Dear Parents,

After much prayer and consideration, and with overwhelming support by our teachers, administrative staff, CPC Session and Academy Board, we are implementing a major policy change to our school dress code policy for the 2007-08 school year.  Beginning August 27, the first day of the upcoming school year, we will require school uniforms.

For many years we have struggled with the decision to require school uniforms.  Many have wanted a school which teaches modesty by requiring appropriate clothing.  Others hope to teach modesty in the home, instructing children to make tasteful fashion choices.  Here at SRVCA, we understand and agree with both methods.  We have always tried to make clear our expectations for appropriate attire.  Despite our daily and weekly efforts, we have seen only a growing problem. 

At SRVCA, we hope to train children in the way Jesus was trained: “in wisdom, in stature, and in favor with God and men.”(Luke 2:52)  We want to instruct our students to have Godly judgment and discernment even in the area of fashion.  We want our students to be looked upon as models and leaders in our community, who are judged because of their thoughts, convictions and appropriateness.  We feel our changes to the dress code will help us to raise young disciples for Christ.

Beginning this Fall (August 2007), our students will be encouraged to purchase clothing from the Land’s End School Uniform catalog or website (although similar clothing will be allowed as well).  When you visit the website you will see there are MANY options for students.  However, we will limit our students to wear solid-colored collared shirts and khaki or navy colored bottoms (or our plaid option), as long as they fit the current dress code regarding length.  If you choose to shop through Lands End, you will be able to make purchases with a special school code, returning a portion of your spending to our school.  In addition, the school “eagle emblem” can be embroidered on shirts.

We will accept similar uniform clothing from Target, Sears, Gap, or other vendors. We are encouraging a style not a brand.   Please limit the pant/skirt colors to navy or khaki, but polo style shirts can be worn in any solid color, as long as it has no logo other than the official school logo (sold through Lands End).  We ask that you familiarize yourself with the Lands End style as it would be a good guideline when making more specific student apparel choices.

Lands’ End Purchasing Information