PCA School Dress Policy
*updated for 2025-2026 school year
General Guidelines
- PCA School Dress Standards apply to all grades (K-10 students).
- Christian modesty, neatness, cleanliness and simplicity are expected in all areas of appearance.
- Students are expected to willingly adhere to the PCA School Dress Standards while at school, on school-sponsored events, or during extra-curricular school functions.
- Parents are expected to support the PCA School Dress Standards by being actively involved with their student’s clothing and accessories decisions.
- The school administration and faculty have the final determination on appropriateness of school attire.
Professional Standard School Wear
Tops
- Short- or long-sleeved shirts with a folded collar (not sleeveless)
- Partial or full button-down worn with no more than two buttons unbuttoned
- Sweaters with or without collars *
- Solid color, no graphics or text except a single graphic no larger than 1” in diameter (e.g., a logo no larger than a quarter)
- Repeating patterns woven into the fabric are acceptable (e.g., plaids, stripes—no camouflage)
- Shirts should not depict those things related to ghosts, devils, the occult, skulls, Pokemon, superheroes, TV/movie characters, Disney or Marvel characters or other images deemed unacceptable by the teachers.
- Solid, single-color undershirt may be worn under shirt
Pants/shorts
- Solid color long pants or shorts that reach at least mid-thigh (i.e. fingertip length when arm is held down against leg while standing)
- Fits with waistband at or above waistline*
- Avoid excessively baggy styles
- Outermost layer should not be athletic wear material (e.g., leggings, sweatpants, gym/workout shorts or pants, track/warmup pants, etc.)
- No blue jeans or blue jean shorts except for on Fridays
Ladies only—Dresses/jumpers/skirts
- Must have sleeves or be worn over school-appropriate top (see above)
- Must reach at least mid-thigh (i.e. fingertip length when arm is held down against leg while standing) and provide modest coverage when sitting and walking
- Solid color or with woven-in pattern (no graphics, text, or camouflage)
- Must wear leggings or close-fitting shorts underneath during recess/P.E.*
Sweaters/Sweatshirts*
- Classroom wear—cardigan-style sweaters or full-zip solid color fleece jackets/tops may be worn inside over school-appropriate attire
- Sweatshirts and hoodies are not appropriate classroom wear. The exception is that PCA or church organization sweatshirts/hoodies are acceptable for Friday wear.
- Outdoors/gym—plain sweatshirts or hoodies may be worn outside or in the gym during recess/P.E. Any graphics must be clearly in line with Christian values. No characters, music or media representations, or “borderline” themes are permitted.
Friday Wear
- Any collared shirt or a PCA/supporting church organization t-shirt and jeans
- Jeans must not have rips, holes, or frays
Hats
- Students are not to wear hoods or hats inside.
Footwear
- Worn at all times: indoors and outdoors
- Closed-toe footwear (tennis/running/court shoes, dress shoes, boots, or casual shoes)
- Sandals with heeled strap (except on playground and field)
- A second pair of athletic shoes is required for indoor gym use only—may be kept at school
P.E. Attire—Grades 7-10*
- Students in grades 7-10 are required to wear a school PE uniform (shirt and shorts), which may be purchased from the office.
- Leggings may be worn for P.E. only if uniform shorts are worn over them.
Field Trip Attire–Grades K-6*
- Students in grades K-6 are required to wear the field trip t-shirt on all school trips.
- A long-sleeved shirt may be worn under the field trip t-shirt.
- Bottoms, footwear, and outerwear appropriate for the weather and field trip activities must be worn.
- General school dress guidelines must be followed (e.g., what graphics are allowed, no jewelry, etc.)
Other Accessories
- Scarves may be worn over shirt
- Outerwear (jackets and coats), hats and sunglasses are acceptable outdoors
- Belts are encouraged
- Jewelry (except clear spacers) is not allowed, and must be retrieved by a parent if worn to school
- Avoid extreme nail polish and long and/or artificial nails *
- Tattoos or body piercings of any kind may not be displayed on the body
- Keep hair clean and well-groomed
- Avoid unnatural hair color and extreme hairstyles
Music Department Performance Attire
- Palisades Christian Academy Music Department performance attire applies to all 4-10 music performance groups.
- All black on black performance attire
Gentlemen
- Slacks
- Long or short-sleeved shirt
- Shoes, socks
Ladies
- Long or short-sleeved dress (knee-length or longer)
- Long or short-sleeved shirt (no sleeveless, please) and skirt (knee-length or longer) or pants
- Shoes, socks/tights
Modesty, neatness, cleanliness and simplicity are expected in all performance attire. Improper performance attire may affect the student’s privilege to perform, as well as the student’s music grade.
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