Uniforms have a sound rationale
The purpose of the Mt. Helix Academy student uniform policy is to promote an effective learning environment for all students.
Uniforms must be worn daily
Students are required to wear a designated school uniform to school each day. Students are also required to wear appropriate uniform attire for all off-campus field trips and other events sponsored by the school, unless specifically notified otherwise.
Option for purchasing school uniforms:
Lands’ End School • www.landsend.com/school
Desirable and optional are Mt. Helix Academy logos that are available from Lands’ End.
Lands’ End School • www.landsend.com/school
Mt. Helix Academy Preferred school number: 9000-8056-5
3% of net sales are donated back to Mt. Helix Academy
Lands’ End School uniforms are also available at Sears.
School Spirit Day
Every Friday is “School Spirit Day” and, on Fridays only, T-shirts with the Mt. Helix Academy logo and blue jeans may be worn. Jeans must be solid color, without ornamentation, in good condition, and they must fit appropriately. Torn, sagging, or revealing jeans are not permitted.
Items Not Specifically Addressed by the Uniform Policy
Matters of dress, jewelry, make-up, hair color and style, and so on not specifically addressed by the Mt. Helix Academy uniform policy will be permitted or not permitted on campus as decided by the Director of Mt. Helix Academy, whose decision(s) will be based on the degree to which the Director believes that the style or accessory in question is disruptive to student safety or the learning environment at the school.
Violations of the Uniform Policy
If a student violates the school’s uniform policy or arrives at school in a manner of dress deemed inappropriate by the Director or designee, the parent or guardian will be notified. If a second offense occurs, the student will be required to change attire before being allowed in the classroom, or, if this is not possible, the student will be sent home.
School Uniform Guidelines
Tops
- Solid color (burgundy, navy blue, or white)
- short or long-sleeved, collared polo shirts or turtlenecks, with Mt. Helix Academy logo or plain.
- Tank tops/Spaghetti straps not permitted
Outerwear
- Solid color (navy blue, burgundy, black, white, or grey only)
- Sweaters, with Mt. Helix Academy logo or plain
- Fleece tops, with Mt. Helix Academy logo or plain
- Jackets, with Mt. Helix Academy logo or plain
- Mt. Helix Academy logo sweatshirt
- Hooded sweatshirts are not allowed and should not be worn inside
- Non-uniform rain jackets or winter coats may be worn outside only and must be removed when entering the classroom
Bottoms
- Solid color (khaki, navy blue, or burgundy)
- Pants – plain front, pleated front or elastic waist – no legging, overalls, cargo pants or jeans
- Shorts/Skirts/Skorts – same material listed above – no shorter than mid-thigh in length
- Solid jumper-navy blue, khaki, or burgandy
- Uniform material (100% cotton, cotton/polyester, corduroy – No denim or windbreaker-type material)
- Students may wear navy, white, or burgundy leggings only when layered under skirts or shorts; wearing leggings as standalone bottoms is not permitted.
Shoes
- Closed toe
- Sneakers
- Loafers or oxford style shoes
- Not Acceptable: work, combat (ex: Doc Martens), or sheepskin boots (“Uggs”), platform or high-heeled shoes, sandals, roller sneakers, flip flops, Crocs
Spirit Wear
- Top: Mt. Helix Academy Spirit Shirt – must contain MHA name or logo (ex: jog-a-thon, performing arts, Artsonia, special event shirts) – or Uniform polo only
- Bottoms: Denim, without ornamentation, in good condition, and fit appropriately.
No overall, torn, sagging, or revealing jeans permitted – or Uniform bottom only. - Shoes: must follow uniform guidelines
- Holiday celebration attire: Holiday themed shirts or holiday colored shirts specified by teacher/admin are permitted on designated holidays only
Free Dress
- Free Dress Parties/$5 Free Dress Unless specified otherwise, students should wear appropriate attire for play and learning. Costumes and pajamas are not permitted. Shoes, bottom length and tanktop rules still apply
Accessories/Hairstyle:
- Hats
- May be worn on the playground, during recess or PE
- Hats may not be worn inside any school building.
- