Dress Code Policy
DRESS CODE POLICY
- Purpose
Veritas Academy is a workplace for students as well as for teachers. As such, students should dress in such a way as to demonstrate their respect for the school, teachers and their own vocation as a student and representative of Christ. In so doing, students can come to recognize that education is not just an intellectual endeavor, but also a cultural one where clothing is conducive to academics and not a distraction from the work at hand. Therefore, Veritas requires students to wear uniforms in the following manner when attending school:
- Dress neatly: all shirts tucked in, shoes tied, no holes/tears in clothes, clothing appropriately- sized for the wearer
- Be clean: consistent grooming practices should be adhered to: hair neatly groomed; facial hair must be conservative and neatly trimmed.
- Be modest: uniform shirts and pants cannot be snug or revealing, and skirts must reach the knee. No midriffs or any part of the torso may be exposed.
Dress Code Enforcement
The school administration will determine if there is a violation of the dress code, either in fact or attitude. Students not complying with this dress code will be required to rectify their appearance as quickly as possible. Cheerful, consistent compliance is expected; grumbling and challenging attitudes will be subject to disciplinary action. Students may also be asked to go home if found not to be in compliance with these standards.
III. Dress Down Days
Several days during the year will be designated as dress down days. Currently all pizza days are dress down days. The following are the dress requirements for dress down days:
- No sleeveless/spaghetti-strap tops
- No shorts or skirts shorter than the top of the knees (including athletic shorts)
- No pajamas or slippers
- No costumes
- No hats/sunglasses
- No bare midriffs
- No inappropriate graphics on shirts (think rock bands, jokes, alcohol products, etc)
- No ripped jeans
- No leggings
- General Guidelines for non-dress down days
All school attire must be clean, neat and loose fitting.
- Long-sleeved shirts may not be worn under short-sleeved shirts. Oxford shirts must be buttoned to at least the second button from the top.
- Oversized clothing is not permitted.
- Jackets, coats, sweatshirts (hooded, pullover or zippered), or shirts worn as jackets may not be worn in class. Instead, uniform/plain sweaters or sweatshirts may be worn as needed.
- Excessive jewelry is inappropriate. Chains (choker chains, wallet chains, dog chains, etc.) are not permitted. Gentlemen are not to wear earrings.
- Visible tattoos and body piercings are not permitted.
- Apparel at school-related activities must be modest, appropriate, and honoring to God.
- Hats or sunglasses are not to be worn in the school building without permission.
- Hair should be neat, clean and well-groomed with no unnatural dyes or colors. Extreme styles will be addressed individually.
Veritas Academy – Dress Code Policy For GIRLS
GIRL’S ITEMS DISTINCTIVES COLORS
| TOPS– (long- or short-sleeved)
Shirt hems may not be rolled under, they must be tucked in. (long sleeves may be rolled-up to adjust for seasonal temperature changes) |
Oxford cloth shirt with button-down collar
-or- Polo-style jersey knit shirt -or- Turtleneck interlock knit shirt (All long enough to stay tucked in) |
White, Light blue, Light yellow, Navy, or Red
Shirts must be plain, no logos |
| JUMPERS | Drop-waist with box pleats | Plaid, Navy or Khaki |
| SKIRTS Waistband worn above the hips, and hemline to the top of knees | Pair of box pleats front/back | Plaid, Navy or Khaki |
| SLACKS | School uniform dress slacks with or without pleats.
Waistband must not rest below top of hips. |
Navy or Khaki |
| SWEATSHIRTS | Hood must be worn down, not up on head, at all times on school grounds. | Official Veritas hooded sweatshirt or plain, solid color (white, blue, yellow, red) |
| SWEATERS
(must be worn with a shirt) |
Long-sleeve crewneck or V-neck pullover sweater – or –
Long-sleeve (button-front) cardigan |
Plain, solid color (white, blue, yellow, red) |
| HOSE/TIGHTS/LEGGINGS | Plain or cable tights or neutral hose | Black or Navy for leggings
White, navy, neutral hose/tights |
| UNDERCLOTHING | T-shirts (optional) | Plain white with no lettering or logos, etc., visible through shirt. |
| HAIR | Clean and well-groomed | No unnatural colors |
| JEWELRY | Excessive jewelry is considered inappropriate | |
| TATTOOS | Visible tattoos are not permitted. |
Veritas Academy — Dress Code Policy For BOYS
BOY’S ITEMS DISTINCTIVES COLORS
| SHIRTS
(long- or short-sleeved) |
Oxford cloth with button-down collar
-or- Polo-style jersey knit shirt |
White, Blue, Yellow, Red
Shirts must be plain, no logos |
| SLACKS OR SHORTS | Dress slacks or shorts | Navy or Khaki |
| SWEATERS
(must be worn with a shirt)
|
Long-sleeve pullover – crewneck or V-neck
Cardigan (button-front) |
Plain, solid color (white, blue, yellow, red) |
| SWEATSHIRTS | Hood must be worn down, not up on head, at all times on school grounds. | Official Veritas hooded sweatshirt or plain, solid color (white, blue, yellow, red) |
| BELTS | Must be worn with slacks | Dark solid color to go with slacks |
| UNDERCLOTHING | T-shirts (optional) | Plain white with no lettering or logos, etc., visible through school shirt. |
| HAIR | Clean and well-groomed | No unnatural colors |
| FACIAL HAIR | Must be clean and neatly trimmed at all times | |
| JEWELRY | Body piercings are not permitted. | Gentlemen are not to wear earrings. |
| TATTOOS | Visible tattoos are not permitted |
Schoolbelles will be aware of Veritas dress code colors and styles and can help you with your selections.
Schoolbelles: (888) 637-3037 www.schoolbelles.com School Code s2657
Educational Apparel: educationalapparel.com (local store)