

UNIFORM POLICY
The way we dress is a form of “rhetoric” and communicates a message.
Firm Foundations Academy Northwest requires students to wear uniforms from an approved list Our uniform standards reflect the conviction that no activity, even dress, is a neutral endeavor. All conduct, including how we dress, should be done to the glory of God, as loving service to our neighbor, reflecting His goodness, truth and beauty The principles behind our school uniform standards include:
We aim to model that dress matters and can promote excellence. The uniform helps create an orderly academic workplace so students are better able to concentrate on their studies
The uniform allows godly authority to set modest and appropriate dress standards
The uniform reminds us that we are part of a larger community committed to common goals
UNIFORM SELECTIONS
Students must wear uniforms selected from French Toast and/or Lands’ End
Please consult the French Toast and/or Lands’ End Firm Foundations Academy webpages for particular approved styles before ordering either brand from a third party provider (eg, Amazon or JCPenney) This can be found on our website under our parent portal and at the links below.
Boys should select uniforms only from the boys selections and girls should select only from the girls selection.
Logos on uniforms are encouraged, but only required on sweatshirts, sweaters and vests One polo with a logo is required You may opt to wait and have the logo added this fall by a local vendor.
UNIFORM GUIDELINES
Shoes must be solid black with black soles or solid navy with black soles.
Toes and heels of shoes must be closed.
Shoes
Snow or rain boots may be worn outside during cold, wet weather, but students must change back into their school shoes upon re-entry into the classroom.
PE shoes can be brought to school and worn during PE, but students must change back into their school shoes upon re-entry into the classroom
Leggings/ Socks
Outerwear
Socks/Leggings/Tights must be matching and solid black, navy or white Leggings or footless tights under skirts are allowed for girls if worn with matching socks.
UniformSelections
When students are in class, they may only wear sweaters or non-hooded zip up sweatshirts from our French Toast or Land’s End Selections Indoor sweaters and sweatshirts should have school logo if possible.
Outerwear for outside: we prefer coats to be zip up coats/jackets/sweaters/or solid colored sweatshirt that must be hung up when they enter the classroom.
No scary or inappropriate graphics on jackets (ie skulls, words, etc.)
Ties should be from uniform selections
Plain leather or cloth belts may be worn with pants
Simple hair accessories complementary to the uniform may be worn.
Accessories
All jewelry must be modest and complementary to the uniform. No other body piercings are permitted
Hats/caps/hoods are not permitted in the classrooms.
No bright, distracting or unnatural hair dyes allowed.
Hair must be tidy and not hanging in front of eyes
Dress Neatly
Casual Day Uniform
Trestle Days
Exceptions
Clothing must be appropriately sized. Pants must fit well, with pant legs covering socks when student is standing. A generally tidy appearance is required, such as shoes tied, clothing in good condition, and hair out of eyes so the face is visible.
Casual days will be pre-announced. Students may wear jeans without holes and a uniform shirt
Follow casual day uniform.
If you have a difficulty finding the right fit/feel for your student, please talk to your administrator to obtain an exception form.
The principles of the uniform policy have been carefully considered and approved by our Board of Directors. We acknowledge there are differing views on uniforms For the sake of your children and our staff, please encourage students to follow our policy joyfully and completely. Our attitudes as parents are reflected in our children We strive to be a school that honors our teachers and administrators by giving them our joyful cooperation.
Final Instructions and Benediction
“We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.”
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 ESV