DRESS CODE
Hair Guidelines
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.
Uniforms help fulfill Lincoln Academy’s mission and philosophy, including the cultivation and maintenance of a learning environment of discipline and respect, and to provide an added level of security for the students’ protection. Uniforms improve the classroom learning environment by:
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- Helping students concentrate on their schoolwork by setting a tone for serious study.
- Removing distractions created by socioeconomic differences and modern fashion.
- Instilling students with discipline.
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Uniforms build citizenship and a sense of community in our children by:
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- Building self-esteem, self respect and school spirit among students by creating the distinction of being part of a group.
- Maintaining a good school image in the community by a neat appearance.
- Providing a visible and public symbol of commitment to school improvement and reform;
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Uniforms create a safe learning environment by helping school officials recognize intruders who come to the school.
Due to changing style and fashion trends, Lincoln Academy reserves the right to make revisions to the dress code system and standards at any given time. Lincoln Academy will always do everything possible to make sure families are aware of any changes made to the dress code system.
Boys Uniform
Approved uniform clothing can be viewed and purchased on Lincoln Academy’s French Toast page.
Polo Shirts
7th-9th Grade Only
7th-9th Grade Only
Polos may be short or long-sleeved. Elementary students may wear blue, red or white. Hunter green and grey are reserved for 7th-9th grade students. Buttons should be clear, white or a conservative color. Shirts may not have logos or colored stitching or piping. Long-sleeved shirts may not be worn under short-sleeved shirts.
Oxford Shirts
7th-9th Grade Only
7th-9th Grade Only
Oxford shirts may be short or long-sleeved. Elementary students may wear blue, red or white. Hunter green and grey are reserved for 7th-9th grade students. Buttons should be clear, white or a conservative color. Shirts must be tucked in and cannot have logos.
Undershirts
Only white, solid, short-sleeved undershirts may be worn. Designs and imprints are not allowed.
Turtlenecks
Turtlenecks must be solid in color, full or mock, and may be long-sleeved or short-sleeved. Colored piping, stitching and logos are not allowed.
Cardigans/Sweaters/Sweater Vests
May be buttoned or zipped. Colored stripes and piping are not allowed. Must be a solid approved color. Must be worn on top of a collared shirt. Allowed in the classroom.
Jackets/Sweatshirts
Winter coats will not be allowed in the classroom. Lincoln Academy has approved jackets/sweatshirts available for purchase. Plain navy hoodies and zip hoodies are also approved. Logos and emblems are not allowed. Hoods cannot be lined and patterns, colored piping and stiching are also not allowed. Navy is the only acceptable color. All classrooms are maintained at a minimum temperature of 70 degrees. Blankets are not allowed and may not be worn as jackets.
Shorts/Pants
Pants/Shorts may be flat or pleated and cuffed. Shorts cannot be shorter than two inches above the knee. Emblems, logos, extra zippers/ties and cargo pants (pockets on the leg) are not allowed. Outside pockets may not have designs or logos. Denim, fleece, crushed velvet, velour, sweat suit fabric, dressy denim, and athletic pants/shorts are not allowed. Pant legs may not be rolled up. Cut-offs are not appropriate if they are not hemmed.
Accessories
Shoes
K-6th Approved Colors: Black, Brown, Navy, Red, Grey, White
7th-9th Approved Colors: Black, Brown, Navy, Red, Grey, White, Hunter Green
All shoes should be conservative in style and may feature a conservative secondary color. The main body of the shoe (80%) must be black, brown, navy, grey, white, or red. 7th – 9th may also add Hunter Green. Green is not allowed in the elementary. Lights, wheels, and characters are not allowed. Ankle and calf boots are acceptable in black brown or dark neutral leather. Shoes may not have open toes or open heel and cannot have a heel higher than two inches. Shoelaces must be worn, tied, and be appropriate in color.
Ties and Jewelry
Ties may be worn but are not required. Logos and characters are not allowed.
Boys are not allowed to wear earrings. All jewelry must be conservative and not oversized.
Socks
Socks must be solid navy, white, or khaki. Socks must be worn with all shoes and should match the uniform color. Small logos of the school’s approved colors are acceptable. No neon logos.
Belts
Belts must be black, brown, or navy. Belts are not required.
Leather, simulated leather, flat, braided and stretch belts are acceptable. Belts must be one color and worn through all belt loops. If a shirt is tucked in, a belt must be worn. Suspenders are not allowed.
Hats
Hats of any kind are not permitted unless designated by Administration.
Girls Uniform
Approved uniform clothing can be viewed and purchased on Lincoln Academy’s French Toast page.
Polos
7th-9th Grade Only
7th-9th Grade Only
Polos may be short or long-sleeved. Elementary students may wear blue, red or white. Hunter green and grey are reserved for 7th-9th grade students. Buttons should be clear, white or a conservative color. Shirts may not have logos or colored stitching or piping. Long-sleeved shirts may not be worn under short-sleeved shirts.
