Administrators and teachers of the RCSA shall enforce dress codes that promote the successful operation of the schools. Should a student’s uniform not comply with the uniform dress code, they will be considered in violation. Students who violate the uniform code will be allowed to call home for an appropriate change of clothing. All students must adhere to these minimal guidelines for acceptable apparel and appearance. To maximize instructional time, students will be given an opportunity to immediately correct dress code violations and they will not be able to return to class until in the proper dress code.

1. Uniforms must be worn properly at all times while at RCSA:
   1. Students must be in complete uniform when they arrive at RCSA.
   2. Only the approved RCSA jackets are allowed inside the building. Fleece jackets for Elementary and Windbreakers for Middle School. They may be purchased in the online uniform stores.
   3. All shirts must be able to be tucked in shorts or pants with a belt (except kindergarten and first grade students)
   4. Uniforms are expected to remain intact and appropriately worn throughout the entire day at school.
   5. Students must remain in full uniform until after they leave RCSA, Shirts must remain tucked in even after school until they leave the school campus.
   6. Fridays are spirit days; all students wear a spirit shirt (their grade color, club shirt, or RCSA t-shirt with jeans. Jeans must be solid blue denim with no rips or designs. Jean shorts must be at or just above the knee (“Bermuda” length). If more than 3 fingers above the knee, it is too short.

*When there is no school on Fridays, students will still wear regular school uniforms on Thursdays. Spirit shirts and jeans are ONLY worn on Fridays.

2. Shoes:
   1. Shoes must be closed-toed athletic shoes.
   2. No roller shoes, boots, or light-up athletic shoes are permitted.

Required Girls Uniform - Girls K – 8th: 

1. Navy or khaki pants. When wearing pants, no denim, cargo, jean or jogger style pants. The belt is worn in belt loops. All clothing items may not be tight-fitting, ripped, or too short.
2. Navy blue or khaki skorts or shorts at or just above the knee (“Bermuda” length). If more than 3 fingers above the knee, it is too short.
3. Red or navy polo shirt with the RCSA logo purchased from the school.
4. White, khaki, or navy, plain colored socks (no designs, patterns, or fishnet stockings)
5. Students must have natural hair color, no distracting shaved designs or other miscellaneous items
6. Small headbands may be worn. No bandanas, cat ears, etc.
7. Accessories must be small and not distracting; Visible body piercings are not allowed with the exception of earrings.

Required Boys Uniform - Boys K-8th:

1. Navy blue or khaki pants or knee length shorts, no cargo design or denim material. The belt is worn in belt loops. All clothing items may not be tight-fitting, ripped, or too short
2. Red or navy polo shirt with RCSA logo purchased from the school.
3. White, khaki, or navy, plain colored socks (no designs or patterns)
4. Students must have natural hair color, no distracting shaved designs or other miscellaneous items

Required PE Uniform - All grades 6-8

1. Uniform t-shirt and shorts that are purchased from the school (must be the appropriate size, is not form fitted)
2. White, khaki, or navy plain socks Athletic closed-toe shoes
3. Students are required to change into PE uniforms for PE class and back to the regular uniform for school classes.

Miscellaneous Guidelines for Dress Down Days:

• Dress-down days are privileges that RCSA gives to students for special events.
• Eligible students for dress-down days will be announced by the administration based on individual disciplinary records.
• Students must wear appropriate attire during dress-down days. This includes closed-toe athletic shoes, a reasonable-length t-shirt, and jeans with no holes/rips. T-shirts must not have content that is distracting to the learning environment. If unsure students should wear plain color T-shirts without extreme color.
• Leggings are only approved to wear if they are solid colors and worn under dresses/skirts.
• Shirts that include negative slogans, skin-tight items, revealing clothing are strictly prohibited.
• Occasionally costumes are permitted for theme-related days; however, they must be school appropriate, related to the theme, and not distracting. Inflatable and unsafe, distracting costumes, slogans are not permitted.
• If the dress down day is a “themed” dress down, students must adhere to the theme and guidelines. For example: If the theme is Unity Day – Dress in Orange or Positive Sayings, the student must be wearing orange in their outfit choice or have a shirt on that displays a positive message in order to be dressed down.