Guidelines & Policies

At the core of our Archē Classical Academy values our desire is to always bring honor and glory to God and point others towards Him. In light of this, we have adopted a Uniform Policy. Please refer to our Parent/Student Handbook to learn more about why we believe a uniform policy would be pleasing to God. It is our desire that by following this policy we can create an environment that allows us to focus on learning without the distractions of appearances or social status. Our culture is that of order and characters with discipline. Our uniform policy is an outward example of how we can live out our culture.

We rely heavily on parent involvement to make this policy a success. It is important we are reminded that we are part of the Body of Christ and His image bearers. This helps us see it is not about ourselves but Christ and those around us. May we present ourselves as a community focused on the Triune God with the intent of learning in a modest, orderly, and disciplined fashion.

School uniforms help to identify your student as part of the Archē Classical Academy community and will be required to be worn daily by all students enrolled in Archē Classical Academy. School uniforms will be purchased from the approved vendor list.

The following items do not need to be purchased from the approved vendor list:

• Socks
• Shoes
• Modesty shorts
• Leggings/tights
• Belts
• Spirit wear (will be purchased through Archē Classical Academy)

Spirit wear:
Spirit wear days will be specified and announced in advance. On these days students will be able to wear any Archē Classical Academy spirit wear shirt with jeans or uniform pants/shorts. Students may wear any closed-toe tennis shoe. Spirit wear is not mandatory, and students can choose to wear regular school uniform on spirit wear days.

Other school activities:
School activities and events outside the school day students will be expected to dress modestly and appropriately to the planned activity.

All uniforms should be clean, neat, and of the appropriate size for the child and in good condition (no worn or frayed edges). Students are expected to be well-groomed and in uniform at the start of each school day. The length of shorts, skirts, and dresses must be no shorter than two inches above the knee. (Consider buying at knee length at the beginning of the school year in anticipation of growth. Know if your child has significant growth within the school year, additional uniform items may need to be purchased to stay in compliance.)

• Socks must be worn with no words or symbols and can be white, navy, or black.
• Belts must be either brown, navy, or black.
• Modesty shorts must be worn under dresses, jumpers, and skirts if they are not skorts. These shorts can be black, navy, gray or white.
• Leggings, tights, or knee-high socks may be worn under/with dresses, jumpers, and skirts/skorts. The leggings, tights, or socks can be navy, gray, or white. (Dresses, jumpers, and skirts/skorts still need to be no more than 2 inches above the knee)
• Shoes must be a closed toe tennis shoe or flat-bottomed closed toe dress shoe. Shoes may be black, navy, white, gray, or brown. Dress boots are allowed. Accent colors are allowed but must be subtle. No neon, glitter, or light up shoes.
• Girls’ hair accessories (hair ties, headbands, clips) must be neutral/ school colors.
• White undershirts may be worn and must be tucked in.
• When wearing Navy shorts/pants/skirts, shirts must be either white or light blue.
• When wearing a layered outfit (jumpers, or sweater vests) the outer layer must have the Archē Classical Academy patch.
• All tops must have the Archē Classical Academy patch. This can be either the purchased iron-on patch from the school office, or embroidered through our approved vendor, Artistic Image.
  Patch or embroidery is to be attached to the upper left portion of top.

1. The Children’s Place
2. Wonder Nation
3. Oshkosh
4. Amazon Essentials Uniform Line
5. Land’s End

In the near future you will also have the ability to order directly through Artistic Image. They can provide different tops and embroidery.

Polos
Approved colors: Equivalents to Navy, Light Gray, and Light Blue

• Boys Uniform Pique Polo
• Boys Uniform Long Sleeve Pique Polo
• Boys Uniform Soft Jersey Polo
• Boys Uniform Long Sleeve Soft Jersey Polo
• Boys Uniform Performance Polo

Shorts
Approved colors: Equivalents to Navy, Khaki (khaki may be light or medium shade)

• Boys Uniform Stretch Chino Shorts
• Boys Uniform Pull on Jogger Shorts

Pants:
Approved Colors: Equivalents to Navy, Khaki (khaki may be light or medium shade)

• Boys Uniform Stretch Skinny Chino Pants
• Boys Uniform Stretch Pull on Chino Pants
• Boys Uniform Chino Pants

Sweaters
Approved Colors – Navy or Gray

• Boys Uniform Zip Up Mock Neck

Sweatshirts
Approved Colors – Navy and Gray

• Boys Uniform Zip up Hoodie

Polos
Approved Colors: Equivalents to Navy, White, and Light Blue

• Boys Uniform Pique Polo
• Boys Uniform Long Sleeve Pique Polo
• Boys Uniform Soft Jersey Polo
• Boys Uniform Long Sleeve Soft Jersey Polo
• Boys Uniform Performance Polo

Long Sleeved Button Downs
Approved Color: White

• School Uniform Solid Pinpoint Button Down
• School Uniform Solid Oxford Button Down

