SJA Universal Dress Code

Purpose

 

At St. Johnsbury Academy, our dress code reflects a shared commitment to the full breadth and depth of our missions and values. We understand a person’s clothing to be an indicator of self-respect, and respect for the larger community. Our dress code creates a culture of belonging and equity and creates an environment conducive to learning. Further, the dress code at St. Johnsbury Academy, much like our other policies, seeks to prepare our students for adulthood. We ask students to consider their day and select clothing that is appropriate for the learning opportunities at hand. There will be days that we ask students to dress somewhat more formally, such as for their Capstone presentations and other school events, as they might dress for any other formal or special occasion. All clothing should be neat, clean, appropriate, free of holes, images, and words, not transparent, and in alignment with the following requirements:

Variety Days

 

If a day is designated a “Variety Day,” either to raise money for a cause or for any other reason, then all students may wear jeans and other casual clothes (still neat, clean and appropriate). On Variety Days, students may not wear pajama pants. Students may not wear leggings unless under a dress code appropriate dress or skirt. All tops must cover the midriff and have appropriate necklines.

 

COMMENCEMENT ATTIRE

 

It is expected that students will wear formal dress appropriate for the weekend of Commencement. This attire includes dress code appropriate attire or nicer. Students must wear a dress shoe or dress sandal. Facial hair is not allowed for Commencement activities.

Bottoms

 

Allowed:

Khaki pants 

Dress pants

Skirts/dresses (no shorter than 2 inches from knee)

Denim pants 

 

 

Tops

 

Allowed:

Collared dress shirts/ dress blouses

Polo/golf shirt 

Turtlenecks 

Sweaters 

Crewneck sweatshirts (with collared shirt) 

Dress sweaters

¼ zip sweatshirts (with collared shirt)

 

All tops must cover the midriff and have appropriate necklines.

 

Hair

 

Allowed:

Naturally occurring color 

Neat/clean

 

 

Facial Jewelry

 

Allowed: 

Ear piercings 

Single nose piercing 

 

Footwear

 

Allowed: 

Dress shoes 

Sneakers

Work boots 

Dress sandals

 

Outerwear

 

The following items are considered outerwear and must be removed inside campus buildings during the school day:

Hooded sweatshirts

Jackets

Hats

 

 

Not Allowed:

Blue jeans and stonewashed jeans

Cargo Pants (pockets on side)

Athletic pants/sweatpants/shorts/dance pants

Yoga pants

Leggings (unless worn under dress/skirt)

 

 

 

Not Allowed:

Unbuttoned dress shirts

T-shirts

Spaghetti strap tops and dresses

Visible undergarment straps

Bare shoulders/back

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not Allowed:

Hair covering eyes or face

Facial hair

 

 

 

 

 

Not Allowed:

Septum Rings

Other facial piercings

 

 

 

Not Allowed:

Flip flops/beach sandals

Crocs

Slippers

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