SCHOOL UNIFORM INFORMATION Kindergarten

NORTHSHORE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

SCHOOL UNIFORM INFORMATION

Kindergarten — 8th Grade

Intentionally Left Blank Northshore Christian Academy A Ministry of Northshore Christian Church 5700 – 23rd Drive West ~ Everett ~ WA ~ 98203 Phone: (425) 407-1119 Fax: (425) 322-2386 www.northshorechristianschools.org UNIFORM INFORMATION

Dear Parents, This information on NCA UNIFORMS pertains to the current school year. For your convenience, we have compiled information that we trust will be helpful as you shop for uniforms. We have made a few changes. to the Elementary and Middle School uniforms. This document reflects the current policies.

DRESS CODE INFORMATION ATTACHMENTS

The attached uniform information sheets have been designed to help you navigate our uniform policies, vendors and specifics to our uniform. DRESS CODE SPECIFICS: This detailed information outlines approved NCA uniform standards for Elementary and Middle School boys and girls. VENDOR SELECTIONS: NCA works with three vendors. This document provides information on where to purchase NCA approved uniforms and how to order them.

HERE’S YOUR STARTING POINT

Read through this information very carefully before shopping and/or ordering uniforms for the school year. (Keep in mind if you purchase items at Tommy Hilfiger Uniforms, Creative Logo Solutions or Dennis Uniform, you must order ONLY NCA approved uniforms).

UNIFORM REMINDERS (K-8)

PE UNIFORMS AND SPIRIT WEAR: • All official NCA (with NCA* logo) P.E. T-shirts and Sweatshirts must be ordered from Creative Logo So- lutions. • Fleece zipper down vests/jackets in red or navy blue may be purchased from Creative Logo Solutions, Tommy Hilfiger or Dennis Uniforms and may be worn on non-chapel days in the classroom. • *NCA Logo refers to the compass logo, NCA initials or Gator Athletics Screen printing. CREATIVE LOGO SOLUTIONS (CLS) - www.creativelogosolutions.com/t/nca

OFFICIAL VENDORS AND WEBSITES

Order online from the NCA web page at www.northshorechristianschools.org DENNIS UNIFORM - www.dennisuniform.com (school/source codes: XSN232, Order online or by phone: 1-800-854-6951. TOMMY HILFIGER UNIFORMS-https://www.globalschoolwear.com/school-search Length of skirts/skorts/shorts/jumpers/free dress outfits is as follows

Length of skirts/skorts/shorts/jumpers/free dress outfits is as follows: From the hem of the garment to the center of the back of the knee, must not exceed 3 inches. This is the minimum length allowed. Garments may be longer if desired. Middle school girls can only wear the Tom- my Hilfiger or Dennis specific skirt specified by NCA. No other skirts will be allowed this year. All uniforms and non-uniform (PE and free dress included) must comply with length requirements. For more information, we encourage you to review the K-5 Boys, K-5 Girls, Middle School Boys and Middle School Girls specific guidelines. Specific guidelines, changes and purchasing guidelines are available in these documents.

SUGGESTED VENDORS Most of our uniform items must be purchased through our three approved vendors. We highly recommend using only our vendors for all uniform items. If you choose to shop from one of the following stores we only recommend purchasing pants and/or polo shirts. If you choose to purchase pants or shirts outside of our vendors please make sure these items comply with our dress code. Suggested Stores for pants and polo shirts: Old Navy, Target, Kohl’s, Sears, Children’s Place and JC Penney’s

PE UNIFORMS

Creative Logo Solutions frequently sells PE uniforms in our lobby before school or after school. Dates and times will be posted on our website.

RIGHT TO AMEND

NCA has the right to amend the uniform code at any time with or without notice. NCA has the right to de- termine whether or not a clothing item(s) meets our code or the mission of our school.

PRICES

NCA has found vendors that have quality products for good prices. Thus, price adjustments and increases are not made by NCA.

PLEASE LABEL YOUR CHILD’S CLOTHING We strongly recommend that you label your children’s clothing. Unlabeled items are taken to a local charity at the end of every month. Creative Logo Solutions offers monogramming for NCA sweatshirts which is recommended. Dennis Uniforms sells labels that are ideal for labeling all your children’s outer clothing items, backpacks, water bottles and lunch boxes. You may also use a sharpie to write clearly on the inside of all clothing items.

