DRESS CODE
Attention:
With winter weather now upon us, a few questions arise about dresscode. Though classrooms are maintained at 70 degrees or above, students may wear a Lincoln sweatshirt, or a NAVY BLUE hoodie or sweatshirt in class. Additionally, students are still expected to wear a dresscode-approved shirt, even if they are wearing an approved sweater or hoodie.
Purpose
The purpose of the dress code and uniform standards is to:
- Create a safe learning environment for students and staff.
- Limit distractions in the learning environment
- Cultivate a united learning environment for students.
Uniforms help fulfill Lincoln Academy’s mission and philosophy, including the cultivation and maintenance of a learning environment of discipline and respect, and to provide an added level of security for the students’ protection. Uniforms improve the classroom learning environment by:
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- Helping students concentrate on their schoolwork by setting a tone for serious study.
- Removing distractions created by socioeconomic differences and modern fashion.
- Instilling students with discipline.
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Uniforms build citizenship and a sense of community in our children by:
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- Building self-esteem, self respect and school spirit among students by creating the distinction of being part of a group.
- Maintaining a good school image in the community by a neat appearance.
- Providing a visible and public symbol of commitment to school improvement and reform;
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Uniforms create a safe learning environment by helping school officials recognize intruders who come to the school.
Due to changing style and fashion trends, Lincoln Academy reserves the right to make revisions to the dress code system and standards at any given time. Lincoln Academy will always do everything possible to make sure families are aware of any changes made to the dress code system.
Standard Guidelines
Clothing Coverage
All students should wear clothing that covers all skin from starting below the neck, including shoulders, back, midriff, and thighs. Arms and hands may be bare. Any shorts or skirts, or skorts, must extend below fingertip length when hands and arms are extended by the side.
Footwear
All footwear must be close-toed and close-heeled. Boots, flats or shoes are acceptable. Footwear may have logos, but must follow all other rules pertaining to logos, emblems and writing. All colors are approved for footwear but no lights, sequins, or rollie shoes are allowed. Socks up to mid-calf are allowed in any color, but must still follow rules for logos, emblems, and writing.
Donation Dress Days and Free-Dress Days
On special occasions, Lincoln Academy will offer free-dress days to families. These exceptions permit students to wear clothing other than the uniform. However, all free-dress attire must still follow rules regarding hair, profanity, offensive symbols, derogatory wording, and clothing coverage still apply. Free-dress days are not costume days or pajama days (unless specifically approved by administration for that day). On free dress days, heels worn by girls must be conservative and no higher than three inches. No rips above the knee in jeans or shorts are allowed. The administration reserves the right to allow or disallow dress styles not specifically covered under the free-dress guidelines.
Hair
All students’ hair must be kept clean and well-groomed for school. Acceptable hair color should be natural human hair color (red, black, brown, gray and blonde). Hairstyles should not distract students from learning. Hairstyles should not obstruct any student’s vision. Distractions to the learning environment will be handled on a case-by-case basis by the school administration.
Hats, Hair Accessories, and Eyewear
No hats are permitted except for special donation-dress days or free-dress days, specifically announced by the school. Any hairband may be worn that follows above guidelines, so long as it remains flat on the head. Sunglasses are also not permitted.
Jackets/Sweatshirts Inside the School Building
Winter coats will not be worn in the classroom or inside the school once has begun and until school ends for the day. Lincoln Academy has specific, approved Lincoln jackets available for purchase. Plain navy or red hoodies and navy or red zip hoodies are also approved. Blankets are not allowed and may not be worn as jackets.
Jewelry
Jewelry must be conservative. Students may wear a necklace. No animal collars are allowed. Earrings are permitted. Jewelry must not be distracting to other students, nor have symbolism that may be distracting to the learning of others.
Logos, Emblems, and Writing on Apparel
Logos and emblems are not allowed on any articles of clothing. Logos are permitted on foot apparel. No profanity, offensive symbols, or derogatory wording is permitted. No handwritten words are allowed on apparel. Any exceptions regarding logos, emblems, or words must be approved by the Lincoln Academy administration. See Free Dress Days for any exceptions.
Vulgar words, profane or obscene slogans, pictures or advertisements of alcohol, tobacco, and/or drugs, or those that promote violence or sexual harassment on clothing are not acceptable.
Makeup
Boys are not permitted makeup, unless given an exception by administration. Girls may wear makeup that is not extreme and does not distract others from learning. Animal makeup is not acceptable.
Procedures:
Adjustments to Dress code
The Lincoln Academy Board of Trustees reserves the right to adjust dress code policies and standards at any time. The Board of Trustees will utilize multiple means to communicate changes to all stakeholders.
The Lincoln Academy administration reserves the right to clarify or create additional restrictions or exceptions to dress code policy.
