DRESS CODE

Purpose

1. Create a safe learning environment for students and staff.
2. Limit distractions in the learning environment.
3. Cultivate a united learning environment for students.

Elementary (K – 6th Grade)

Collared shirts (White, Navy, Red)

• • White short or long sleeve undershirts are permitted to wear under regular shirts

Pants and shorts (Khaki, Navy)

• • No cargo shorts or pants allowed

Additional clothing for girls

• • Skirts and Skorts (Navy, Red, French Toast Blue, Red Plaid)
  • Collared Dresses (Navy, Red)

Junior High (7th – 9th Grade)

Collared shirts (White, Navy, Red, Heather Gray, Hunter Green)

• • White short or long sleeve undershirts are permitted to wear under regular shirts

Pants and shorts (Khaki, Navy)

• • No cargo shorts or pants allowed

Additional clothing for girls

• • Skirts and Skorts (Navy, Red, French Toast Blue, Red Plaid)
  • Collared Dresses (Navy, Red)

PE

• • Shirts
    • Lincoln issue t-shirt
    • Plain t-shirt (heather gray, black, or blue)
  • Shorts (Solid blue, navy, or black)
    • Shorts may NOT be compression gear

Special Cases

 Donation Dress Day and Free-Dress Days

On special occasions, Lincoln Academy will offer free-dress days to families. These exceptions permit students to wear clothing other than the uniform. However, all free-dress attire must still follow rules regarding hair, profanity, offensive symbols, derogatory wording, and clothing coverage still apply. Midriff shirts and tank tops are not allowed to be worn underneath zip-up hoodies. Free-dress days are not costume days or pajama days (unless specifically approved by administration for that day). Pajama bottoms (flannel or other) are not appropriate for free dress. Body hugging yoga or exercise wear is not appropriate for free dress days. On free dress days, heels worn by girls must be conservative and no higher than three inches. No rips above the knee in jeans or shorts are allowed. The administration reserves the right to allow or disallow dress styles not specifically covered under the free-dress guidelines.

 Other

• On Friday, students are permitted to wear Lincoln Academy T-shirts. For Junior High Students, they are permitted to wear their house T-shirts on Wednesday for house comps.
• Girls may wear other dresses that follow coverage guidelines as announced by administration
• Boys may wear ties, white shirts, suits, and dress shoes as announced by school administration

Hair

All students’ hair must be kept clean and well-groomed for school. Acceptable hair color should be natural human hair color (red, black, brown, gray and blonde). Hairstyles should not distract students from learning. Hairstyles should not obstruct any student’s vision. Distractions to the learning environment will be handled on a case-by-case basis by the school administration.

Footwear

All footwear must be close-toed and close-heeled. Boots, flats or shoes are acceptable. Footwear may have logos, but must follow all other rules pertaining to logos, emblems and writing. All colors are approved for footwear but no lights, sequins, or rollie shoes are allowed. Socks up to mid-calf are allowed in any color, but must still follow rules for logos, emblems, and writing.

Hoodies/Jackets Inside the School Building

Winter coats will not be worn in the classroom or inside the school once has begun and until school ends for the day. Lincoln Academy has specific, approved Lincoln jackets available for purchase. Plain navy or red hoodies and navy or red zip hoodies are also approved. Blankets are not allowed and may not be worn as jackets.

Sweaters/Sweatshirts Inside the School

For elementary students, a plain red, white, or navy blue sweatshirt/sweater with no logos may be worn over a collared shirt. For secondary, a plain red, navy, hunter green, grey, or white (no logos, graphics, etc.) sweatshirt/sweater may be worn over a collared shirt.

Logos, Emblems, and Writing on Apparel

Logos and emblems are not allowed on any articles of clothing. Logos are permitted on foot apparel. No profanity, offensive symbols, or derogatory wording is permitted. No handwritten words are allowed on apparel. Any exceptions regarding logos, emblems, or words must be approved by the Lincoln Academy administration. See Free Dress Days for any exceptions.

Vulgar words, profane or obscene slogans, pictures or advertisements of alcohol, tobacco, and/or drugs, or those that promote violence or sexual harassment on clothing are not acceptable.

Clothing Coverage

All students should wear clothing that covers all skin from starting below the neck, including shoulders, back, midriff, and thighs. Arms and hands may be bare. Any shorts or skirts, or skorts, must extend below fingertip length when hands and arms are extended by the side.

Jewelry

Jewelry must be conservative. Students may wear a necklace. No animal collars or heavy chains are allowed. Earrings are permitted. Jewelry must not be distracting to other students, nor have symbolism that may be distracting to the learning of others.

Hats, Hair Accessories and Eyewear

No hats are permitted except for special donation-dress days or free-dress days, specifically announced by the school. Any hairband may be worn that follows above guidelines, so long as it remains flat on the head. Sunglasses are also not permitted.

Makeup

Boys are not permitted makeup, unless given an exception by administration. Girls may wear makeup that is not extreme and does not distract others from learning. Animal makeup is not acceptable.

Adjustments to Dress Code

The Lincoln Academy Board of Trustees reserves the right to adjust dress code policies and standards at any time. The Board of Trustees will utilize multiple means to communicate changes to all stakeholders.

The Lincoln Academy administration reserves the right to clarify or create additional restrictions or exceptions to dress code policy.

Gender Designation Under Dress Code

The Lincoln Academy Board of Trustees has designated that boys and girls clothing standards apply to the biological sex of the child. Any violation of this standard will follow the discipline policy.

Failure to Compy with Dress Code

Lincoln Academy will follow the discipline policy when dress code violations occur. Examples of consequences include but are not limited to: verbal warning, phone call home, parent bringing a change of clothing, removal from the classroom, and temporary removal from the school.