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Uniforms

Good uniforms cultivate an atmosphere of studiousness and decorum, minimize distractions, and remind us that we are doing important work. In our appearance, we show our opinions about ourselves, respect for what we are doing, and respect for those with whom we spend our time. Our goal is to minimize distractions and foster a healthy respect for school, for teachers, for fellow students, and for ourselves.
 
To that end, the school has worked to ensure that uniforms are dignified, durable, and affordable.  All students are required to be in their proper uniform whenever they are on campus before, during, and after the normal school day.  A student who is repeatedly out of uniform will have consequences.
 
The color and type of uniform pieces are determined by grade and what you are able to purchase for each grade level. All uniforms must be purchased from the Founders Bastrop online store at https://www.landsend.com/ search the approved store the by using school number 900195173.
 
All uniform sweaters and jackets must have the child’s name, written in permanent marker, on the interior tag.  Uniform clothing that is not labeled cannot be returned to the student if lost.
 
Please refer to the FCA Bastrop Parent & Student Handbook for details on dress code requirements and note highlighted sections. FCA Bastrop Parent/Student Handbook
 
General Appearance
The goal of the uniform is to present a neat and studious appearance.  Fads in hairstyles, clothing or anything designed to attract attention to the individual or to disrupt the orderly conduct of the classroom or campus are not allowed. Garments should be clean and free from tears, or excessive wear. No undergarments should be visible. A white, short-sleeved undershirt may be worn underneath but sleeves cannot extend beyond uniform shirt sleeves. Shirts must be tucked in and buttoned all the way up, except for the top button.
 
Hair:  Hair should be clean and well groomed. Unnatural hair coloring or streaking is not permitted.  Hair bows worn by girls should follow the daily uniform color scheme (navy, light blue, white, black, gray, gold, yellow, etc.).  Brightly colored and oversized bows that cause a break in the uniformity of the overall appearance should not be worn.
Hairstyles for boys hair must be clean, natural color, pulled out of face with rubber band, non-distracting and no facial hair is permitted.

 

Jewelry:  All jewelry should be simple and non-distracting. Girls may wear earrings that are simple studs or small hoops.  Girls may wear no more than one earring per ear or any other piercings. Boys may not wear piercings of any sort. Necklaces are to be tucked inside the student’s polo/oxford, and no choker necklaces are permitted.  One bracelet/watch per arm is allowed, but charm bracelets are not permitted. No gauges may be worn in pierced ears, and students may not wear grills on teeth. Tongue rings and other visible body piercings, including nose and eyebrow rings, are not allowed.
 
Makeup/Cosmetics:  Girls grades 6th and up may wear makeup that is natural in appearance and not distracting. Students may not wear artificial nails; they may wear clear, pale, neutral-colored nail polish, free from glitter, or french manicure. Students arriving in unapproved colored nail polish will be asked to remove it in the front office with nail polish remover and may receive disciplinary consequences. Visible body tattoos (temporary or permanent) and body art are not allowed. Students may not write or draw on themselves or each other.
 
*The Administration reserves the right to determine if students are in compliance.

Every Wednesday has been deemed Dress Day and students should wear the designated pieces:

 

K-8th students should wear a light blue polo with their normal uniform bottoms.

 

9th-12th grade students are required to wear designated Dress Day uniforms as follows:

 

Young men should wear a white oxford shirt, necktie, uniform pants, blazer (optional), and approved men’s accessories.

 

Young Ladies should wear a white oxford shirt, plaid skirt, cross tie or necktie, blazer (optional), and ladies approved accessories.

  • Kindergarten-8th Grade Girls:
    Required uniform:
    ● Navy pants, shorts, or skirts 3 inches above the knee (no logo)
    ● Navy or black modesty shorts with skirts
    ● Polo (light blue Lands’ End, long sleeve or short sleeve, with logo)
    ● Solid white or navy tights (no embellishments)
    ● Solid black or brown belt (must be worn with pants or shorts and shorts)
    ● Solid white or navy bobby, knee, or ankle socks (must be visible)
    ● White, gray, black, navy blue, or brown tennis shoes, Mary Jane, or loafers (can be combination of these colors; no other accent colors; no  boots, sling back, or slides)
    Optional items that can be worn in the classroom:
    ● Plain navy blue cardigan (no embellishments or logos)
    ● PTO Bison pullover sweatshirt
    ● Navy blue quarter zip pullover
    *No hoods on any outerwear
 
