Uniform Company will be in the Gym Lobby on July 6 and August 5, 2009 from 10 am - 5 pm.
Students in grades PreK-12 are expected to maintain a neat, clean, well-groomed, and modest appearance. Since school life prepares students to take their place in adult life, these primary requirements are expected of all students. The Starkville Academy Board of Directors has adopted the following modified uniform policy for daily school attire.
NOTE: Starkville Academy reserves the right to specify certain student dress for special occasions. The Administration has the final authority to determine interpretation of the Uniform Policy.
ALL CLOTHING must be solid in color except where a trim or piping is specified as being acceptable or a logo is acceptable. There may be no embellishments of any kind – no embroidery, appliqué, rhinestones, sequins, glitter, lace, ribbons, etc.
SHIRTS
All students will wear collared shirts from the designated vendor (www.uniformsacc.com).These shirts will consist of polo shirts – short or long sleeved, Oxford button downs, tailored shirts for girls. Students may choose to have the SA logo on these shirts or choose not to do so.
• *Any shirt worn under uniform shirts must be solid white.
• Boys’ shirts must be tucked in.
• Girls’ shirts must be tucked in unless designed to be worn out.(midriff must be covered when arms are raised straight above the head).
• Undergarment must be tucked in.
• Top button only may be unbuttoned
• Sweatshirts, Sweaters, Vests, and Ponchos may not be worn in the building.
PANTS, CAPRIS, SHORTS, SKORTS, AND BLUE JEANS
• SOLID COLORS - Khaki, Navy, or Blue denim
• Dress pants, either plain or pleated front
• Fabrics commonly known as “chino”, “twill”, “corduroy” or blue “denim”
• Clothing must fit at the natural waist.
• Bottom hem or top of split must be no shorter than 6 inches above middle crease in the back of the knee
• NO cutoffs, overalls, wind suit pants, knit pants, sweatpants, or athletic shorts
• Blue denim jeans in basic, classic, or carpenter style
GIRLS’ JUMPERS (Basic or Classic in Style – No Overall Style)
• SOLID COLORS - Khaki, Navy, or Blue denim
• Fabrics commonly known as “chino”, “twill”, “corduroy”, or blue “denim”
• Must be worn with approved uniform shirt.
• Bottom hem or top of split must be no shorter than 6 inches above middle crease in the back of the knee
GIRLS’ SKIRTS
• SOLID COLORS - Khaki, Navy, or Blue denim
• Fabrics commonly known as “chino”, “twill”, “corduroy”, or blue “denim”
• Bottom hem or top of split must be no shorter than 6 inches above middle crease in the back of the knee
ACCESSORIES
• Belts must be worn with all clothing that has belt loops except for students in grades PreK-2.
• Girls’ socks or tights must be in one of the following solid colors: royal blue, orange, white, gray, or navy.
• Shoes must be closed toed with secured heels. Flip flops, cleats, or house shoes may not be worn.
• Hats, caps, headbands, sweatbands, or bandannas may not be worn during the school day inside or outside except as part of an athletic uniform.
• Scarves, boas, or gloves may not be worn during the school day inside any building.
Visible body piercing is prohibited except pierced ears for girls. Boys may not wear earrings.
• Unflattering or annoying accessories are not allowed. No visible tattoos, either temporary or permanent, are allowed.
• No sunglasses will be worn in the buildings other than for medical reasons.
The following regulations pertain to all students:
• All clothing must be clean, neat, hemmed, and size appropriate. Clothes that have holes in them or are torn, ripped, or pinned are not permitted. Short boot cuts are allowed only on blue jeans. Clothing that meets guidelines above but is improperly fitted or immodest will lose its approved status.
• Hair shall be clean and neatly groomed. Boys’ hair length will be no longer than the top of a collared shirt in back, no longer than the middle of the ears on the side, and no longer than the top of the eyebrows in front. Boys may not wear ponytails. Any bizarre hair color or style will be deemed inappropriate.
• Boys must be clean-shaven at all times – no beards, mustaches, goatees, etc. Sideburns may be no longer than the earlobe. (Boys who come to school unshaven will be made to shave at school and will receive detention. Subsequent offenses will follow the Assertive Discipline Plan.)
• Jackets and coats that zip, button, or snap and are worn as outerwear must be long-sleeved and may be worn in any color or style. However, all garments that are worn underneath jackets or coats must meet uniform standards. The vendor will be required to offer a jacket that students may or may not choose to purchase.
CONSEQUENCES FOR FAILURE TO FOLLOW UNIFORM POLICY
Grades PreK-12 (per nine weeks grading period):
1st Offense – Warning only
2nd Offense – Lose 1 recess (elementary) / break (secondary)
3rd Offense – 1 Day of after school detention
4th Offense – 2 Days of after school detention
5th Offense – 3 Days of after school detention
