Burgundy vests and sweaters are available but optional. However, if a vest is worn over a shirt, the vest must be embroidered.
****The students are required to purchase a lightweight sweater or cardigan (black, gray, white, or burgundy) for the cooler months or to wear in the classrooms when the rooms are cooler.****
All pants can be purchased at any local retailer. Please make sure that you measure your child according to the size chart given at www.frenchtoast.com.
MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY DRESS CODE
Mondays & Wednesdays are considered dress for success days, and on those days, students must wear the white oxford blouse or peter pan blouse with a tie. Cross ties should be worn only by girls.
All elementary girls (K4-5th) are to wear the burgundy plaid jumper with white polo shirts. All jumpers must be embroidered. Shoes must be black or white.
All elementary boys (K4-6th) are to wear black slacks, burgundy polo shirt. All shirts must be embroidered. Shoes must be black or white.
All middle school and high school girls (6th-12th) are to wear the Plaid 54 skort with a white polo shirt. All shirts must be embroidered. Shoes must be black or white.
All middle school and high school boys (7th-12th) are to wear black slacks, burgundy polo shirt. All shirts must be embroidered. Shoes must be black or white.
DRESS CODE STANDARDS FOR BOTH LADIES AND GENTLEMEN
Students are to be neat and well-groomed. All attire must be clean, modest, and appropriately sized – not too small or tight and not too large.
Tops must be long enough to cover midriff and bottoms must fit appropriately at the waistline.
Tops such as collared shirts or plain sweatshirts may have small pocket-sized logos. Brand names, logos, or graphics bigger than the palm of one’s hand are not proper classroom attire.
Sweatpants, athletic pants, yoga pants, spandex leggings, flannel pajamas, jeans or athletic shorts are not appropriate classroom attire with the following exception: Jeans may be worn on Fridays. Frayed and torn jeans that are torn above the knees are not proper classroom attire.
Shoes should be worn at all times.
Plastic shoes such as athletic slides and flip flops are not appropriate.
Middle and high school students may wear sandals.
Elementary school students must have heel straps or closed backs.
Visible tattoos are not appropriate in the school environment.
Sunglasses may only be worn in the case of a medical need.
No cross-gender dressing is permitted within the Victory Academy School community.
DRESS CODE FOR LADIES
In addition to the Dress Code Standards for Ladies and Gentlemen above, ladies should follow the following guidelines.
Tops (Ladies)
Necklines on dress code tops (including dresses) cannot be more than 3” below the collarbone
Tops must have at least short sleeves and cannot show undergarments or come off the shoulder. Tank tops and cropped tops are not appropriate classroom attire.
Tops must be opaque (no sheer or ultra-thin fabrics).
Bottoms (Ladies)
Pants must be loose fitting. Acceptable pants can be straight, boot cut, flare, trouser cut, as well as loose fitting dress pants.
Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be no more than 4” above the crease at back of the knee. Leggings may only be worn under a dress code length skirt/dress.
Note: Long shirts are not dresses.
For uneven hemlines, the shortest part of the hemline may be no more than 4” above the middle of the knee. Fabrics may not be sheer unless an appropriate slip is worn underneath, no undergarments or outline may show.
Grooming (Ladies)
Makeup and hair color should look natural
Only pierced ear jewelry is appropriate for the classroom environment
DRESS CODE FOR GENTLEMEN
In addition to the Dress Code Standards for Ladies and Gentlemen above, gentlemen should follow the following guidelines.
Tops (Gentlemen)
Tops (collared or non-collared) must be neat, appropriate sized, and have at least short sleeves. Tank tops and cropped tops are not appropriate classroom attire.
Collared shirts must be appropriately sized so that they remain tucked in at all times. Non-collared shirts do not need to be tucked in.
Bottoms (Gentlemen)
Casual pants such as khaki and cargo style, or dress slacks must be appropriately sized and sit securely at the waist. Belts should be used if needed to satisfy this requirement.
Belts should always be worn when wearing a collared shirt.
Note: K4-2nd grade is not required to wear a belt.
Shorts must be no more than 4” above the crease at the back of the knee.
Grooming (Gentlemen)
Body piercings are not allowed
Appropriately sized necklaces are permitted in the school environment
Faces must be clean-shaven
