Dress Code
The purpose of a standardized dress policy at Lakeview Academy is to promote a strong sense of Belonging, a strong Educational Focus, and increased Safety for the students and staff.
General Standards for all Students
The dress code must be followed at all times when the student is at school, including field trips. Gym clothes will be required for middle school athletic activities, including P.E. classes. Modified dress code days will be announced by the Director.
Students must present a modest, clean, and neat appearance at all times. All clothing must be clean, in good condition, appropriately sized, and worn correctly.
Accessories
Jewelry, makeup, and hair accessories should be appropriate for wear at school and not a distraction. No hats, head covering or sunglasses may be
worn in the building except on "Spirit Day" as outlined by the schedule.
Hair
Hair must be kept neat and be appropriate for school. Irregular coloring of hair or distracting hair styles are inappropriate.
Outerwear
Outerwear that is worn for warmth to and from school and at outside recess is not considered a uniform item. Any sweater or light jackets worn inside
the classroom must be consistent with school uniform colors. Snow boots must be changed into school approved shoes while inside the building.
Dress Down Days
All clothing which meets the following criteria is acceptable for dress down day.
- No displaying of colors or symbols associated with gangs or deviant groups.
- No clothing may contain images or writing
- No bare midriffs or bare shoulders & must not show any cleavage
- All bottoms must be no shorter than 2 inches above the knee
- No displaying of any undergarments even through mesh or sheer fabric
- Clothing must be free from rips or tears even if the fabric is intended that way
Logo Apparel
Students may wear logo apparel purchased through the school's official vendor, Thorson Embroidery. Thorson embroidery donates up to 20% of the sales
of Lakeview apparel to the school. Along with embroidered items, other approved uniform items may be purchased through Thorson embroidery at:
http://www.customschooluniforms.com/?school=LVA. Note: Logo t-shirts (light blue for
elementary students and gray for middle school students) may only be worn on modified dress code days as announced by the school's Director.
Possible Vendor Information:
Clothing may be purchased wherever appropriate styles are available. Below are some possible locations.
www.frenchtoast.com
www.schoolbelles.com
www.dennisuniform.com
www.target.com
www.landsend.com
Any questions regarding the dress code should be directed to the school's administration.
| CLOTHING | STYLE | COLOR | GUIDELINES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tops | Shirts/Blouse with rounded or square collar, Polo, or dress shirt. Sleeve length may be short, Elbow length, or long sleeves (no caps) | Solid navy, white, or light blue. | Shirts must be collared, non-transparent fabric with matching buttons; no logos except the board approved school logo, and must be of contrasting color from bottom clothing. Shirts must be buttoned within 3 inches of collar seam and be long enough so that no bare skin at the midriff is showing when standing, bending, sitting or raising of arm (If a shirt does not meet these requirements a white or black undershirt must be worn underneath.) All shirts with rounded bottoms must be tucked in. |
| Under Clothes | No style requirement. | White or Black | Under shirts must be tucked in or not hang out below the shirt. |
| Jackets in the Classroom | Cardigans, vests, sweaters, fleece jackets, pullover sweaters, or a light zippered jacket with a hood. | Solid navy, white, or light blue. | Sweaters may have v-necks or round necklines and not have any logos except the board approved school logo. Knit sweaters and zippered jackets may have a hood. Pull over hoodies are not acceptable. Coats may not be worn in the classroom. |
| Pants | Long (Dress casual style. No spandex, knit, excessively baggy or cargo style pants allowed.) | Solid navy or tan khaki | No excessive flare at the hem. Pants must sit at the natural waistline and not show underwear. |
| Skirts, Skorts and Jumpers | No shorter than 2-inches above the knee | Solid navy or tan khaki | Skirts, skorts, and jumpers must be worn with tights or shorts underneath. |
| Shorts and Capris | No shorter than 2-inches above the knee. Dress casual style. (No spandex, knit or cargo style shorts or capris allowed.) | Solid navy or tan khaki | No excessive flare at the hem. Shorts and capris must sit at the natural waistline and not show underwear. |
| Belts | Conservative style with permanently attached belt buckle. | Black, brown, or navy. | Belts should be worn on all pants and shorts with belt loops when the shirt is tucked in. |
| Socks, Tights, and Nylons | Ankle, mid-calf or knee length socks; opaque (non-transparent) tights or cable knit tights. Nylon stockings acceptable only for middle school students. | Solid navy, brown, or white | Socks, tights, or nylons must be worn at all times. |
| Shoes | Enclosed shoes only: conservative or athletic style | Predominantly one color: white, black, brown, or navy. | Heels or soles may not be higher than 2 inches. No shoes with lights, wheels, or characters. |
The dress code is adopted by the Board of Trustees and is reviewed on a yearly basis at the May Board meeting. Any person wishing to submit ideas for alterations to the current dress code will need to submit a written proposal to bot@lakeview-academy.com by April 15th.