PROVIDENCE ACADEMY Uniform Policy 2016-2017 3 Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— 4 but

let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is

very precious. (1 Peter 3:3-4).

Students attending Providence Academy are required to wear uniforms in all grades. The uniform policy allows for personal selection of preferred colors and types of garments within the boundaries set by administration. With the exception of Chapel Da y and other special events, students may wear an y clothing combination listed in the uniform policy.

The main objective of the uniform policy is to give priority to the development of the inner self over the outer self (1 Peter 3:3-4). We acknowledge that students have their own style of dress and the desire to dress “in style”. While a uniform policy does not include the latest fashion trends, we have attempted to bring a variety of color and style to the selection of uniform pieces in order to provide some variation of choice.

Adhering to the Providence Academy uniform policy is considered part of good conduct for each student. It is also important to realize that parents, as the primary educators of their children (Deuteronomy 6; Ephesians 6), play a key role in the area of dress code compliance. Please join us in supporting the school uniform policy by purchasing clothing items that follow the guidelines within the policy. The administration has final say on dress appropriateness. Please take time to read through the policy in its entirety so you are familiar with its content.

Vendor Information Families will have more flexibility when purchasing uniforms this year. Items are now available from three uniform vendors. Each vendor has provided our school with a unique school code, which will allow you to shop for clothing that has been pre- approved for our school. The websites for each vendor are customized to be in compliance with our new school policy. Not all vendors will offer the same items. This provides our students more options when selecting their school wardrobe. If you see an item on the vendor website that is NOT listed under our school code, it is not an approved item and may not be worn to school. Our approved vendors are:

Dennis Uniforms French Toast Lands’ End

For your convenience, the uniform committee has prepared a Comparison Shopping Guide that is included in the uniform policy. You will be able view items available from all three vendors, and compare prices prior to visiting their websites and making your purchase. The variations in the vendors selected make it possible for families to choose uniform pieces that best fit their household needs. Several clothing pieces require a mandatory logo, monogram, or decal. Currently, Dennis Uniforms is the only vendor which includes the cost of the logo, monogram, or decal in the price of the clothing. All other vendors charge a separate fee for the logo, monogram, or decal.

Formal Uniform Students of Providence Academy attend chapel once a week. On this da y, students are required to wear a formal uniform. Special event dress da ys ma y be scheduled in advance by an administrator or teacher. Formal dress da ys will be in place for events such as visiting dignitaries, open houses, and formal field trips.

Required Chapel/Formal Attire Beginning 2016-2017 School Year

*Revised January 9, 2015

Students wear the formal uniform for weekly chapel, assemblies, and events.

Grades K-8

Girls Boys

White PP Collar Blouse (Grades K-8) or White Straight Collar Blouse (Grades 5-8 only)

*Plaid Jumper, Plaid Skirt, orPlaid Skort

White or Navy socks or tights Approved Dress/Athletic Shoes

*Blouse must have monogram on collarPolo shirts are not approved for chapel day

Belt not required for pull-on pants

White Oxford Shirt w/ Logo (K - 8) Navy Blue Pants or Navy Shorts

*Plaid Tie (any style)

White or Navy socksApproved Dress/Athletic Shoes

*Oxford must have logo on frontPolo shirts are not approved for chapel day

Belt not required for pull-on pants

*All plaid items (jumpers, skirts, skorts, and ties) and blouses/oxfords must be purchased through an approvedvendor for use as the formal attire. Polo shirts may no longer be worn on chapel/formal days.

Dress Down/Spirit Day Dressing out of uniform can be fun and allows students to express their own st yle. Throughout the school year students will have the opportunity y to participate in dress-down or spirit days. These events may be school-wide or limited to a particular grade depending on the event. We encourage all students to participate in the dress-down/spirit day, and remind everyone that certain dress code guidelines must still be followed.

• Shorts and skirt lengths apply• Sleeveless tops, spaghetti-straps, or tops that reveal skin above the pant or skirt

waistline are prohibited• Make-up and jewelr y policies are in effect• Flip Flops are not appropriate

Students are never forced to participate on dress-down day. If your student wishes not to participate they will be expected to wear their school uniform.

