School Attire: All students enrolled in our school are required to own the following uniform pieces:
- Shirts – Uniform plain polo, either short- or long-sleeved in all three (3) colors: white, blood red, and navy blue.
- Bottoms (Boys) – You must own one bottom piece in each color: navy or black, and khaki. Long pants and shorts that come to the vicinity of the knee are acceptable options.
- Bottoms (Girls) – You must own one bottom piece in each color: navy or black, and khaki. Long pants, shorts, jumpers, skirts, or skorts are acceptable options. Tumbling shorts in plain white or navy blue are required under the girls’ jumpers and skirts, but must not be visible below the hemline. All girls’ hemlines for jumpers, skirts, skorts, and shorts are to be no shorter than 3” above the knee.
Optional Items that are Acceptable:
- Uniform collared plain white dress shirt in either short or long sleeves. Girls may wear a white uniform blouse with a Peter Pan collar.
- Girls may wear a uniform jumper, skirt, or scooter in our school’s plaid—which is a navy blue/red plaid called “Hamilton Plaid.” (Available at the Dennis Uniform Store in Spokane, www.frenchtoast.com, and Land’s End.)
- Uniform plain* cardigans, sweaters, or sweater vests in solid white, blood red, or navy blue.
*Plain is designated as having no distinguishable labels, logos, or decorative distinctions.
Field Trip Uniform: Red polo shirt and dark uniform pants.
Musical Performances: Black and white attire.
School Logo Jacket: All students will be issued a fleece jacket with the school logo that can be worn in the classroom. It is expected that this jacket is to remain at the school and is not intended for everyday outerwear.
Footwear: Socks must be worn with shoes at all times. Simple boots, shoes, or tennis shoes are acceptable. Dress shoes, flip-flops, or open-toed shoes are not acceptable for school footwear. Please Note: All students need a pair of tennis shoes for daily PE classes.
Outerwear: Students can wear their own outerwear of choice on the playground or at recess. Coats and non-uniform pieces are not to be worn in class.
General: All clothing must be in good repair at all times (no holes, tears, or frayed edges).
- Cargo, carpenter, drawstring, active workout, or sweatpants are NOT acceptable pants.
- Decals, logos, pictures, or emblems on the fronts of shirts, cardigans, sweaters, or vests are not allowed.
- Hair should be of a natural color and neatly groomed.
- Jewelry such as bracelets, chains, earrings, necklaces, rings, and/or other conspicuous ornaments are NOT to be worn or brought to school.
- Nail polish should be a natural color.
- Hair ties are not to be worn on the wrist.
- Hooded sweaters and/or hats are not allowed.
Limited Exceptions to the School Uniform Policy:
There are certain days/events during which students are allowed to deviate from the dress code…
- Spirit Week:
At special times we ask the students to wear different clothes (for example: clash day, plaid day, etc.). If the directive does not include clothing, uniform clothing must be worn. Students choosing NOT to participate in Spirit Week are required to wear a school uniform. - Friday SVAS T-shirt & Jeans Day:
Fun Run shirts or school logo shirts may be worn. A uniform polo shirt may be worn with blue jeans. - Free Dress Day (the last Friday of the month): students will adhere to the following guidelines…
- Dresses: No spaghetti straps; must be modest in length (no shorter than 3” above the knee). Shorts or leggings may be worn underneath.
- Shirts: Words and pictures must reflect Christian values.
- Pants: No leggings, sweats, exercise or yoga pants. No torn or ripped clothing.
- Shorts/Skirts: Should come to the vicinity of the knee.
It is the parent’s responsibility to ensure that their child is following the dress code. Make certain that your child is appropriately attired before they come to school.