Boys Required Uniforms, K to 12th Grade
Boys’ uniform pants - khaki or navy, plain, or pleated front, straight leg
or classic fit, multiple vendors. (No joggers or khaki jeans)
Boys official uniform short or long sleeve shirt in burgundy or green
vendor: Digital Creations
Solid navy, white or light brown socks
(No Logos)
Brown or black
belt
*Refer to the last three pages of this document for complete information on the dress code. Optional 9th-12th Uniforms
Men’s Oxford, long or short sleeve
Digital Creations
Men’s navy school blazer*
Digital Creations
Ties and Bow Ties
solid or business conservative patterns
*required for seniors
Sweaters and Jackets – From Multiple Vendors
Solid color sweaters and jackets – navy, black, grey, hunter green,
white, brown. No logos except for the FCA logo. (No Sweatshirts)
Examples of Approved Boys Shoe Styles
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Shoes worn on P.E. days must have non-marking soles
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Shoes must be worn with socks
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No work or hiking boots
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No bright stripes, accents or logos
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Colors – light or dark brown, black, white, grey, navy (No
patterns)
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No colored shoelaces
May be worn with uniform, not during P.E.
Uniform options - must be worn during P.E.
Founders Classical Academy Dress Code Policy, 2015-2106
Students must arrive at school each day wearing official Founders Classical Academy
uniform shirts with crest. These include hunter green or burgundy polo shirts for all
grades, and light blue button down short or long-sleeve Oxford shirts for 9th-12th
graders. High school students may wear the official school blazer with their Oxford
shirts and approved ties. *Students must remain in school uniform while on campus
after school, unless changing for a school athletic activity or another pre-approved
school activity.
Shirts must be buttoned such that only the uppermost button remains undone. Shirts
must always be tucked in, and shirttails must be long enough to stay tucked in. A white
undershirt may be worn; colored undershirts are not permitted.
Boys’ pants include slacks or shorts in khaki or navy, straight leg or classic fit. Girls
may wear skorts, shorts, skirts, or slacks in khaki, navy or plaid (select brands on the
plaid). Boys’ and girls’ pants, skirts, skorts, and shorts must be uniform style (no skinny
pants, cargoes, joggers, khaki jeans, etc.) and can be purchased from stores such as
French Toast, The Gap, Land’s End, Old Navy, and department stores that sell uniform
clothes (see the pictured examples). If you are not sure whether uniform bottoms meet
dress code, please bring them by the office for review.
Slacks must reach to the shoe but not dragging on the ground. A solid color leather
brown or black belt must be used. Slacks must be worn at the waist, and no boxers or
undergarments may be visible, including at athletic practices and games. Skirts and
skorts must be worn at the waist; hem should be worn at the knee and may be no
higher than 2 inches above the top of the knee. Privacy shorts or briefs must be worn
with skirts. School shorts must be worn with a solid color brown or black belt. Shorts
should go to just above the knee but not below, and should not be excessively tight or
loose fitting. Shorts should be worn at the waist, and no boxers or undergarments may
be visible, including at athletic practices and games.
Students must wear closed-toe, closed-heel, soled walking or dress shoes. Colors
include light or dark brown, black, navy, gray, and white – no bright stripes, accents, or
logos. No colored shoelaces. Sneakers must be low tops. Athletic shoes must be worn
for P.E.; no flip-flops, Crocs, sandals, moccasins, or house shoes. Dress boots may be
worn underneath long pants or with uniform skirts; work boots and hiking boots may not
be worn to school. The trim of shoes must be neutral in color. Laces on shoes must be
pulled through and well tied, and the colors must correspond to the shoe colors listed
above. Solid white, navy, or tan socks must be worn and should match. No-show or
heel-high socks may be worn with shorts, skirts, or skorts, but not when wearing slacks.
Socks, tights, or leggings must be white, navy, or light brown and free of logos,
decorations, or patterns.
Additional Clothing: students may want to bring a light jacket or sweater to school during
the year since classroom temperatures can be cool. Jackets and sweaters with FCA
logos may be worn (from approved FCA vendors only), including FCA lettermen jackets.
