The uniform policy for Ward Traditional Academy:

Identifies the child as a student of Ward Traditional Academy
Diminishes social identifications by clothing choices
Places focus on academics and safety during school hours

Parents are responsible for sending their children to school with school approved dress and grooming. Determination for dress code violations will be the responsibility of the administration and faculty. If not followed, parents may be contacted to bring appropriate clothing to school before a child can return to class, participate in a program, or go on a field trip. If a parent is unsure of the appropriateness of an item, style, color, etc., they are encouraged to seek guidance from the administration or faculty. The Principal of Ward Traditional Academy will be responsible for the final decision on appropriateness of grooming and apparel.

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BOTTOMS
Bottoms will be of uniform style in solid navy or solid khaki * (Please click on color chart at bottom of page.)

Girls will wear a skirt, skort, capris, pants, shorts or a jumper.
Boys will wear pants or shorts.

The length of all skirts, skorts, shorts or jumpers must fall below the fingertip line and be no higher than 4 inches above the knee.

Pants and shorts may be flat-fronted or pleated. There will be NO denim, wide leg, low-rise, baggy or trendy styles; NO cargo, painter/carpenter, zip-off, sweat, legging, or parachute pants; NO graphics or logos are permitted.

TOPS
Tops will be collared and sleeved, button-down shirts in solid colors of navy, burgundy, pink or white*. Turtleneck and mock turtleneck shirts are also permitted. NO graphics or logos (other than WTA) are permitted.

Boys and Girls fourth grade and up are required to tuck in their shirts. Kindergarten through third grade students are also encouraged to tuck in their shirts.

OUTERWEAR
Outerwear to be worn indoors will be a solid top (i.e. sweatshirt, fleece, or sweater in pullover, button down or zip front) in uniform colors of navy, burgundy, pink or white*. NO graphics or logos (other than WTA) are permitted.

Outerwear to be worn outdoors will include any coat, jacket, or sweater of solid color(s) bearing NO graphics or logos.

RELATED DRESS ISSUES
Belts are optional. If worn, a belt will be solid black, brown, or navy and worn through belt loops.

Hats are optional, but encouraged for outdoor activities only. Widebrimmed
or cap styles of solid color(s) bearing NO graphics or logos (other than WTA) are permitted. Hats must be removed while in the building. Other sun protective gear, such as sunglasses, is encouraged.

Shoes are to have closed toes and closed heels. NO boots, wooden soles or heels, flip-flops, Heeleys/roller shoes, pointed shoes, high heels or high platforms are permitted. Tennis/athletic shoes (of any color) must be worn on PE days and may be worn on any day. Tennis/athletic shoes must be free of lights, noisemakers, or any other distractions that could cause classroom disruptions. Students who are unable to tie their shoes may wear shoes with Velcro closures or other non-tying shoes.


Socks in solid uniform colors (navy, burgundy, pink, khaki, or white*) must be worn with all footwear. White or navy blue tights are acceptable for girls in lieu of socks.

Jewelry – Large, dangling or hoop earrings or jewelry that could cause injury on the playground are not permitted. Pierced jewelry is permitted only in the ears. All other pierced jewelry must be removed.

Hair – Only natural hair colors are acceptable. NO extreme fad hair styles that could disrupt a productive classroom environment are acceptable. Girls may wear small hair accessories, such as barrettes and scrunchies, preferably in coordinating colors.

SPIRIT DAY (Every Friday)
School Spirit T-shirts are to be worn ONLY on Spirit days (every
Friday).

Bottoms will be plain blue denim skirt, skort, capris, pants, or shorts FREE of all decoration, graphics or logos, of the same length as for WTA uniform clothing. Tops will be a school approved spirit shirt of any style or color.

The regular school uniform is acceptable any day of the week.
* See Color Chart Provided.

ENFORCING THE WARD TRADITIONAL ACADEMY UNIFORM POLICY
Written notice will be sent to parents for the first and every violation of the uniform policy via the student’s homework folder. It is the student and parent/guardian responsibility to check this folder each day. The notice is to be signed by the parent/guardian and returned to the school office the following day. If the notice is not signed and returned the following day, the parent/guardian will be phoned to verify notification.

Upon the second offense, the student will be required to sit out during recess(es) for the day.

Upon the third offense, the student and their parent/guardian(s) will be required to have a meeting with the teacher to review the uniform policy to ensure understanding and compliance.

Upon the fourth offense, the parent/guardian will be required to bring the student to school each morning for a full week. The student will be allowed on campus only after the administrator (or her designee) gives the student uniform approval. With approval, the parent/guardian may sign in their student for the day.

In the event of a fifth offense, the student’s enrollment at Ward Traditional Academy will be reviewed/discussed by the parent/guardians and administrator.

* Ward Traditional Academy uniform color chart

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