AYE 2026 Charis Classical Uniform Policy

Uniform Policy 2025-2026 2025-2026

General Guidelines CCA’s uniform policy is intended to reflect the school’s stated aims to honor God and disciple students. It is designed to encourage modesty, decency, and propriety and to deemphasize the use of clothing as a significant means of establishing self-identity or gaining attention or social status (Matt 6:28-34; 1 Cor 9:19-23; 1 Peter 3:2-4; 1 Tim 2:9,10; James 2:1-5).

The Headmaster, or one designated to act in his/her stead, retains the authority to determine the appropriateness of a given student’s attire or appearance, and may remove the student from campus or otherwise discipline any student deemed to be inappropriately dressed. The administration also reserves the right to grant a limited variance to these regulations for special purposes, provided that high standards of modesty are always upheld.

Uniform policy adherence and violations are a parent’s responsibility. If a student is in violation of any of the rules stated above the administration will contact the parents to inform them of the violation and remind them of these standards.

Uniforms There is no requirement for where to purchase uniforms, but for the convenience of families we have listed some options below: Lands’ End: Charis can be found under “School Uniforms.” Search for ‘Charis Classical Academy’ or use preferred school code: 900151754. Lands’ End can embroider the Charis crest on your uniform or other items.

Uniform clothing may also be purchased elsewhere (French Toast, Target, Gap, Old Navy, etc.) as long as it meets the dress code standards. Please remember to review the dress code below for school standards before buying from other stores.

Additional Attire CCA families are encouraged (but certainly not required) to purchase additional clothing for the whole family at Lands’ End (www.LandsEnd.com). Lands’ End has a huge assortment of outerwear such as sweatshirts, shirts, jackets and gift items that are personalized with the Charis crest and logo. A percentage of all sales go to Charis as a means of fundraising.

Shop Lands’ End

Shop French Toast Note: Plaid is called “Classic Navy” on Lands’ End and “Blue/Gold” on French Toast.

YOUNG LADIES Category

Monday & Wednesday

Flat-front or pleated pants (Khaki or navy) *Pants should not be a tight fit or look like leggings; *Must be worn with a belt *Shorts must be 5” inseam or longer

Bottoms

Skirt/skort: Pleated, wrap, or Aline (navy, khaki, or Charis plaid) Jumper: V- or U-neck pleated, with shirt or blouse underneath Polo dress (navy or light blue) Leggings or bike shorts must be worn under all skirts or dresses *All jumpers, skirts, and dresses must be of modest length: 3” above the knee or lower

Tops

Polo (white, navy or light blue) Oxford (white or light blue) Vest, Sweater, Button-down cardigan (Navy) *No longer than thigh-length

Girls’ blazer (Navy) CCA sweatshirt only (non hooded)

Footwear

Solid-colored tennis shoes, Mary Janes, loafers, ankle boots (navy, white, brown, or black) *flat ankle boots only (no Uggs)

Accessories

Hair tie or headband (Charis plaid, navy, or white) Ankle-length or knee-length socks (white or navy blue) Tights (white or navy blue) Leggings (navy blue) *to be worn under skirts/dresses

Belt with pants (brown or black)

Friday

K-4TH Athletic shorts or athletic/sweatpants (navy blue, gray, or black) *Shorts must be 5” inseam or longer

5TH-12TH Charis athletic shorts *No rolling waistband to make shorts shorter

M/W uniform shorts/pants are acceptable if no P.E. Athletic pants/joggers (navy blue, gray, or black) *Can be Charis logo joggers, but not required; no leggings

Charis t-shirt (can wear gray, white, or navy long-sleeved shirt under Charis t-shirt) Sweatshirt (heather gray or navy) *Can be hooded; Charis logo or plain, no writing or characters

Sweater (heather gray or navy)

Neutral-color tennis shoes or loafers (navy, white, brown, or black) *For P.E., students must wear tennis shoes: any color is acceptable, as long as they are non-marking

Hair tie or headband (Charis plaid, navy, or white) Ankle-length or knee-length socks (white, black, or navy blue)

GENTLEMEN Category

Monday & Wednesday

Friday K-4TH Athletic shorts or athletic/sweatpants (navy blue, gray, or black)

Bottoms

Flat-front or pleated pants (Khaki or navy) *Must be worn with a belt *Shorts must be 5” inseam or longer

*Shorts must be 5” inseam or longer

5TH-12TH Charis athletic shorts M/W uniform shorts are acceptable if no P.E. Athletic/sweatpants (navy blue, gray, or black) *Can be Charis logo joggers, but not required

Polo (white, navy or light blue) Oxford (white or light blue) *Must be tucked in

Tops

Footwear

Vest, sweater, or cardigan (navy) Boys’ blazer (navy) CCA sweatshirt only (nonhooded)

Neutral-color tennis shoes or loafers (navy, white, brown, or black)

Charis t-shirt (can wear gray, white, or navy long-sleeved shirt under Charis t-shirt) Sweatshirt (heather gray or navy) can be hooded *Charis logo or plain, no writing or characters

Sweater (heather gray or navy)

Neutral-color tennis shoes or loafers (navy, white, brown, or black) *For P.E., students must wear tennis shoes: any color is acceptable, as long as they are non-marking

Tie or bowtie (Charis plaid or navy)

Accessories

*Plaid is called “Classic Navy” on Lands’ End and “blue/gold” on French Toast

Socks (white, black, or navy blue) Belt (black or brown)

Socks (white, black, or navy blue)

SCHOOL GEAR Category

Monday & Wednesday

Friday

Outerwear

Jackets and coats worn outdoors can be any color or style, but should be weatherappropriate and without sports teams or characters on them.

Hats & outerwear may not be worn in the classroom.

Jackets and coats worn outdoors can be any color or style, but should be weatherappropriate and without sports teams or characters on them.

Hats & outerwear may not be worn in the classroom.

Backpacks/ lunch boxes

Any color or style is acceptable, but without sports teams or characters on them.

Any color or style is acceptable, but without sports teams or characters on them.

Dress Uniform for 6th-12th grade Dress uniforms will be worn on Koinonia days and special days (to be determined).

Young men wear khaki pants, white oxford shirts, and Charis plaid or navy necktie or bowtie. May add a navy sweater vest or navy blazer. No casual tennis shoes.

Young ladies wear khaki pants OR navy or plaid skirt, white oxford button-down, and navy sweater (vest, pullover, button-down cardigan) or blazer. A navy cross tie is optional. No casual tennis shoes.

Clarifications 1. Ladies’ sweaters & cardigans should be no shorter than at the hip and no longer than thigh length.

2. Pullovers may include quarter to half-zip sweaters.

3. Pants must have a dark belt. Shirts must be tucked in for all grammar students and logic/rhetoric men. Logic/rhetoric ladies are not required to tuck in shirts.

4. Our elementary plaid is called “Classic Navy” on Lands’ End and “Blue/Gold” on French Toast. It has blue stripes with a small gold stripe. See page 2 for example.

5. Regarding tattoos, piercings, and hair color, we recognize families hold different convictions. It is not our role as a school to dictate these, nor do we wish to create unnecessary rules. At Charis, students should avoid tattoos, piercings, or dyed hair that are distracting. While this is a relative standard, it helps maintain professionalism and ensures personal appearance does not hinder learning, similar to our uniform policy.