Outerwear Students are expected to come to school dressed appropriately for the weather. It is the polic y of Providence Academy that students may not wear shorts between Thanksgiving Day – April 1. During cold weather students may have outdoor recess and PE, and will be outdoors for carpool. Students should come prepared with appropriate coats, hats, and gloves. Students not appropriately dressed will not be allowed to participate in outdoor recess. Students may wear snow boots or warm weather boots to school, but must change into the appropriate dress shoes or sneakers once inside the building. Outerwear coats and boots may not be worn throughout the da y, with the exception of the approved fleece jacket. An exception to this rule would be a dress-down day in which spirit wear sweatshirts are allowed.

Physical Education Motivating students to participate in physical activities in and out of the classroom is an integral part of the physical education program at Providence Academy. We believe that God has given us our bodies as a gift and we are to steward that gift well. We believe kids have active bodies and active minds, so that learning can be optimized and ultimately glorify God. Only the Upper School students will dress for PE. Below is the approved Providence Academy PE uniform.

Required PE Uniform - Upper School Only Beginning 2016-2017 School Year

Revised January 9, 2015

Grades 6-8

Girls Boys

*Grey T-shirt w/ Mascot*Navy Mesh Shorts w/ Mascot

Approved Athletic ShoesApproved Socks

As needed for colder weather Grey or Navy Sweatshirt

Grey or Navy Sweatshirt with Hood Grey or Navy Sweat Pants

*Grey T-shirt w/ Mascot*Navy Mesh Shorts w/ Mascot

Approved Athletic ShoesApproved Socks

As needed for colder weather Grey or Navy Sweatshirt

Grey or Navy Sweatshirt with Hood Grey or Navy Sweat Pants

* All PE Uniforms (shirt and shorts) must be purchased through an approved vendor and display the school mascot logo.

Boys Uniform Pieces 2016-2017School Year

Revised January 9, 2015

Pants Grey Khaki Navy

• Chino long pants• Navy mandatory for formal/chapel day• No cargo pants

Shorts Grey Khaki Navy

• Chino short pants• Navy mandatory if shorts are worn on formal/chapel day• No cargo shorts

Polo Shirt Grey Navy White Yellow

• Long or short sleeve• Logo mandatory on all polo shirts• Polo shirts purchased in prior years w/ PA school logo are approved• Polo shirts purchased in prior years without a school logo are NOT permitted

Oxf ord Shirt White Yellow

• White oxford is mandatory for formal attire/chapel day• Oxford must have the school logo

Tie Plaid • Tie, Tie Redi Knot, or Clip On Style• Required for chapel day

*Sweater*Sweater Vest

Navy • V-neck pullover sweater• V-neck cardigan sweater• V-neck pullover vest

*Fleece Jacket*Outerwear Vest

Navy • Full-Zipped School Uniform Style• Acceptable logos: Pride Mascot or School Seal

*Logos are optional on all outerwear.

Girls Uniform Pieces 2016-2017 School Year Revised January 9, 2015

Jumpers, Skirts, Skorts

Khaki Navy Plaid

• Plaid is the only option allowed on formal/chapel days• Khaki, navy, and plaid may be worn on non-chapel days• Available to grades K-8

New Grey Skirt Grey • Grey Skirt is only available to grades 5-8. No exceptions.• Grey skirt may only be worn on non-chapel days

Pants Grey Khaki Navy

• Chino long pants (No cargo pants)• Flat front panel – non pleated pants, woven not knit fabric• Pants are optional for girls

Shorts Grey Khaki Navy

• Chino shorts (No cargo shorts)• Flat front panel – non pleated pants, woven not knit fabric• Shorts are optional for girls

Polo Shirt

Grey Navy White Yellow

• Long or short sleeve• Logo mandatory on all polo shirts• Polo shirts purchased in prior years w/ school logo are approved• Polo shirts purchased in prior years without a school logo are NOT permitted

Dress Blouse Peter Pan Collar Available to K-8

White Yellow

• White blouse is mandatory for formal attire/chapel day• Blouse must have the school monogram on collar for chapel

Dress Blouse Straight Collar Available to 5-8

White • Available to grades 5-8 as formal attire/chapel day• Blouse must have the school monogram on collar for chapel• Blouse does not come in yellow at this time

Field Trip Shirt Gold • Required for all students in grades K-5 only• Upper school students will wear their Retreat Shirt or PE Shirt as directed by their

teacher

*Sweater*Sweater Vest

Navy • V-neck pullover sweater• V-neck or Crew Neck cardigan sweater• V-neck pullover vest

*Fleece Jacket*Outerwear Vest Navy • Full-Zipped School Uniform Style

• Acceptable logos: Pride Mascot or School Seal

*Logos are optional on all outerwear.

