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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.
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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://www.landsend.com/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 schoolsettingWerecognizeandwelcomehairstylesthatarehistoricallyassociatedwithrace,ethnicity,orhairtexture, including,butnotlimitedto,protectivehairstylessuchasbraids,locks,andtwists.
Haircolormustbeonethatoccursnaturallyinhumanhair(e.g.,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
CCAEmbroideredPoloDress PoloShirt longorshort-sleeved
MustbepurchasedfromtheLandsEnd schoolstorewithembroideredcrestor purchaseaplainnavypolofromanyretailer andtakeittoBucktownEmbroiderytohave theCCAcrestaddedfor$5
Navy Holesinclothing
Stripes
Logos
Numbers,letters,orpictures
Contrast-coloredstitching
Sleevelessortanktop
Low-cutorunbuttoned
Holesinclothing
Patternedtights(cableknitisallowed)
Shortshortsorskirts
Outerwear (Optionalfor warmth)
Cardigan-solidcolorv-neck Navy
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 White Navy
Black Brown
Navy
White Gray
Black Brown
Solids: Navy
White Black ClassicPlaid
Holesinclothing
Hoods
Sweatshirts*
Non-CCAcardigan
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,oranyothershadenottypicallyfoundin naturalhumanhair arenotallowed
Tinsel
Watches
Necklaces
Bracelets
GIRLSPRESCHOOLDRESSUNIFORM(W)
REQUIREDINDOORSHOESLEFTAT SCHOOLALLYEAR
Category Style Color NotAllowed
Tops
PoloShirt
longorshort-sleeved musthavecollar neatlytuckedin
PoloDress
longorshort-sleeved musthavecollar
Bottoms
Navy
Holesinclothing
Shirtsthatdonotstaytuckedin
Stripes
Logos
Numbers,letters,orpictures
Contrast-coloredstitching
Sleevelessortanktop
Low-cutorunbuttoned
Midriff-baring,mesh,orsee-through
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
Accessories (optional)
Sliponorvelcroclosure;lacesallowed ifthestudentisabletountieandtie independently
Shoesmusthaveclosedtoeandclosedback
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
Navy
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
Black
Brown
Solids: Navy White Black Classic
Plaid
Holesinclothing
Visiblebrands
Contrast-coloreddetailingorstitching
Patternedtights(cableknitisallowed)
Shoescannothavemorethanthreeoftheapprovedcolors (includingsole)
Noneon,metallic,glitter,lightsorunapprovedcolordetailing
Calf-highboots
Knee-highboots
Crocs
Tieshoesifthestudentisnotyetabletotieindependently
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
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:
Holesinclothing
Visiblebrands
Contrast-coloreddetailingorstitchingPatternedtights (cableknitisallowed)
Black
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
Accessories (optional)
Shoesmusthaveclosedtoeand closedback
Lacesallowedifthestudentisabletountie andtieindependently
Navy Holesinclothing
Hoods
Sweatshirts*
Contrastcoloredstitchingorlogos
Navy White Navy
Solidanklebootieswithout embellishments Black
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
Solids: Navy White Black
ClassicPlaid
Holesinclothing
Visiblebrands
Contrast-coloreddetailingorstitching Patternedtights(cableknitisallowed)
Casualshoescannothavemorethanthreeofthe approvedcolors(includingsole)
Noneon,metallic,glitter,lightsorunapprovedcolor detailingoremblemsanywherevisibleonshoe
Calf-highboots
Knee-highboots
Unnaturalhaircolors suchasblue,green,pink,purple, oranyothershadenottypicallyfoundinnaturalhuman hair arenotallowed.
