AYE 2027 Tyndale (TX) Uniform Policy

Uniform Policy 2026-2027

GENERAL POLICY At Tyndale Classical Academy we wear uniforms to emphasize a spirit of unity and virtue above and beyond enforcing strict guidelines. Tyndale students are each valuable members of a Christian learning community and their dress on school days reflects that reality. We desire to cultivate a professional culture that is God honoring. Therefore our Uniform Policy exists to foster: 1. A Respectful and Focused Learning Environment 2. Modesty and Humility 3. Reduction of Peer Pressure and Social Stratification 4. Sense of Identity and Unity by agreeing to be of “one form” (uniforma)

Gentlemen • Hair should be neatly groomed, out of eyes and masculine in style. Hair length should be no longer than the top of the uniform collar height in back, no longer than ear lobe and out of eyes. Mohawks, spikes and other trendy hairstyles need to be combed down and within hair code requirements.

• Visible piercings or tattoos are not allowed.

• Watches can not make noise, have smart technology, or be cumbersome to wear.

• If watches or jewelry becomes a distraction, the teacher has the discretion to request it be removed.

• Shirts must be tucked in.

• Upper Primary and above must wear a black belt.

• No nail polish may be worn.

• No head covering or hats may be worn indoors.

• Uniforms must be worn as designed.

Ladies • Hair must be feminine and out of eyes.

• Hair accessories must be fitting to the style of the uniform.

• Ear piercings are permissible. No other visible body piercings are allowed including nose piercings.

• Jewelry must be kept modest and in keeping with the uniform. No dangling or hoop earrings in the primary grades. Small hoops or dangling earrings may be worn in the secondary grades.

• Watches can not make noise, have smart technology, or be cumbersome to wear.

• Uniforms must be worn as designed.

• Shirts must be tucked in.

Periodic Dress Days TCA will have a few Dress Days where the girls must wear the skirt, hunter green polo, and black dress shoes and the boys must wear khaki pants and a hunter green polo and black dress shoes.

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Lower Primary Boys/Girls Lower Primary Boys/Girls Lower Primary Girls Secondary Prep Boys Secondary Prep Girls

LADIES Must be purchased from Flynn O’Hara

LOWER PRIMARY Cohorts: Aesop and Tolkien Black or green polo, short and/or long sleeved Plaid jumper and/or Khaki skirt Black cardigan Green fleece Black Mary Jane or black tennis shoes White, black or Flynn O’Hara hunter green socks or tights, no logos

UPPER PRIMARY Cohorts: Homer and Lewis

Black or green polo, short and/or long sleeved Plaid kilt and/or khaki skirt Black cardigan Green fleece Tennis shoes or loafers White, black or Flynn O’Hara hunter green socks, no logos

SECONDARY PREP Cohort: Shakespeare Black or green polo, short and/or long sleeved Plaid, khaki and/or green skirt (no shorter than 2 inches from the floor while kneeling) Black Varsity sweater (required) Black loafers White, black or Flynn O’Hara hunter green knee high socks or tights only, no athletic socks

GENTLEMEN

Must be purchased from Flynn O’Hara

LOWER PRIMARY Cohorts: Aesop and Tolkien Black or green polo, short and/or long sleeved Khaki shorts and/or pants Green fleece Black tennis shoes or dress shoe White, black or Flynn O’Hara hunter green socks, no logos

UPPER PRIMARY Cohorts: Homer and Lewis Black or green polo, short and/or long sleeved Khaki shorts and/ or pants Black belt Green fleece Black tennis shoes or dress shoe White, black or Flynn O’Hara hunter green socks, no logos

SECONDARY PREP Cohort: Shakespeare Black or green polo, short and/or long sleeved Khaki pants Black sweater vest (required) Green fleece Black belt Black loafers White, black or Flynn O’Hara hunter green dress socks, no logos

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Question

Answer

Do I have to buy everything from FlynnO’Hara?

Yes, all main uniform clothing must be purchased at Flynn O’Hara (exceptions: socks, shoes, belts)

Must girls wear shorts or leggings under skirts?

All girls must wear shorts in uniform colors, black tights or black spandex under skirts if skirts do not have built in shorts.

Can we wear tennis shoes with the uniform?

Black sneakers with minimal white and a black or white sole are acceptable. LINKS HERE.

When should I replace uniforms or shoes?

When the uniform or shoes begin to look unprofessional (e.g. dirty, ragged, or with holes), please replace as soon as possible.

Do I have to purchase the Dress Day uniform items?

Yes, we will periodically have a Dress Day, as well as events where the more formal uniform will be worn.

Sweater must be worn and black shoes for all.

Is the logo required on uniform items?

Logo is required on all upper body shirts and sweaters.

Can I wear any sweatshirt on Core days?

Only TCA sweatshirts approved as uniform-wear and purchased through the school website may be worn on Core days.

Is outerwear allowed in the classroom?

Non-TCA items (coats or jackets) may not be worn inside school building once the school day has begun.