Miscellaneous Uniform Pieces 2016-2017 School Year

Revised January 9, 2015

Socks Navy White Black

• Ankle• Crew• Black socks may NOT be worn with shorts or skirts/jumpers.

Socks for PE Upper School Only Navy

White

• Ankle• Crew• Elite (school colors only) under uniform long pants.

Elite socks may only be worn with PE shorts; they may not be worn withschool uniform shorts.

Dress Shoes Black Brown

Navy (girls)

• Non-scuffing• See attachment for examples• Navy shoes for girls only

Athletic Shoes* Black White

• Trim on the athletic shoes must be black, white, or navy• Laces must match or be the same color of the shoe• See attachment for examples

Belts

Black Brown Navy Plaid

• Required to be worn with pants and shorts that have belt loops• Can be purchased through approved vendor or other retail store• Plaid must be purchased through approved vendor only

Leggings Bike Shorts

Under dress briefs

Navy White

• Leggings must be ankle length• Capris length leggings not permitted• Can be purchased at any retail store• Girls are encouraged to wear some type of under-dress briefs or bike shorts

with jumpers and skirts. Bike shorts may not be longer than the jumper orskirt.

Hair Accessories

Grey Navy Plaid White Yellow

• Must match school colors• Can be purchased through approved vendors or non-approved vendors

*Medical Exceptions to shoe policy will be granted on a case-by-case basis and approvedby the Administration. The uniform committee does not have the authority to approveshoe exceptions.

General Appearance Policy for All Students 2016-2017 School Year

Revised January 9, 2015 • Hair is to be neat and clean, with no artificial coloring.• No hair adornment is allowed, including beading, wraps, bandanas, or hats.• Hair must be short enough not to fall below the collar-line in the back (boys), or below the

eyebrows in the front.• Hair bands, barrettes, and hair bows must match school colors• Jewelry accessories must blend with the uniform style and not call attention to it.• Boys are not permitted to wear earrings.• Rings are permitted but should be minimal.• Students are not permitted to wear any kind of makeup.• Girls may only wear clear or natural-colored nail polish.• Shirts must be tucked in at all times (except Banded Polo)• Belts must be worn with any pant/short with belt loops• Shorts and skirts must be no more than 3 inches above the knee• Hats and sunglasses may not be worn in the classrooms unless instructed to do so by teachers

(i.e. class assignment, school program)

Disciplinary Action for Dress Code Violations New for the 2016-2017

School Year

First & Second Violations • Parents notified and violation will be tracked by teacher• Violation will be corrected at school if possible

Third & Fourth Violations

• Violation will be tracked by teacher AND• Student will be sent to office and a parent/guardian will

be contacted to bring in proper uniform pieces if violation cannot be corrected at school.

Fifth Violation

• Violation will be tracked by teacher AND• Student will be sent to office and a parent/guardian will

be contacted to bring in proper uniform pieces AND • Lunch Detention

Subsequent Violations • Conference scheduled with parent/guardian

Mandatory Uniform Pieces 2016-2017 School Year

Revised January 9, 2015

Girls Boys

Grades K-4

(1) White Blouse w Monogram (PP Collar)(1) Plaid Jumper, Plaid Skirt, or Plaid Skort

(1) Pair White or Navy socks or tights(1) Pair of Approved Dress or Athletic Shoes(1) Yellow Field Trip Shirt (Grades K-5 only)

(1) White Oxford Shirt w/ Logo (1)Navy Pants and/or Navy Shorts (1)

Pair White or Navy socks (1) Pair of Approved Dress or Athletic Shoes(1) Yellow Field Trip Shirt (Grades K-5 only)

(1) Plaid Tie (any style)

