Rocky Mountain Classical Academy Uniform Policy
Grades K - 11
Approved 8/10
It is the policy of Rocky Mountain Classical Academy to require uniforms be worn at school and school functions unless special circumstances are prearranged. RMCA encourages Dickies or Lands' End brand clothing for uniforms. However, if these vendors are outside your child’s needs you may choose other vendors who have uniform clothing.
GENERAL ORDERING INFORMATION
Lands' End Uniforms
You may purchase uniforms directly from Lands' End at www.landsend.com. Make sure you enter the preferred school code when ordering to insure the contribution comes to RMCA. Our code for Lands End is 9001-0744-2.
Dickies Uniforms
You may purchase uniforms from Dickies by going to:
Phil McDonald
The Uniform Shop and Lightning Athletics Inc.
519 Juanita Street
Colorado Springs, Co. 80909
719-227-SHOP (7467)
Shirts
Short or long sleeve polos or turtlenecks in approved colors that are long enough to be tucked into bottoms. Be aware that the feminine fit shirts are designed with a shorter torso and slits at the hem to look good untucked - making it harder to keep tucked which is mandatory for all students. See Approved Uniform Styles by Vendor for Item Numbers and Approved Colors.
Shirt colors for grades K-8 are as follows Navy Blue, Hunter Green/Evergreen, White, Red, Pink/Ice Pink.
Boys’ Pants, Shorts
The approved colors for trousers are khaki and navy blue. All clothing should be modestly loose without being oversized. Style per gender is listed below. They need to fit and remain over the hipbone at all times. Shorts should be no shorter than 2” above the knee when in kneeling position.
Approved Styles:
Plain Front Pants
Pleated Front Pants
Cargo Pants or Shorts
Pleated Reinforced-Knee Chinos
Girls’ Pants, Crops/Capris, Shorts, Skirts and Jumpers
Pants should fit conservatively in nature. No tight pants are allowed. All bottom wear should fit over the hip bones. Skirts, skorts, and shorts should be no shorter than 2” above the knee when in kneeling position. With skirts and jumpers, girls should wear matching color bike shorts under their skirts to promote modesty.
Approved Styles:
Plain Front Pants
Plain Front Flare Leg Pants
Pleated Front Pants
Bermuda Shorts
A-Line Skirts
Solid Color Jumpers
Socks
Students must wear socks or tights at all times. (Nylons are acceptable for girls in grades 6 and up) Colors for socks will not be specified; however, tights shall be of solid color and complimentary to the rest of the students uniform. No leggings.
Shoes
Athletic shoes may be worn daily. The shoes may have no lights, patterns or characters on them. Appropriate manufacturer logos are acceptable. Students may also choose to wear close toed, closed heel shoes. Boots may be worn when weather indicates. Acceptable colors for all styles of shoes are white, black, brown, gray or navy blue. No heels greater than 1 inch.
Belts:
K - Belts are optional
1-11 Belts must be worn with all pants. Belts should be solid black or brown leather or similar material.
Sweaters and RMCA Spirit Wear Hoodies
May be worn in the classroom but require that students remain in proper uniform at all times regardless of the outer garment being worn.
Other:
Appropriate undergarments must be worn and not visible.
Make-up may not be worn until the 7th grade and must be conservative in nature.
Tattoos and body piercing, other than girls' earrings, are not allowed. Large dangling or hoop-type earrings are not allowed. Earrings must be limited to 1 earring per ear. Jewelry other than watches for boys or girls, and small earrings on girls, may not be worn. Necklaces /chains are not allowed.
Hairstyle and hair color must be conservative in nature. Boys' hair must not extend below the top of the shirt collar in the back, the bottom of the ears on the sides or the eyebrows in front. No mohawks or dreadlocks. No braids on boys. Pants may not have holes in the knees.
No pocket chains or hats may be worn in the building.
Undershirts may be worn under the uniform shirt but may not show.
Vests are not allowed.