Primary/Elementary School Dress Code Secondary School Dress Code Mandatory Uniform Dress Code For Students/Elementary Grades K through 5 At Lehigh Valley Academy (“LVA") we believe a uniform dress code for students, fosters a focused attitude toward learning. LVA strives to create an atmosphere of equality by removing the name brands and status symbols that are subtle, yet often, distinguishing signs of social standing. The Principal will have at his/her discretion, the authority to initiate and call a ‘dress-down’ day where the dress code is suspended. Due to the proprietary nature of LVA’s logo and LVA’s quest to keep that logo’s integrity, all vendors permitted to replicate the LVA logo on all permitted articles of clothing must be approved by the Principal/CEO Outline of Required Clothing All clothing and accessories must be clean and in good repair. All shorts, skirts, dresses & skirts must be worn to the length of the individual’s fingertips or below. Hats, caps, hoods, scarves and other head coverings are not permitted indoors unless required by religious practice or deemed medically necessary. All clothing items are to be solid in the color choices specified, unless otherwise noted. All pants, shorts, skirts, etc. must be worn in a fitted manner around the waist and all shirts must be worn tucked in with the exception of sweatshirts on gym days. School logo is optional and permitted on all attire. Denim, insignia’s, emblems, decorative embroidery, cargo style and suspenders are not permitted. Sweatshirts may not be worn on non-gym days. Gym Attire Chambray blue, navy blue or burgundy gym quality T-shirt, the white t-shirt with the LVA logo or polo shirt, both in short or long sleeves. Polo shirts may be worn in solid white. Solid navy sweat/gym pants and solid white, navy blue, chambray or burgundy sweat shirt. On warm weather days, solid navy gym, sweat, twill or basketball shorts. Mainly white athletic socks, ankle or knee height. Mainly white, black or black, brown or navy blue athletic shoes in leather or canvas that do not produce or leave marks on the floor. Boys' Attire White, chambray blue (light blue), navy blue or burgundy polo-knit type shirt with collar that is long or short sleeves. White, navy blue, chambray blue or maroon/burgundy turtle neck shirt. White or chambray blue oxford-type shirt, long or short sleeves. Navy blue flat front or pleated dress pants or dress shorts. Black or navy blue belt. White, maroon/burgundy, chambray blue or navy blue sweaters. Sweaters may be vest, cardigan or pull over type in zipper or button style. Navy blue corduroy dress pants may be worn on cold weather days. White or navy blue socks. Mainly white, black or black, brown or navy blue shoes, sneakers or sandals with a minimal heel height that do not produce or leave marks on the floor. Girls' Attire White, chambray blue (light blue), navy blue or burgundy polo-knit type shirt, with collar or crew neck. Polo’s can be long or short sleeves. White, navy blue, light blue or maroon/burgundy turtle neck shirt. White, white with navy blue piping, or chambray blue (light blue) peter-pan collar or oxford type shirt, long or short sleeves. Navy blue pleated uniform skirts or jumpers. Length of skirts or jumpers should be no shorter than just above the knee. Navy blue jumpers in plain “A" line or drop waist style. Navy blue flat front or pleated dress pants, dress short’s, skirts or culottes. Black or navy blue belt. Navy blue dress corduroy pants may be worn on cold weather days. White, chambray blue, maroon/burgundy or navy blue sweaters. Sweaters may be vest, cardigan or pull over type in zipper or button style. White, chambray blue or navy blue socks (ankle or knee length), white or navy tights or leggings and suntan nylon stockings. Navy blue or black bike-style shorts may be worn in combination with skirts or jumpers. (This type short may not be worn alone). Mainly white, black or black, brown or navy blue shoes, sneakers, slides, mules or sandals with minimal heel height, that do not produce or leave marks on the floor. The only purses to be carried are small change purses. Girls in grade 3 and higher may carry a small pocket book under 8" X 10". Optional Attire Boys and Girls Dress Down Days The Principal/Vice Principal will have at their discretion, the authority to initiate and call a 'dress-down' day where the dress code is suspended. The following items are not permitted to be worn on such days: Halter-tops or halter dresses. Tops or dresses with spaghetti straps. Any article of clothing outlined in the dress code as permitted, that has the school logo on it by contract with those vendors chosen by the school, is permitted.that exposes the midriff. Boys: See through tops. Clothing that advertises violence, alcoholic beverages, illegal substances and/or tobacco products. Clothing that contains inappropriate language and/or messages and/or symbols. Optional Attire Permitted Neck ties (clip or full tie), with collar shirts. (Denim, Insignias, emblems, decorative embroidery or any symbols pictorial or written are not permitted).