Tie
Approved Color: Classic Navy Plaid

• School Uniform Adult Plaid To Be Tied Tie (Land’s End)

Shorts
Approved Colors: Equivalents to Navy, Khaki (khaki may be light or medium shade)

• Boys Uniform Stretch Chino Shorts
• Boys Uniform Pull on Jogger Shorts

Pants
Approved Colors: Equivalents to Navy, Khaki (khaki may be light or medium shade)

• Boys Uniform Stretch Skinny Chino Pants
• Boys Uniform Chino Pants
• Boys Uniform Stretch Pull on Jogger Pants
• Boys Uniform Stretch Pull on Chino Pants

Sweaters
Approved Colors – Navy or Gray

• Boys Uniform Zip Up Mock Neck
• School Uniform Boys Cotton Modal Zip Front Cardigan Sweater (Land’s End)
• Boys Uniform V-Neck Sweater Vest – (Worn over approved button down)

Sweatshirts
Approved Colors: Navy and Gray
(Hooded Sweatshirts will be moved to spirit days only   come the 2024-2025 school year, for those 6th grade and older.  Students can layer with the Uniform Zip Up Mock Neck)

• Boys Uniform Zip up Hoodie

Polos
Approved Colors: the equivalent to Navy, Light Gray, or Light Blue

• Girls Uniform Pique Polo
• Girls Uniform Long Sleeve Pique Polo
• Girls Uniform Soft Jersey Polo

Dresses
Approved Colors: the equivalent to Navy or Light Blue

• Girls Uniform Pique Polo Dress
• Girls Uniform Long Sleeve Pique Polo Dress
• Girls Uniform Skater Dress (Grades K-2 ONLY)

Shorts
Approved Colors: the equivalent to Navy or Khaki (Khaki may be light or medium shade)

• Girls Uniform Stretch Chino Shorts

Skorts
Approved Colors: Navy or Khaki (Khaki may be light or medium shade.)

• Girls Uniform Stretch Pleated Skort
• Girls Uniform Stretch Ponte Knit Skort

Jumper
Approved Colors: Navy or Khaki

• Girls Uniform Belted Jumper

Pants
Approved Colors: The equivalent to Navy or Khaki (Khaki may be light or medium shade.)

• Girls Uniform Stretch Skinny Chino Pants
• Girls Uniform Stretch Bootcut Chino Pants

Sweatshirts
Approved Colors: The Equivalent to Navy or Light Gray

• Girls Uniform Fleece Zip up Hoodie
• Girls Uniform Active Fleece Zip up Hoodie

Sweaters and Cardigans
Approved Colors: The equivalent to Navy or White

• Girls Uniform Cardigan

Polos
Approved Colors: the equivalent to Navy, White, Light Blue, Light Gray

• Girls Uniform Pique Polo
• Girls Uniform Long Sleeve Pique Polo
• Girls Uniform Soft Jersey Polo
• Girls Uniform Pique Polo Dress
• Girls Uniform Long Sleeve Pique Polo Dress

Button Downs
Approved Color: White

• School Uniform Solid Pinpoint Button Down (Short or Long Sleeve)
• School Uniform Solid Oxford Button Down (Short or Long Sleeve)

Tie
Approved Color: Classic Navy Plaid

• School Uniform Adult Plaid To Be Tied Tie (Land’s End)

Shorts
Approved Colors: the equivalent to Navy or Khaki (Khaki may be light or medium shade)

• Girls Uniform Stretch Chino Shorts

Skorts/Skirts
Approved Colors: Navy or Khaki (Khaki may be light or medium shade.)

• Girls Uniform Stretch Pleated Skort
• Girls Uniform Stretch Ponte Knit Skort
• School Uniform Women’s Blend Chino Skort Top of Knee (Land’s End)
  – Approved Colors: Arctic Gray, Classic Navy, or Khaki
• School Uniform Women’s Active Chino Skort Top of Knee (Land’s End)
• School Uniform Women’s Ponte Pleat Skirt at the Knee (Land’s End)
• School Uniform Women’s Plaid Pleated Skirt Below the Knee (Land’s End)
  – Approved Color: Classic Navy Plaid
  – To be worn in combination with white button-down dress shirt

Jumper
Approved Colors: Navy or Khaki

• Girls Uniform Belted Jumper

Pants
Approved Colors: The equivalent to Navy or Khaki (Khaki may be light or medium shade.)

• Girls Uniform Stretch Skinny Chino Pants
• Girls Uniform Stretch Bootcut Chino Pants

Sweatshirts
Approved Colors: The Equivalent to Navy or Light Gray (Hooded Sweatshirts will be moved to spirit days only come the 2024-2025 school year for those 6th grade and older.)

• Girls Uniform Fleece Zip up Hoodie
• Girls Uniform Active Fleece Zip up Hoodie

Sweaters and Cardigans
Approved Colors: The equivalent to Navy, White, Light Gray

• Girls Uniform Cardigan