The dress code of Spring Valley Academy supports the belief that the image students present is a reflection of their personal character, values, and standard of excellence. The clothing style expected of students is in harmony with SVA's philosophy and values. When people enter the campus, the students' image and conduct speak volumes. With this in mind, the following dress code expectations are to be followed during school hours (7:30am-4:00pm), 4:30pm or later for student workers while on duty, when representing the school on a field trip, performance tour, athletic event, any school activity (i.e, banquets) or when wearing a school uniform ( i.e., band, choir, athletics).
BOYS
| BOYS & GIRLS
| GIRLS |
SHIRTS
• Polo shirts, turtlenecks, or dress shirts that button-down all the way (with a manufactured collar)
in any pattern or color
[Shirts are to be tucked in so please make sure they are long enough] PANTS
• Pants should be worn at the natural waist line (not dragging or touching the floor)
• Boys need to wear belts with their pants at all times
[Grades K-5 are not required to wear a belt] Grades 9-12 Banquet Attire
- a sport coat, suit or tuxedo
- dress shirt and tie,
- dress socks and shoes
[You must be in compliance in order to gain admission to the event] | SHIRTS
• NO sleeveless clothing allowed
• No printed slogans or inappropriate wording
• Grades K-5 are not required to tuck in their shirts PANTS
• Pants (no frayed/threadbare pants, sweats, jeans or low riders) in any solid color
• Walking Shorts in solid colors that are no more than 1-2 inches from the knee
• Denim is allowed for Grades K-5 SHOES
• Footwear must be worn at all times HEAD AND/OR NECK WEAR
• Caps, hats, bandannas, scarves, sweat bands, other headgear and/or neck wear (excluding ties) is not allowed JEWELRY
• No jewelry (other than medical bracelets) HAIRSTYLES (clean, well-groomed)
• No outlandish hairstyles permitted
• Only natural color (for your age) hair dye | SHIRTS
• Polo shirts, turtlenecks, or dress shirts that button-down all the way (with a manufac-tured collar) in any pattern or color [Grades 6-12 are not required to tuck in their shirts provided they tuck in a long cami/top underneath]
• Sheer and/or tight-fitting clothing is not allowed
• Polo/dress shirts must be modest (no cleavage/midriff showing) PANTS
• Capris in any solid color SKIRTS, SKORTS, JUMPERS
• Skirts, skorts, or jumpers in any solid color no more than 1-2 inches from the knee DRESSES
• No dresses
Grades 9-12 Banquet Attire
- no strapless tops or gowns, visible cleavage, sheer or tight-fitting material allowed
- back of gown must not fall below natural bra line
- dress should be school length or longer
[You must bring in your Banquet attire for approval and “photo shoot”] |
SVA WINTER WEAR POLICY
(Campus winter wear attire will be enforced from 7:30 a.m. until the student departs from the school campus)
-Sweaters (knit button-up or pullover) and turtlenecks are permitted. Regular dress code wear must be worn
underneath and be tucked in except for turtleneck sweaters (which have their own collars) but they must
have some type of tucked-in shirt underneath as well.
-No pullover sweatshirts (including hooded sweatshirts) permitted with the exception of Friday’s spirit day
and those in Grades K-5 who may wear them for recess but not in the classroom.
-No winter coats are to be worn in the classroom, however, lightweight jackets, fleece wear, or zip-up
sweatshirts may be worn. (These may include hoods.)
-Game day dress attire (for team members) must fit within the Dress Code guidelines except for varsity
cheerleaders wearing their uniform warm-ups.
-FRIDAY’S SPIRIT DAY includes official spirit wear printed by Spring Valley Academy (which may display
logo,) e.g., sweatshirts (pull-over, zip up, hooded or non), warm-ups, and t-shirts (short or long-sleeved)
Modified 1/2009
