General Statement: The purpose of the Student Uniform, Dress and Grooming Code is to foster a respectful, professional learning environment with particular emphasis on neatness, modesty, and cost effectiveness. Parents or guardians are expected to support the school’s enforcement of the Student Uniform, Dress and Grooming Code, thus reinforcing an environment best suited to learning and faith development. When in doubt, ask for clarification from the administration at least one month prior to coming to school with questionable dress or grooming.
Our purpose in establishing a uniform policy is threefold:
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The school uniform helps distinguish our students.
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The school uniform reflects our unity of purpose.
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The school uniform reflects our equality before the Lord, reminding us that we work as members of the Body of Christ, rather than for our own glory.
A uniform policy produces many advantages, including moral and spiritual:
General Guidelines
Pants
- Solid navy blue or solid tan khaki (cotton broad cloth/Chino) dress style pants. Land’s End has NDA-approved pants for purchase. Pants, regardless of where they are purchased, must be of comparable style. Below are pictures of acceptable pant styles.
- Solid navy blue or solid tan khaki shorts (cotton broad cloth/Chino style) may be worn from April through October. Shorts can be no shorter than 4 inches above the knee. Cargo and jogger shorts are not allowed. Land’s End has NDA-approved shorts for purchase.
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Cargo pants, jogger pants, denim pants, corduroy pants, cuffed pants, excessively tight pants, such as jeggings, leggings, skinny pants and spandex are not permitted.
Skirts
Shoes & Socks/Hosiery
- Shoes and socks/hosiery must be worn at all times. Shoes must have a closed toe. Flip-flops, sandals, soft-sole moccasins, slippers, clogs and heely shoes are not permitted. Socks must cover both heels and toes.
- Solid colored nylons, tights & socks without texture or pattern are acceptable.
All items listed below are to be purchased through Land’s End by accessing the links above under "Order Your Uniform". All items must have the official school logo on them.
School Uniform Shirts
- Solid navy blue, solid white or solid forest green polo (long or short sleeve)
- Solid light blue or solid white oxford (long or short sleeve); only the top two buttons may be unbuttoned
Sweaters
Fleece Jacket
Spirit Days
The school administration may deem certain days as Spirit Days. Students should check the online school calendar for designated Spirit Days. On Spirit Days, official NDA apparel may be worn in place of school uniform shirts. All other attire must fall within the dress and grooming code. Official NDA apparel refers to shirts purchased through the NDA Book Store or an NDA Club/Team.
Grooming
All students’ hairstyles must be kept neat, clean, professional, and a natural hair color. Extreme hairstyles are prohibited. The administration has the right to determine what styles are acceptable.
Dress Code Violations: Parents and students are expected to abide by this Code and be motivated by the spirit of the Code. When in doubt, ask for clarification from the administration at least one month prior to coming to school with questionable dress or grooming. The school reserves the right to interpret and take disciplinary action on violations of the Uniform, Dress and Grooming Code. In individual circumstances, the school reserves the right to declare certain clothing or grooming acceptable or unacceptable. A student is subject to disciplinary action for any dress that violates the specific requirements of the Uniform, Dress and Grooming Code or the spirit of it as well. Violations are referred to and interpreted by the administration, whose decision will be final.