetailingorstitching
Patternedtights(cableknitisallowed)
Accessories (optional)
Solidanklebootieswithout embellishments
SolidcolororCCAplaidhairbows, headbands, clips, scrunchies and ribbons
Watch, small necklace, hair beads and/or small bracelet allowed if not a distraction (longernecklacesshouldbekeptundershirt)
Small stud earrings allowed. Any color hair ties without additional accessories are allowed
Black Brown
Solids: Navy White
Black
ClassicPlaid
Casualshoescannothavemorethanthreeofthe approvedcolors(includingsole)
Noneon,metallic,glitter,lightsorunapprovedcolor detailingoremblemsanywherevisibleonshoe
Calf-highboots
Knee-highboots
Unnaturalhaircolors suchasblue,green,pink,purple, oranyothershadenottypicallyfoundinnaturalhuman hair arenotallowed
Tinsel
Watchesthatmakenoise,havesmarttechnologyorare cumbersometowear
optionalforwarmth
optionalforwarmth
GIRLSUPPERPRIMARY&SECONDARYPREPDRESSUNIFORM(W)
fullbutton,peterpancollarblouse
fullbutton,peterpancollarblouse long-sleevedavailablethrough FrenchToastonAmazon
Category Style Color NotAllowed
Tops
Bottoms
PoloShirt
longorshort-sleeved musthavecollar neatlytuckedin
Outerwear (optionalfor warmth)
Trousers*withelasticwaist (drawstringsandjoggersareallowed)
Chinoshorts*withelasticwaist (drawstringsandjoggersareallowed)
Navy White
Holesinclothing
Shirtsthatdonotstaytuckedin
Stripes
Logos
Numbers,letters,orpictures
Contrast-coloredstitching
Sleevelessortanktop
Low-cutorunbuttoned
Midriff-baring,mesh,orsee-through
Navy Khaki
Cardigan-solidcolor
Fleecezip-up-solidcolor
Sweater-solidcolor
Socks Anklesocks
Quartersocks
Crewsocks
Shoes Sliponorvelcroclosure
Shoesmusthaveclosedtoeandclosedback
Navy
Navy White
Black
Gray
Additionalindoorshoesleftatschool allyear Black Brown Navy White Gray
Accessories Notallowed
Holesinclothing
Stretchpants/jegging-styledresspants
Denim
Shortshorts
Cargopockets
Baggy,oversized,orsagging
Pantslargerthanonesizetoobig
Rolledwaist
Cuffsthatvariesfrommaterialandcolorofpants
Tornorcutseams
Noathleticmaterialorsweatpants
Holesinclothing
Hoods
Sweatshirts*
Contrastcoloredstitchingorlogos
Holesinclothing
Visiblebrands
Shoescannothavemorethanthreeoftheapproved colors(includingsole)
Noneon,metallic,glitter,lightsorunapprovedcolor detailing
Calf-highboots
Knee-highboots
Crocs
Tieshoesifthestudentisnotyetabletotie independently
Unnaturalhaircolors suchasblue,green,pink, purple,oranyothershadenottypicallyfoundin naturalhumanhair arenotallowed
Watches
Jewelry
Category Style Color NotAllowed
Tops
Bottoms
CCAEmbroideredPoloShirt longorshort-sleeved musthavecollar neatlytuckedin
MustbepurchasedfromtheLandsEnd schoolstorewithembroideredcrestor purchaseaplainnavypolofromanyretailer andtakeittoBucktownEmbroideryto havetheCCAcrestaddedfor$5
Chinotrousers*withelasticwaist (drawstringsandjoggersareallowed)
Navy
Holesinclothing
Shirtsthatdonotstaytuckedin
Stripes
Logos
Numbers,letters,orpictures