Gender Designation Under Dress code
The Lincoln Academy Board of Trustees has designated that boys and girls clothing standards apply to the biological sex of the child. Any violation of this standard will follow the discipline policy.
Failure to Comply with Dress code
Lincoln Academy will follow the discipline policy when dress code violations occur. Examples of consequences include but are not limited to: verbal warning, phone call home, parent bringing a change of clothing, removal from the classroom, and temporary removal from the school.
Grades K – 6th
Permitted Colors – White, navy, and red (not maroon or burgundy) shirts and khaki and navy bottoms. Khaki and navy bottoms are either shorts or long pants. Cargo Pants and cargo shorts are not allowed. Long sleeve and short sleeve white undershirts are permitted to be worn under the regular shirt.
Skirts, skorts and dresses for girls – Girls are permitted to wear skirts, collared navy blue and red uniform dresses, and skorts that follow the coverage school color guidelines. Girls may also wear “French Toast Blue/Red Plaid” skirts and skorts. On special occasions, girls are permitted to wear other dresses to special events as announced by administration. All dresses must follow the coverage guidelines.
Skirts, skorts, and shorts must be below fingertip length when the student is standing up straight with arms to the sides.
Ties and suits for boys – Boys are permitted to wear ties, white shirts, suits, and dress shoes on special occasions, as announced or approved by the school administration.
Junior High (7-9)
Permitted Colors – White, navy, red (not maroon or burgundy), heather grey, and hunter green shirts, and khaki and navy bottoms. Khaki and navy bottoms are either shorts or long pants. Cargo Pants and cargo shorts are not allowed. White undershirts are permitted to be worn under the regular shirt.
Fridays — Students may wear a Lincoln t-shirt on Fridays. All other dress code guidelines must still be adhered to. On Wednesdays, students in grades seven through nine may wear their house shirt, but all other dress code guidelines must be adhered to.
Skirts, skorts and dresses for girls – Girls are permitted to wear skirts, collared navy blue and red uniform dresses, and skorts that follow the coverage school color guidelines. Girls may also wear “French Toast Blue/Red Plaid” skirts and skorts. On special occasions, girls are permitted to wear other dresses to special events as announced by administration. All dresses must follow the coverage guidelines.
Boys Uniform
Approved uniform clothing can be viewed and purchased on Lincoln Academy’s French Toast page.
Polo Shirts
7th-9th Grade Only
Polos may be short or long-sleeved. Elementary students may wear blue, red or white. Hunter green and grey are reserved for 7th-9th grade students. Buttons should be clear, white or a conservative color. Shirts may not have logos or colored stitching or piping. Long-sleeved shirts may not be worn under short-sleeved shirts.
Oxford Shirts
7th-9th Grade Only
7th-9th Grade Only
Oxford shirts may be short or long-sleeved. Elementary students may wear blue, red or white. Hunter green and grey are reserved for 7th-9th grade students. Buttons should be clear, white or a conservative color. Shirts must be tucked in and cannot have logos.
Undershirts
Only white, solid, short-sleeved undershirts may be worn. Designs and imprints are not allowed.
Turtlenecks
Turtlenecks must be solid in color, full or mock, and may be long-sleeved or short-sleeved. Colored piping, stitching and logos are not allowed.
Cardigans/Sweaters/Sweater Vests
May be buttoned or zipped. Colored stripes and piping are not allowed. Must be a solid approved color. Must be worn on top of a collared shirt. Allowed in the classroom.
Jackets/Sweatshirts
Winter coats will not be allowed in the classroom. Lincoln Academy has approved jackets/sweatshirts available for purchase. Plain navy hoodies and zip hoodies are also approved. Logos and emblems are not allowed. Hoods cannot be lined and patterns, colored piping and stiching are also not allowed. Navy is the only acceptable color. All classrooms are maintained at a minimum temperature of 70 degrees. Blankets are not allowed and may not be worn as jackets.
Shorts/Pants
Pants/Shorts may be flat or pleated and cuffed. Shorts cannot be shorter than two inches above the knee. Emblems, logos, extra zippers/ties and cargo pants (pockets on the leg) are not allowed. Outside pockets may not have designs or logos. Denim, fleece, crushed velvet, velour, sweat suit fabric, dressy denim, and athletic pants/shorts are not allowed. Pant legs may not be rolled up. Cut-offs are not appropriate if they are not hemmed.
Accessories
Shoes
Shoes may be any color, however they may not have wheelies, glitter, lights or hand written messages or designs
Ties and Jewelry
Ties may be worn but are not required. Logos and characters are not allowed.
Boys are not allowed to wear earrings. All jewelry must be conservative and not oversized.
Socks
Socks must be solid navy, white, or khaki. Socks must be worn with all shoes and should match the uniform color. Small logos of the school’s approved colors are acceptable. No neon logos.
