Uniforms
School 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 must be purchased from the Founders Bastrop online store at https://www.landsend.com/. Search the approved store 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 must be clean, natural color, not covering the face, 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 a 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.
Dress Day (Wednesday Uniform)
Girls' Uniform
Boys’ Uniform
- Rolling backpacks are not permitted on campus. (Unless a student has a specifically diagnosed medical condition preventing them from carrying a backpack, doctor's note is 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.