Contrast-coloredstitching
Sleevelessortanktop
Low-cutorunbuttoned
Midriff-baring,mesh,orsee-through
Navy
Holesinclothing
Stretchpants/jegging-styledresspants
Denim
Shortshorts
Cargopockets
Baggy,oversized,orsagging
Pantslargerthanonesizetoobig
Rolledwaist
Cuffsthatvariesfrommaterialandcolorofpants
Tornorcutseams
Noathleticmaterialorsweatpants
Outerwear (optional forwarmth)
Cardigan-solidcolor
Socks Anklesocks Quartersocks Crewsocks
Shoes Sliponorvelcroclosure
Shoesmusthaveclosedtoeandclosedback
Additionalindoorshoesleftat schoolallyear
Accessories NotAllowed
Navy
Holesinclothing
Hoods
Sweatshirts*
Contrastcoloredstitchingorlogos
Navy
Holesinclothing
Visiblebrands
Shoescannothavemorethanthreeoftheapproved colors(includingsole)
Noneon,metallic,glitter,lightsorunapprovedcolor detailing
Calf-highboots
Knee-highboots
Crocs
Tieshoesifthestudentisnotyetabletotie independently
Unnaturalhaircolors suchasblue,green,pink, purple,oranyothershadenottypicallyfoundin naturalhumanhair arenotallowed
Watches
Jewelry
REQUIREDINDOORSHOESLEFTAT SCHOOLALLYEAR
BOYSPRESCHOOLDRESSUNIFORM(W)
REQUIREDINDOORSHOESLEFTAT SCHOOLALLYEAR
Category
Tops
Bottoms
PoloShirt
longorshort-sleeved musthavecollar neatlytuckedin
Outerwear (optionalfor warmth)
Chinotrousers*withelasticwaist (drawstringsareallowed)
Chinoshorts*withelasticwaist (drawstringsareallowed)
Navy White
Cardigan-solidcolor
Sweater-solidcolor
Fleecezip-up-solidcolor
CCAvest-solidcolorv-neck
VestbepurchasedfromLandsEndschool storewithembroideredcrest
Socks Anklesocks
Quartersocks Crewsocks
Shoes
Sliponorvelcroclosure;lacesallowed ifthestudentisabletountieandtie independently
Shoesmusthaveclosedtoeandclosedback
Navy Khaki
Holesinclothing
Shirtsthatdonotstaytuckedin
Stripes
Logos
Numbers,letters,orpicturesContrast-colored
stitching
Sleevelessortanktop
Low-cutorunbuttoned
Midriff-baring,mesh,orsee-through
Holesinclothing
Stretchpants/jegging-styledresspants
Denim
Joggers
Shortshorts
Backpockets
Oversizedfrontorcargopockets
Baggy,oversized,orsagging
Pantslargerthanonesizetoobig
Rolledwaist
Cottonwaistlineorcuffsthatvariesfrommaterialand colorofpants
Tornorcutseams
Navy
Holesinclothing
Hoods
Sweatshirts*
Contrastcoloredstitchingorlogos
Navy White Black Gray
Black Brown
Holesinclothing
Visiblebrands
Casualshoescannothavemorethanthreeofthe approvedcolors(includingsole)
Noneon,metallicorglitterorunapprovedcolor detailingoremblemsanywherevisibleonshoe
Calf-highboots
Knee-highboots
Crocs
Tieshoesifthestudentisnotyetabletotie independently
Accessories (optional)
Wristwatch,smallnecklace,and/or smallbraceletallowedifnota distraction(longernecklacesshouldbe keptundershirt)
Beltisnotrequiredevenwithbelt loops
Navy Brown Black
Unnaturalhaircolors suchasblue,green,pink, purple,oranyothershadenottypicallyfoundin naturalhumanhair arenotallowed.
Watchesthatmakenoise,havesmarttechnologyorare cumbersometowear.
