AYE 2027 All Saints Uniform Policy

Uniform Policy 2026-2027

The “Why” of the Uniform Policy The Uniform Policy is rooted in a desire to create and promote a learning environment where attire is not a distraction to the educational process.

Therefore, students are required to adhere to this policy while attending All Saints Academy. This policy is based on the following principles: Clothing historically calls attention to the role someone has in society (e.g., law enforcement, firefighters, medical professionals, clergy, athletes, military). School uniforms are a visual reminder of the purpose of students – to learn.

Clothing choices are not neutral and have often been used as a way of distinguishing people (e.g., socio-economics, name brands, preferences).

Uniforms remove the distraction.

While clothing is often considered a means of personal expression, uniforms remind students that their primary expression comes from character choices rather than clothing choices.

Uniforms engender a sense of common identity and goals. Whether in Primary Prep or Secondary, the students are part of a community that strives together.

Other Benefits of Uniforms Uniforms can save time by limiting morning choices for kids.

Uniforms should save families money by de-emphasizing the social impact of clothing.

Uniforms provide a safe environment by allowing staff to identify nonstudents easily and quickly (either on- or off-campus).

Purchase Information All uniforms are to be purchased from the online school uniform stores: Lands’ End or French Toast (unless otherwise noted). EXCEPTION: French Toast clothing can sometimes be found on Amazon at a discount. For easy access, follow links to the All Saints Academy store pages:

Lands' End

French Toast

Dress Uniform Requirement NEW to the uniform guide is a Required Dress Uniform that will be used for Choir concerts, presentations, and special occasions. The required uniform may also be worn daily at school. All other clothing items currently listed are optional additions.

primary boys TOP

Polo (white or navy) or Long-sleeve button-up (white) or Short-sleeve button-up (white)

Bottom

Khaki pants or Khaki shorts (in September and May only)

Footwear

Solid black shoes* Socks (white, navy, or black)

Optional

Sweater-vest (navy) V-neck sweater (navy) Tie (Classic Navy Plaid by Lands’ End) Blazer (navy) Belt (black) Full zip fleece jacket (navy) Cotton modal zip front cardigan sweater (navy) See “Further Guidance” for direction on jewelry, accessories, etc.

required Dress Uniform

Khaki pants White long-sleeved button-down shirt Navy sweater vest Navy socks Black shoes

*Shoes must be completely black (including logo); may be purchased anywhere.

Primary Girls Top

Polo - Peter Pan collar (white or navy) or Blouse - Peter Pan collar (white)

Bottom

School Uniform Girls Plaid Jumper Top of Knee from Lands’ End (Classic Navy Plaid) or Khaki pants or School Uniform Girls Ponte Pleat Skirt at the Knee (navy)

Footwear

Tights (white or navy) or Leggings (navy) or Knee-high socks (white or navy) or Ankle-covering socks (white or navy) Solid black shoes (no heels)*

Optional

Cardigan sweater (navy) Full zip fleece jacket (navy) Bow for hair (navy or white) Cross tie (navy by Land’s End) Blazer (navy; to be worn with blouse and cross tie) See “Further Guidance” for direction on jewelry, accessories, etc.

Required Dress Uniform

Plaid Jumper White button down with peter pan collar Navy cardigan (buttoned) White knee high socks or tights Black shoes.

*Shoes must be completely black (including logo); may be purchased anywhere.

Secondary Prep boys Top

Polo (white or navy) or Short-sleeve button-up (white; must be worn with tie) or Long-sleeve button-up (white; must be worn with tie)** Tie (classic navy plaid from Lands’ End)** **Mandatory for presentations and special occasions

Bottom

Khaki pants Belt (black)

Footwear

Solid black dress shoes (non-athletic)* or Men’s solid black Chelsea-style boot (no laces, no grommets) Socks (navy or black dress socks)

Crew t-shirt (Navy, gray, black or ASA sweatshirt from shirtifyit.com) Jogger Sweatpants (navy/gray/black)

Phys. Ed.

Optional (Phys. Ed. only): Sweatshirt (Navy, gray, black or ASA sweatshirt from shirtifyit.com) *Shirts, sweatpants, and sweatshirts may present a small brand mark of less than 3 inches to increase the scope of product available to families.

Optional

Sweater-vest (navy) V-neck sweater (navy) Blazer (navy; to be worn with long-sleeve button-up shirt and tie) Full zip fleece jacket (navy) Cotton modal zip front cardigan sweater (navy) See “Further Guidance” for direction on jewelry, accessories, etc.

Required Dress Uniform

Blazer or navy cardigan White button-down shirt Plaid tie Khaki pants Black belt Black dress shoes

*Shoes must be completely black (including logo); may be purchased anywhere.

Secondary Prep girls Top

Polo - Peter Pan collar (white or navy) or Blouse - Peter Pan collar (white; must be worn with Cross tie)** Cross tie** **Mandatory for presentations and special occasions

Bottom

School Uniform Girls Box Pleat Skirt Top of the Knee** (navy or classic navy plaid) or Khaki pants **Skirts are to fall between the mid-knee and top of the knee.

Footwear

Tights (white or navy) or Knee-high socks (white or navy) or Ankle-covering socks (white or navy) Solid black dress shoes (no heels)* Chelsea-style boot, solid black (no laces, no grommets)

Crew t-shirt (Navy, gray, black or ASA sweatshirt from shirtifyit.com) Jogger Sweatpants (navy/gray/black)

Phys. Ed.

Optional (Phys. Ed. only): Sweatshirt (Navy, gray, black or ASA sweatshirt from shirtifyit.com) *Shirts, sweatpants, and sweatshirts may present a small brand mark of less than 3 inches to increase the scope of product available to families.

