UNIFORM POLICY 2026-2027
Beachcities Classical Academy Uniform Policy Uniform Rationale Our uniform policy is designed to create and maintain an environment that supports learning by minimizing distractions and promoting focus, unity, and excellence. This policy is rooted in the following principles: Heart and Character: All outward actions, including clothing, reflect the condition of the heart. A CHAPEL uniform policy allows us to address these heart issues consistently rather than managing the many individual expressions that can arise under a more lenient dress code. Vocational Focus: Clothing communicates vocation and identity. Our uniform helps create an atmosphere where undue attention is not drawn to individual learners. A neat and orderly appearance fosters a ready-to-learn environment. Community and Unity: Uniforms promote a cohesive program identity. When learners are in uniform, they visibly demonstrate that they are part of the same team, pursuing the same goals of excellence and working together under a shared tradition. Stewardship and Focus: Uniforms help reduce the social pressure and expense associated with fashion trends. By de-emphasizing outward appearance, the policy encourages learners to focus on character development and academic growth while allowing parents to be good stewards of their finances. Safety and Security: Uniforms enhance program security. On field trips and around campus, learners in uniform are easily identifiable by staff/faculty, which helps ensure learner safety and allows tutors to quickly account for everyone. Learners are expected to be in full uniform while on campus unless otherwise specified by the administration. The administration is responsible for interpreting the uniform policy, while enforcement is a shared responsibility of parents, administration, and faculty. Hygiene and Grooming At Beachcities Classical, we believe personal hygiene and grooming reflect self-respect, respect for others, and readiness to learn. Learners are expected to maintain good hygiene and a neat, distraction-free appearance. Grooming Guidelines Hair must be clean and neatly groomed at all times and kept out of the eyes. Unnatural hair colors and extreme hairstyles that draw undue attention are not permitted. Learners are expected to practice good daily hygiene, including regular bathing, brushing teeth, and using deodorant as needed. These standards help create a respectful and focused learning environment consistent with our Core Values. • Grades 5 and Below: No makeup permitted. •Grades 6 and Up: Modest, natural makeup allowed; excessive makeup will be addressed by tutors/administrators. Nail polish may be worn provided it is not a distraction in class and learners can participate fully and effectively.
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Uniform Policy Grades TK-5
Items marked with (VMU) must be purchased from Vicki Marsha Uniforms. (714) 895-6371 | www.vickimarsha.com
CATEGORY
Tops
EVERYDAY
Ladies & Gentlemen
Ladies
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
Mesh Polo Shirt (VMU) Round Collar Blouse (VMU) Visible short or long sleeve white, gray, or navy White, short sleeve with undershirts/baselayers. long or short sleeve with BCLC logo BCLC logo May be worn on non-chapel Must be tucked in at all days times. Undershirts must be the color of the polo.
Bottoms
CHAPEL
Gentlemen
Oxford Shirt (VMU) White, short sleeve with BCLC logo
Ladies & Gentlemen
Ladies
NOT ALLOWED
Pants & Shorts Gray, navy, or khaki Shorts must be 3 inches above to 2 inches below the knee.
Bib Top Plaid Jumper with 2-Pleat Skirt (VMU)
Pants/Shorts that are: cargo corduroy denim leggings oversized frayed distressed
Ladies
Bib Top Plaid Jumper with 2-Pleat Skirt (VMU)
Gentlemen
Gray, navy, or khaki pants/slacks
Plaid Jane Skort (VMU)
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Uniform Policy
Grades TK-5 • Footwear & Outerwear
Footwear
Outerwear
EVERYDAY & CHAPEL
EVERYDAY
Solid gray, navy, white, or black Solid Vans and Converse acceptable.
Solid gray, navy, or white outerwear
Closed-heel and toe
Hooded Pullover Sweatshirt with BCLC emblem patch (VMU)
Clean and neat Athletic shoes required on PE days.
CHAPEL
The goal of our footwear expectations is to maintain a polished, cohesive, and respectful appearance that reflects the standards of Beachcities Classical.
