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 (boys and girls)

  • Khaki, navy blue pants

• Skorts, skirts, polo dresses (girls)

  • Khaki, navy 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.

Exceptions and Special Days:

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