Otherjewelry
Category Style Color NotAllowed
Tops
Bottoms
DressShirtorOxford longorshort-sleeved musthavecollar musthavebuttonsallthewaydown neatlytuckedin
CCAvest-solidcolorv-neck
VestbepurchasedfromLandsEndschool storewithembroideredcrest
Chinotrousers*withelasticwaist (drawstringsareallowed)
White Navy PoloShirt
Holesinclothing
Shirtsthatdonotstaytuckedin
Stripes
Logos
Numbers,letters,orpicturesContrast-coloredstitching
Sleevelessortanktop
Low-cutorunbuttoned
Midriff-baring,mesh,orsee-through
Navy
Holesinclothing
Stretchpants/jegging-styledresspants
Denim
Joggers
Shortshorts
Backpockets
Oversizedfrontorcargopockets
Baggy,oversized,orsagging
Pantslargerthanonesizetoobig
Rolledwaist
Cottonwaistlineorcuffsthatvariesfrommaterialand colorofpants
Tornorcutseams
Outerwear (required)
CCAvest-solidcolorv-neck
VestbepurchasedfromLandsEndschool storewithembroideredcrest
Socks Anklesocks
Quartersocks Crewsocks
Shoes
Accessories (optional)
Sliponorvelcroclosure;lacesallowed ifthestudentisabletountieandtie independently
Shoesmusthaveclosedtoeandclosedback
Navy Holesinclothing
Hoods
Sweatshirts*
Contrastcoloredstitchingorlogos
Navy
Holesinclothing
Visiblebrands
Wristwatch,smallnecklace,and/or smallbraceletallowedifnota distraction(longernecklacesshouldbe keptundershirt)
Beltisnotrequiredevenwithbelt loops
Casualshoescannothavemorethanthreeofthe approvedcolors(includingsole)
Noneon,metallicorglitterorunapprovedcolordetailing oremblemsanywherevisibleonshoe
Calf-highboots
Knee-highboots
Crocs
Tieshoesifthestudentisnotyetabletotie independently
Unnaturalhaircolors suchasblue,green,pink,purple, oranyothershadenottypicallyfoundinnaturalhuman hair arenotallowed
Watchesthatmakenoise,havesmarttechnologyorare cumbersometowear
Otherjewelry
Category Style Color NotAllowed
Tops
Bottoms
PoloShirt
longorshort-sleeved musthavecollar neatlytuckedin
Chinotrousers* Chinoshorts*
Beltsarerequiredwhenwearingpants withbeltloops
Navy White
Outerwear (optionalfor warmth)
Cardigan-solidcolor
Sweater-solidcolor
Fleecezip-up-solidcolor
CCAvest-solidcolorv-neck
VestbepurchasedfromLandsEndschoolstore withembroideredcrest
Socks Anklesocks
Quartersocks
Crewsocks
Shoes
Shoesmusthaveclosedtoeandclosed back
Lacesallowedifthestudentisabletountieand tieindependently
Accessories Belt-required
Wristwatch,smallnecklace,and/or smallbraceletallowedifnota distraction(longernecklacesshouldbe keptundershirt)
Navy Khaki
Holesinclothing
Shirtsthatdonotstaytuckedin
Stripes
Logos
Numbers,letters,orpictures
Contrast-coloredstitching
Sleevelessortanktop
Low-cutorunbuttoned
Midriff-baring,mesh,orsee-through
Elasticand/ordrawstringwaist
Holesinclothing
Denim
Joggers
Shortshorts
Oversizedfrontorcargopockets
Baggy,oversized,orsagging
Rolledwaist
Waistlineorcuffsthatvariesfrommaterial&pant color
Tornorcutseams
Navy
Holesinclothing
Hoods
Sweatshirts*
Contrastcoloredstitchingorlogos
Navy White Black Gray
Black Brown Navy White Gray
Navy Brown
Black
Holesinclothing
Visiblebrands
Casualshoescannothavemorethanthreeofthe approvedcolors(includingsole)
Noneon,metallicorglitterorunapprovedcolor detailingoremblemsanywherevisibleonshoe
Calf-highboots