DRESS CODE COMPLIANCE

Every student is given a two week grace period at the beginning of each school year. There are no consequences if a child is out of dress code for the first two weeks of school. Please refer to the Family Handbook or your child’s homeroom handbook for consequences for being out of dress code after the grace period is over.

UNIFORM COORDINATORS

If you have questions about the dress code or guidelines, you may contact your division coordinator K-5th Gr. Uniform Coordinator: Noelle Hader-425.407.1119 or [email protected] 6th-8th Gr. Uniform Coordinator: Rachel Diede-425.407.1119 or [email protected] Northshore Christian Academy A Ministry of Northshore Christian Church 5700 – 23rd Drive West ~ Everett ~ WA ~ 98203 Phone: (425) 407-1119 Fax: (425) 322-2386 www.northshorechristianschools.org UNIFORM INFORMATION

SPECIAL DRESS, FREE DRESS AND WALK A THON T-SHIRT INFORMATION (K-5)

• Every Friday - Current Walk A Thon T-shirt every Friday with jeans. (Optional) • 2nd Friday - Free Dress days Students must adhere to dress code standards. • If students do not participate in Special Dress, Free Dress or WAT T-shirt, they must wear their NCA Uniform. • Students must always adhere to dress code standards. • K-5 Only Special Dress Days (not middle school) see below and at nca.school/uniform

MIDDLE SCHOOL (6-8) ACTIVITY SHIRT, 8TH GRADE T-SHIRT, FREE DRESS, WALK-A-THON DAYS, AND SPIRIT WEEK

• 6-8 Grade have Current Walk-a-Thon T-Shirt every Friday with jeans. (Optional) • Activity Shirt Day please see nca.school web page or board outside the middle school office. • 8th Grade T-Shirt Days please see nca.school or board outside middle school office. • Spirit Week will be emailed and posted on nca.school closer to the days.

K-5 SPECIAL DRESS- UP DAYS Sept 20- Western Wear WALK-A-THON T-SHIRT FRIDAYS Oct 4-Super Hero Dress May only wear the current WAT t-shirt. Nov 15-Sports Dress Up Students may wear their WAT t-shirt with jeans or uniform pants. Dec 20-Christmas Colors Students may not wear a NON-NCA sweat- Jan 17-International Day shirt with WAT t-shirt in Class. Must be able to see WAT t-shirt Feb 14-Valentines Dress Mar 20-Musical Theme April 17- Career Day Middle School Activity T-shirts such as Band, Orchestra, Robogators, Una Voce, May 15-Tropical Island Choir, Musical, and 8th grade may be worn on Activity Shirt Days with jeans or uniform pants (navy blue sweat pants only if they NOT FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL have PE that day)

8th grade T-Shirts only (no activity shirt) FREE DRESS FRIDAY may also be worn as a PE T-Shirt on their scheduled PE days. 2nd Friday of each month Elementary Girls Uniform Dress Code Chapel Uniform: Chapel Uniform must be worn on chapel day. May also be worn as an everyday choice. • Macbeth plaid jumper, shift or skirt (available from Dennis Uniform). Girls must wear the vest with the skirt and cardigan sweater is recommended with jumper/shift . • Solid White collared blouse, polo shirt or turtleneck. • Red or Navy Blue NCA cardigan or vest with NCA initials (Available from Dennis Uniform and Tommy Hilfiger) • NCA Sweatshirts may not be worn to school on chapel days. PE Uniform: All PE Uniforms are available for purchase through Creative Logo Solutions • Red or Navy Blue P.E. T-shirts with NCA logo • Navy Blue sweatpants, warm-up pants or athletic shorts. (All pants/short may have thin, white vertical stripes on left/right side of pants. No letters or numbers on pants. 1-inch manufacturer’s name/emblem OK). (Color: Navy Blue) No Yoga Pants or leggings • Optional sweatshirt with NCA logo. *If name is put on the back, it must only be the student’s legal name • Regular everyday uniform attire may also be worn on PE days. Athletic shoes and socks are required for P.E. • Official NCA athletics/activities sweatpants or t-shirt may be worn on P.E. days only. (NO Yoga Pants) Everyday Uniform Choices: • Macbeth plaid jumper, shift or skirt (only available from Dennis Uniform) • Navy Blue Jumper or skirt • Navy Blue Pants, skirts, capris, or hemmed walking shorts. (Color: navy blue) (no skinny jeans, leggings or jean material) • Collared blouse, polo shirt or turtleneck in solid red or white. (only white on chapel days) • Red or Navy Blue cardigan sweater or vest with NCA initials. (Available from Dennis and Tommy Hilfiger) • Red or Navy Blue Fleece zipper front vest or jacket with NCA logo. (Available from CLS or Tommy Hilfiger) • PE Sweatshirt with NCA logo (only available from Creative Logo Solutions). (Not worn on chapel days)

