Uniforms & Policies

TCA Uniforms

TCA Uniform Policy

Basic Standard of Appearance – Guidelines for All Students

• School uniform must be worn at all times (Grades Preschool through 12th)
• Shirts may be ordered from Children’s World (on Bee Ridge) or from Land’s End. Shirts can be ordered from Land’sEnd through the following link: Landsend.com
• Shirts must be navy, light blue or white in color and have the TCA logo on the left side
• Shirts must be tucked in at all times
• A belt must be worn at all times – belt must be one solid color (black, brown, or navy)
• Shorts must be khaki (tan) or navy in color and be at the knee
• Pants must be khaki (tan) or navy in color
• Socks must be white, black or navy
• Oxfords (of school colors) with ties may be worn by the boys
• Sweaters (of school colors) may be worn

Required Dress Uniform (Grades Kindergarten through 12^th)

The dress uniform is for the many occasions throughout the year where a more formal or professional uniform would be appropriate.  Some of the dates when students will be asked to wear their dress uniform include: the first day of school, Grandparents Day, Patriot’s Day (9/11), Veteran’s Day, semester celebrations, certain fieldtrips, student presentations, and performances throughout the year.

• Gentleman: Khaki uniform pants, white button down oxford (long or short sleeve) with logo, TCA plaid tie or bowtie, black socks, black dress shoes and black belt
• Ladies: TCA plaid skirt (at the knees), white button down blouse (long or short sleeve) with TCA logo, TCA plaid cross tie, black dress shoes

Pants

• No denim
• No cargo pants
• No holes or tears
• Pants must fit the waistline and not sag in the crotch
• Pants may not be excessively tight nor show any descriptive lines of the body.
• Pants must be khaki (tan) or navy in color
• They can be ordered from Children’s World, Land’s End, or a similar style purchased at a local retailer

Shorts, Skorts, Skirts and Jumpers

• No denim
• No cargo shorts
• No holes or tears
• Must fit the waistline and not sag in the crotch
• Color must be khaki (tan) or navy
• They must be knee length
• They can be ordered from Children’s World, Land’s End, or a similar style purchased at a local retailer
• Jumpers may also be plaid (see Land’s End website)

Dresses

• Can be purchased at Land’s End or Children’s World

Sweatshirts and Jackets

• All sweatshirts and jackets must have the TCA logo or be ordered from Land’s End
• Uniform shirts must be worn under all outerwear

Hair

• Hair must be clean, neat, and styled traditionally
• Boys’ hair must be kept above the collar and out of the eyes
• Only natural colors are allowed
• No unusual or radical hairstyles
• No facial hair
• Ribbons and bows may be worn but must be TCA colors.  They must also be small and not distracting.

Jewelry

• Modest jewelry is allowed
• No more than one necklace or bracelet may be worn at one time
• Earrings will be limited to two per ear and must not be larger than a quarter. No stretched piercings (gauge) or holes may be visible.
• No facial or body piercings allowed

Makeup and Nail Polish

• Makeup must look natural. Black nail polish and lipstick are not acceptable.

Hats and Sunglasses

• May only be worn or seen before or after school hours
• No hats or sunglasses in class
• Hats include visors and bandannas

Shoes

• Closed toed shoes are required at all times
• Tennis shoes are great, please no outrageous colors
• No boots. No slippers. No beach shoes. No high heels. No Crocs.

Physical Education

• Whatever shoes are worn, a student must participate in PE. A student may bring tennis shoes for PE, if they wear a different pair of shoes during the day.

Students not adhering to dress code will not be allowed to attend class. The student will remain in the office until a parent brings the student the appropriate uniform.

The uniforms at Land’s End can be accessed through the following link: Landsend.com