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Veritas Academy Uniform Policy AYE 2027

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GENERAL 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 participating as a student. This policy is based on the following principles:

Clothing historically calls attention to the role someone has in society (eg, law enforcement, medical professionals, clergy, athletes, military)

School uniforms are a visual reminder of the purpose of students, which is 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 associated as 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, signifying that 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.

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GENERAL POLICY

Shirtsmustbetuckedin. Beltmustbeworn

AlltopwearmusthaveembroideredVeritasLogo.

All jackets and sweaters must have Veritas Logo. All uniform pieces must be purchased from Lands’ End, except for pants and shoes.

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YOUNG LADIES

YOUNG GENTLEMEN

Category Non-Dress Days Dress Days

Tops (embroidered logo required)

Tops

Bottoms

Footwear

Outerwear

Logo Required

Long-sleeved mesh polo shirt (white or navy) or Short-sleeved tailor fit interlock polo shirt (white or navy) or may wear Dress Day shirts

Khaki or navy blue pants/shorts

Brown or black belt

Solid black or brown (no white or colored stripes/logos), closed-toe shoes

Cotton modal V-neck sweater (classic navy)

Cotton modal front zip

cardigan sweater (classic navy)

Fleece-lined rain jacket (navy)

Active full-zip jacket (navy)

Tops (embroidered logo required)

Long or short sleeved button up shirt (white)

Short-sleeved oxford dress shirt (white)

Veritas ties are required

Navy blue pants

Belt must be black

Solid black, closed-toe dress shoes with black socks

Cotton modal V-neck sweater (classic navy)

Cotton modal front zip cardigan sweater (classic navy)

Fleece-lined rain jacket (navy)

Active full-zip jacket (navy)