Vista Ridge Academy Students Dress Code PHILOSOPHY AND GENERAL STATEMENT TO PARENTS The matter of dress is a sensitive area. Because of differences in individual body size and maturity, the same garment may fit two different people in two very different ways. It is our desire to encourage each student to be Christ-centered, choosing a manner of dress that would be modest, neat, and bring glory to God rather than to the wearer. We believe that attire is not a salvation issue, but as a group, it is important to have the same standard for each student. Vista Ridge Academy believes that school performance and future success are enhanced by appropriate dress and grooming. Parents/Guardians are strongly encouraged to work closely with the school to insure student's adherence to these standards. Parents/Guardians are urged to enforce moderate hairstyles and high standards of dress for their student(s). Parents/Guardians will be serving the welfare of our students and help us as educators by emphasizing standards of neatness, cleanliness, safety, and modesty in dress and grooming. The Dress Code is in effect for all students while attending school functions or school sponsored activities on or off school property. Exceptions to the dress code for certain school-related events are determined by each campus administrator. While it is inevitable that there may be a difference of opinion regarding the appropriateness of clothing, grooming, and/or determining whether or not a student s attire is disruptive or distracting to the educational environment of the school, final determination will be made by the school administration. Any student who does not comply with the dress code will be removed from the regular school setting until the student complies with this code. STANDARDS TO BE FOLLOWED: Hair must be neat, clean and natural hair color. Unconventional hairstyles that are considered to be distracting and/or disruptive to the educational environment are prohibited. Students may wear natural hair colors only. For further clarification on what is unconventional, please consult with your student's School Administrator. Clothing with inappropriate advertising or statements that are offensive or inflammatory (alcoholic beverage, profanity, sex, tobacco, drugs, gang, satanic, promoting violence, etc.) is prohibited. Certain colored items of clothing (shirts, hair decorations, shoe laces, etc.) may be prohibited at the discretion of the campus Administration. Halter tops, exposed midriffs, strapless and/or low cut tops, exposed backs, 1 P age
spaghetti straps, see-through clothing, and tanks with oversized armholes are not permitted. Undergarments shall not be visible or exposed. While Formal attire must be worn on Friday, Formal attire may be worn on any day. Appropriate footwear is required. Footwear with toes and/or soles reinforced with steel, hard plastic or similar materials is prohibited. Sandals and light-up shoes are prohibited (no open toes, sling back or spike heels). Footwear with wheels or characters is prohibited. Rules regarding footwear for special events may altered and at the discretion of the campus administrator. Bicycle shorts, gym shorts, form fitting and skin-tight shorts or pants of spandex or other similar materials worn without appropriate cover-ups are prohibited. Leggings are not permitted. Pants shall be worn securely at the waist. Sagging is prohibited. Excessively worn, torn, frayed, oversized or long clothing is not permitted. Dresses, skirts, skorts and split-skirts will be permitted provided that they are neatly hemmed, conservative, and modest in appearance. Campus Administration will determine appropriate length. Excessively high slits in skirts will not be permitted. Bike shorts or tights are required under skirts and jumpers. Visible tattoos and similar body painting(s) are prohibited or must be covered at all times. Hats, caps, or other head apparel are not permitted. Anything with a hood is considered outside wear and may be worn outside only. Hoods on sweatshirts, shirts, and jackets may not be worn during instructional periods, passing periods, or while in the building. Any apparel or attire that is considered to be inappropriate, distracting and/or disruptive to the educational environment or is considered a safety concern is prohibited (ex. Pajamas, house shoes). A review of dress and grooming policies will be made periodically and changes will be made as needed. All school uniform attire must be purchased from Land s End with the exception of Prep Sportswear Spirit Wear, black shoes and black belt, bike shorts, white bobbie socks, black boys/girls socks, hosiery for girls, PE non-marking sole shoes, undershirts, tights. 2 P age
Field Trip attire will be determined by instructor base on the event. SPIRIT WEAR Spirit wear can be used during dates and times determined by the administration. Please find the website for Vista Ridge Academy Spirit Wear Apparel: http://www.prepsportswear.com/school/us/colorado/erie/vista-ridge-academy-school- Eagles.aspx?schoolid=2763508 Vista Ridge Academy has four (4) categories: 1. PE 2. SPIRIT WEAR 3. STANDARD 4. FORMAL Grammar School Dress Code (PreK-6) Grammar School Standards uniforms will be worn Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday(4 days a week, including Assemblies). Dress School Uniform is to be worn on Friday. Girls Grammar School Standard Uniform Girls must wear the following: SHIRTS All items must have Vista Ridge Academy embroidered logo sewn at left chest over heart: Land s End long or short sleeve polo (burgundy or grey heather) **Land s End long or short sleeve oxford (white only, ruffled or plain front) **Land s End Uniforms burgundy sweater (Drifter Style: V-Neck, Vest, or Button Front Cardigan) PANTS Land s End Khaki or Grey Chino perfect fit (elastic waist, boot cut, or plain front) SKORTS/SKIRTS OR JUMPER (must reach within 2 of the top of the knee) **Land s End burgundy plaid skort, skirt or jumper Land s End Uniforms skirt (grey or khaki) SOCKS **Solid white (bobbie or knee-hi) must be long enough to be visible above shoes and without logos or contrasting trim. **Solid burgundy, grey, white or black tights(no texture, pattern or contrasting trim). Black socks must be worn with standard uniform pants. 3 P age
SHOES Black tennis shoes with non-marking soles may be worn on standard uniform days. They may not have contrasting trim or characters of any kind. **Black leather or faux leather shoes (hard or soft soled) must worn dress uniform days. Girls shoes must not be athletic shoes or have contrasting trim or characters of any kind. Black leather ballet flats are approved for girls in grades 3-12 and can be worn without socks. Black shoes with heels no higher than 2 (no open toes, sling back or spike) Vista Ridge Academy girls may wear black boots or black Uggs. (no open toes, sling back or spike heels). Girls may wear: **Burgundy grey plaid ties to be worn with white oxford shirt (skirts/skorts/jumper/pants) Land s End Uniforms burgundy fleece with Vista Ridge Academy embroidered logo. Land s End Uniforms white turtleneck with Vista Ridge Academy (VRA) embroidered eagle monogram on collar (only as an undergarment layer on cold days not to be worn alone). A black belt. Burgundy, grey and/or white hair accessories (no other colors allowed). A watch with no audible alarms. Black leather ballet flats are approved for girls in grades 3-12 and can be worn without socks. Note: i. Undergarments may be worn on cold days, must not show through uniforms. ii. Girls may not wear jewelry of any kind or sunglasses. iii. Girls may not dye their hair unnatural colors and must wear cosmetics that are natural in appearance, no unusual or distracting cosmetics should be worn, the administration has the right to interpret unusual or distracting. iv. Girls hair must be combed, neat and clean and may not exhibit extreme hairstyles. v. No hoodies should be worn at any time during the school day. vi. Rain boots on rainy days only for outside play. vii. Uniforms must be clean and free of extreme wear, holes, and stains. Uniform tights, socks must be clean and free of holes and runs. viii. PreK/K may wear one pair of shoes as an alternative option, non-skid tennis shoes(solid black not a requirement, but must adhere to all other shoe dress code requirements). **Indicates Formal Vista Ridge Academy attire. Boys Grammar School Standard Uniform Boys must wear: SHIRTS All Items must have Vista Ridge Academy embroidered logo sewn at left chest over heart: Land s End long or short sleeve polo(burgundy or grey heather) Land s End long or short sleeve white oxford (white only, solid oxford or the no-iron pinpoint) **Land s End Uniforms burgundy(drifter Style: V-Neck, Vest, or Button Front Cardigan) TIES 4 P age