  • 9th-12th Grades Girls Uniforms:
    Required dress uniform (to be worn on specified dress uniform days or throughout the week):
    ● Oxford shirt (short or long sleeved, white, with logo)
    ● Plaid Skirt (classic navy plaid, no logo)
    ● Cross tie (classic navy) or necktie striped, to be tied (classic navy and gold stripe)
    ● Navy or black modesty shorts
    ● Dress shoes, comfortable loafers, or tennis shoes (see below requirements for
    tennis shoes)
    Optional Uniform Selections (worn throughout the week except dress uniform days):
    ● Navy Polo ( Lands’ End, with logo)
    ● Solid navy or white tights (no embellishments)
    ● Navy or Classic Plaid Headband
    ● Solid navy girl’s pants
    ● Solid black or brown belt (must be worn with pants)
    Required Footwear:
    ● Solid white or navy bobby, knee or ankle socks (must be visible)
    ● White, gray, black, navy blue, or brown tennis shoes (can be combination of these colors; no other accent colors; no boots or slides)
    Optional items that can be worn in the classroom:
    ● Plain navy blue cardigan (no embellishments or logos)
  • Navy blue blazer (optional)
    ● PTO Bison pullover sweatshirt (not allowed on Wednesday with dress uniform)
    ● Navy blue quarter zip pullover (not allowed on Wednesday with dress uniform)
    *No hoods on any outerwear in classrooms

Pants should be worn at the waist; they should reach the shoe but not the ground.

  • Kindergarten- 8th Grade Boys:
    Required uniform :
    ● Plain front blend chino shorts or pants (navy, no logo)
    ● Solid black or brown belt (must be worn with pants and shorts)
    ● Polo (light blue Lands’ End, long sleeve or short sleeve, with logo)
    ● Solid black or white ankle or crew length socks (must be visible)
    ● White, gray, black, navy blue, or brown tennis shoes (can be combination of these colors; no other accent colors; no boots or slides)
    Optional items that can be worn in the classroom:
    ● Plain navy blue cardigan (no embellishments or logos)
    ● PTO Bison pullover sweatshirt
    ● Navy blue quarter zip pullover
    *No hoods on any outerwear
 

  • 9th-12th Grade Boys Uniforms:
    Required Dress Uniforms (to be worn on required dress uniform days):
    ● Oxford shirt (short or long sleeved, white, with logo)
    ● School Uniform Boys dress pants (navy, no logo)
    ● Solid belt (black or brown to be worn at all times)
    ● Necktie stripe, to be tied (classic navy and gold stripe)
    ● Dress shoes, comfortable loafer, or tennis shoes (see below requirements for
    tennis shoes)
    Optional Uniform Selections (worn throughout the week except dress uniform days):
    ● Navy Polo ( Lands’ End, with logo)
    ● School Uniform Boys chino pants (navy)
    ● Solid belt (black or brown to be worn at all times)
    Required Footwear:
    ● Solid white or black crew or ankle socks (must be visible)
    ● White, gray, black, navy blue, or brown tennis shoes (can be combination of these colors; no other accent colors; no boots or slides)
    Optional item to be worn in the classroom:
    ● Plain navy blue cardigan (no embellishments or logos)
  • Navy blue blazer (optional)
    ● PTO Bison pullover sweatshirt (not allowed on Wednesdays with dress uniform)
    ● Navy blue quarter zip pullover (not allowed on Wednesdays with dress uniform)
    *No hoods on any outerwear in classrooms
 
Pants should be worn at the waist; they should reach the shoe but not the ground.
Backpacks
  • Rolling backpacks are not permitted on campus. (Unless a student has a specifically diagnosed medical condition preventing them from carrying a backpack, doctors note required.)
  • All student backpacks and lunchboxes must be school appropriate, free of distracting elements, vulgar language, and political statements. (They can be purchased anywhere.)
  • All student backpacks for grades 6th -12th must fit and be kept on a hook in the classroom during the school day.