Uniform Guidelines | ACC Academy

Guidelines for All Students for Regular Dress Days

All clothing must be of appropriate size, worn modestly, and in good repair.
All uniform items must be purchased by the approved vendor, Lands' End. You are free to mix and match top create styling within the approved items.
Uniform-approved Academy sweatshirts, jackets, and sweaters may be worn inside the building. Outerwear that is not uniform approved may only be worn outside of the building.
Watches may be worn. Students may wear one appropriate motivational/ inspirational type band that reflects the mission and philosophy of ACC Academy.
Off-campus travel may require standard uniform or casual/spirit wear. This will be communicated to families in advance of off-campus trips.
We encourage you to label all uniform garments. Iron-on or sew-in labels are most effective.

Guidelines for Boys

Boys must tuck in all Lands-End uniform shirts. Belts are required starting in 2nd grade.
T-shirts worn under approved collared shirt may have no visible lettering. Short sleeved shirts may not be worn with a long-sleeved shirt underneath.
Socks must be worn with shoes. Lace-up shoes must be tied. PE and recess are held each day, consider practicality and safety. No sandals or slip-ons. No bright or distracting colors or designs.
Hair should be neatly cut and not obscuring the eyebrows or hanging below the collar. It should be worn above the middle of the ear.
Extremes in hairstyles that call undue attention to the haircut are not appropriate including mohawks, shaving above the ears (including designs shaved into the hair) or dyeing of hair.
Shorts must be no shorter than four inches from the top of the knee.
Hats, caps, and kerchiefs should not be worn in the building.

Guidelines for Girls

Camisoles worn under collared shirts must not be visible. They may have no visible lettering.
Skirts, skorts, and jumpers must be no shorter than two inches from the top of the knee. Shorts must be no shorter than four inches from the top of the knee.
Shoes that are appropriate for school activities should be worn. PE and recess are held each day. Consider heel height, practicality, and safety. Open-back, rubber/plastic flip-flops and beach or pool shoes are not approved. No bright or distracting colors or designs.
Hats, caps, and kerchiefs should not be worn in the building.
Girls should not wear makeup. Jewelry should be worn in good taste and should not be distracting.
Leggings (navy or white) may be worn for added warmth only under skirts and dresses that are of appropriate length. Leggings may not be worn as pants by themselves.
Hair accessories may be worn that are matching with required uniform, in good taste and not distracting to others. Clips or headbands with elevated decorations such as animal ears or unicorn horns are not allowed.

Guidelines for casual Dress Days

Students may observe more casual dress for Spirit Days, Casual Dress Days, and on other occasions as announced by the administration. In such instances, students may modify regular dress as follows:  

Jeans or pants with a traditional waist that are in good condition with no holes, frayed edges, or patches.
No yoga pants or similar athletic pants. No leggings may be worn as pants.
Shirts or other tops with sleeves and of any color or pattern without writing or logos must be modest.
On spirit days, students are encouraged to wear clothing representing our ACC Academy team logo, spirit wear, and colors of blue and gold while following the Casual Dress guidelines.

Approved Uniform vendor

Approved ACC Academy uniforms can be purchased from Lands’ End through our school’s uniform portal on the Land’s End website. Please follow the link below to find the specific ACC Academy options for your student.

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