Belts
Belts must be black, brown, or navy. Belts are not required.
Leather, simulated leather, flat, braided and stretch belts are acceptable. Belts must be one color and worn through all belt loops. If a shirt is tucked in, a belt must be worn. Suspenders are not allowed.
Hats
Hats of any kind are not permitted unless designated by Administration.
Girls Uniform
Approved uniform clothing can be viewed and purchased on Lincoln Academy’s French Toast page.
Polos
7th-9th Grade Only
7th-9th Grade Only
Polos may be short or long-sleeved. Elementary students may wear blue, red or white. Hunter green and grey are reserved for 7th-9th grade students. Buttons should be clear, white or a conservative color. Shirts may not have logos or colored stitching or piping. Long-sleeved shirts may not be worn under short-sleeved shirts.
Blouses
K-6th Approved Colors: Red, White, Navy
7th-9th Approved Colors: Red, White, Navy, Grey, Hunter Green
Long or short sleeved with peter pan or regular collar. Blouses must have a collar. Chiffon shirts with collars may only be worn in the Junior High and only over the approved undershirt. No logos. Clear, white, or conservative buttons. Solid color. No stripes or colored piping or stitching. A long sleeve shirt may not be worn under a short sleeve shirt.
Undershirts
All under shirts such as “Shade” or “Layers” must be solid white without logos, designs, lace, or imprints of any kind. It must also have a cap sleeve. No more than one is permissible. No other undershirt color will be allowed. Must be appropriate in size.
Turtlenecks
Turtlenecks must be solid in color, full or mock, and may be long-sleeved or short-sleeved. Colored piping, stitching and logos are not allowed.
K-6th Approved Colors: Red, White, Navy
7th-9th Approved Colors: Red, White, Navy, Hunter Green, Grey
Cardigans/Sweaters/Sweater Vests
Buttoned or zipped. Solid color, no stripes or piping. Buttoned/zipped sweaters may have a hood. Must be worn with a Lincoln approved collared uniform shirt underneath. No ponchos, scarves or shawls are allowed. A cardigan, sweater or sweater vest must be big enough to cover the collared shirt it is layered on top of. No cropped style. No t-shirt type material. A sweater, cardigan or sweater vest must be solid in both color and in pattern. The polo shirt underneath should not be visible through the sweater weave pattern. Sweaters, cardigans or sweater vests that follow the above guidelines are allowed in the classroom.
Jackets/Sweatshirts
Winter coats will not be allowed in the classroom. Lincoln Academy has approved jackets/sweatshirts available for purchase. Plain navy hoodies and zip hoodies are also approved. Logos and emblems are not allowed. Hoods cannot be lined and patterns, colored piping and stiching are also not allowed. Navy is the only acceptable color. All classrooms are maintained at a minimum temperature of 70 degrees. Blankets are not allowed and may not be worn as jackets.
Shorts, Capris, or Pants
May be flat front or pleated. May be cuffed but may not be rolled up. Shorts must not be shorter than 2 inches above the kneecap. No cargo pockets, ruffles, extra ties/zippers, logos, or embellishments. No denim, fleece, crushed velvet, velour, sweat suit type fabric, dressy denim, or athletic wear allowed. Outside pockets on the backside need to be plain with no design or logos. Rolling up of pant legs to simulate shorts or capris is not allowed. Cut-offs are not appropriate unless they are hemmed. Jeggings or jegging type pants are not allowed.
Jumpers
The approved plaid is French Toast Blue/Red Plaid.
Must be worn with a red, white, or navy (light grey or hunter green for 7th-9th grade) collared shirt or blouse. Pleated or strait. Cannot be shorter than 2 inches above the kneecap. No corduroy, denim, fleece, crushed velvet, velour, sweat suit type fabric, dressy denim, or athletic wear allowed. No cargo pockets, ruffles, extra ties/zippers, logos or embellishments. Outside pockets need to be plain with no design or logos.
Skirts/Skorts
The approved plaid is French Toast Blue/Red Plaid.
Must not be shorter than 2 inches above the kneecap. Mini skirts are not allowed. No logos, corduroy, denim, fleece, crushed velvet, velour, sweat suit type fabric, dressy denim, or athletic wear allowed. No cargo pockets, ruffles, extra ties/zippers, logos, or embellishments. Outside pockets on the backside of the skirts need to be plain with no design or logos.
Accessories
Socks
Socks or tights must be worn with all shoes (with the exception of flats) and should match the student’s uniform color. No neon logos.
Belts
Belts must be black, brown, or navy. Belts are not required.
Leather, simulated leather, flat, braided and stretch belts are acceptable. Belts must be one color and worn through all belt loops. Suspenders are not allowed.
Hats
Hats of any kind are not permitted unless designated by Administration.