High school students may wear the official FCA blazer – seniors must have an FCA
blazer. Other sweaters and jackets should be of solid colors (navy, black, grey, hunter
or dark green, white, or brown) without messages or images (no logos). Trench coats
and dusters are not allowed. Hoodie shirts, pullover sweatshirts, and hooded
sweatshirts and jackets are not allowed during the school day.
P.E. Clothing for 6th-12th graders: students must wear FCA P.E. uniform apparel (see
pictured shirts and shorts) in good repair (no holes, torn sleeves, etc.). During cold
weather students may wear solid black sweat pants without logos or designs. Boxers or
undergarments may not be visible. P.E. shirts must be worn either tucked in or well over
the waist of the shorts, if not tucked in. No midriffs may be shown. T-shirts are required:
no tank tops, camisoles, or sports bras may be worn as outer garments.
Athletic Team Clothing (for after school practices): students must wear modest athletic
wear in good repair (no holes, torn sleeves, etc.). Athletic shorts or pants during cold
weather should be worn at the waist and should be no shorter than mid-thigh and no
longer than just below the knee. No spandex, short shorts, or long baggy shorts are
permitted. Boxers or undergarments may not be visible. Colors may include: navy blue,
burgundy, dark green, black, or grey. Pants must be free of designer messages. T-shirts
must be worn either tucked in or well over the waist of the pants/shorts, if not tucked in.
No midriffs may be shown, and no tank tops, camisoles, or sports bras may be worn as
outer garments. T-shirts should be a solid color and free of messages; this excludes an
official school t-shirt with mascot (students may wear FCA athletic wear with school
logos sold by approved vendors.). T-shirt colors include navy blue, grey, burgundy, or
dark green.
Spirit Day (All Grades): The first Friday of each month is designated as Spirit Day.
Students may wear Blue Jeans without holes, without slits, and must be free of
decorations or embellishments; students may not wear skinny or baggy jeans, or
joggers. Students may wear any approved spirit-wear t-shirts, including shirts approved
for extra-curricular activities or uniform shirts. There may be other pre-approved,
designated days, where spirit wear may be worn. If students are not wearing spirit wear,
they must be in uniform.
Grooming and Hygiene: Startling, unusual, or immodest attire of any sort is not allowed.
Fads in hairstyles, clothing, or anything designed to attract attention to the individual or
to disrupt the orderly conduct of the classroom or campus is not allowed. Hair is to be
clean and well groomed. Unusual coloring (e.g., blue, red, pink, green, purple, etc.),
streaking, or excessive hairstyles (e.g., “tails,” “designs,” “puffs,” “mohawks,”
“fauxhawk/fohawk,” etc.) are not allowed. Words, symbols, or designs shaved in hair
(including facial hair and eyebrows) are not allowed. Boys - hair must have trimmed
sideburns; hair may not touch the collar of the shirt when the student is standing and
should be out of the student’s eyes. Boys must be clean-shaven.
Tongue rings and visible body piercings, other than earrings on girls, are not allowed.
Dangling earrings are not allowed. Spacers in place of pierced earrings are not allowed.
No gauges may be worn in pierced ears.
Visible tattoos and body art are not allowed.
Hats, scarves, bandanas, hair coverings, sweatbands, or hooded shirts and sweatshirts
are not allowed except under circumstances designated by the Headmaster.
Grills or temporary decorations on teeth are not allowed.
Chains, handcuffs, jewelry, or accessories that suggest weaponry are not allowed.
Enforcement Policies: If a student’s dress or grooming is inappropriate or objectionable
under these provisions, faculty shall request the student to make appropriate
corrections. If the student refuses, the Headmaster or his designee shall notify the
student’s parent and request that the parent make the necessary correction. If both the
student and parent refuse, the Headmaster shall take disciplinary action.
Appropriate disciplinary procedures shall be followed, including removal from school
until the student is in compliance with the dress code. Decisions of the Headmaster or
designee regarding dress and grooming are considered final. Failure to comply with the
dress code will result in disciplinary action.