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SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY
At Island Academy students are expected to wear the official school uniform at all times during the school day. We are unable to accept the government uniform vouchers. All uniforms are available directly from the school except the Secondary skirt, shirts and boys pants. The Secondary skirt can be purchased at
Ankidos
Lower Nevis Street
St. Johns
462-1192
The wearing of a uniform provides many advantages to our students, including safety, pride, and equal status. Our uniform allows our students to be on equal footing, as family income is not obvious when students all wear the same uniform. Furthermore, students are more easily able to concentrate on their classroom activities when they do not have to worry about accessorizing their uniforms or choosing what to wear to school each morning.
An added bonus of having a school uniform is that our staff can easily identify any person who does not belong in our building. In addition, visiting children or new students who have yet to purchase the uniform are easily identified and can be looked after by the entire Island Academy community.
Primary Uniform:
Girls: Navy blue skort (no more than two inches above the knee), white fitted blouse with cap sleeve, and black dress shoes with white ankle socks.
Boys: Navy blue shorts, white polo shirt with the school crest on it, black dress shoes and belt.
Primary PE Uniform:
Girls and boys: Navy blue drawstring shorts, white t-shirt with the IA logo, white socks and running shoes.
Secondary Uniform:
There are two uniforms for Secondary School students, the semi-formal every day uniform and the ìformalî uniform for special school days:
Formal Males: Navy blue trousers, white button-up dress shirt, blue school tie, black dress shoes and black belt.
Formal Females: Navy blue skirt (with bottom hem no more than two inches above the knee), white fitted shirt with quarter length sleeve, blue school tie, black dress shoes and white ankle socks.
Semi-formal Males: Nave blue trousers, white polo shirt with the IA school crest logo, black dress shoes and black belt.
Semi-formal Females: Navy blue skirt (with the bottom hem no more than two inches above the knee), white polo shirt with the IA school crest, black dress shoes and white ankle socks.
Either secondary school uniform option (formal or semi-formal) may be worn on regular school days. However, certain occasions, such as exams and special assemblies, will require all students to wear the formal uniform on those particular days. Undershirts or t-shirts, which are only to be worn under uniform shirts, are to be entirely white and the undershirt sleeves should not show under either the button down shirts or the IA polo shirts.
Students are not to add accessories to the uniform.
Grooming
Boysí hair must be styled in a manner so that it does not fall below the bottom of the collar and is not a colour or style that is distracting or interferes with learning (e.g., hair over eyes). No ìtailsî are permitted. Ear studs and earrings are strictly forbidden for male students.
Girlsí hairstyles should not be of a colour or style that distracts or interferes with learning. No make-up or nail polish is to be applied. Girls are permitted to wear one small pair of earrings (stud or small loop only).
Alternative Dress Day
Students may participate in alternative dress days to be held on the first Monday of each month (check Calendar for actual dates). Students who wish to participate will pay a fee of $3EC. This money will be collected by homeroom teachers and sent to the office where it will be placed in the parent organsation fund. Students who participate in alternative dress day must abide by the code as stated below.
Students may wear denim or blue jeans as part of their attire. Sleeveless shirts, blouses and dresses are permitted as long as they cover the width of the shoulder. Shirts and blouses should also be long enough to be tucked into pants/skirts to ensure that the student's belly is covered. Tank tops, or blouses/shirts with thin or spaghetti straps, are not permitted at any time. Undergarments may not be visible at any time.
Although some variation in style may be permitted, it is important for students to understand that they may not wear clothing that is frayed or has holes. Articles of clothing that carry motifs advertising or promoting alcohol, tobacco, drugs or sexually suggestive and obscene language are also not allowed. Shoes or sandals with back straps and wide cover over the instep may be worn. ìFlip flopsî or single plug style sandals are not permitted at any time.
If a student does not respect these requirements, their parents will be called to bring in to school appropriate clothing, and the student will wait in the office until the appropriate clothing is brought to them.
Please remember that Alternative Dress Days are intended to be fun, but proper decorum must be exercised. Any questions about the Alternative Dress Day policy should be addressed directly to the Administration.