• Only solid colored belts. Only navy blue, black or brown are allowed. • Body Piercing (other than ear lobe) and permanent tattooing are not permitted. Accessories • Simple jewelry may be worn. Earrings must be stud style. No extremes • Make-up must not be worn to school or applied on campus. Hair/Hats and • Baseball caps/hats or sunglasses must not be worn in the building. Hats may be worn on free dress day at recess. Sunglasses • Hair must be neat and only in natural tone. Hair must not cover the eyes. No unnatural color hair extensions. • If worn (with skirts), only solid color tights or leggings in NCA colors (red, white, black, navy blue) are allowed. Skirts must still be approved length. Footwear • No flip-flops or slippers or opened toe shoes (with or without back straps) may not be worn to school. Shoes must be worn at all times. • Closed toed sandals with back straps may be worn. • Free dress days: appropriate, modest clothing. No spaghetti straps or tank tops. Shorts, dresses or skirts must meet length criteria. Free Dress (Applies even if student is wearing leggings/tights pants/tights underneath) No yoga pants or leggings worn as pants. No frayed or holey jeans. • Chapel vest/cardigan may be taken off at recess and PE or if a student is warm, but must be worn in chapel. • On chapel days, cardigan sweater or vest, navy blue blazer or fleece zip-up jacket/vest with NCA initials may be worn in the classroom. • Classroom approved outerwear - PE sweatshirts, NCA Sports Wear, NCA fleece vest and NCA cardigan vest/sweaters. Coats, NON- Outerwear NCA sweatshirts and other outerwear may not be worn in the classroom. • Tommy Hilfiger or Dennis Uniform sell coats, sweater and jackets ect. with the NCA logo that are approved to wear in the classroom. Coats and other Non-NCA outerwear may not be worn in the classroom. Shirts/ Blous- • No tight fitting or immodest tops. es/ Camis • Only uniform white or red, camis or tank tops may be worn under shirts. Pants/Skirts/ • Skirts, skorts, jumper and long skirts (worn as dresses) hems must meet length criteria—even if student is wearing leggings/tights Shorts/ect. under it.

Length Crite- • Length of skirts/skorts/free dress outfits is as follow: Measuring from the middle of the back of the knee, clothing must not be any shorter than 3 inches above the knee. This is the minimum length allowed. Garments may be longer. ria • All uniform and non-uniform (PE and free dress included) must comply with length /modesty requirements. Elementary Boys Uniform Dress Code

Chapel Uniform: Chapel Uniform must be worn on chapel day. May also be worn as an everyday choice. • Solid white collared dress shirt, polo shirt or turtleneck. • Navy blue trouser or cargo pants or hemmed navy walking shorts. Pants and shirts should be ironed. • Red or Navy Blue cardigan or vest with NCA initials (Available from Dennis and Tommy Hilfiger Uniforms). • Navy Blue Blazer with NCA initials. May wear blazer instead of vest or cardigan sweater. (Only available from Tom- my Hilfiger Uniforms) • Red or Navy Blue Fleece zip-up jacket or vest with NCA initials. • Sweatshirts may not be worn to school on chapel days. PE Uniform: All PE Uniforms are available for purchase through Creative Logo Solutions • Red or navy blue P.E. t-shirts with NCA logo • Sweatpants, warm-up pants or athletic shorts. (All pants/short may have thin, white vertical stripes on left/right side of pants. No letters or numbers on pants. 1-inch manufacturer’s name/emblem OK). (Color: Navy Blue) • Optional sweatshirt with NCA logo. *If name is put on the back, it must only be the student’s legal name • Athletic shoes and socks must be worn on PE days. • Regular everyday uniform attire may also be worn on PE days. Athletic shoes and socks are required. Everyday Uniform Choices: • Navy blue trouser or cargo pants or hemmed walking shorts. (No jean type material) • Red or white collared dress shirt, polo shirt or turtleneck (only white on chapel days) • Red or navy blue cardigan or vest with NCA initials. (Available from Dennis and Tommy Hilfiger Uniforms). • Red or navy blue PE Sweatshirt with NCA logo (only available from Creative Logo Solutions).

