James Madison Charter Academy
Uniform Requirements, Appearance/Dress Code
UNIFORM CHANGE - Beginning August 2, 2010 JMCA have a new "crest" added to the uniform. New students will be required to have the crest for the green sweater. The crest is optional on the green polo shirts. JMCA has authorized the crest on additional clothing items; to see what other items the crest can be applied to, call the school.
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Research shows that a school uniform policy has a positive effect on
school discipline and student performance. At JMCA, uniforms are a daily
requirement and a condition of continued enrollment.
Wednesdays are full dress days.
On all other days, students may opt to wear either the full dress
uniform or the casual uniform.
At no time may a combination of the two uniforms be worn.
Dennis Uniforms carries all uniform items and is the exclusive vendor of
JMCA plaid (Plaid #90 or #245) and the JMCA
logo sweater. You may also use French Toast as a source for your other
uniform needs. (All catalog numbers listed are for French Toast catalog
reference).
Both catalogs are available in
the JMCA office, or shop on-line at
www.dennisuniform.com or
www.frenchtoast.com. Be sure to use school codes "CJMC" or "QS47EU5”
respectively.
*All clothing items not purchased through Dennis Uniforms or French Toast must
match those company products
(see Catalog #s)
(Dennis Uniforms Plaid #90 or #245 Pattern)
Minimum Dress Requirements
Full Dress Days
Girls:
- Plaid skort or jumper (available only at Dennis
Uniforms)
- Black or navy spandex bike shorts (required with
jumper, recommended with skort)
-
White shirt (long or short-sleeved) with 'Peter Pan' collar – no lace
(Catalog #1034 & #1040)
- Tie tab (JMCA plaid) (available only at Dennis
Uniforms)
- Black or brown shoes (closed toe/heel
not to exceed 1” – no
platforms, pumps, or boots)
- White or Black socks
- Tights are optional and must be black or white
-
JMCA Cardigan sweater with the JMCA crest (available only at Dennis
Uniforms) **
Boys:
-
Khaki pleated pants or flat front pants (Catalog #1005 – pleated & #1004
– flat-front )
-
White button-down collar Oxford shirt (long or short sleeved) (Catalog
#1017 & #1020)
- Tie (JMCA plaid) (available only at Dennis Uniforms)
- Black or dark brown dress shoes (no boots)
-
Black or dark brown belt (to match shoes) (Catalog #24036 or #24026)
- Black or dark brown socks (to match shoes)
- JMCA Cardigan sweater with the JMCA crest (available
only at Dennis Uniforms) **
- Hunter green vest is optional
Casual Dress Days
Girls:
-
Khaki 3-tab pleated skort, khaki 2-tab scooter, or khaki pleated or
flat-front pants (Catalog #1055 – pleated pants flat-front pants [not
featured in catalog – should be like the pleated],
#1302 - scooter, or
#1070 - skort)
-
Hunter green 3-button polo shirt without pocket (long or short-sleeved)
Catalog #1056 & #1057) - White socks
- Tennis shoes
-
Black or dark brown belt (with pants) (Catalog #24036 or #24026)
Boys:
-
Khaki pleated or flat-front pants or shorts (Catalog #1005 – pleated
pants, #1004 – flat-front pants, #1308 – flat-front shorts &
#1024 – pleated shorts)
-
Hunter green 3-button polo shirt without pocket (long or short-sleeved)
(Catalog #1007 & #1010)
- White socks
- Tennis shoes
-
Black or dark brown belt (Catalog #24036 or #24026)
Girls:
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Hair accessories are optional and must match the uniform.
Only matching plaid or colors of khaki, green, black, brown,
white, or clear are allowed.
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Girls may have pierced ears (one hole per ear).
Earrings may not be longer than 1”.
There may be no other piercings.
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Socks must be anklets or knee socks.
Boys:
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No piercings.
- Socks must be crew socks - “no-shows” are not allowed.
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No visible tattoos are allowed – whether permanent or temporary.
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Sandals, boots, heelies, and backless shoes may not be worn.
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Shirts must be fully tucked in.
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Shoe laces must be tied.
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No spray in or gel hair color.
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Prefer mostly white or mostly black tennis shoes.
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Prefer black shoes for dress uniform.
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All uniform components must be CLEAN and SERVICABLE.
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No holes, missing buttons, rips or tears.
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Students may wear watches if they do not have an alarm or make noise.
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JMCA Spirit Wear is optional.
Polos may be worn on casual days, and tees may be worn on spirit days.
Hoodies may only be worn as outer wear (not to be worn in JMCA
building). Sweatpants may not be
worn at school.
Notes:
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JMCA administration may authorize exceptions from the above dress
restrictions for specially designated days, health reasons, or for
school-sponsored learning activities.
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Anything not specified above is not allowed.
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