NPA Life: Uniforms

Approved school uniform is to be worn daily. We encourage good grooming for all students.  The intent of our dress code is to promote modesty and build unity among students. It also encourages a clean, neat appearance that reflects our Christian values and strengthens our Christian witness. Clothing should be in good condition with no holes, patches, tears, frayed strings, faded colors or missing buttons.  Shoes should be in similar condition with no holes or torn soles.

Shorts, skorts and jumpers cannot be more than 2 inches above the knee (or 4 inches above the knee in a kneeling position). Girls wearing jumpers must have navy or black shorts underneath.

All uniforms must be purchased through the NPA authorized uniform supplier – Buckhead Uniforms. (20% off in May, June and January)

Daily Dress:
Girls: Female students may wear any Buckhead skorts or jumpers (style numbers 194,156 and 123) in either khaki or plaid (number 57). Khaki style #123 and 156 for K-3rd grade only. Unisex (Jersey smooth or Pique) navy or white polo’s may be worn. Peter Pan collared shirts may be worn under jumpers only, by girls K-3. Grades 4-12 must wear a white or flesh colored under shirt or camisole under white shirts. Solid navy or solid white tights or knee socks must be worn with saddle oxfords. No visible emblems, logo’s, or status defining symbols are permitted on socks or tights. Students will be required to change into PE uniforms before recess on a daily basis.

Boys: Male students may wear any Buckhead pants or shorts in either khaki or navy. A solid brown leather belt is required daily with all shorts and pants. Unisex (Jersey smooth or Pique) navy or white polo’s may be worn. Solid navy or solid white socks must be worn with brown loafers or dress shoes (no brown tennis shoes allowed). Boys should wear navy or white socks in coordination with the color polo they have chosen for that school day. No low ankle or below ankle socks are permitted. Students will be required to change into PE uniforms before recess on a daily basis.

 

Formal Dress:
Formal dress will be worn on chapel day’s (Thursday) and to special assemblies such as closing program’s or performances.

Girls: Female students must wear a blue oxford (short or long sleeved: No princess over blouse or Peter Pan collared shirts) with a plaid (number 57) skort and criss-cross tie.

Boys: Male students must wear a blue oxford (short or long sleeved) shirt with navy pants and long striped tie (number 5).

P.E./Recess Dress:
In an attempt to aid parents in durability of daily uniforms the administration is implementing a P.E./recess uniform. All students are required to purchase and wear NPA screened navy mesh shorts and coordinating gray crew neck t-shirts from the school for physical activity. Parents must come in on appointed days to pay for and have their student fitted for this uniform.

Special Considerations:

  1. Fieldtrips – Students leaving campus will be required to dress according to uniform dress choice (formal, daily, PE) as assigned by his/her classroom teacher.  Students not appropriately dressed will remain on campus.  All students must ride on a school – designated vehicle or with their own parents. 
  2. Hair (boys) – Hair should not touch the collar of a regular sports shirt in the back nor should it be long enough to “curl up” in the back.  Long hair tucked behind the ears is not acceptable.  The hair in the front should not touch the eyebrows when in a normal wearing position.  Hair should be conservative and attractively groomed.  Sideburns must be cut no lower than the bottom of the ear.  Students are to be clean shaven each day.
    (Girls) – Hair should be conservative and attractively groomed.  No extreme hair colors are permitted.
  3. Unacceptable Attire for All Students
  • Earrings (boys) or distracting/symbolic (anti-Christian) jewelry
  • Excessive make-up (gothic, etc.)
  • Body piercing or tattoos
  1. Winter Wear: Students may wear solid navy or solid white turtle neck shirts under their uniforms during the winter months for added warmth. Also, students may purchase any style Buckhead uniform sweater or jacket (with monogram) in navy. Students will not be permitted to wear any non-uniform jacket or sweater on campus. All gloves, hats, or scarves must be immediately removed upon entering the school building and may not be worn throughout the day.
  2. Requested Parent Dress – When attending school functions such as fieldtrips, extracurricular programs, class parties, etc, please take into consideration NPA’s dress policy which emphasizes modesty in appearance.

UNIFORM VIOLATIONS

Parents should understand that it is their responsibility to have their child in proper school attire (in accordance with dress code). If your child is not dressed properly:
First Offense: a note will be sent home
Second Offense: a phone call to parent
Third Offense: Parent will be required to come to school with appropriate clothing. This would include missing clothing (i.e. socks, belts, etc.) or clothing not purchased from Buckhead Uniforms.

Exceptions to these rules can be made only by school administrators.  The administration is the final authority in all dress and grooming matters.