Knee-highboots
Crocs
Unnaturalhaircolors suchasblue,green,pink, purple,oranyothershadenottypicallyfoundin naturalhumanhair arenotallowed
Watchesthatmakenoise,havesmarttechnologyor arecumbersometowear
Otherjewelry
Category Style Color NotAllowed
Tops
Bottoms
DressShirtorOxford longorshort-sleeved musthavecollar musthavebuttonsallthewaydown neatlytuckedin
CCAvest-solidcolorv-neck
VestbepurchasedfromLandsEndschool storewithembroideredcrest
Chinotrousers*withelasticwaist (drawstringsareallowed)
White Navy PoloShirt
Holesinclothing
Shirtsthatdonotstaytuckedin
Stripes
Logos
Numbers,letters,orpictures
Contrast-coloredstitching
Sleevelessortanktop
Low-cutorunbuttoned
Midriff-baring,mesh,orsee-through
Navy
Holesinclothing
Stretchpants/jegging-styledresspants
Denim
Joggers
Shortshorts
Backpockets
Oversizedfrontorcargopockets
Baggy,oversized,orsagging
Pantslargerthanonesizetoobig
Rolledwaist
Cottonwaistlineorcuffsthatvariesfrommaterialand colorofpants
Tornorcutseams
Outerwear
CCAvest-solidcolorv-neck
VestbepurchasedfromLandsEndschool storewithembroideredcrest
Socks Anklesocks
Quartersocks
Crewsocks
Shoes
Accessories (optional)
Shoesmusthaveclosedtoeandclosed back
Lacesallowedifthestudentisabletountie andtieindependently
Navy
Holesinclothing
Hoods
Sweatshirts*
Contrastcoloredstitchingorlogos
Navy White
Black Gray
Black Brown Navy
White Gray
Belt
Wristwatch,smallnecklace,and/or smallbraceletallowedifnota distraction(longernecklacesshouldbe keptundershirt)
Navy Brown
Black
Holesinclothing
Visiblebrands
Casualshoescannothavemorethanthreeofthe approvedcolors(includingsole)
Noneon,metallicorglitterorunapprovedcolor detailingoremblemsanywherevisibleonshoe
Calf-highboots
Knee-highboots
Crocs
Unnaturalhaircolors suchasblue,green,pink, purple,oranyothershadenottypicallyfoundin naturalhumanhair arenotallowed
Smartwatches*
Otherjewelry
BOYSUPPERPRIMARY&SECONDARYPREPDRESSUNIFORM(W)
PRIMARYPREP-SECONDARYPREPGYMUNIFORM(F)
optional tightsarenotallowedtobewornundershorts
DEFINITIONS
Chinotrousers:Dresspantswithamoretailoredandstreamlinedlook,specificallywithoutpleatsorextraseams Pockets aresmallandinternal,sothatpocketstitchingisnotvisiblefromtheoutsideofthepants Backpocketsappearassmall slits.Khakiornavy.
Trouserjoggers:Pull-onpantsdesignedwithataperedlegandelasticizedanklecuffs,madefromwovenorstructured fabricsuchastwill,chino,orothernon-athleticmaterials Thesejoggersincludeanelasticwaistbandwithafunctional drawstringforadjustability.Notmadeofathletic,fleece,orsweatpantmaterial.
Chinoshorts:Shortsversionofchinotrousers,sosimilarly(asabove),pocketsaresmallandinternal,sothatpocket stitchingisnotvisiblefromtheoutsideofthepants.Backpocketsappearassmallslits.Khakiornavy.
ChinoBermudashorts(girls):Chino-style(asdescribedabove),knee-lengthshorts.Navy.
Pleatedskirtorskort:Skirtorskortwithpleats,orhorizontalfoldsofclothmadebysewingorpressingtwopartsofthe clothtogether.
PeterPancollarshirt(girls):Awhite,short-sleevedblousemadeoflightweightfabric,featuringaroundedPeterPan collar.Thisisatraditionalbutton-downshirtandnotapoloshirt.
Sweatshirt:Warmlayerusuallythick/soft,oftenmadeofcotton,morecasualthansweater.
