The Charter Academy uniform colors are red, white, navy blue, and hunter green. Samples can be seen in the school offices if clarification is necessary. Click the links below to jump to the specific section of the uniform policy.
General Guidelines
All students will arrive on campus in uniform and stay in uniform until they leave for the day. Parents and students are expected to know and follow the uniform policy.
Commentary on the Expectations of the Uniform Policy
School uniforms are an important facet of our school culture and an integral part of our mission and purpose. A distinctive uniform is a unifying factor within our school community and underscores the Academy’s seriousness of purpose by encouraging students to think of their attire as an aspect of their work. In addition, neatness and modesty are important aspects of the Charter school environment. The Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy is a college preparatory school, and we want our students to distinguish themselves by their academic performance, their citizenship, their behavior, and their attitude and effort on a day-to-day basis. Additionally, we strive to eliminate the self-consciousness and social competition which popular fashion trends tend to promote.
Clothing or accessories that are worn with the obvious intent of being different or unique are not in keeping with the purpose of the uniform policy.
The Charter Academy uniform colors are red, white, navy blue, and hunter green. Samples can be seen in the school offices if clarification is necessary.
Test for Appropriateness (TFA)
If something about your dress or physical appearance causes you to stand out from other students, it will be considered in violation of the Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy uniform policy.
Uniform Violations
It is the responsibility of each student to be in uniform while on campus. Students who are out of uniform will not be allowed to remain in classes until the violations are corrected. I
t is the family’s responsibility to provide proper uniform attire for any child out of uniform while at school. The school does not provide uniform clothing.
Students who miss class to correct a uniform violation will receive an unexcused tardy or absence.
Students with repeated uniform violations will be referred to the vice principal for disciplinary action.
Specific Uniform RequirementsClick to expand each requirement.
PANTS
Tan or navy blue casual dress pants
The following are not allowed:
- Denim
- Cargo Pants
- Capris
- Jeggings
- Leggings, or tights worn as pants (these are allowed under uniform skirts if they are a solid uniform color or black and extend to the ankle)
SHORTS
Tan or navy blue shorts that are not shorter than one hand width above the knee and do not fall below the knee.
SKIRTS
Tan, navy blue, or approved Charter plaid skirts (only available at Dennis Uniforms) that are not shorter than one hand width above the knee when standing.
UNDERGARMENTS
Undergarments must not be visible, with the exception of white undershirts showing at the neckline.
SHIRTS
- Uniform colored turtle-neck or short/long-sleeved, collared polo shirts, with an Academy logo, may be worn by male and female students.
- Students may wear white oxford dress shirts with or without an approved Academy logo; oxford shirts must be worn tucked in.
- Female students may wear plain white blouses that button in such a way as to maintain neatness and modesty.
- Shirts may not have any logos showing other than the approved Academy logo.
- Solid-colored navy blue or black blazers may be worn by female and male students. Blazers may be worn only over oxford shirts.
- Solid-colored or striped ties may be worn with oxford shirts, providing they are worn with the knot at the shirt's collar (see TFA).
SHOES/SOCKS
Flip-flops and slippers are not allowed. Shoes and sandals must have a fixed back or fixed back strap.
JEWELRY/ACCESSORIES
- See TFA.
- Scarves and hats may not be worn inside school buildings.
HAIR
- Hair must be a natural hair color.
- Hair accessories must pass the TFA.
- Headbands may not exceed 2" wide and no logos. (In uniform colors or black only.)
OUTERWEAR
- Fleece or soft-shell jackets, with or without the approved Academy logo, can be worn inside school buildings and must be a solid uniform color or black.
- Sweatshirts that are a uniform color, and have the approved Academy logo on the upper left chest, or a large Academy logo silk-screened in the center of the chest.
- Sweaters or vests must be a solid uniform color or black and must be worn over a uniform polo or oxford shirt.
- Pea Coats that are a uniform color or black may be worn inside the school. They do not require an Academy logo.
- Any outerwear with a hood is not allowed.
- Uniform and non-uniform outerwear may not be worn tied around the waist or hanging on shoulders.
P.E. UNIFORM
- Athletic Grey short or long-sleeved shirt with new navy PE logo approximately 8.5" on center front.
- Navy or black athletic shorts or sweatpants. No logo required on shorts.
- Optional grey crew-neck sweatshirt with new navy PE logo approximately 8.5" on center front.
- Athletic shoes are required for PE classes.
VARIATIONS
- Approved letter jackets are considered part of the school's uniform.
- Approved team warm-ups, Charter "spirit wear" and clothing from school teams or activities can be worn with permission only.
- Performance attire, as defined by the teacher and approved by the administration, may be worn on performance days.
- Clothing for special class projects, as defined by the teacher and approved by the administration, may be worn on the day of the event.
- Closed-toed shoes are required for some classes; teachers have discretion in requiring certain kinds of shoes for safety reasons.
- Length of shorts and skirts worn during non-uniform days such as field trips, performance days, Spirit Week, and the all-school picnic will adhere to the one-hand-width rule for length.
DEFINITIONS
- Uniform – having the same appearance as others of the same group; conforming to a given standard; being or looking the same; consistent in appearance.
- Outerwear – coats, jackets, sweaters, sweatshirts, vests.
- Oxford Shirt – a long or short-sleeved shirt with buttons up the front all the way to the collar.
ANY JUDGMENTS REGARDING CLOTHING OR APPEARANCE WILL BE MADE BY THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION.
Updated June 2020.
