Uniform Policy
Pinnacle Academy has teamed up with Salty Printing, to offer families a convenient and reasonably priced way to shop for school clothes in person and online. Click on the Salty Printing logo to find a wide selection of brand-name school clothes, all adherent to the Pinnacle Academy Dress Code Policy.
DRESS CODE FOR STUDENTS
Grades PK-8:
Uniform shirts are mandatory at the Academy in white, grey, shades of blue and shades of green.
These may be ordered, or purchased in person, at Salty Printing (link on website). “Friday t-shirts” may be worn on Fridays and for class field trips and can be purchased from the school Spirit Store. Students attending Pinnacle Academy should be neatly and appropriately dressed. All bottoms must be no shorter than 2” above the knee.
To provide appropriate support and safety during daily outdoor activities closed toed shoes are required. Sandals, flip-flops, and Crocs are not permitted at school.
In addition, the following are violations of the school dress code:
• Cutoff pants/shorts or clothes with frayed ends
• Holes in clothing, included and not limited to ripped jeans
• Hoods may not be worn on campus. Hats may be worn for outdoor activities.
• Clothing that exposes the midriff or undergarments
• Any clothing, jewelry, or hairstyles that may pose a distraction to self or others (including facial piercing, hair colors that are unnatural, henna or other visible body art)
• Leggings are not permitted for students in grades 7-12
Dress code violations:
1st violation - Written warning and loaner shirt provided ($5 charge if loaner shirt is not returned)
2nd violation - Parents will be called to bring appropriate clothing to school.
Grades 9-12
Tops:
Students are permitted to wear a button-down shirt or collared shirt for tops. Solid colors are permitted. Buttoned shirts must be buttoned, they may not be worn open over another shirt.
On Fridays, students may wear Pinnacle Academy spirit wear t-shirts, including but not limited to:
House shirts, Pinnacle Friday shirts, TSA shirts, Pinnacle Farms shirts, and band shirts.
Bottoms:
Students may wear slacks, khakis, and jeans with no holes, rips, or frays. Students may wear shorts or skirts that are mid-thigh or longer. No sweatpants, athletic wear, basketball shorts, or leggings are permitted. When students sit or bend, bottoms must continue to cover undergarments and skin.
Outerwear:
Students may wear sweaters or sweatshirts over their collared shirts. Sweatshirts must be solid color, collegiate, or Pinnacle Academy spirit wear. Hooded sweatshirts are not permitted.
Footwear:
Students must wear closed-toed shoes. No sandals, flip flops, slides, slippers, or Crocs are permitted.
Head coverings:
Hats are not to be worn inside any school buildings. Students may wear hats for outdoor activities.
Exceptions may be made by the Head of School for head coverings worn for religious purposes.
General:
Student clothing must cover the midriff and all undergarments. Any clothing, jewelry, or hairstyles that may pose a distraction to self or others (including facial piercing, hair colors that are unnatural, henna, or other visible body art) are not permitted.
Identification Badges:
Students in 9ᵗʰ-12ᵗʰ grades are required to wear identification badges, at all times, while on campus. Lost or broken ID badges must be replaced immediately. A $5.00 fee will be charged to your
student account for each replacement ID issued