Girls Boys

Grades 5-8

(1) White Blouse w Monogram (PP or Straight Collar)(1) Plaid Jumper, Plaid Skirt, or Plaid Skort

(1) White or Navy socks or tights(1) Pair of Approved Dress or Athletic Shoes(1) Yellow Field Trip Shirt (Grades K-5 only)

(1) PE Uniform (Grades 6-8)(1) Pair of Athletic Socks (Grades 6-8)

(1) Retreat Shirt (Grades 6-8)

(1) White Oxford Shirt w/ Logo (1)Navy Pants and/or Navy Shorts (1)

Pair White or Navy socks (1) Pair of Approved Dress or Athletic Shoes(1) Yellow Field Trip Shirt (Grades K-5 only)

(1) Plaid Tie (any style)

(1) PE Uniform (Grades 6-8)(1) Pair of Athletic Socks (Grades 6-8)

(1) Retreat Shirt (Grades 6-8)

Field Trip shirt will not change for 2016-2017. You do not have to purchase a field trip shirt for each student in your family as long as they do not attend field trips on the same day.

Retreat Shirt or PE Shirt for grades 6-8 will serve as their field trip shirt in 2016-2017.

Pants/Shorts without belt loops do not require belt

Uniforms at a Glance

For your convenience we have included photos of some of the approved clothing for the 2016-2017 school year.

Chapel Day Uniforms

Physical Education Grades 6-8

Dress Shoes and Athletic Wear

Only black, white, or navy trim will be allowed on the athletic shoes and oxfords. No other colors are permitted. Shoe laces in colors other than that of an approved shoe will not be allowed (i.e. fluorescent laces).

Field Trip Shirt Grades K-5

Additional Uniform Pieces

Polo Shirts for Him and Her (Available in long and short sleeve)

Colors Available: Grey, Yellow, Navy, and White

Pants for Her (Also available in shorts)

Colors Available: Navy, Khaki and Grey

Pants for Him (Also available in shorts) Colors Available: Navy, Khaki, and Grey

Additional Uniform Pieces

Peter Pan Collar Blouses Yellow and long sleeve not approved from Lands’ End

Monogram collar required

White Short Sleeve Woven Stretch Blouse Available to Grades 5-8 Only. Monogram

collar required.

Boys Oxford Shirt Long and Short Sleeve. Logo

required. Yellow not approved from Lands’ End.

Additional Uniform Pieces

Full Zip Fleece Jacket Available in Navy V-Neck Sweater Vest Available in Navy

Cardigan Sweater Available in Navy V-Neck Sweater

Additional Uniform Pieces

NEW! Kick Pleat Skirt Available in Navy and Khaki from French Toast

NEW! Side Buckle Skirt Available in Navy and Khaki from French

Toast

Box Pleat Skirt Available in Navy and Khaki from Lands’ End

Grades K-8

NEW! Box Pleat Skirt Available in Grey from Lands’ End Grades 5-8

only

Additional Uniform Pieces

NEW! 2 - Side Pleat Skort

Available only in Plaid from Lands’ End

NEW! 2 - Front Pleat Skort

Available only in Khaki, Navy, and Plaid from Dennis Uniforms

Additional Uniform Pieces

Jumper with drop waist and kick pleats. Available in Plaid, Khaki, and Navy

From Lands’ End & Dennis Uniforms

A-Line Skirt. Available inNavy and Khaki from Lands’

End

Sample Footwear Vendors All Grades

2016 - 2017 School Year

All White or All Black Shoes

www.footlocker.com

www.zappos.com

www.shoebuy.com

www.famousfootwear.com

www.striderite.com

shop.nordstrom.com

www.sears.com

www.champssports.com

www.payless.com

Navy or Brown Shoes

www.striderite.com

www.landsend.com

www.frenchtoast.com

www.jcpenney.com

www.payless.com

www.target.com

www.kohls.com

www.macys.com

www.shoebuy.com

shop.nordstrom.com

COMPARISON SHOPPING GUIDEDennis Uniforms French Toast Lands' End

Code: OR00PA School Code: QS5MXDT School Code: 900157603 www.dennisuniform.com www.frenchtoast.com www.landsend.com

