` Veritas Academy Dress Code

Dress Code Policy

DRESS CODE POLICY

  1. 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:

  1. Dress neatly: all shirts tucked in, shoes tied, no holes/tears in clothes, clothing appropriately- sized for the wearer
  2. Be clean: consistent grooming practices should be adhered to: hair neatly groomed; facial hair must be conservative and neatly trimmed.
  3. 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.

 ITEMS                              DISTINCTIVES                                   COLORS 

TOPS (with a Collar)

Short or long-sleeved polo shirt 

Short or long-sleeved oxford cloth Button-down shirt with collar

 Shirts must be plain, no logos

Long enough to tuck in

No brand specified

 White, Navy, Red, Light Blue, Light Yellow 
PANTS or SHORTS School uniform dress slacks or shorts with or without pleats

Shorts should reach the top of the knee

 Navy or Khaki
(GIRLS)

SKIRTS  or JUMPERS

 Pair of box pleats front/back 

Hemline at least to the top of the knee 

 Plaid, Navy or Khaki 
SWEATSHIRTS 

Veritas sweatshirt OR plain, solid color sweatshirt (Veritas colors)

 Hooded with pocket, (hood must be worn down inside)

Zip-up, quarter zip

Plain, no logos

 White, Navy, Red, Light Blue, Light Yellow
SWEATERS 

(must be worn with a shirt)

 Long-sleeved crewneck or V-neck 

pullover sweater – or – 

Long-sleeved (button-front) cardigan

 Plain, solid color in

White, Navy, Red, Light Blue, Light Yellow
SOCKS or TIGHTS/LEGGINGS (Girls) Plain Socks 

Plain or cable tights/leggings

 Navy, White, or Black
UNDERSHIRT T-shirts (optional)  Plain white with no lettering or logos visible through the shirt. 
BELTS Plain Black or brown
SHOES

Athletic or closed-toe shoes preferred, sandals permitted as weather allows

 Secure, safe for active play, and suitable for the school day Any color

  • Dress Down Days 

Several days throughout the year will be designated as dress-down days. Currently, all Pizza Days and Fridays (due to PE and Art) are dress-down days.

Dress-down days are a fun opportunity for students to wear clothing of their choice while continuing to follow our Dress Code Expectations of being neat, well-groomed, modest, and appropriately dressed.

To ensure an appropriate school environment, the following items may not be worn:

  • Sleeveless or spaghetti-strap tops.
  • Short (inseam < 5 inches) or skin tight shorts. Skirts shorter than the top of the knee.
  • Pajamas or slippers.
  • Hats or sunglasses inside the building.
  • Clothing that exposes the midriff..
  • Clothing with inappropriate graphics, slogans, or images (e.g., references to alcohol, offensive language or humor, or other content inconsistent with our school values).
  • Ripped or distressed jeans with exposed skin.
  • Leggings unless worn under a skirt, dress, or tunic-length top that reaches the knee.

If there is a question about whether an item is appropriate, the school administration will make the final determination.

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)