Uniform Policy

Rosedale Christian Academy has adopted a uniform policy that all students are expected to follow. The policy is intended to serve as a tool to promote student self-respect, lessen peer pressure, maintain an atmosphere consistent with our instructional goals, promote student unity, and help our students have a positive testimony for Christ in our community. 

The cost of any uniform item is not included in the tuition and/or fees of Rosedale Christian, and is the responsibility of the parent. The school does not reimburse for uniforms nor purchase used uniforms.  

Uniforms should be ordered in time to be received before school opens. For students who enroll immediately prior to or after the start of the school year, uniforms should be ordered promptly. Prior to obtaining branded uniforms, the student’s clothing should match the uniform as closely as possible. If you are applying a purchased Rosedale patch to a shirt it must be applied to the left chest.

Please observe these general guidelines in relation to the dress code:

  • All students should dress modestly.  
  • Clothing should be neat and clean in appearance.  Personal hygiene should be maintained at all times.  
  • Neither tight nor excessively baggy clothing is allowed. No knit or jogging material.  The waist and midriff must be covered at all times regardless of movement.  Boys’ shirts must be tucked in.  
  • No clothing or promotional items (stickers, buttons, etc.) relating to inappropriate music or performers are permitted.  Clothing or items depicting inappropriate or controversial role models may not be worn.  
  • Students are not allowed to get a tattoo during the school year.  If a student transfers into the school with a tattoo, the tattoo must be covered at all times.
  • All articles of clothing should be clearly labeled on the tags with the student’s name. This helps to return the items when lost.

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Uniform Requirements for Grades K3 – 4

  • Uniform Shirts: Students are required to wear a navy blue or white polo with the Rosedale Christian Academy Shield logo. Students may wear a white or navy t-shirt under the polo.

  • Outerwear: Official Rosedale outerwear may be worn in the classroom. Plain navy blue outerwear with emblems or logos no larger than 3×3 inches are also permitted in the classroom. Brands or images contrary to the mission, vision, and values of Rosedale Christian Academy are not permitted on the outerwear. Other outerwear may be worn to and from school, but are not permitted to be worn in the building. Students must wear a uniform shirt under the outerwear. o Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, hoodies will not be permitted to be worn in the classroom. Only outerwear without hoods that also meets the guideline above will be permitted to be worn in the classroom.

    ● Belts: If worn, students need to be able to buckle and unbuckle their belt on their own.

    ● Shoes: No slip-on shoes or open-toed shoes (flip-flops, sandals, slippers, or Crocs etc.) may be worn. Students in all grades also have the option to wear casual or tennis shoes. Wheels, spikes, sounds or light-ups are not permitted. Shoes must be worn at all times.

    ● Hats and Hoods: Students are not permitted to wear hats or hoods of any kind inside the building.

Girls in Grades K3 – 4 

  • White or navy blue polo with school logo
  • Khaki or navy blue jumper, skirt, or skorts (hem length should be no shorter than 3 inches from the back of the knee) o Students in grades K3-K5 should wear shorts under skirts
  • White or navy blue short-sleeved or long-sleeved polos with collars must be worn under their jumpers.
  • Solid white or navy blue tights may be worn under their uniform (hem length requirement same as above)
  • Loose-fitting khaki or navy blue uniform pants (no knit or jegging material grades K5-4)

 

Boys in Grades K3 – 4

  • Navy blue or khaki uniform shorts or pants with hem length should be no shorter than 3 inches from the back of the knee (no knit or jegging materials, joggers, or cargo-style pants)

  • White or navy blue short-sleeved or long-sleeved polo shirt with Rosedale Christian Academy shield logo

