

Dress Code Q&A
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Uniform FAQs
Q: Do all “bottoms” have to be khakis?
A: Yes. All bottoms (pants, shorts, skirts, skorts, jumpers) must be khaki. (Exception is Dress Down Fridays).
Q: Do I have to purchase khaki bottoms from the Online School Store?
A: No, the Online School Store offers khaki bottoms to purchase as a convenience, but you may purchase khaki bottoms at the retailer of your choice.
Q: Does my child need a PE uniform?
A: All 7th -12th grade students enrolled in a PE class (including Weight Training) will need to purchase a PE uniform from the Tommy Hilfiger shop of the School Store. All other students (grades K-6th) will need to wear tennis shoes for their scheduled PE classes.
Q: Are students allowed to wear VCA athletic tops/spirit tops during the school week?
A: Yes, so long as they are purchased through the VCA Online School Store (Tommy Hifiger/BSN Spirit Shop).
Q: Can my student athlete wear his/her jersey/uniform top on game days?
A: Only if approval has been given by the appropriate administrator and communicated by his/her coach.
Q: May I personalize or create a VCA uniform top for my child?
A: No, ALL uniform tops MUST be purchased from the VCA Online School Store (Tommy Hifiger/BSN Spirit Shop). No alterations to any garment are permitted.
Q: The VCA Online School Store offers alternative bottoms (sweats, athletic shorts, joggers, etc.) Can my child wear these to school as appropriate uniform wear?
A: No, students MUST wear khaki bottoms (pants, shorts, skirts, skorts, jumpers) Monday through Thursday. Bottoms worn other than khakis may be worn on Dress Down Days and will incur a $1 fee.
Q: What if my student wears a top purchased from the VCA Online School Store on a Dress Down Day, will they be charged?
A: No. If a student wears a top purchased from the VCA Online School Store on a Dress Down Day, they will not be charged a $1 fee. If the student wears bottoms other than khakis, they will be charged a $1 dress down fee.
Q: Can my student wear old uniform tops/designs?
A: Yes, with stipulations. Students may wear any old uniform top, so long as the garment is purple, black, gray or white. No other colors are permitted.
Q: What will happen if my student wears any other garment (top or bottom) than an approved VCA uniform?
A: The student will receive a demerit. Second offense, student’s parents will be notified to bring appropriate uniform attire to school and the student will receive a detention.
Q: My student has not received his/her uniform tops yet. What should we do?
A: Students waiting on uniform tops should wear khaki bottoms (pants, shorts, skirts, skorts, jumpers) with a solid purple, black, gray or white t-shirt or polo until the approved uniform tops have arrived. Our staff is aware of shipping delays and new students waiting for uniforms to arrive.
Q: What if I need to contact customer service regarding a uniform order or questions?
A: To contact Tommy Hilfiger, call (877) 825.2860. For BSN, call (800) 856.3488.
Please contact the vendor directly. Do not call the school.
DRESS CODE [updated 06/2022]
The Village Christian Academy maintains a student dress code policy for various reasons.
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A student body dress code fosters a sense of unity.
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A dress code aims to reduce bullying and biases based on clothing choices and perceived economic status.
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Not only does a dress code eliminate a distraction for students, but it also allows teachers to focus on academics and avoid classroom disruptions to address inappropriate clothing and jewelry choices.
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School uniforms are often significantly cheaper than branded clothing and thus, save parents money and frustration when purchasing clothing for school.
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An easily identifiable uniform provides an extra security measure to aid in maintaining a safe campus as uniforms help our faculty and administration quickly identify students and those who are not.
IMPORTANT: Any purple, black, gray or white VCA APPROVED top/outerwear or top/outerwear purchased from the Tommy Hilfiger Uniform Shop or BSN Spirit Shop is acceptable for students to wear Monday - Thursday. Khaki bottoms may be purchased at any store.
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All uniform shirts (polo shirts, T-shirts, and sweatshirts) with the VCA logo must be purchased from the online school store.
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No other shirts may be worn without administrative approval.
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All shirts, including layering, must be a solid color.
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Students must wear a VCA polo, t-shirt, sweatshirt, or jacket with the VCA logo each day.
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Approved VCA Branded spirit wear, class shirts, athletic attire, or club wear may be worn on Fridays or approved dress-down days.
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Girls may wear long pants, shorts, jumpers, capri pants, and skirts of solid beige or khaki color with the following stipulations:
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Shorts/Skorts/Skirts must be no shorter than 3 inches from the top of the knee
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Tights or leggings worn under shorts/skorts/skirts must be solid in color.
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For modesty's sake, no cleavage will be visible at any time.
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Off-the-shoulder tops, strapless attire, spaghetti strap attire, tank tops, and pajama pants are NOT permitted.
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Boys may wear solid khaki shorts (no shorter than 3 inches from the top of the knee) or pants.
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Shorts must be neat, clean, and hemmed (no fringe or baggy apparel).
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If pants or shorts have belt loops, then belts must be worn.
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Elementary through 5th-grade students must wear closed-toed/closed-heeled shoes.
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Students in 6th through 12th grades are permitted to wear sandals or crocs.
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Hair will be neat, clean, and styled.
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Modest jewelry is appropriate for girls and boys.
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Body piercing (nose, lips, eyebrows, etc.) is NOT allowed.
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Boys are NOT to wear earrings while on or off campus representing VCA.
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Gauges are NOT allowed for boys and girls.
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Tattoos are discouraged.
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Hats, sunglasses, doo-rags, bandanas, etc., may NOT be worn inside the school building/gym or classrooms.
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Scarves are NOT permitted to be worn on the head.
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VCA clothing will NOT be modified.
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Facial hair is allowed for young men but must be clean and well-groomed.
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A PE uniform must be purchased from the school store (shorts and t-shirt).
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Fridays are optional Dress Down Days (see below).