Optional

Cardigan sweater (navy) Bow for hair (navy or white) Blazer (navy; to be worn with blouse and Cross tie) Full zip fleece jacket (navy) See “Further Guidance” for direction on jewelry, accessories, etc.

Required Dress Uniform

Blazer or navy cardigan sweater White, long-sleeved, button-down shirt with peter pan color Plaid skirt White knee-high socks Navy cross tie Black dress shoes

*Shoes must be completely black (including logo); may be purchased anywhere.

Secondary boys

Top

Polo (white or navy) or Short-sleeve button-up (white; must be worn with tie) or Long-sleeve button-up (white; must be worn with tie)** Tie (classic navy plaid from Lands’ End)** Blazer (navy; to be worn with long-sleeve button-up shirt and tie)** **Mandatory for presentations and special occasions

Bottom

Footwear*

Khaki pants Belt (black)

Solid black dress shoes (non-athletic) or Men’s solid black Chelsea-style boot (no laces, no grommets) Socks (navy or black dress socks)

Crew t-shirt (Navy, gray, black or ASA sweatshirt from shirtifyit.com) Jogger Sweatpants (navy/gray/black)

Phys. Ed.

Optional (Phys. Ed. only): Sweatshirt (Navy, gray, black or ASA sweatshirt from shirtifyit.com) *Shirts, sweatpants, and sweatshirts may present a small brand mark of less than 3 inches to increase the scope of product available to families.

Optional

Sweater-vest (navy) V-neck sweater (navy) Full zip fleece jacket (navy) Cotton modal zip front cardigan sweater (navy) See “Further Guidance” for direction on jewelry, accessories, etc.

Required Dress Uniform

Blazer White, long sleeved button-down shirt Plaid tie Khaki pants Black belt Black dress shoes

*Shoes must be completely black (including logo); may be purchased anywhere.

Secondary girls Top

Polo Peter-Pan collar (white or navy) or Blouse Peter-Pan collar (white; must be worn with cross tie)** Blazer (navy; to be worn with blouse and cross tie)** Cross tie (navy)** **Mandatory for presentations and special occasions

Bottom

School Uniform Girls Box Pleat Skirt Top of the Knee (navy or classic navy plaid) Khaki pants **Skirts are to fall between the mid-knee and top of the knee

Footwear*

Tights (white or navy) or Knee-high socks (white or navy) or Ankle-covering socks (white or navy) Solid black shoe (less than 2” heels)* or Chelsea-style boot, black (no laces, no grommets)

Crew t-shirt (Navy, gray, black or ASA sweatshirt from shirtifyit.com) Jogger Sweatpants (navy/gray/black)

Phys. Ed.

Optional (Phys. Ed. only): Sweatshirt (Navy, gray, black or ASA sweatshirt from shirtifyit.com) *Shirts, sweatpants, and sweatshirts may present a small brand mark of less than 3 inches to increase the scope of product available to families.

Optional

Cardigan sweater (navy) Full zip fleece jacket (navy) See “Further Guidance” for direction on jewelry, accessories, etc.

Required Dress Uniform

Blazer White, long-sleeved button-down shirt with peter pan color Plaid skirt White knee-high socks Navy cross tie Black dress shoes

*Shoes must be completely black (including logo); may be purchased anywhere.

Further Guidance This is not meant to be a comprehensive list.

Please ask if you have questions about something not included here.

Apparel No visible undergarments (Undershirts or tanks under button-up shirts are to be white and discreet.)

No oversized or under-sized clothing (The sizing of garments needs to be within reason for your child’s frame. Growing room is understandable.)

No untucked shirts (except during recess) No unclean/unkempt clothes No clothes with holes, tears, or excessive fraying Skirts must be at least knee-length throughout the whole year Girls must wear tights/leggings or biker shorts under dresses or skirts

Hair & Accessories Students will keep their hair neat, clean, well-groomed, and in conservative styles (Only natural colors) Hair should be kept out of the eyes so as not to interfere with eye contact or line of vision Men’s hair should be above the collar Hair accessories should not be distracting, of a moderate size, and be kept to school colors (navy or white) No hats, caps, hoods, headscarves, or bandanas may be worn inside the school building

Jewelry/Watches Girls are not permitted to wear bracelets, exposed necklaces, facial piercings, or non-prescription eyeglasses Modest earrings are permissible for girls Boys are not permitted to wear earrings, facial piercing, bracelets, exposed necklaces, or non-prescription eyeglasses Watches are the only visible jewelry allowed (they cannot make noise, have smart technology, or be cumbersome to wear) If approved jewelry is a distraction (or not within the spirit of the Uniform Policy) students may be asked to remove it

Makeup Boys may not wear makeup Girls under 13 may not wear makeup Girls under 13 may not wear nail polish of any kind Girls older than 13 may wear light, natural-looking makeup Girls older than 13 may have professional-looking nails and nail polish fitting the uniform (neutral or natural colors; no artificial nails)

Further Guidance (cont.)

Shoes Shoes must be completely black (including logo); may be purchased anywhere No open-toe shoes, sandals, or flip-flops may be worn No athletic shoes for secondary or secondary prep students except during Phys. Ed. Shoes designed for laces are to be worn with appropriate, tied laces No light-up shoes

Other School gear (e.g., backpacks, lunch containers, notebooks, and the like) shall not display any political slogans, commercial slogans, product promotions, celebrity representations, sports team promotions, or any pictures/cartoons of commercial characters.

Outdoor jackets are to be navy blue or black and free of designs (characters, large letters, etc.). When selecting an outdoor jacket, please keep the heart of the Uniform Policy in mind. Please see outdoor jackets from landsend.com and frenchtoast.com for examples (though they need not be purchased there).

Remember to label your student’s clothing.

Student belongings should be marked with a permanent laundry marker to facilitate the return of lost items.