Uniform Policy 2026-2027
GENERAL POLICY Hastings Christian Academy Uniform Policy is founded in a desire to cultivate a professional culture that is neat, orderly, and to honor God in our attire. This policy is based on the following principles: Gentlemen Hair must be kept in a traditional boys haircut, above collar and neatly groomed No coloring or unnatural look of hair permitted. No distinctive lines or different lengths of hair No chains, earrings, body piercing jewelry or visible tattoos, no makeup of any kind. Watches are the only visible jewelry allowed for boys; they can not make noise, have smart technology, or be cumbersome to wear If watches becomes a distraction the teacher has the discretion to request it be removed Shirts must be tucked in Belt must be worn See note on PE clothing for secondary students Ladies Hair must be natural colors and feminine Hair accessories must be fitting to the style of the uniform, which is modest and conservative Primary girls: no makeup or artificial nails, Secondary ladies: light makeup and professional nails. Nail polish is allowed as long as the colors are classy and fitting to the uniform Earrings are allowed and must be classy and fitting to the uniform; no body piercing jewelry Watches can 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 they be removed See note on PE clothing for secondary students
Classic Navy - Evergreen Plaid Shop at Lands’ End Preferred School Number: 900202060
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PRIMARY LADIES Category
Uniform Required: Navy and Evergreen polos with HCS logo
Tops
Optional: White Oxford shirt with HCS logo *Shirts must be tucked in
Bottoms
Navy and Khaki pants and skirts, plaid skirt or jumper with approved top underneath Brown or black belts, no glitter or embellishments
Footwear
White, navy, or black tights and tall socks, no lace Neutral-colored, closed-toed shoes
Optional
Navy or white cardigan, navy sweater, navy quarter zip with logo Hastings Christian School sweatshirts *HCS Polo must be worn underneath
*White polos purchased in previous years may be worn but are no longer available in the Lands End store
SECONDARY LADIES Category
Uniform Required: Navy and Evergreen polos with HCS logo
Tops
Optional: White Oxford shirt with HCS logo *Shirts must be tucked in if not “untucked” style. Navy and Khaki Pants, Navy and Khaki Skirts
Bottoms
Brown and Black belts if applicable, no glitter or embellishments.
Footwear
White, navy, or black tights and tall socks, no lace Neutral-colored, closed-toed shoes
Optional
Navy or white cardigan, navy sweater, navy quarter zip with logo Hastings Christian School sweatshirts *HCS Polo must be worn underneath
Physical Education
Students will change for PE and may wear any HCS branded athletic t-shirt, shorts or joggers, and athletic shoes.
*White polos purchased in previous years may be worn but are no longer available in the Lands End store
PRIMARY GENTLEMEN Category
Uniform Required: Navy and Evergreen polos with HCS logo
Tops
Optional: Button down white Oxford shirt with HCS logo *Shirts must be tucked in
Bottoms
Navy and Khaki pants Brown or black belt, no embellishments
Footwear
White, navy, or black socks Neutral-colored, closed-toed shoes
Optional
Navy sweater, navy quarter zip with logo Hastings Christian School sweatshirts *HCS Polo must be worn underneath
*White polos purchased in previous years may be worn but are no longer available in the Lands End store
SECONDARY GENTLEMEN Category
Uniform Required: Navy and white polos with HCS logo
Tops
Optional: Button down white Oxford shirt with HCS logo *Shirts must be tucked in
Bottoms
Navy and Khaki pants Brown or black belt, no embellishments
Footwear
White, navy, or black socks Neutral-colored, closed-toed shoes
Optional
Navy sweater, navy quarter zip with logo Hastings Christian School sweatshirts *HCS Polo must be worn underneath
Physical Education
Students will change for PE and may wear any HCS branded athletic t-shirt, shorts or joggers, and athletic shoes.
*White polos purchased in previous years may be worn but are no longer available in the Lands End store