• Simple jewelry, watch and or necklace may be worn. Accessories • Boys must not wear earrings at school. No body piercing or permanent tattoos are permitted.

Hair/Hats and • Baseball caps/hats or sunglasses must not be worn in the building. Hats may be worn on free dress day at recess. • Hair must be neat and only in natural tone. Hair must not cover the eyes. Hair must be no longer than the bottom of the collar above Sunglasses the eyebrows. • No flip-flops or slippers. Shoes must be worn at all times. Footwear • Slides are not allowed. Free Dress • Free dress days: appropriate, modest clothing. No tight or sagging pants/shorts. No extremes. No frayed or holey jeans. • On chapel days, the NCA cardigan or vest with NCA initials or NCA approved sweatshirts may be worn for warmth. No other outerwear may be worn in chapel. • Classroom approved outerwear - (may be worn every day of the week in class) PE sweatshirts, NCA Sports Wear, NCA fleece vest Outerwear and NCA cardigan vest/sweaters. • Tommy Hilfiger or Dennis Uniform sell coats, sweater and jackets ect. with the NCA logo that are approved to wear in the classroom. Coats and other Non-NCA outerwear may not be worn in the classroom. Dress Shirts • Dress Shirts are optional. Must be purchased from Tommy Hilfiger or Dennis Uniform. Pants/Shorts • No tight or sagging pants/shorts. No skinny pants, which are fitted all the way to the ankle. • Length of shorts as follow: Measuring from the middle of the back of the knee, clothing must not be any shorter than 3 inches above Length Criteria the knee. This is the minimum length allowed. Garments may be longer. • All uniform and non-uniform (PE and free dress included) must comply with length /modesty requirements. Middle School Girls Uniform Dress Code Chapel Uniform: Chapel Uniform must be worn on chapel day. May also be worn as an everyday choice. • Blue, red, or white polo shirt. Optional Shirt from approved vendors. White solid cami must be worn under chapel shirts. Optional Scarves for 8th grade girls only. • Optional NCA cardigan, or vest with NCA initials. (Colors: navy blue or red) (only from Dennis Uniform or Tommy Hilfiger) • Tan-khaki or navy blue pants (no shorts). Pants and shirts should be ironed. • Skirts are optional and must be purchased from approved vendors: Tommy Hilfiger or Dennis Uniform. • All NCA approved sweatshirts may be worn in chapel. PE Uniform: All PE Uniforms are available for purchase through Creative Logo Solutions • P.E. t-shirts with NCA logo • Sweatpants, warm-up pants or athletic shorts. (All pants/short may have thin, white vertical stripes on left/right side of pants. No letters or numbers on pants. 1-inch manufacturer’s name/emblem OK). (Color: Navy Blue) • Optional sweatshirt with NCA logo. *If name is put on the back, it must only be the student’s legal name • Athletic shoes and socks must be worn on PE days. • Regular everyday uniform attire may also be worn on PE days. Athletic shoes and socks are required. • Official NCA athletics/activities sweatpants or t-shirt may be worn on P.E. days only. (NO Yoga Pants) Everyday Uniform Choices: • Pants, skirts, capris, or hemmed walking shorts. (Colors; tan/khaki or navy blue) • Solid white collared dress blouse. • Polo shirt or turtleneck (Colors: navy blue, red or white). • NCA cardigan/vest with NCA initials (Colors: navy blue, or red). • PE Sweatshirt with NCA logo (only available from Creative Logo Solutions). Dress Up Days: Middle School students have their own dress up days. These do not always coincide with grades K-5.

