Uniform Policy
Coram Deo Academy’s Uniform Policy is rooted in a desire to honor God in all we do, acknowledging the Lordship of Jesus Christ in our choices, including clothing that is modest and respectable. By doing this, we create and promote a learning environment that reinforces the truth that God has made humanity in His image, male and female, and that there is beauty and glory in His intentional design of each child as either a boy or a girl.
Our policy is based on the following principles:
All human actions reveal and communicate the disposition of the heart at some level. It is our desire to use the policy as a means of addressing these heart issues rather than seeking to anticipate and curb the numerous iterations that surface throughout the year with a looser dress code.
Uniforms help promote unity between students in our school When our students are in uniform, it visually communicates that they are part of the same team - image-bearers of Christ striving towards academic excellence.
The neat appearance created by a uniform enhances a ready-to-learn atmosphere. Clothing represents vocational calling, and inherent in the policy is a desire to create an environment that de-emphasizes the social impact of dress and helps focus the students’ attention on character and academic issues instead
The uniform policy addresses security. Whether students are in class, on the playground, or on a field trip, teachers and staff can clearly identify students from outsiders
The cooperation of students, parents, and teachers is necessary to maintain the uniform standard Parents, guardians, and students, we are are expected to cooperate with uniform policy and monitor their child’s uniform readiness.
Where to buy
Lands’ End for dresses/jumpers, plaid skirts, and items with the CDA logo Other retailers such as French Toast, Amazon, and Walmart for other uniform items.
We have found that the quality and aesthetic of Lands’ End best represents our school’s culture and values. However, we recognize that the Lands’ End price-point may not fit in the budgets of all families Outside of a few select items outlined above, you are welcome to purchase similar uniform items from other retailers, provided that they meet the standards outlined within this document.
Ladies’ Uniforms
Pants, Dresses, Skirts & Skorts
Pants
Black or khaki uniform-style pants (no jeans, leggings, or cargo-style pants)
Black belt must be worn if the pants have belt loops
School Dresses/Skirts/Skorts
Dresses and plaid skirts must be purchased from Land’s End or French Toast
Solid black, solid gray, or CDA burgundy/gray plaid
Top of the knee in length or longer
Primary ladies may also wear jumpers
Dresses, Skirts & Skorts must be worn with tights, leggings, or knee socks (see next page)
Shirts
Black, gray, white or burgundy
Collared shirt, Polo or Oxford-style button-up
Must be tucked in at all times
CDA logos are permitted and encouraged. Clothing brand logos are permitted but must be neutral in color and small. No other logos are permitted.
Secondary Ladies may also
Black School dress or A-line, cap-sleeved dress, knee-length or longer
Black dress shoes and tights
Inside Sweaters & Jackets
Black or gray lightweight jacket, knit cardigan, or full-zip fleece (no hoods)
Black blazer
wear knit pullover sweater or sweater vest in school colors
Concert Attire
Ladies’ Footwear & More
Shoes, Socks, Tights & Leggings
Shoes
Black, closed-toe dress or casual shoes; any accents must be neutral and laces must be black
Secondary ladies may wear low heel
Socks, Tights, and Leggings
Dresses/skirts/skorts must be worn with either tights or leggings and socks - no bare legs
Colors must be solid black, gray or white
Socks must be ankle-length or longer
Hair & Makeup
Primary Ladies may not wear makeup Secondary Ladies may wear light makeup
Hair must be of natural color and feminine style
Hair accessories must be fitting to the colors and style of the uniform, which is modest and conservative
Nail polish is allowed as long as the colors are classy and fitting to the uniform
Accessories & Jewelry
Cross-tie in black, burgundy, or burgundy/gray CDA plaid
Jewelry must be classy and fitting to the uniform
No body piercing jewelry or visible tattoos
Watches may not make noise, have smart technology, or be cumbersome to wear.
If hair accessories or jewelry become a distraction, the teacher has the discretion to request that they be removed
Outerwear, Backpacks & Lunchboxes
When students are outdoors, they are permitted to wear an outer garment (such as a heavy jacket or fleece) and these may be of a students’ choice of color and style, but words and images must be God-honoring. Students will not be permitted to wear these outer garments indoors - if a student is concerned about being cold indoors they should be prepared with an inside jacket or sweater as noted above.
Backpacks/ Lunchboxes may be students' choice, but words and images must b
Gentlemen’s Uniforms
Dress Pants & Trousers
Pants must be black or khaki uniform-style pants; no jeans or cargo pants
Black belt must be worn at all times
Shirts
Black, gray, white or burgundy
Collared shirt, Polo or Oxford-style button-up
Must be tucked in at all times
CDA logos are permitted and encouraged Clothing brand logos are permitted but must be neutral in color and small. No other logos are permitted.
Inside Sweaters & Jackets
Black or gray lightweight jacket, knit sweater (button or zip), or full-zip fleece - no hoods
Black blazer
Secondary Gentlemen may also wear knit pullover sweater or sweater vest in CDA colors
Concert Attire
Long-sleeved white Oxford-style button-up
Black tie
Black pants
Black belt
Black dress shoes
Shoes
Gentlemen’s Footwear & More
Shoes, Socks & Belt
Black, closed-toe dress or casual shoes; any accents must be neutral and laces must be black Socks
Black or grey
Belt
Black
Hair
Hair must be kept in a traditional boys haircut, above collar and neatly groomed No coloring or unnatural look of hair permitted. Any facial hair must be neatly groomed
Accessories
Tie in black or burgundy/gray CDA plaid (from Lands’ End or French Toast)
Watches are the only visible jewelry allowed for boys They may not make noise, have smart technology, or be cumbersome to wear. If a watch become a distraction, the teacher has the discretion to request it be removed.
No chains, earrings, body piercing jewelry, or visible tattoos allowed.
Outerwear, Backpacks & Lunchboxes
When students are outdoors, they are permitted to wear an outer garment (such as a heavy jacket or fleece) and these may be of a students’ choice of color and style, but words and images must be God-honoring. Students will not be permitted to wear these outer garments indoors - if a student is concerned about being cold indoors they should be prepared with an inside jacket or sweater as noted above. Backpacks/ Lunchboxes may be students' choice, but words and images must be God-honoring. Backpacks/ Lunchboxes may be students' choice, but words and images must be God-honoring.