**Ties must only be worn with oxford shirts (burgundy grey plaid tie). **Ties are required for Formal school uniform attire. PANTS Land s End Khaki (elastic waist, wrinkle resistant, or plain front) **Grey Chino plain front iron-knee A black belt must be worn with all Standard and Formal attire. SOCKS Solid black socks, long enough to be visible above shoes and without logos or contrasting trim SHOES Black tennis shoes with non-marking soles may be worn on standard uniform days. They may not have contrasting trim or characters of any kind. **Black leather or faux leather shoes(hard or soft soled)must be worn on dress uniform days. Boys shoes must not be athletic shoes or have contrasting trim or characters of any kind. Boys may wear: Land s End Uniforms burgundy fleece with Vista Ridge Academy embroidered logo emblem sewn at left chest over heart (burgundy). Land s End Uniforms white turtleneck with Vista Ridge Academy (VRA) embroidered eagle monogram on collar (only as an undergarment layer on cold days not to be worn alone). Ties can be worn on any given day, if desired, but must be worn on Formal attire day. Ties may not be worn with polo shirts. A watch with no audible alarms Note: i. White undershirts with no logo may be worn as an undershirt on cold days, must not show through uniforms and cannot extend past sleeve line. ii. Boys may not wear jewelry of any kind or sunglasses. iii. Boys may not dye their hair unnatural colors or wear cosmetics or sunglasses. iv. Boys hair must be combed, neat and clean and may not exhibit extreme hairstyles. v. No hoodies should be worn at any time during the school day. vi. Rain boots on rainy days only for outside play. vii. Uniforms must be clean and free of extreme wear, holes, and stains. viii. PreK/K may wear one pair of shoes as an alternative option, non-skid tennis shoes(black not a requirement, but must adhere to all other shoe dress code requirements). Grammar School P.E. Uniforms Most students have P.E. twice a week. On P.E. days, only boys and girls grades 5-12, must bring physical education attire and change back into Standard/Formal uniform requirements for that day. Boys and girls must wear the following: a. Land s End grey heather or burgundy gym shirt with Vista Ridge Academy on front. 5 P age
b. Land s End pewter heather or burgundy crewneck sweatshirt with Vista Ridge Academy on front (Hoodie sweatshirt is reserved for the High School Students 11-12) c. Land s End burgundy mesh gym shorts. d. Land s End pewter heather or burgundy sweatpants (may be worn over shorts and removed if weather warms) e. Athletic Shoes (for P.E. only): without characters, with non-marking, or non-skid soles must be worn grades 5-12. Field Trip attire will be determined by instructor based on the event. Middle/High School Dress Code Middle/High School Standards uniforms are worn Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday(4 days a week, including Assemblies). Formal School Uniform is to be worn on Friday. Girls Middle/High School Standard Uniform Girls must wear: SHIRTS All items must have Vista Ridge Academy embroidered logo at left chest over heart: Land s End long or short sleeve polo (burgundy, grey heather, or white) **Land s End long or short sleeve (white only plain front) Land s End Uniforms Fleece Shawl Collard Cardigan (pewter heather) **Land s End Uniforms burgundy (Drifter Style: V-Neck, Vest, or Button Front Cardigan) PANTS Land s End Uniforms Khaki or Grey Chino perfect fit (elastic waist, boot cut, or plain front) Land s End Uniforms Plain Front Dress Pants (grey) SKORTS/SKIRTS Must reach within 2 of the top of the knee: **Land s End Uniforms burgundy plaid skort or skirt. Land s End Uniforms grey or khaki skirt. SOCKS **Solid white (bobbie or knee-hi) must be long enough to be visible above shoes and without logos or contrasting trim. **Solid black, burgundy, white, nude or grey tights/hosiery(no texture, pattern or contrasting trim). Black socks must be worn with standard uniform pants. SHOES Black tennis shoes with non-marking soles may be worn on standard uniform days. They may not have contrasting trim or characters of any kind. **Black leather or faux leather shoes (hard or soft soled)must be worn on dress uniform days. Girls shoes must not be athletic shoes or have contrasting trim or characters of any kind. Black shoes with heels no higher than 2 (no open toes, sling back or spike heels) Black leather ballet flats are approved for girls in grades 3-12 and can be worn without socks. Vista Ridge Academy girls may wear black boots or black Uggs. (no open toes, sling back or spike heels). 6 P age
