Dress Code - New England Christian Academy

We believe that it is the parents' responsibility to ensure the proper attire of their children. Each day, the homeroom teacher or elementary classroom teacher will carefully check the dress code first thing in the morning. If a student is out of dress code in any way, the following steps will be taken:

The parent/guardian will be called by the appropriate supervisor to either bring proper clothing or to take the student home for the day. Until the student is in dress code the student will not be allowed to attend class. The student will receive a detention to be served the following day.
Determinations of dress code violations are at the discretion of the N.E.C.A. staff.
Children in grades 5 through 12 must wear rain gear or have an umbrella on rainy or snowy days as there will be transportation from one building to another.

Pre-K

Uniform is optional
Neat and comfortable clothes
Elastic waist pants
No cartoon imaging
No sleeveless
No Sandals

GIRLS GRADES K-5

Students will wear only uniform specified for their particular grade. They are not allowed to wear uniform clothing from another grade.
Girls must wear white blouse with jumper and knit shirt with pants.
No cartoon imaging on any clothing.
No colored or printed T-shirts are to be worn under uniform.
All required shirts, pants, belts, socks, etc. are on your specific class sheet in the office and at Harvey Uniform.
Socks with pants can be white (if wearing sneakers) or solid dark colors.
Shirts must be tucked in.
Girls will wear maroon or white tights or knee socks with school uniform jumper. These will be opaque, not transparent nylons. They are sold at Harvey Uniform. You may purchase them elsewhere only if they match the tights at Harvey Uniform. Other colors are considered out of dress code.
Jumper length is to the knee! Not shorter than knee length.
Students will not be allowed to wear any ripped, tattered, or torn clothing, or clothing with holes.
Pants will fit properly. Pants may not drag on the floor and must fit waist properly.
Students are not allowed to wear any jacket in a classroom except that which is purchased at Harvey Uniform. Please be sure you wear long sleeves or a N.E.C.A. sweater during cold weather.
Girls may wear solid white canvas sneakers with the uniform. Velcro is permissible. No cartoon imaging or other coloring is permitted; no platforms. Students may also wear shoes as described below.
Shoes will be black or brown tie shoes, buckle shoes or saddle shoes. No platforms, no clogs, no boots, no sling backs, no open toes or sandals.
Students must wear a complete N.E.C.A. gym uniform from Harvey Uniform. Tee shirts, shorts, pants, or tops must be from Harvey Uniform. Sneakers are to be non-marking.
Shorts may be worn during gym class only; pants are to be worn during other school hours.

BOYS GRADES K-5

Students will wear only uniform specified for their particular grade. They are not allowed to wear uniform clothing from another grade.
No cartoon imaging on any clothing.
No colored T-shirts or printed T-shirts are to be worn under uniform.
All required shirts, pants, and belts are on your specific class sheet in the office and at Harvey Uniform.
Shirts must be tucked in and only the top button may be unbuttoned.
Students will wear solid navy blue or white socks with sneakers. You may purchase these socks elsewhere, but navy blue socks must match the socks sold at Harvey Uniform.
Students will not be allowed to wear any ripped, tattered, or torn clothing, or clothing with holes.
Pants will fit properly. Pants may not drag on the floor and must fit waist properly.
Students are not allowed to wear any jacket in a classroom except that which is purchased at Harvey Uniform. Please be sure you wear long sleeves or a N.E.C.A. sweater during cold weather.
Students are not allowed to wear any part of their gym uniform on non-gym days.
Boys may wear solid black sneakers with their uniform. Students may also wear shoes as described below. No cartoon imaging is allowed and no platform shoes. Velcro is permissible.
Shoes will be black or brown tie shoes, “Docksiders,” or loafers. No platforms and no boots.
Students must wear a complete N.E.C.A. gym uniform from Harvey Uniform. Tee shirts, shorts, pants, or tops must be from Harvey Uniform. Shorts may be worn during gym class only; pants are to be worn during other school hours.

