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Uniform Requirements

 

Approved Uniform Tops

• Students must wear a Windham Academy-approved shirt, polo, sweatshirt, sweater, fleece, vest, or dress displaying the Windham Academy logo.

• Approved uniform colors are black, navy blue, white, gray, tan/khaki, and burgundy.

• If an outer layer (sweatshirt, sweater, fleece, etc.) is worn during the school day, it must also display the Windham Academy logo.

• Visible undershirts must be black, navy blue, white, gray, or burgundy.
   

Bottoms
Students may wear school-appropriate:

• Pants

• Jeans (white, black, navy, tan/khaki, or burgundy)

• Khakis or chinos

• Leggings  

• Shorts

• Skirts or skorts

• Cargo pants

 

Bottoms must:

• Be solid black, navy, gray, tan/khaki, or burgundy.

• Be free of rips, tears, or holes.

• Provide appropriate coverage during all school activities.

• Shorts must be mid-thigh length or longer

The official Windham Academy tan, burgundy or navy plaid skirt is also permitted.

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Footwear
Students must wear secure, closed-toe shoes that are appropriate for classroom instruction, recess, physical activity, and emergency situations.

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For safety reasons, Crocs, flip-flops, slides, slippers, and similar footwear are not permitted, as they do not provide adequate support or protection during daily school activities.

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General Dress Code Expectations

Regardless of the uniform, students may not wear clothing or accessories that:

• Display profanity, violence, weapons, alcohol, tobacco, vaping products, drugs, or sexually explicit content.

• Expose the midriff or undergarments.

• Are strapless or otherwise inappropriate for the school setting.

• Cover the face, except as required for religious or documented medical reasons.

• Tank top straps must be 1inch in width minimum

 

Hats and sunglasses may not be worn inside the school building unless approved for medical or religious reasons.

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School administration reserves the right to determine whether clothing or accessories are appropriate for the educational environment.

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Spirit Days & Dress Down Days

Fridays are designated as Dress Down Days unless otherwise announced.

Students participating in Dress Down or Spirit Days must still wear clothing that is appropriate for school. Clothing may not contain inappropriate language or graphics, expose undergarments or the midriff, or contain rips, tears, or holes. Footwear must continue to follow the school's safety requirements unless otherwise approved for a specific event.

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Uniform Compliance

Students are expected to arrive at school in the proper uniform each day. If a student arrives out of uniform, the school may contact the parent/guardian to bring appropriate clothing. When appropriate, Windham Academy may provide a temporary school shirt for the day. Loaned uniform items should be washed and returned promptly.

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Repeated uniform violations may result in progressive disciplinary action consistent with the school's student discipline procedures.
 

All Student dress code violations will be written up in ALMA.

First offense: write up, sent to office for loaner, and email home (teacher email)

2nd offense: write up, sent to office for loaner, and phone call home (admin and student)

3rd offense: write up, sent to office for loaner, phone call home, after school detention

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Ordering Uniforms

Official Windham Academy uniform items may be purchased through Land's End using School Number 900190497 or through the school's approved uniform vendor, SquadLocker. Families who have questions regarding whether an item meets the Uniform Policy are encouraged to contact the Main Office before purchasing.

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Uniform Assistance Program

Windham Academy is committed to ensuring that the cost of uniforms is not a barrier to enrollment. Limited financial assistance is available to eligible families through the school's Uniform Assistance Program. Funds are limited and it is a first come first serve basis. Once the funds run out, we will not be able to provide further assistance. If this presents a hardship, please contact the main office. More information is available on our website: https://www.windhamacademy.net/uniform-policy

 

Approved families may receive:

• Two short-sleeved uniform t-shirts

• One long-sleeved uniform shirt

• One polo short sleeved shirt

• One uniform sweatshirt

 

Applications are available through the Main Office. Please email office@windhamacademy.org