Girls may wear the following: **Burgundy grey plaid ties to be worn only with white oxford shirt (with either skirts/skorts/jumper/pants) Land s End Uniforms burgundy fleece with Vista Ridge Academy embroidered logo. Land s End Uniforms white turtleneck with Vista Ridge Academy (VRA) embroidered eagle monogram on collar (only as an undergarment layer on cold days not to be worn alone). A black belt. Burgundy, grey and/or white hair accessories (no other colors allowed). A watch with no audible alarms. Note: i. Undergarments may be worn on cold days, must not show through uniforms. ii. Girls may not wear jewelry of any kind or sunglasses. iii. Girls may not dye their hair unnatural colors and must wear cosmetics that are natural in appearance, no unusual or distracting cosmetics should be worn, the administration has the right to interpret unusual or distracting. iv. Girls hair must be combed, neat and clean and may not exhibit extreme hairstyles. v. No hoodies should be worn at any time during the school day. vi. Rain boots on rainy days only for outside play. vii. Uniforms must be clean and free of extreme wear, holes, and stains. Uniform tights, socks must be clean and free of holes and runs. **Indicates Formal Vista Ridge Academy attire. Boys Middle/High School Standard Uniform Boys must wear the following: SHIRTS All items must have Vista Ridge Academy embroidered logo sewn at left chest over heart: Land s End Uniforms long or short sleeve polo (burgundy, white or grey heather) Land s End Uniforms long or short sleeve white oxford (white only, solid oxford or the no-iron pinpoint) **Land s End Uniforms burgundy sweater (Drifter Style: V-Neck, Vest, or Button Front Cardigan) Land s End Uniforms Shawl Collar Fleece Pull-Over (pewter heather) TIES **Ties must only be worn with oxford shirts (burgundy grey stripe or burgundy grey plaid tie). **Ties are required for Formal Vista Ridge Academy attire. PANTS Land s End Uniforms Khaki or Grey Chino plain front iron-knee (elastic waist, wrinkle resistant, or plain front) **Land s End Uniforms Plain Front Dress Pants (grey) **A black belt must be worn with all Standard and Formal attire. 7 P age
SOCKS Solid black socks, long enough to be visible above shoes and without logos or contrasting trim SHOES Black tennis shoes with non-marking soles may be worn on standard uniform days. They may not have contrasting trim or characters of any kind. **Black leather or faux leather shoes (hard or soft soled)must be worn on dress uniform days. Boys shoes must not be athletic shoes or have contrasting trim or characters of any kind. Boys may wear the following: Land s End Uniforms burgundy fleece with Vista Ridge Academy embroidered logo emblem sewn at left chest over heart (burgundy). Land s End Uniforms white turtleneck with Vista Ridge Academy (VRA) embroidered eagle monogram on collar (only as an undergarment layer on cold days not to be worn alone). Ties can be worn on any given day, if desired, but must be with oxford shirts. Land s End Uniforms Zip-Front and Pullover Hoodie (burgundy or pewter heather Vista Ridge Academy emblem sewn at left chest over heart this is not school attire, this is spirit wear) A watch with no audible alarms Note: i. Undergarments may be worn on cold days, must not show through uniforms. ii. Boys may not wear jewelry of any kind or sunglasses. iii. Boys may not dye their hair unnatural colors or wear cosmetics or sunglasses. iv. Boys hair must be combed, neat and clean and may not exhibit extreme hair styles. v. No hoodies should be worn at any time during the school day. vi. Rain boots on rainy days only for outside play. vii. Uniforms must be clean and free of extreme wear, holes, and stains. Middle/High School P.E. Uniforms Most students have P.E. twice a week. On P.E. days, boys and girls must bring physical education attire and change back into Standard/Formal uniform requirements for that day. Boys and girls must wear: a. Land s End grey heather or burgundy gym shirt with Vista Ridge Academy on front. b. Land s End pewter heather or burgundy crewneck sweatshirt with Vista Ridge Academy on front (Hoodie sweatshirt is reserved for the High School Students 11-12) c. Land s End burgundy mesh gym shorts. d. Land s End pewter heather or burgundy sweatpants (may be worn over shorts and removed if weather warms) e. Athletic Shoes (for P.E. only): without characters, with non-marking, or non-skid soles. Field Trip attire will be determined by instructor based on the event. 8 P age