GIRLS GRADES 6-12

Students will wear only uniform specified for their particular grade.
No cartoon imaging on any clothing.
No colored or printed T-shirts or undergarments are to be worn under uniform.
All required shirts, pants, belts, socks, etc. are on your specific class sheet in the office and at Harvey Uniform.
Girls in grades 9-12 must wear a N.E.C.A. collared shirt under all sweaters and vests.
Girls in grades 9-12 must wear oxford shirt with Kilt skirt.
Girls will wear socks with pants.
Shirts must be tucked in and only the top button may be unbuttoned.
Girls will wear solid maroon or white tights or knee socks with school uniform skirts. These will be opaque, not transparent nylons. No nylons are allowed. The tights are sold at Harvey Uniform. If you choose to purchase them elsewhere you may, but if they are not solid or do not match the tights sold at Harvey Uniform, you will be out of uniform.
Minimum skirt length is to the knee! If you roll it up or shorten it above school requirements, you will be out of dress code.
Students will not be allowed to wear any ripped, tattered, or torn clothing, or clothing with holes.
Pants must fit properly. Pants may not drag on the floor and must fit waist properly.
Students are not allowed to wear any jacket in a classroom except that which is purchased at Harvey Uniform. Please be sure you wear long sleeves or a N.E.C.A. uniform during cold weather. N.E.C.A. sweaters are required on uniform dress day and swishy jackets can only be worn on gym days.
Shoes will be black or brown tie shoes, loafers, or buckle shoes. The heel can be no more than 3 inches high, no platforms, no clogs, no sling backs, and no boots. No sandals, open toe or sneaker type shoes.
Students must wear a complete N.E.C.A. gym uniform from Harvey Uniform. Pants should not drag on the ground and must fit the waist. Proper sneakers must be worn on gym day. Sneakers will be an athletic type. No grinding shoe, no platforms, no brown hiking-style shoe, and no cleats will be allowed. All sneakers must have non-marking soles. On gym days you must wear N.E.C.A. athletic T-shirt, swishy jacket, or sweatshirt purchased from Harvey Uniform.
Shorts are to be worn in gym class only.
Juniors and seniors will not need a gym uniform.
Ties are not part of the uniform for girls and are not allowed to be worn.

BOYS GRADES 6-12

Students will wear only uniform specified for their particular grade.
NO cartoon imaging on any clothing
No colored or printed T-shirts are to be worn under uniform.
All required shirts, pants, belts, socks, etc. are on your specific class sheet in the office and at Harvey Uniform.
Shirts must be tucked in and only the top button may be unbuttoned.
N.E.C.A. shirts must be worn under all sweaters and vest.
Boys will wear navy blue socks with school uniform. You may purchase these socks elsewhere, but they must match the socks sold at Harvey Uniform.
Students will not be allowed to wear any ripped, tattered, or torn clothing, or clothing with holes.
Pants will fit properly. Pants may not drag on the floor and must fit waist properly.
Students will wear belts purchased only from Harvey Uniform.
Students are not allowed to wear any jacket in a classroom except that which is purchased at Harvey Uniform. Make sure you wear long sleeves or a N.E.C.A. sweater during cold weather. Students may not wear swishy jackets on non-gym days.
Shoes will be black or brown tie shoes, “Docksiders,” or loafers. No platforms, and no boots.
Students must wear a complete N.E.C.A. gym uniform from Harvey Uniform. Pants should not drag on the ground and must fit the waist. Proper sneakers must be worn on gym day. Sneakers will be an athletic type. No grinding shoe, no platforms, no brown hiking-style shoe, and no cleats will be allowed. All sneakers must have non-marking soles. On gym days students must wear N.E.C.A. athletic T-shirt, swishy jacket, or sweatshirt purchased from Harvey Uniform.
Shorts are to be worn in gym class only.
Juniors and seniors will not need a gym uniform.

OVERALL APPEARANCE

GIRLS

No more than 2 earrings
Make-up must be modest
No unnatural hair colors or extreme hairstyles.
No body piercing
No black or almost-black nail polish
Jewelry must be subtle and modest
No tattoos may be visible
The Administration reserves the right to define any of the above

BOYS

No body piercing
Hair must be neat and professional looking. Half the ear should be showing, cannot go below the eye brow, must be off the collar, with no unnatural colors or extreme hair styles (shaved head, “Mohawks,” initials or designs; no sideburns below the ear lobe, any corn rows, braids or pony tails. Short afros are allowed.
One finger rings only; no other jewelry allowed (no necklace, bracelet, earrings, etc.)
Must be clean-shaven; no facial hair is allowed
No tattoos may be visible
The Administration reserves the right to define any of the above