Uniforms
Uniforms at Peoria Academy are mandatory. Please see our full policy in your school handbook.
PEORIA ACADEMY
Uniform Policy 2011-2012
The following information reflects new policy for student uniforms at Peoria Academy, developed by a committee of parents, students and school personnel. The committee’s goal was to make the uniform code easier to follow, easier to enforce and to make the policy more “user friendly” without making changes that would be expensive for our families to implement. The new policy will go into effect with the beginning of the 2011 – 2012 school year.
Vendors
Clothing may be purchased from any store or vendor, so long as the clothing complies with the requirements listed below. With so many local schools opting to require uniforms, such items are now easily found at stores throughout the area.
General Requirements
1. Clothing will be appropriate for school: clothing must fit well, must not be too short, must not be too tight, must not be too revealing, etc.
2. Shirts will be buttoned and tucked in at all times. (Grades K – 8)
3. Students will wear belts when belt loops are present on the clothing. (Grades 2 – 8)
4. Belts will be a solid color that compliments the uniform colors – black, brown, navy or khaki.
5. Sweaters and logo sweatshirts will be worn over uniform shirts.
6. Socks and tights will be solid colors (white/ivory/crème, black or navy blue) consistent with uniform colors.
7. Leggings may not be worn.
8. Conservative jewelry will be allowed.
9. Hair color will be in the natural tone.
Pants/Shorts/Skirts/Jumpers
1. Students may wear Navy Blue or Tan khaki chino-style UNIFORM pant, short, skirt, jumper or “skort.”
2. Pants/shorts may be flat-front or pleated.
3. Pants, shorts, skirts or jumpers will have no commercial logo.
4. Girls will wear navy blue or black bike shorts under skirts or jumpers (Grades Pre-K – 8). Bike shorts must not extend below the hem of the outer garment.
5. Jeans, capri pants and/or cargo pants are not acceptable, except on Uniform Free Days.
Shirts
1. All shirts will have a collar.
2. All shirts will have sleeves; no sleeveless shirts will be allowed.
3. Students may wear long-sleeved and/or short-sleeved polo shirts.
4. Students may wear long-sleeved and/or short-sleeved cloth shirts.
5. Shirts will be any of the following colors: white, light blue, navy blue
6. Turtleneck shirts will be allowed in the colors stated above.
7. Shirts may/may not have a Peoria Academy logo
8. Shirts may not have any other commercial logo.
9. EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS ONLY: Eighth grade students will be allowed to wear a shirt of a differing color that will designate them as Eighth Graders. It is suggested that Seventh Grade students be allowed to select the shirt color for their class from a pre-determined list of colors. Students will make their selection in May.
Outerwear
1. Students may wear Peoria Academy fleece jackets/vests or Peoria Academy non-hooded sweatshirts over a collared uniform shirt inside the building during the school day. All items must have a Peoria Academy logo.
2. Fleece jackets/vests will be navy blue.
3. Sweaters (crew neck or cardigan) will be navy blue or white, with/without a PA logo.
4. Students will not wear any other jackets or coats inside the building during the school day.
Shoes
1. Students will wear shoes and socks at all times.
2. Shoes will be such that students can run, climb and play safely during recess periods.
3. Shoes will have a closed heel and closed toe. Heels will be no more than one inch in height.
4. Students may wear athletic shoes or brown or black shoes.
5. Crocs, flip-flops/thongs, “wheelies,” cleated shoes, etc. may NOT be worn.
6. Students may not wear boots indoors during the school day. This includes hiking boots, cowboy boots, fashion boots, snow boots, sweater boots, etc.
7. Students will wear athletic shoes during gym classes; it is strongly recommended that students keep an extra pair of athletic shoes at school for P.E. classes. (Grades K-8)
Uniform Free Days
1. Students will have shoulders covered.
2. No torn jeans will be allowed.
3. Toes must be covered.
4. It is suggested that students wear school spirit wear on Uniform Free Days.
P.E. Uniform (Grades 4 – 8)
1. Navy or Black shorts, w/ an inseam of six inches or longer
2. Plain white T-shirt w/ sleeves, no logo or writing
3. Athletic socks
4. Athletic shoes w/ non-skid soles (basketball, running, cross training, etc.)
Realizing that many students currently have fleece jackets or sweatshirts that are forest green, the committee recommends that students be allowed to continue to wear these items so long as they properly fit the student. However, any new purchases for fleece jackets or sweatshirts must be in the approved colors listed. Used clothing in green or yellow will not be sold during Uniform Exchange programs.