Smartwatch:Wristwatchwithcommunication,image,camera,orgamingfunctions,regardlessofparentalcontrol settings.Studentsmaynotwearorusesmartwatchesatschooloronfieldtripsatanytime,evenwithparentalcontrols set Asofnow,FitBitsorsimilartouchscreenwatcheswithoutthefunctionslistedaboveareallowed Ifastudenthasa smartwatch,itmuststayinthebackpackatalltimesduringtheschoolday
FREQUENTLYASKEDQUESTIONS
1.Canmychildwearanon-uniformjacketinclass?No.Theycanweartheapprovedouterwear.Exceptionsmaybe madewiththeteacher’sapprovalinthecaseofanunusuallycoldclassroom
2.Canmychildremovethevest/cardiganduringthedayonchapeldressdays?Studentsmayremovetheir vest/cardiganwiththeteacher’sapproval.
3WhydoIneedtowritemystudent’snameonclothingitems?Becauseallstudents’uniformitemslooksimilar, lostclothingitems(especiallyvests,cardigans,jackets,andties)aremuchmorelikelytobereunitedwiththeirowner ifthenameismarked
4.WhatifIhaveorderedauniformitem(e.g.amonogrammeditemornewshoes)andithasnotyetarrived?Let yourchild’steacherknowthatyouhaveorderedthisitemanditisontheway.Youwilljustreceiveaone-time uniformnoticeratherthanadailynoticeuntiltheitemarrives Familieshavetwoweekstoacquiretheappropriate items.Ifmoretimeisneeded,pleasecontactinfo@chicagochristianacademy.org
5Whatwillhappenifmystudent’swatch,bracelet,ornecklacebecomesadistraction?Yourchild’steachermay askyourchildtoputtheiteminhisorherbackpackfortherestoftheday.Iftheseitemsareregularlydistractingfora student,theteachermayreachouttoaskyounottosendyourchildwiththeseitems Familiesareencouragednotto sendtheirchildrenwithaccessoriesthatareexpensive,sentimental,orwouldforotherreasonsbeagreatlossifthe itemwerebrokenormisplaced.
6CanmychildweardressuniformpiecesondayswhenthereisnoChapel?Yes
shirtslayeredunderuniformshirtsthatarenotwhitearenotpermitted long-sleevedshirtslayeredundershort-sleevedshirtsarenotpermitted
NOTACCEPTABLEEXAMPLES
Jeggings,leggingsorcartwheelshortswithout askirtorjumperarenotacceptable.
SHOPPINGSUGGESTIONS
PrimaryEmbroideredandPlaidItems
Lands’EndONLYforALLprimaryembroideredandplaiditems
YoucanshopLands’Endatwww.landsend.com
Youwillneedourschoolcode(900201997)toshoponline
Ifyouarebuyinguniformsonlinetheywilloftentakeweekstoarrive,soplanahead! Checkforanyspecialdiscountsorsalestheymighthavegoingon
PreschoolEmbroideredItems
YoucanshopLands’Endatwwwlandsendcom
Youwillneedourschoolcode(900201997)toshoponline
TakeitemstoBucktownEmbroidery(2114N WesternAve)for$5embroidery
Non-monogrammedandnon-plaiditemscanbepurchasedanywhereelse.Brands/storesthatcarryuniforms: Amazon(FrenchToast,LandsEnd,TheChildren’sPlace,Nautica)
LandsEnd
TheChildren’sPlace(oftenhassales)
OldNavy
WalMart(WonderNationbrand,Chapsbrandforpants)
Target(willtakebackANYkidsclotheswithinONEyearofpurchaseiftheygetholesinthem,sosaveyourreceipts ormakesureyouhavethetargetappforrecordofpurchase!)
Gap Costco
Brands/storestolookforshoes: Amazon
TheChildren’sPlace
Target
OldNavy
WalMart
DSW
StrideRiteforkidswhoneedmoresupportiveshoes