Uniform Policy 2011-2012
Shirts
Shirts that would be considered acceptable for the students to wear are a plain (logo free) red, navy blue or white polo style uniform shirt. Each student is required to own at least one red polo shirt with VCCA’s logo, which will be worn for school functions and field trips. Shirts are to be tucked in at all times. Failure to comply when asked, or students who habitually do not have their shirts tucked in will be given an appropriate consequence per our uniform code (see student handbook). If the uniform shirt becomes torn or significantly faded, it must be replaced. Any visible undershirt should be should be solid red, white or blue. A student may choose to wear a sweatshirt during the entire school day in both the classroom and outside. It is part of his/her uniform and needs be solid red, white or blue and the VCCA crest/ mascot it the only acceptable logo. All outerwear must comply with uniform guidelines while on campus, whether inside the building or not.
Middle School students may wear a uniform line button down shirt with long or short sleeves in either white or light blue or the required VCCA polo shirts with the required uniform bottoms. The button down shirt is an everyday option for the Middle School students only.
Bottoms
Uniform bottoms (pants, shorts, skorts, skirts or jumpers) are required of all K-8th grade students in navy blue or khaki. Uniform bottoms must be solid colors, plain and void of embroidery, appliqués, lace, ribbon, etc. and from a uniform line. Many stores carry official uniform line bottoms; however, please no corduroy or cargo-style bottoms. These are not part of the VCCA uniform policy. Jeans, cords, sweatpants (shorts), athletic pants (shorts) and cargo pants (shorts) are not allowed. Skirts/shorts must be no shorter than four inches above the knee.
Dress Uniform
Each VCCA student will be required to have a dress uniform.
For girls, this uniform will consist of a white uniform line button down shirt, either short or long sleeve, and woodland plaid skirt or jumper with white socks or white tights and brown or black dress shoes.
For boys, this uniform will consist of a white uniform line button down shirt, either short or long sleeve, with a woodland plaid tie and navy pants with brown or black dress shoes. The dress uniform will be worn for specified activities throughout the year (i.e. Christmas Program, Spring Program, specific Field Trips).
The VCCA specific plaid-Woodland Plaid-is available at the following locations:
Dennis Uniforms
2716 North 68thStreet, Suite 4
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Store phone number 602-220-0302
Educational Outfitters
1628 E Southern Ave., Suite 11
Tempe, AZ 85282
Store phone number 480-429-5136
Shoes and Socks
Tennis shoes are part of the VCCA uniform code. Tennis shoes are defined as athletic-type shoes and are rubber soled, fully enclosed, and secured with either Velcro or shoelaces. Shoes which do not meet this requirement (ballet flats, slip-on shoes, boots, Mary Janes, dress shoes, etc.) do not fit our policy and are not allowed. Students should refrain from writing on their shoes. Sock or tights must be worn and are to be solid colored (navy blue, red or white), leggings are not allowed. Socks must be visible above shoes. We feel strongly that the students wear tennis shoes for safety reasons. If a student comes to school in shoes that do not meet dress code requirements, they will be sent to the office until appropriate shoes are brought to school.
Make-up, Hairstyles, and Jewelry
Middle school girls have the option of wearing light, natural make-up. Nail polish should be in light and natural colors also (light pinks, light taupe, clear); no fake or acrylic fingernails are allowed. Grades K-5 are not permitted to wear make-up or nail polish of any kind. Skin should also be kept free of markings such as pen, marker, stamps or temporary tattoos.
For both boys and girls, hair must be clean, neatly groomed and trimmed and of natural color. Unnatural hair colors such as bright red, blue or green are not acceptable. Girls may wear bows, hair-ties, headbands, etc., (navy blue, white or red) which are complementary to the school uniform. A boy’s hair length shall be above the collar and bangs trimmed so they do not cover the eyes and face. A girl’s bangs shall be trimmed or the hair styled so that hair is not hanging over the eyes or significantly covering the face. Radical or otherwise faddish hairstyles and adornments that distract from the educational process are not permitted.
Physical Education Attire
All students in the Kindergarten through 5th Grade are to wear the regular school uniform during physical education classes and at all school-sponsored sporting events. Warm ups or sweatpants and sweatshirts may be worn over the uniform for P.E. and sports events during cold or inclement weather.
The Middle School will be allowed to dress out for PE with a solid white t-shirt or VCCA spirit shirt and solid red, white, or blue shorts within dress code limits. Either the regular school uniform or the P.E. uniform should be worn while on campus for after-school activities.
Dress Code Violations/Consequences per semester
First offense: Student will be sent to the office to change and a notice will be sent home with the nature of the violation. Parent signature will be required and failure to return with signed notice will result in an “infraction slip.”
Second offense: Student will be sent to the office until the parent brings suitable uniform attire and an infraction will be given.
Third offense:Student will be sent to the office, parents will be called to pick the student up for the remainder of the day, and an infraction will be given.