The Founders Academy Dress Code 2017-2018
The Founders Academy Dress Code was created by students in collaboration with the Dean and teachers. It is based on principles of respectfulness, modesty, neatness and appropriateness. The purpose is to promote self-respect, respect for others, and for the school as a place of learning, and to create a professional appearance to the world.
Exceptions may be granted for religious reasons, if they do not create a risk to public health or safety.
Staff will be responsible for upholding the dress code by reporting possible violations to the Dean, her assistant, or to the school counselor. The decision of any one of these three administrators will be considered final. In certain cases students will not return to classes until a change of clothes has taken place.
Styles of Tops
T-shirt
Polo shirt
High v-neck
Blouse, including sleeveless blouse
Button down shirt
Turtleneck
Sweatshirt
Sweater
Hoody
Enforced Guidelines for Tops
Hoods and hats off
No inappropriate, negative or disrespectful messages or graphics on any tops
Tops must go from modest neckline to belt line.
Shoulders and backs must be covered; see-through tops in front or back must have shirts underneath.
Tops covering tights or leggings must hang 3 inches below the rear bottom.
No rips, tears or holes in tops
Styles of Bottoms
Khakis
Jeans
Flare pants
Cassidy pants
Capris
Jumpsuits
Rompers
Corduroys
Leggings and tights
Shorts 2 ½ inches above the knee
Skirts and dresses
Enforced Guidelines for Bottoms
All bottoms must fit appropriately—neither too tight nor too loose.
Pants must not fall below the waist.
No rips, tears or holes in bottoms
Leggings and tights must be solid unless worn under shorts, a skirt or a dress.
All bottoms must not be more that 2 ½ inches above the knees.
No messages or words on bottoms
No sweatpants or gym shorts. For gym class you may change into these and then change back into school clothes after gym.
Shoes
Shoes must be safe and practical. All shoes must have backs. Toes may be open. No flip-flops or sandals. Heels on girls’ shoes must be no more that 2 ½ inches high.
Make up, Jewelry, and Hair
Hair, makeup and accessories will be modest and appropriate. No piercings (other than traditional earrings) or body art may be visible. Students may only wear natural hair colors.
Updated September 12, 2017