Uniform Policy

Uniform Policy

Cumberland Academy is a school of choice that requires students to wear uniforms. The uniqueness of the student does not rest in the apparel they wear, but in the inner qualities and gifts of the student. All students are required to attend each school day in full uniform. Uniforms are to be worn from the first day of school through the last and children must arrive in clean, neat attire each day. Clothing must fit appropriately. Parents and guardians are responsible for the student being in appropriate uniform daily. This will allow our staff and students to concentrate on teaching and learning. Uniforms may be purchased at the vendor of your choice (Target, Wal-Mart, Academy, JC Penny, etc). It is required that all jackets, sweaters, coats, lunch boxes, backpacks, and other personal items be marked with the child’s first and last name to reduce the probability of these items being lost. Items placed in the Lost & Found will be donated regularly.

If your child comes to school without the proper uniform attire, he/she will not be able to attend class. Any student violating the uniform policy will be sent to the office and a parent will be contacted to remedy the violation. Violation of the uniform policy will be recorded and after three (3) violations within a six (6) week period, the student will lose recess privileges for three (3) days. Each subsequent violation will result in additional privileges lost. Excessive uniform infractions will not be allowed.

Acceptable Uniform Wear

Shirts, Sweaters, etc.

1) Short or long-sleeve polo style shirt with collar in solid black, red, white, green (hunter or kelly), royal blue or navy blue and gold (not yellow). For the 2017-2018 school year, green, red, and navy blue will be phased out.

2) Undershirt or turtleneck (no designs) in black, red, white, green (hunter or kelly), royal blue or navy blue and gold (not yellow) under the collared uniform shirt.

3) Pullover sweater, cardigan or sweatshirt (solid colored) in black, red, white, green (hunter or kelly), royal blue or navy blue and gold (not yellow).

4) Jacket or coat in black, red, white, green (hunter or kelly), royal blue or navy blue and gold (not yellow).

5) School t-shirt (available for purchase in front office) permitted on Fridays only.

6) Any non-school related emblems or logos must fit inside a 1.5 inch square.

Pants, Shorts, Skirts, etc.

1) Pants or shorts in khaki (tan, not green), navy or black; cargo shorts or pants are acceptable.

2) Capri pants in khaki (tan, not green), navy or black.

3) Skirts, skorts or jumpers in khaki (tan, not green), navy or black must be no more than 3 inches above the bottom of the knee cap; bike/cheer shorts must be worn under skirts or jumpers.

4) Collared, polo-style dress in black, red, white, green (hunter or kelly), royal blue or navy blue and gold (not yellow). Bike/cheer shorts must be worn under dresses and skirts.

5) Blue jeans are permitted only on Fridays and should be blue only with no designs, tears, rips or holes.

Shoes

1) Shoes must have rubber traction outsole (bottom); no open-heel tennis shoes. No flip-flops or crocs. Shoes must have flat bottoms (no high heels).

2) Socks should be worn with shoes.

3) Tights/knee socks are permitted in black, red, white, green (hunter or kelly), royal blue or navy blue and gold (not yellow). Socks must be matching.

Hair

1) Must be a natural color.

2) Male students’ hair must be above the base of the shirt collar.

3) Mohawks, mullets, spiked, designs and cuttings into hair are not permitted.

4) Clip in feathers are not permitted.

Uniform Requirements

1)  Nothing is to be worn over the school uniform except approved outerwear.

2)  In cold weather, any jacket or coat can be worn to school.

3)  Pants should fit properly around the waist; no sagging. If pants are too large, a belt must be worn.

4)  Pants may not have tears, rips, holes or designs. This includes blue jeans worn on Fridays.

5)  Pants must be uniform style. No khaki, navy or black jeans, denim or leggings, jeggings or tights may be worn.

6)  Skin tight attire that shows undergarments is inappropriate.

7)  Clothing should not contain any tears, rips or holes.

8)  Caps, hats and bandanas are not permitted on campus.

9)  Students may wear one (1) earring in each ear no longer than 1/2’ in circumference and no longer than 1/2’ below the earlobe.

10) Tattoos and body piercings may not be visible.

11) Only one necklace may be worn at time. Bracelets and other jewelry are not permitted. Watches are permitted.

Final determination of whether or not a student’s uniform is appropriate for school lies with the administration.