Boy Uniform ItemsTies

Plaid Tie (Breakaway, Clip On, Hand Tie Style) $8.95- $13.75 not available not available

Dress Shirts/Polos

SS Oxford Shirt - (white, *yellow) n/a not available $ 30.10 LS Oxford Shirt - (white, *yellow) $ 25.85 not available $ 35.10 SS Polo Shirt Mesh (navy, grey, white, *yellow) $ 22.10 $ 15.48 $ 26.10 LS Polo Shirt Mesh (navy, grey, white, *yellow) $ 24.30 $ 16.48 $ 30.10 *Yellow is no longer available for new orders through Lands End)

Sweaters/Vests Navy V-Neck Pullover Sweater - Logo Add $5.50 from LE and FT $ 30.50 not available $ 30.00 Navy V-Neck Cardigan Sweater - Logo Add $5.50 from LE and FT $ 35.50 $ 17.98 $ 35.00 Navy V-Neck Pullover Vest - Logo Add $5.50 from LE and FT $ 26.50 $ 13.98 $ 27.00

Pants/Shorts Shorts - Plain Front Chino (Khaki and Navy) $21.00 - $29.00 $ 13.98 $27.00 - $30.00 Shorts - Plain Front Chino (Grey) $21.00 - $29.00 $ 13.98 not available Shorts - Pull On (Khaki and Navy) $ 15.50 $9.98 (Toddler Sizes Only) $ 22.00 Pants - Plain Front Chino (Khaki and Navy) $24.00 - $33.50 $ 15.98 $28.00 - $45.00 Pants - Plain Front Chino (Grey) $24.00 - $33.50 $ 15.98 not available Pants - Pull On (Khaki and Navy) $ 17.50 $ 14.98 $28.00 - $40.00 Pants - Pull On (Grey) not available $11.98 (Toddler Only) not available

Prices listed above are for Youth sizes. Slim, Husky, Plus, Junior and Adult sizes may be higher. Some items are available in Youth Plus and Junior Plus sizes. Visit vendor websites for more information. Prices listed above are retail prices and do not reflect any sales by vendors. Only Dennis Uniform clothing prices include the required logo and monogramming. All other vendors charge for the required logo and monogramming. Not all item colors are available from each vendor.

COMPARISON SHOPPING GUIDEDennis Uniforms French Toast Lands' End

Code: OR00PA Code: QS5MXDT Code: 900157603 www.dennisuniform.com www.frenchtoast.com www.landsend.com

Girl Uniform ItemsJumpers

Plaid Jumper - (School Plaid) $ 45.00 not available $ 42.00 Plaid Shift - (School Plaid) V-Neck Jumper $ 47.75 not available not available Solid Jumper (Navy and Khaki) not available not available $ 37.00

SkortsPlaid Side Pleat Skort not available not available $ 40.00 Plaid with Side Tabs $ 47.00 not available not available Solid Pleated Twill - (Grey, Khaki, Navy) (Top of Knee) Grey allowed only for Grades 5-8 $ 33.00 not available not available Solid Kick Pleat Skooter Skort - (Khaki and Navy) not available $ 12.98 not available Solid Two Tab Scooter - (Khaki and Navy) not available $ 8.98 not available

SkirtsPlaid Center Box Pleat $ 45.50 not available not available Solid A-Line - (Khaki and Navy) not available not available $ 35.00 Solid Front Pleated with Tabs - (Khaki and Navy) not available $ 11.98 not available Solid Box Pleat - (Grey, Khaki, Navy) (Top of Knee) Grey allowed only for Grades 5-8 not available not available $ 35.00 Solid Box Pleat - (Grey, Navy) (Below the Knee) Grey allowed only for Grades 5-8 not available not available $ 35.00

PolosSS Polo Shirt Banded Bottom (navy, white) $ 27.85 not available $ 28.10 LS Polo Shirt Banded Bottom (navy, white) $ 30.35 not available not available SS Polo Shirt Mesh (navy, grey, white, *yellow) $ 22.10 $ 15.48 $ 26.10 LS Polo Shirt Mesh (navy, grey, white, *yellow) $ 24.30 $ 15.48 $ 30.10 *Yellow is no longer available for new orders through Lands End)