Uniform Requirements for Grades 5 – 12

  • Uniform Shirts: Students are required to wear a navy blue or white polo with the Rosedale Christian Academy Shield logo on the left side of the shirt. Students may wear a white or navy blue t-shirt under the polo.
  • Outerwear: Official Rosedale outerwear may be worn in the classroom. Plain navy blue crewneck sweatshirts are permitted to be worn in the classroom. Other outerwear may be worn to and from school, but are not permitted to be worn in the building. Students must wear a uniform shirt under the outerwear. o Hoodies will not be permitted to be worn in the classroom.
  • Shoes: Students in all grades have the option to wear casual or tennis shoes. No slip-on shoes or open-toed shoes such as flip-flops, sandals, slippers, or Crocs etc. may be worn. Wheels, spikes, sounds or light-ups are not permitted. Shoes must be worn at all times.
  • Hats and Hoods: Students are not allowed to wear hats or hoods of any kind inside the building.

  • Personal Bags: Students are not permitted to wear personal bags in the classroom or hallways. Personal bags should be kept in their lockers or backpacks.

Girls in Grades 5 – 12

  • Navy blue or khaki skirts or skorts (hem length should fall to 3 inches from the back of the knee)
  • Navy blue or white short-sleeved or long-sleeved polo shirts with Rosedale Christian Academy shield logo
  • Solid navy blue or white tights may be worn
  • Loose-fitting navy blue or khaki uniform pants (no knit or legging materials, joggers, or cargo-style pants)

Boys in Grades 5 – 12

  • Navy blue or khaki uniform pants (no knit or jegging materials, joggers, or cargo-style pants)
  • Navy blue or white polo-style, short-sleeved or long-sleeved shirt with Rosedale Christian Academy shield logo
  • Boys uniform shirts must be tucked in during the school day.
  • Belts should be worn at all times.

Class Casual Day and Extracurricular Dress Code

Class casual day dress code consists of a Rosedale Christian Academy or Rosedale Baptist Church t-shirt, uniform shirt, or plain t-shirts with school-approved jeans or pants.

Extracurricular dress code consists of a t-shirt and school-approved jeans, athletic pants, dresses, skirts, or shorts with hem length or slits no shorter than 3 inches from the back of the knee.

Prohibited Clothing Items:

  • Jeans with rips, tears, or excessive distressing are not allowed.
  • Shirts, hoodies, or any clothing items with language, themes, or photos that are inappropriate, offensive, or contrary to Christian values are prohibited.
  • Clothing that exposes the midriff or is considered a crop top is not permitted.
  • Tops with spaghetti straps or low-cut designs are not allowed. All tops must have sleeves and provide adequate coverage.

Physical Education Attire

Students who take physical education classes in grades K5-9 need to purchase PE uniform shorts from the online Panther Store. Students may wear navy blue or black leggings/tights under shorts, however, the length of the shorts should be no shorter than 3 inches from the back of the knee. Students may wear an official Rosedale t-shirt or a solid navy blue t-shirt. In cold weather, students are permitted to wear plain navy blue or black athletic pants. Students’ should wear athletic shoes on their scheduled PE day.

Students in grades K5-8 should wear their PE uniform to school on the days that they attend PE class.

Personal Appearance

Rosedale Christian Academy recognizes that particular hairstyles are often part of social, ethnic, spiritual and cultural identities and practices. Accordingly, it is the policy of Rosedale Christian Academy to permit individual families the appropriate cared-for hairstyles. Should a student have a question about a hairstyle, he should see the Principal or Vice Principal before getting their hair cut or styled.

  • Any hair coloring should be a natural color. (For example: no blue, pink, green, purple, etc.)
  • Boys’ hair should be styled so that hair does not exceed shoulder length. The following styles are examples of prohibited hairstyles: head shaving, mohawks, or ponytails/buns.
  • Tattoos containing offensive or inappropriate content must be covered at all school events.
  • Any form of piercing should not be worn at school or school-sponsored events with the one exception that girls are permitted to wear earrings.
  • Beards and mustaches are permitted for boys in grades 9-12 only; they must be neatly trimmed and not exceed a length of one inch.
  • Boys who would like to wear a necklace must keep it tucked under their collar.