Dress Code

The dress code at Karis Academy is an essential component of our commitment to providing a classical and respectful learning environment. We appreciate the cooperation of our students, parents/guardians, and staff in upholding these standards.

Purpose: The dress code at Karis Academy is designed to promote a respectful and focused learning environment, instill a sense of pride and belonging within the school community, and prepare students for a professional and classical education setting.

General Guidelines:

• Uniforms: Students are required to wear uniforms daily during regular school hours. Uniforms should be clean, well-maintained, and in good condition. Uniform guidelines will be provided to parents.

• Grooming and Personal Hygiene: Students are expected to always maintain proper grooming and personal hygiene standards.

• Uniforms may be purchased from the retail store that parents choose.

  • I.e., Amazon, The Children’s Place, Walmart, Land’s End, etc.

Specific Dress Code Requirements:

Bottoms:

• Pants or shorts (boys and girls)

  • Khaki or navy blue uniform pants or shorts

• Blue Jeans (boys and girls, Kindergarten-2nd grade)

  • No rips, tears, or fading

• Skorts, skirts (girls)

  • Khaki or navy blue

• Polo dresses (girls)

  • Grey, navy or light blue

• All bottoms should be of appropriate length*.

Tops:

• Polo shirts

  • Navy blue, dark (charcoal) grey, light grey, white, light blue

  • Boys’ shirts must be tucked in.

• Sweater, fleece jacket

  • Navy blue, dark or light grey

Footwear: Closed-toe shoes are required (preferably tennis shoes or boat shoes).

• Sandals, steel toe boots, flip-flops, light-up shoes, and excessively high heels are not permitted.

Outerwear: While indoors, students must remove outer jackets, coats, and hoodies. These items should be stored in designated areas.

Accessories: Jewelry, nail paint/polish, and accessories should be minimal and non-disruptive to the learning environment.

Hats: Hats and head coverings should not be worn inside the school building during school hours.

Exceptions and Special Days:

• For Knight Day (Friday), students may wear Knight spirit wear (subject to specific guidelines communicated in advance).

• Fusion students may wear Knight spirit wear on Fridays.

Enforcement: The administration and faculty at Karis Academy are responsible for enforcing the dress code policy. Students found in violation of the dress code may be subject to appropriate consequences, including but not limited to warnings, parent/guardian notifications, or temporary suspension from school until the dress code is adhered to.

Parent/Guardian Support: We encourage parents and guardians to support the dress code policy by ensuring their child's compliance and providing appropriate clothing. Karis Academy may offer resources or assistance to families in need of uniforms.

*Appropriate short, skort, skirt, and polo dress length is two inches above the knee.