• Body Piercing (other than ear lobe) and permanent tattooing are not permitted. Accessories • Simple jewelry may be worn. Earrings should be 2” or less in size. No extremes • Light make-up may be worn to school. This includes lipstick. Hair/Hats and • Baseball caps/hats or sunglasses must not be worn in the building. Hats may be worn on free dress day at recess. Sunglasses • Hair must be neat and only in natural tone. Hair must not cover the eyes. No unnatural color hair extensions. • If worn (with skirts), only solid color tights or leggings in NCA colors (red, white, black, navy blue) are allowed. Note: lace the same color as legging only—at the bottom of the leggings. Skirts must still be approved length. Footwear • No flip-flops or slippers. Shoes must be worn at all times. • Birks and slides are allowed with socks • Free dress days: appropriate, modest clothing. No spaghetti straps or tank tops. Shorts, dresses or skirts must meet length criteria. Free Dress (Applies even if student is wearing leggings/tights pants/tights underneath.) No yoga pants. No frayed or holey jeans. • On chapel days, the NCA cardigan or vest with NCA initials or NCA approved sweatshirts may be worn for warmth. No other outerwear may be worn in chapel. • Classroom approved outerwear - (may be worn everyday of the week in class) PE sweatshirts, NCA Sports Wear, NCA fleece vest Outerwear and NCA cardigan vest/sweaters. • Tommy Hilfiger or Dennis Uniform sell coats, sweater and jackets with the NCA logo that are approved to wear in the classroom. Coats and other Non-NCA outerwear may not be worn in the classroom. Shirts/ Blouses/ • Only uniform colored camisole or tank tops may be worn under shirts. White camisole must be worn under white shirts. No tight or Camis short fitting shirts. Vendor purchased dress shirts from Dennis Uniforms or Tommy Hilfiger. Pants/Skirts/ • Hems must meet length criteria—even if student is wearing leggings/tights under it. No tight/skinny or immodest shirts, shorts, pants. Shorts Skirts are optional. If purchased they must be NCA approved skirts through Dennis Uniform or Tommy Hilfiger. • Length of skirts/skorts/free dress outfits is as follow: Measuring from the middle of the back of the knee, clothing must not be any Length Criteria shorter than 3 inches above the knee. This is the minimum length allowed. Garments may be longer. • All uniform and non-uniform (PE and free dress included) must comply with length /modesty requirements. Middle School Boys Uniform Dress Code

Chapel Uniform: Chapel Uniform must be worn on chapel day. May also be worn as an everyday choice. • Blue, red, or white polo shirt. Optional Shirt from approved vendors. T-shirts worn under chapel shirts must be of solid white with no logos, pictures or words. Optional ties for 8th grade boys only with white dress shirt. • Tan-khaki or navy blue pants (no shorts). Pants and shirts should be ironed. • Optional NCA cardigan, or vest with NCA initials (Colors: Navy blue or red) (only through Dennis Uniform or Tommy Hilfiger) • All NCA approved sweatshirts may be worn in chapel. PE Uniform: All PE Uniforms are available for purchase through Creative Logo Solutions • P.E. t-shirts with NCA logo • Sweatpants, warm-up pants or athletic shorts. (All pants/shorts may have thin, white vertical stripes on left/right side of pants. No letters or numbers on pants. 1-inch manufacturer’s name/emblem OK). (Color: Navy Blue) • Optional sweatshirt with NCA logo. *If name is put on the back, it must only be the student’s legal name. • Athletic shoes and socks must be worn on PE days. • Regular everyday uniform attire may also be worn on PE days. Athletic shoes and socks are required. • Official NCA athletics/activities sweatpants or t-shirt may be worn on P.E. days only. (NO Yoga Pants) Everyday Uniform Choices: • Pants, or hemmed walking shorts. (Colors; tan/khaki or navy blue) • Polo shirt (Colors: navy blue, red or white). • NCA cardigan/vest with NCA initials or NCA Fleece front zipper vest with NCA logo (Colors: navy blue, or red). • PE Sweatshirt with NCA logo (only available from Creative Logo Solutions). Dress Up Days: Middle School students have their own dress up days. These do not necessarily coincide with grades K-5.

• Simple jewelry, watch and or necklace may be worn. Accessories • Boys must not wear earrings at school. No body piercing or permanent tattoos are permitted.