ARLINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
DRESS AND GROOMING
All students are required to wear a designated school uniform. Students must wear an
acceptable school shoe during the day and bring an athletic shoe for Physical Education
only. All jewelry should be average in size, modest in appearance. No more than one
bracelet may be worn at a time. Girls may only wear one ring per hand. Boys may not
wear finger or ear rings. Necklaces or chains of any type may not be worn over the
uniform at any time. Please read this code very carefully. The uniform policy will be
strictly enforced. Your child will be sent home or you will be called to bring proper
clothes if the student is out of uniform.
KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FOURTH GRADE
Girls
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School approved Plaid Jumper with rounded collar or split neck top. NO
SKIRTS!
Pastel blue or white blouse, Peter Pan collar, long or short sleeve (NO YELLOW)
White, navy blue, red socks or tights (no stockings), if socks are worn with tights
they must be the same color
Navy blue Cardigan sweater if desired
4th grade girls may carry a purse
School approved navy blue or black pants may be worn in November through
March EXCEPT on Wednesdays (Chapel) and special program days. Girls
must wear jumpers for these occasions.
Blue, Black, or Brown School Shoe
No Lip gloss (chapstick or lip balm is acceptable)
No colored fingernail polish (except for dress down days)
No acrylic nails
Boys
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Navy blue or black pants (corduroys are acceptable) WITH A BELT. Shorts
may be worn in August, September, May and June EXCEPT Wednesdays
(Chapel) and special program days.
Polo Style Shirts or dress button down shirts (pastel blue or white) long or short
sleeves. Shirts must be tucked into the pants, with a belt. Undershirts should
not show at all.
Solid navy or black tie for Wednesday Chapel and special programs only.
Black, navy or white socks. Blue, Black, or Brown School Shoe (May be short
boot style)
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Navy blue Cardigan sweater or pull-over sweater vest if desired (shirt sleeves
must show)
Hair styles that include multiple parts, lettering, designs, Mohawks & tails are not
acceptable
GRADES FIVE THROUGH EIGHT
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Boys
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School approved Plaid skirt (regular, split pleat or skort)- Skirts must be knee
length
Pastel blue or white blouse, Peter Pan or pointed collar, long or short sleeves (NO
YELLOW)
 White, navy blue, red socks, tights or stockings (if socks are worn with tights,
they must be the same color). Socks must come above the ankle!
Navy blue Cardigan sweater if desired
All girls at this level may carry a purse
School approved navy or khaki pants may be worn in December through March
EXCEPT on Wednesdays (Chapel) and special program days. Girls must be
in skirts for these occasions.
Blue, Black, or Brown School Shoe.
No excessive hair accessories
1 pair of earrings (no larger than a quarter), 1 small bracelet, and 1 ring can be
worn at any given time.
No cosmetic make-up
No fingernail polish (accept on dress down days)
No acrylic nails in 5th and 6th grades
No hair dye or excessive hair accessories should be worn with the school uniform
Khaki, navy or black pants (corduroys are acceptable) with a belt. School shorts
may be worn in August, September, May and June EXCEPT on Wednesdays
(Chapel) and special program days.
Powder blue or white shirts ONLY. Undershirts should not show at all.
Any color tie that does not have pictures, logos or any type of visible print
Black, brown or white socks. Blue, Black, or Brown School Shoe. May be short
boot style.
Navy blue Cardigan sweater or pull-over sweater vest if desired (shirt sleeves
must show
Hairstyles must be cropped to no more than one inch from the head. Multiple
parts, designs, lettering, Mohawk cuts, braids, twists, locks are not permissible,
and NO pierced ears.
ARLINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
*NEW* Uniform Policies
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5th-7th Grade Boys- Must wear Navy Vest- To be worn DAILY
8th Grade Boys/Girls ONLY -Navy Blazer(One pocket, conservative cut, NO
embroidery- To be worn DAILY
 5th-8th Grade Boys/Girls- Mandatory Gym Uniform- Crew neck Gold T-Shirt and
Blue or Black Knee Length Shorts, and Athletic Tennis Shoes (Lack of
compliance will lead to failing grade)
In addition to the above, please note the following:
1. Female students may wear modest earrings (bracelet sized earrings are not
acceptable) and bracelets (ABSOLUTELY NO MORE THAN TWO!). Boys
may not wear earrings during any school-sponsored function. Students may not
wear any jewelry that can be seen on or through their clothing at any time.
Watches that do not have music, lights, or alarms are permitted for all students.
2. The school promotes a “no name brand” policy for uniform pants, shirts, ties,
blouses, sweaters, gym shorts, gym shirts, outerwear, book-bags, key chains, and
book covers. Name brand clothing will be permitted for gym shoes, and on
designated Dress down Days. The school reserves the right to determine if
clothing is appropriate.
HAIR STYLES/GROOMING
All students’ hairstyles must be neat and must not be distracting to the learning
environment. The school reserves the right to determine what constitutes “a distraction.”
Boy’s hairstyles must be cropped to no more than one inch from the head. Multiple parts,
designs, lettering, Mohawks, Dreadlocks, and braids are not permissible.
DRESS DOWN DAYS
Students will be allowed a Dress down Day (no uniforms) at the permission of the
School Principal. Dress down Days may be earned by being placed on the Principal’s
List, Honor Roll, Merit Roll or Perfect Attendance Roll. Students will be allowed to
wear appropriate name brand clothing on Dress down Days.