Blouses
K-6th Approved Colors: Red, White, Navy
7th-9th Approved Colors: Red, White, Navy, Grey, Hunter Green
Long or short sleeved with peter pan or regular collar. Blouses must have a collar. Chiffon shirts with collars may only be worn in the Junior High and only over the approved undershirt. No logos. Clear, white, or conservative buttons. Solid color. No stripes or colored piping or stitching. A long sleeve shirt may not be worn under a short sleeve shirt.
Undershirts
All under shirts such as “Shade” or “Layers” must be solid white without logos, designs, lace, or imprints of any kind. It must also have a cap sleeve. No more than one is permissible. No other undershirt color will be allowed. Must be appropriate in size.
Turtlenecks
Turtlenecks must be solid in color, full or mock, and may be long-sleeved or short-sleeved. Colored piping, stitching and logos are not allowed.
K-6th Approved Colors: Red, White, Navy
7th-9th Approved Colors: Red, White, Navy, Hunter Green, Grey
Cardigans/Sweaters/Sweater Vests
Buttoned or zipped. Solid color, no stripes or piping. Buttoned/zipped sweaters may have a hood. Must be worn with a Lincoln approved collared uniform shirt underneath. No ponchos, scarves or shawls are allowed. A cardigan, sweater or sweater vest must be big enough to cover the collared shirt it is layered on top of. No cropped style. No t-shirt type material. A sweater, cardigan or sweater vest must be solid in both color and in pattern. The polo shirt underneath should not be visible through the sweater weave pattern. Sweaters, cardigans or sweater vests that follow the above guidelines are allowed in the classroom.
Jackets/Sweatshirts
Winter coats will not be allowed in the classroom. Lincoln Academy has approved jackets/sweatshirts available for purchase. Plain navy hoodies and zip hoodies are also approved. Logos and emblems are not allowed. Hoods cannot be lined and patterns, colored piping and stiching are also not allowed. Navy is the only acceptable color. All classrooms are maintained at a minimum temperature of 70 degrees. Blankets are not allowed and may not be worn as jackets.
Shorts, Capris, or Pants
May be flat front or pleated. May be cuffed but may not be rolled up. Shorts must not be shorter than 2 inches above the kneecap. No cargo pockets, ruffles, extra ties/zippers, logos, or embellishments. No denim, fleece, crushed velvet, velour, sweat suit type fabric, dressy denim, or athletic wear allowed. Outside pockets on the backside need to be plain with no design or logos. Rolling up of pant legs to simulate shorts or capris is not allowed. Cut-offs are not appropriate unless they are hemmed. Jeggings or jegging type pants are not allowed.
Jumpers
The approved plaid is French Toast Blue/Red Plaid.
Must be worn with a red, white, or navy (light grey or hunter green for 7th-9th grade) collared shirt or blouse. Pleated or strait. Cannot be shorter than 2 inches above the kneecap. No corduroy, denim, fleece, crushed velvet, velour, sweat suit type fabric, dressy denim, or athletic wear allowed. No cargo pockets, ruffles, extra ties/zippers, logos or embellishments. Outside pockets need to be plain with no design or logos.
Skirts/Skorts
The approved plaid is French Toast Blue/Red Plaid.
Must not be shorter than 2 inches above the kneecap. Mini skirts are not allowed. No logos, corduroy, denim, fleece, crushed velvet, velour, sweat suit type fabric, dressy denim, or athletic wear allowed. No cargo pockets, ruffles, extra ties/zippers, logos, or embellishments. Outside pockets on the backside of the skirts need to be plain with no design or logos.
Accessories
Shoes
K-6th Approved Colors: Black, Brown, Navy, Red, Grey, White
7th-9th Approved Colors: Black, Brown, Navy, Red, Grey, White, Hunter Green
All shoes should be conservative in style and may feature a conservative secondary color. The main body of the shoe (80%) must be black, brown, navy, grey, white, or red. 7th – 9th may also add Hunter Green. Green is not allowed in the elementary. It may be difficult to find shoes without logos. Therefore, a conservative logo displayed on the shoe is acceptable. Lights, wheels, and characters are not allowed. Ankle and calf boots are acceptable in black brown or dark neutral leather. Shoes may not have open toes or open heel and cannot have a heel higher than two inches. Shoelaces must be worn, tied, and be appropriate in color.
Socks
Socks or tights must be worn with all shoes (with the exception of flats) and should match the student’s uniform color. No neon logos.
Belts
Belts must be black, brown, or navy. Belts are not required.
Leather, simulated leather, flat, braided and stretch belts are acceptable. Belts must be one color and worn through all belt loops. Suspenders are not allowed.
Hats
Hats of any kind are not permitted unless designated by Administration.