NOVA CLASSICAL ACADEMY UNIFORM GUIDELINES (A Set of Guidelines with Purchasing Information Is Available on the Website) GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR ALL STUDENTS, GRADES K-12 Uniforms must be neat, clean, and in good repair. All clothing must be properly sized (not baggy, too short, or tight). At the Upper campus (grades 6+), all shirts must be tucked in at all times unless they have a sweatshirt-style banded bottom. Burgundy sweatshirts with the Nova logo may be worn with a uniform shirt underneath. Hats and sunglasses may not be worn in the building. Uniforms are to be worn when performing in school concerts and on all field trips (unless instructed otherwise). Winter Leg Wear Option with Skirts: Upper and Lower campus girls may wear black, white, or gray ankle-length leggings with a white or matching colored sock. Only the Lower campus girls may wear the uniform pant under their jumpers. No other pants may be worn. Hairstyle and hair color must not draw undue attention or be distracting in the classroom environment. Hair accessories can be black, white, brown, blue, or Nova plaid. *Our vendors sell headbands and hair scrunchies in our Nova plaid. Makeup and nail polish must be minimal and modest, not excessive or distracting. Jewelry must be minimal and modest, and not distracting. Students may be asked to remove jewelry for P.E. class. No body-piercing jewelry (other than earrings). Tattoos are not allowed. Students may be directed to remove pen, ink, or marker drawings on the skin. Families are expected to ensure their children s adherence to Nova s appearance and uniform guidelines. Students found out of compliance with the guidelines may be asked to meet the school s standards before attending class. exceptions to these uniform guidelines, including assignment of non-uniform days, will be made at the discretion of the school s administration. NOVA S UNIFORM VENDORS FOR 2011-12 All three companies offer a 3% rebate on orders for the school. SCRIP is available for Dennis and Donald s! Dennis Uniforms (DU): 680 Hale Ave North Suite #130, St. Paul, 55128 / 651.702.0606 / www.dennisuniform.com / Donald s Uniforms (DO): 972 Payne Avenue, St. Paul, 55130 / 651.776.2723 / www.donaldsuniform.com Lands End (LE) for limited selection only: Available through any Sears store, Lands End Uniform Catalogue, or Lands End Website (www.landsend.com under School Uniforms Nova s Preferred School Number is 900133182) For all of our vendors, please purchase only the Nova-Approved items listed in the Uniform Guidelines for your child s grade level. All other items are not considered uniform-approved and will not be accepted at Nova and may not be returned to the uniform companies. We also ask that you kindly remember that you represent the school when shopping, and we request that you respect vendors sales limitations and requests. Thank you!
KINDERGARTEN-GRADE 5 Boy s Shirts Girl s Shirts and Blouses -white Boy s Cardigan Burgundy Girl s Cardigan Burgundy Girl s Jumper No shorter than 2 above Uniform Plaid shorts required under the jumper the knee Sweatshirt Crewneck Burgundy Logo Boys Pants and Girls Pants and Boy s Socks Girl s Socks Girl s Tights or ankleleggings Dress Twill Navy Blue Dress Twill Navy Blue Solid, Blue, or Solid, Blue,, or Uniform Plaid Ruffles Must be ankle-length Solid, Blue, Shoes Dress or Athletic Dress: Solid Dark, Navy Blue, or Brown Laces also must be dark or plain athletic shoe (clean, non-distracting) (optional) Plain Solid Dark
GRADES 6-8 Boy s Shirts Girl s Shirts and Blouses if worn alone Boy s Cardigan Burgundy Girl s Cardigan Burgundy Sweater Vests V-neck pullover Burgundy Sweatshirt Crewneck Burgundy Logo Girl s Skorts No shorter than 2 above Burgundy Plaid and Skirts the knee shorts required. Boy s Pants and Dress Twill Navy Blue Girl s Pants and Dress Twill Navy Blue Boy s Socks Solid, Blue, Girl s Socks Solid, Blue, Girl s Tights Girl s Tights or ankle-leggings Shoes Solid, Blue, Must be ankle-length Solid, Blue, Plain Solid Dark All-brown or allblack May not be slip on
BOYS GRADES 9-12 NOTE: All young men are required to have a long-sleeve white oxford shirt, gray sweater vest or uniform tie, and black uniform pants for certain functions or events. Pants and Dress Twill Shirts Oxford Dress Shirt (short- or long sleeved) Plain white short-sleeve or tank undershirt may be worn under shirt. (short- or long sleeved) (short- or long sleeved) No sweatshirts in 9-12 grade V-neck Button-down Cardigan or Pullover Cardigan Gray Pullover Sweater Vests V-neck pullover Gray Tie Not required on a daily basis Ties are optional and must be worn with only the uniform oxford shirt. Nova Classical Academy may require the uniform tie for functions and events. Burgundy/ stripe DU Only Socks Dress socks Solid Daily Wear Top Grain Leather Dress Leather or Leather-type material No boots Laces also must be black Blazer, embroidered Outfit May not be slip on and are only worn for P.E. class Modest Athletic-Style or Gym Pants Solid-color T-shirt, short- or long-sleeved Gym Socks Deodorant and other personal care items No writing on clothes. No muscle/sleeveless tank styles. OPTIONAL: Boys Athletic Jacket Boys Athletic Tee Boys Athletic Pants Boys Athletic Will logo if desired
GIRLS GRADES 9-12 NOTE: All young women are required to have a long-sleeve white oxford shirt, gray sweater vest, and black uniform skort or skirt with bike shorts for certain functions or events. Skorts and No shorter than 2 above the Skirts shorts required under the skirt. knee Pants and Dress Twill Shirts and Blouses No sweatshirts in 9-12 grades Oxford Dress Shirt OR ¾-Sleeve Blouse V-Neck Long Sleeved Pullover or Soft Line V-neck Cardigan (both styles) Plain white or beige undershirt / camisole may be worn underneath. Cardigan Gray Pullover Sweater Vests V-neck Pullover Gray Socks Solid or Tights Solid or DU Only Nylons No patterns Top Grain Leather Daily Wear Dress Leather or Leather-type Material Shoes must have a closed toe and heel. Heels may not be more than one inch high. No boots. Scarf Coming 2012-13 Laces also must be black Blazer, embroidered Outfit May not be slip on and are only worn for P.E. class Modest Athletic-Style or Gym Pants Solid-color T-shirt, short- or long-sleeved Gym Socks Deodorant and other personal care items No writing on clothes. No muscle/sleeveless tank styles. OPTIONAL: Girls Athletic Jacket Girls Athletic Tee Girls Athletic Pants Girls Athletic Will logo if desired