V-neck Pullover Sweater with BCLC emblem patch (VMU)
Cardigan Sweater with BCLC emblem patch (VMU)
May be worn on non-chapel days
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
Footwear that has: handwriting paint graphics graffiti markings
External (NON BCLC) branding logos characters graphics slogans
UGG-style boots
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Uniform Policy Grades TK-5 • Accessories
Headwear & Jewelry
Socks
Headwear
Ladies & Gentlemen
Hats, caps, and hoods
White long/short socks
Permitted outdoors only and must be removed indoors.
Ladies
Headbands, bows, hair clips
Tights or leggings • navy, white, or black
Must be uniform-compatible colors.
Jewelry Must be modest and coordinated with uniform. Limited to: 2 necklaces, 3 bracelets, 3 rings. Earrings allowed if not distracting or unsafe for activities (e.g., PE).
Knee-high or ankle length
Neckwear Required on Chapel Days
Ladies
Plaid Continental Cross-over Tie (VMU)
Gentlemen
Plaid Prep Tie (VMU)
Belts Required with pants and shorts (Grades 1-5) Solid gray, navy, khaki, or black
NOT ALLOWED Socks Patterned socks, tights, and leggings Belts Shoe-string or chain
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Uniform Policy Grades 6-10
Items marked with (VMU) must be purchased from Vicki Marsha Uniforms. (714) 895-6371 | www.vickimarsha.com
Tops
Footwear
EVERYDAY
EVERYDAY & CHAPEL
Ladies & Gentlemen
Solid gray, navy, white, or black Solid Vans and Converse acceptable.
Mesh Polo Shirt (VMU) • white, gray, or navy • long or short sleeve with BCLC logo Must be tucked in at all times. Undershirts must be the color of the polo.
CHAPEL Oxford Shirt (VMU) • White, short sleeve with BCLC logo • May be worn on non-chapel days
NOT ALLOWED Visible short or long sleeve undershirts/baselayers.
Closed-heel and toe Clean and neat Athletic shoes required on PE days. Our footwear policy is designed to support a polished, cohesive, and respectful appearance that aligns with the standards of Beachcities Classical Academy.
NOT ALLOWED Footwear that has: • handwriting • paint • graphics • graffiti • markings UGG-style boots
Bottoms
Outerwear
EVERYDAY
EVERYDAY
Ladies & Gentlemen
SOLID gray, navy, or white outerwear
Pants & Shorts • Gray, navy, or khaki • Shorts must be 3 inches above to 2 inches below the knee. Ladies Plaid Jane Skort (VMU)
Hooded Pullover Sweatshirt with BCLC emblem patch (VMU)
CHAPEL
CHAPEL
Cardigan Sweater with BCLC emblem patch (VMU) V-neck Pullover Sweater with BCLC emblem patch (VMU)
Ladies: Plaid Jane Skort (VMU) Gentlemen: Gray, navy, or khaki pants/slacks
May be worn on non-chapel days
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
Pants/Shorts that are: • cargo • corduroy • denim • leggings • oversized • frayed • distressed
External (NON BCLC) • branding • logos • characters • graphics • slogans
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Uniform Policy Grades 6-10 • Accessories
Headwear & Jewelry
Socks
Headwear
Ladies & Gentlemen
Hats, caps, and hoods
White long/short socks
Permitted outdoors only and must be removed indoors.
Ladies
Headbands, bows, hair clips
Tights or leggings • navy, white, or black
Must be uniform-compatible colors.
Jewelry Must be modest and coordinated with uniform. Limited to: 2 necklaces, 3 bracelets, 3 rings. Earrings allowed if not distracting or unsafe for activities (e.g., PE).
Knee-high or ankle length
Neckwear
Required on Chapel Days
Ladies & Gentlemen Plaid Prep Tie (VMU)
Belts Solid gray, navy, khaki, or black
NOT ALLOWED Socks Patterned socks, tights, and leggings Belts Shoe-string or chain
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