Dennis Uniforms French Toast Lands' End

Code: OR00PA Code: QS5MXDT Code: 900157603

www.dennisuniform.com www.frenchtoast.com www.landsend.com

BlousesSS Blouse PP Broadcloth - (White, *Yellow) $ 21.60 $ 15.48 $ 25.50 LS Blouse PP Broadcloth - (White, Yellow) $ 23.85 $ 15.48 not available SS Blouse Straight Collar - White (Upper School Only) currently not available $ 15.48 $ 25.50 LS Blouse Straight Collar - White (Upper School Only) currently not available $ 16.48 $ 30.50 SS Blouse PP Knit - White $ 21.60 not available $ 25.50 LS Blouse PP Knit - White currently not available not available $ 30.50 *Yellow is not available through Lands End

Sweaters/VestsV-Neck Sweater Vest (Acrylic and/or Cotton) Logo $5.50 from LE and FT $ 26.50 $11.98 - $16.98 $ 27.00 V-Neck Pullover Sweater (Acrylic and/or Cotton) Logo $5.50 from LE and FT $ 30.50 not available $ 30.00 Navy Cardigan (Logo $5.50 from LE and FT) $ 29.95 $16.98 - $25.98 $ 30.00

Pants/ShortsShorts - Plain Front Chino (Khaki, navy, grey) $ 24.50 $ 13.98 $ 27.00 Pants - Plain Front Chino (Khaki, navy, grey) $ 27.50 $ 15.98 $ 30.00 Shorts - Pull On/Elastic Waist (khaki, navy, grey) $ 15.50 $9.98 (Sizes 2T-4T only) $ 22.00 Pants - Pull On/Elastic Waist (khaki, navy, grey) $ 17.50 $11.98 (Sizes 2T-4T Only) $ 30.00

Prices listed above are for Youth sizes. Slim, Husky, Plus, Junior and Adult sizes may be higher.

Some items are available in Youth Plus and Junior Plus sizes. Visit vendor websites for more information.

Prices listed above are retail prices and do not reflect any sales by vendors.

Prices listed above inlcude the required logo

Not all item colors/styles are available from each vendor.

Only Dennis Uniform uses the flock style logo

COMPARISON SHOPPING GUIDE

Dennis Uniform French Toast Lands' End

School Code: OR00PA School Code: QS5MXDT School Code: 900157603 www.dennisuniform.com www.frenchtoast.com www.landsend.com

Girl and Boy Uniform Items

Required Field Trip Shirt/PE Uniforms

**Pride Field Trip Shirt (Mandatory for grades K-5) $ 14.75 not available $ 18.00

Pride Grey PE Shirt (Mandatory for grades 6-8) $ 12.00 not available $ 15.50

Pride Navy Mesh Gym Short (Mandatory for grades 6-8) $ 16.70 not available $ 15.50

Optional Accessories for PE

Sweatshirt (Grey or Navy) - Logo $2.50 from LE $ 22.00 $ 10.98 $ 20.00

Sweat Pant (Grey or Navy) - Logo $2.50 from LE $ 22.00 $ 12.98 $ 20.00 Hooded Sweatshirt (Grey or Navy) Logo $2.50 from LE not available not available $ 25.00

Fleece Jacket (Navy) Logo $5.50 from LE $ 36.95 $ 21.98 $ 35.00

**Upper School students will wear their Retreat or PE shirt in lieu of the Field Trip shirt as instructed by their teacher.

Prices listed above are for Youth sizes. Slim, Husky, Plus, Junior and Adult sizes may be higher.

Some items are available in Youth Plus and Junior Plus sizes. Visit vendor websites for more information.

Prices listed above are retail prices and do not reflect any sales by vendors.

Only Educational Outfitters clothing prices include the required logo and monogramming. All other vendors charge for the required logo and monogramming.

tips & tricks washing

• Zip and button garments before washing.

• Turn knits inside out.

• Do not wash in hot water.

• Do not use bleach on synthetic materials.

drying

• Machine tumble dry, lowest setting or !lang dry.

• Dry polos & sweaters flat, out of direct sunlight.

pressing

• Generally not necessary.

• To touch-up.use cool iron only.

• DO NOT iron logos.

Please refer to the tags inside your garments for a complete list of care

instructions.