Dress Code
Lincoln Academy is a uniform school — here are the standards that keep our focus on learning.
Our dress code applies during school hours and at school events. Please review the sections below — and reach out to the front office with any questions.
Uniform — Elementary (K–6)
- Shirts: Collared shirts in white, navy, or red. Plain white undershirts allowed.
- Pants & shorts: Khaki or navy. No cargo styles.
- Skirts & dresses: Girls may wear skirts, skorts, or collared dresses in Khaki, navy, red, French Toast blue, or red plaid.
- Sweaters: Plain red, white, or navy (no logos).
Uniform — Junior High (7–9)
- Shirts: Collared shirts in white, navy, red, heather gray, or hunter green. Plain undershirts allowed.
- Pants & shorts: Khaki or navy. No cargo styles.
- Skirts & dresses: Same options as elementary.
- Sweaters: Red, navy, hunter green, gray, or white (no logos).
- PE: Lincoln-issued or plain t-shirts (heather gray, black, or blue) with solid blue, navy, or black shorts. No compression gear.
- Spirit days: Lincoln Academy t-shirts on Fridays; house t-shirts on Wednesdays.
Footwear, Hair & Appearance
Footwear
- Closed-toe and closed-heel shoes only (logos allowed on shoes).
- No lights, sequins, or roller shoes. Socks any color, up to mid-calf.
Hair & grooming
- Hair must be clean and well-groomed, in natural colors (red, black, brown, gray, blonde).
- Styles may not obstruct vision or distract from learning.
Accessories & makeup
- Conservative jewelry only — no animal collars or heavy chains.
- Non-extreme makeup that isn’t distracting.
- No hats (except special dress days) and no sunglasses indoors.
Coverage
- Clothing must cover below the neck — including shoulders, back, midriff, and thighs.
- Shorts and skirts must extend below fingertip length with arms extended.
- No rips above the knee, no midriff exposure, and no tank tops under zip-up hoodies.
- No logos or emblems on clothing (shoes excepted) and no handwritten words on apparel.
- Approved hoodies/jackets: plain navy or red indoors. Winter coats are stored once the school day begins.
Free Dress Days
On approved free-dress days, students still follow the hair, coverage, and language rules:
- No rips above the knee in jeans or shorts.
- No body-hugging yoga or exercise wear.
- Heels no taller than three inches.
- No profanity, offensive symbols, or derogatory wording.
Free-dress days are not costume or pajama days.
Dress Code Consequences
Dress code violations are handled with steps that may include:
- Verbal warning
- Phone call home
- Parent bringing a change of clothing
- Removal from the classroom
- Temporary removal from school
Questions about the dress code?
Our front office is happy to help.