Village Christian Academy maintains a student dress code policy for various reasons.

● A student body dress code fosters a sense of unity.
● A dress code aims to reduce bullying and biases based on clothing choices and perceived economic status.
● 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.
● An easily identifiable uniform provides extra security to maintain a safe campus. Uniforms help our faculty and administration quickly identify students and those who are not.
● A dress code allows our students to focus on modesty and frees them from the pressures of a society that pushes toward showing more skin.

VCA is a uniform required school. The pieces of the uniform are identified as follows:

Tops must include non-modified VCA uniform t-shirts, VCA uniform polos, VCA uniform sweatshirts and VCA outerwear, VCA PE uniform, VCA spirit wear, all purchased from the VCA school store or VCA offices only. VCA polo shirts are required on chapel days. VCA spirit wear in the form of tshirts, polos, sweatshirts, and jackets purchased from the BSN Store is allowed. Any undershirt must be a solid color with no graphics. Cleavage must not be shown.

Bottoms must include non-modified black or khaki pants (traditional cut), skorts, shorts, PE uniform shorts, and skirts. All shorts, skirts, and skorts must not be shorter than 3” from the top of the knee. All items must be clean and hemmed. Athletic wear such as a skort, shorts, skirt, or pants is not permitted. Sweatpants, leggings, and spandex material are prohibited. Elementary students may wear a black or khaki uniform jumper. The jumper must not be shorter than 3” from the top of the knee. Solid color leggings are allowed under the uniform jumper. Students in grades K-5 must wear closed-toed shoes.

Prohibited items include but aren’t limited to: tops that reveal the shoulder, gauges, doo rags, bandanas, hats, head scarves, facial body piercings (except the ear), and leggings. Modest jewelry is allowed, and Tattoos are discouraged. Hair should be neat and well groomed. Boys are not allowed to wear earrings while representing VCA.

 

The allowed list is complete. However, additional prohibited items may be added as the need arises.
Principals have authority over the dress code. Students who arrive at school and are not dressed within the dress code will be allowed to contact a guardian to deliver appropriate clothing.

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DRESS DOWN DAY

Students are permitted to wear non-uniform attire on dress-down days. The administration reservesthe right to decide on a case-by-case basis the appropriateness of Dress Down Day attire. For example, all pants/shorts must be neat, clean, and without holes/tears. Leggings are not permitted. Remember, neatness, appropriateness, modesty, and all school rules for appearance still apply.
Failure to comply with the dress code will result in disciplinary action.