Quest Academy believes a mandatory school uniform policy will provide a more secure school environment, promote an atmosphere conducive to appropriate discipline with a minimum need for ongoing intervention and an increase in learning opportunities for students by removing many of the distractions and negative or disruptive connotations associated with various types of clothing.

All students are required to wear uniforms. Parents are responsible for ensuring that their children wear the designated school uniform clothing as outlined below.

Colors

White

Navy

Classic Red

Khaki

Navy

Tops

Shirts must be of a collared style and of a solid color, white, navy or red with buttons that are clear, same color as the shirt, or tortoise shell type. Shirts must be long enough to remain tucked in.

Appropriate collared styles are blouse, polo, oxford, turtleneck, or dress shirt.

Shirts with the school name or logo are available for purchase. No screen printing on the uniform items is allowed.

Sweaters or sweater vests may be worn in solid navy or red with corresponding navy or red buttons (clear & tortoise shell-type buttons are also acceptable).The sweater or vest is to be worn over the uniform shirt.

Hooded garments (sweatshirts, sweaters, or other tops) may not be worn during the school day.

Bottoms

Girls may wear skirts, jumpers, skorts, shorts, capris or pants.

Girls may wear bottoms that are either solid navy or tan.

Boys may wear pants or shorts in either solid navy or tan.

Skirts, shorts or skorts are to be no shorter than 2 inches above the kneecap..

No denim, nylon, sweat, leather or vinyl material will be used for uniform bottoms.

The waistband of the bottom uniform garment must be worn above the hips at all times.

Accessories

All students must wear closed toe and closed heel shoes with socks and stockings. Socks or tights must be worn at all times..

Appropriate colors for socks include, and are limited to, white, red, or navy.

Belts are recommended and must be solid brown or black.

No lighted shoes or heelies.

Dress Uniforms

To be worn for all field trips and other specifically designated occasions.

Includes a solid white top (with or without the school logo) and solid navy bottoms (of any authorized style as discussed above).

School Spirit Shirts

Students are allowed to wear a designated “School Spirit Shirt” on select days.

The school spirit shirt specifications will be announced at a later date.

Dress & Grooming

Uniforms at Quest Academy are mandatory. Dress and grooming standards are part of the Uniform Regulations.

Uniforms must be worn during school hours, except under specially designated circumstances. Uniforms must also be worn for all before and after school programs, except where activities require alternate attire (i.e. sports, dance, etc.).

Students must present a modest, clean, and neat appearance at all times. All clothing must be clean, appropriately sized, and worn correctly. Pants/shorts/skirts must be worn at the waist, shirts must be buttoned and tucked in, shoes must be tied or fastened, clothing must be worn right-side-out, appropriate underwear must be worn, but not visible, etc. Clothing shall not be excessively worn or have holes.

Uniforms will be worn Monday through Friday and for programs.

Socks for boys and girls should be in coordinating colors; socks may be ankle or knee length in white, red, or navy. Girls may also wear appropriate smooth opaque and/or cable knit tights in white, red or navy. Socks or tights must always be worn. No nylon stockings may be worn.

Students may wear jewelry or hair accessories that are appropriate for wear at school and are not a distraction or danger.

Hair must be kept neat and have a combed appearance and appropriate for school. No extreme hair color or styles, only “natural” hair colors are permitted (for example, fuchsia or “hot pink” hair is not “natural”).

Any makeup worn should be appropriate for school.

No hats of any kind, including baseball caps, or sunglasses, may be worn in the building except for medical or religious purposes.

Outer wear that is worn for warmth to and from school and at outside recess is not considered a uniform item.

Snow boots must be changed into school-approved shoes while inside the building.

Plain white, red, or navy undershirts may be worn under school shirt.

Dress items not specifically covered above but considered inappropriate or contrary to the Purpose statement in the School Uniform Policy are subject to review and interpretation by the Board.

Physical Education (P.E.) clothes are to be changed into at school, and worn for P.E. only.


**Infractions of the QA Uniform Policy will be addressed in the Safe School Policy**


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