Tinsel
Watchesthatmakenoise,havesmarttechnologyorare cumbersometowear
GIRLSUPPERPRIMARY&SECONDARYPREPDRESSUNIFORM(W)
Category Style Color NotAllowed
Tops
Bottoms
PoloShirt
longorshort-sleeved musthavecollar neatlytuckedin
Outerwear (optionalfor warmth)
Trousers*withelasticwaist (drawstringsandjoggersareallowed)
Chinoshorts*withelasticwaist (drawstringsandjoggersareallowed)
Navy White
Cardigan-solidcolor
Fleecezip-up-solidcolor
Sweater-solidcolor
Socks Anklesocks
Quartersocks
Crewsocks
Shoes Sliponorvelcroclosure
Shoesmusthaveclosedtoeandclosedback
Navy Khaki
Holesinclothing
Shirtsthatdonotstaytuckedin
Stripes
Logos
Numbers,letters,orpictures
Contrast-coloredstitching
Sleevelessortanktop
Low-cutorunbuttoned
Midriff-baring,mesh,orsee-through
Holesinclothing
Stretchpants/jegging-styledresspants
Denim
Shortshorts
Cargopockets
Baggy,oversized,orsagging
Pantslargerthanonesizetoobig
Rolledwaist
Cuffsthatvariesfrommaterialandcolorofpants
Tornorcutseams
Noathleticmaterialorsweatpants
Navy Holesinclothing
Hoods
Sweatshirts*
Contrastcoloredstitchingorlogos
Navy White Black Gray
Additionalindoorshoesleftatschool allyear Black Brown Navy White Gray
Accessories Notallowed
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
Tops CCAEmbroideredPoloShirt longorshort-sleeved musthavecollar neatlytuckedin
MustbepurchasedfromtheLandsEnd schoolstorewithembroideredcrestor purchaseaplainnavypolofromanyretailer andtakeittoBucktownEmbroideryto havetheCCAcrestaddedfor$5
Bottoms 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 White
Black
Gray
Black Brown
Navy
White Gray
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)
Category Style Color NotAllowed
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
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 White
Black
Gray
Black Brown
Navy
White
Gray
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
Navy Brown
Black
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)
Bottoms
Athleticshorts
Musthitatorabovetheknee
Jogger-styleathleticpants
Navy
Outerwear
CCAOfficialSweatshirt
Cardigan-solidcolor
Fleecezip-up-solidcolor
Socks
Anklesocks
Quartersocks
Crewsocks
Shoes AthleticShoes
Shoesmusthaveclosedtoeandclosedback
Lacesallowedifthestudentisabletountie
andtieindependently
Navy
Navy White Black Gray
Black Brown Navy White Gray
Sleevelessortanktop
Holesinclothing
Stretchpants/jegging-styledresspants
Denim
Shortshorts
Backpockets
Oversizedfrontorcargopockets
Baggy,oversized,orsagging
Pantslargerthanonesizetoobig
Rolledwaist
Cottonwaistlineorcuffsthatvariesfrommaterialand colorofpants
Tornorcutseams
Holesinclothing
Hoods
Contrastcoloredstitchingorlogos
Holesinclothing
Visiblebrands
Tights
Shoescannothavemorethanthreeoftheapproved colors(includingsole)
Noneon,metallicorglitterorunapprovedcolor detailingoremblemsanywherevisibleonshoe Calf-highboots
Knee-highboots
Crocs
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
1Canmychildwearanon-uniformjacketinclass?No Theycanweartheapprovedouterwear Exceptionsmaybe madewiththeteacher’sapprovalinthecaseofanunusuallycoldclassroom.
2Canmychildremovethevest/cardiganduringthedayonchapeldressdays?Studentsmayremovetheir vest/cardiganwiththeteacher’sapproval.
3.WhydoIneedtowritemystudent’snameonclothingitems?Becauseallstudents’uniformitemslooksimilar, lostclothingitems(especiallyvests,cardigans,jackets,andties)aremuchmorelikelytobereunitedwiththeirowner ifthenameismarked.
4WhatifIhaveorderedauniformitem(e.g.amonogrammeditemornewshoes)andithasnotyetarrived?Let yourchild’steacherknowthatyouhaveorderedthisitemanditisontheway.Youwilljustreceiveaone-time uniformnoticeratherthanadailynoticeuntiltheitemarrives.Familieshavetwoweekstoacquiretheappropriate items Ifmoretimeisneeded,pleasecontactinfo@chicagochristianacademyorg
5.Whatwillhappenifmystudent’swatch,bracelet,ornecklacebecomesadistraction?Yourchild’steachermay askyourchildtoputtheiteminhisorherbackpackfortherestoftheday Iftheseitemsareregularlydistractingfora student,theteachermayreachouttoaskyounottosendyourchildwiththeseitems.Familiesareencouragednotto sendtheirchildrenwithaccessoriesthatareexpensive,sentimental,orwouldforotherreasonsbeagreatlossifthe itemwerebrokenormisplaced
6.CanmychildweardressuniformpiecesondayswhenthereisnoChapel?Yes.
shirtslayeredunderuniformshirtsthatarenotwhitearenotpermitted long-sleevedshirtslayeredundershort-sleevedshirtsarenotpermitted
NOTACCEPTABLEEXAMPLES
Jeggings,leggingsorcartwheelshortswithout askirtorjumperarenotacceptable
SHOPPINGSUGGESTIONS
PrimaryEmbroideredandPlaidItems
Lands’EndONLYforALLprimaryembroideredandplaiditems
YoucanshopLands’Endatwwwlandsendcom
Youwillneedourschoolcode(900201997)toshoponline
Ifyouarebuyinguniformsonlinetheywilloftentakeweekstoarrive,soplanahead! Checkforanyspecialdiscountsorsalestheymighthavegoingon.
PreschoolEmbroideredItems
YoucanshopLands’Endatwww.landsend.com
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
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