Dress Code

The intent of the uniform/dress code is to train our children to realize that although many types of clothing are acceptable for us to wear, some are more appropriate for specific activities than others. Because the type of clothing we wear can influence our attitude and behavior, the following dress code represents the acceptable mode of dress for our school and its activities. SCHOOL CLOTHES SHOULD BE NEAT, CLEAN, AND MODEST. 

Uniform Items for Students Grades K-5

Boys’ K-5 Everyday Options
• Khaki pants
• Khaki shorts
• Black or brown belt
• White, purple, black short and long-sleeve polo-style knit shirt
• White long-sleeve oxford
• Black v-neck pullover sweater
• Black sweater vest
• Black hooded sweatshirt
• Black fleece jacket
• White crew socks
• Socks must be worn at all times.
• (See Guidelines for shoe options)

Girls’ K-5 Everyday Options
• Plaid jumper
• Plaid skort
• Plaid skirt or kilt
• Khaki pants
• Khaki shorts
• Black or brown belt
• White long or short-sleeve Peter Pan blouse
• White ¾ sleeve oxford overblouse
• White long-sleeve oxford shirt
• White, purple, black short and long-sleeve polo-style knit shirt
• Black cardigan crew-neck sweater
• Black v-necked sweater
• Black sweater vest
• Black hooded sweatshirt
• Black fleece jacket
• Headbands and bows
• Black bike shorts, leggings, tights, or knee socks
• White knee or ankle or crew socks
• Socks must be worn at all times except when wearing tights.
• (See Guidelines for shoe options)

Uniform Items for Students Grades 6-12

Boys’ 6-12 Required Items (Chapel days and other designated days)
• Khaki pants
• Black or brown belt
• Long-sleeve white oxford cloth shirt
• Uniform Tie
• Black or white ankle or crew sock
• Socks must be worn at all times.
• (See Guidelines for shoe options)

Boys’ 6-12 Optional Items (non-Chapel days)
• White, purple, black short and long-sleeve polo-style knit shirt
• Black hooded sweatshirt
• Black fleece jacket
• Black sweater vest
• Grey CPA athletic hoodie/grey three-quarter zip jacket

Girls’ 6-12 Required Items
• Plaid skirt or kilt
• Long-sleeve white oxford cloth shirt
• White or black knee socks or white ankle or crew socks
• Socks must be worn at all times except when wearing tights.
• (See Guidelines for shoe options)

Girls’ 6-12 Optional Items
• Khaki pants (required if skirt length is too short)
• Black or brown belt
• White ¾ length overblouse
• White, purple, black short and long-sleeve polo-style knit shirt
• Black sweater vest
• Black cardigan sweater
• Black hooded sweatshirt
• Black fleece-style jacket
• Black leggings or tights
• Grey CPA athletic hoodie/grey three-quarter zip jacket

Uniform Guidelines for All Students

Uniforms must be worn from the time of a student’s arrival on campus until afternoon dismissal. Parents will be expected to partner with us in the enforcement of the CPA uniform policy prior to their student(s) even leaving home in the morning. All attire must also meet the following guidelines:
1. All uniform items must be originally purchased at Educational Outfitters with the exception of shoes, socks, belts, tights, leggings, and one optional grey CPA hoodie (this can be purchased through the CPA Athletic Department).
2. All clothing must be of appropriate size, worn modestly, and in good repair.
3. Belts are required with pants and shorts.
4. Boys must have all shirts tucked in. Girls must have all shirts tucked in except the ¾ length sleeve overblouse shirt.
5. T-shirts and camisoles worn under collared shirts must be white and have no visible lettering or graphics. White, black, or purple long-sleeve t-shirts may be worn underneath short-sleeve shirts.
6. Skirts, skorts, and jumpers must be no shorter than 3 inches from the top of the knee. (The 3” size of a standard 3” x 5” index card will serve as a consistent means of measurement.) Elementary students are required to wear black bike shorts, leggings or tights underneath the jumper and skirt.
7. All shoes must be closed-toe. Grades K-6 may wear predominately white, grey or black athletic shoes with the same color laces and non-marring soles. Shoes may have a minimal amount of contrasting color such as a stripe or logo. Merrell-style jungle mocs in tan suede and black Mary Jane-style shoes with rubber soles are also permitted. Grades 7-12 are required to wear brown or black leather shoes. Moccasins and slippers are not allowed.
8. Socks must be worn at all times except when girls are wearing tights. Girls black tights are permitted in grades K-12 as well as black or white socks in grades K-12. All girls may wear black leggings.
9. CPA uniform sweatshirts and jackets may be worn in class on school days. All other CPA outerwear and personal outerwear will need to be placed in the student’s locker during the school day. Non-uniform jackets will be allowed for recess and physical education.
10. Non-uniform items may not be worn inside during the school day.
11. Hair must be clean and neat. Boys must have hair that is cut above the collar in the back, above the bottom of the ears so ears are visible, and above the eyebrows. Boys must be clean shaven. Boys are not permitted to have visible piercing. Girls are only allowed to have pierced ears visible.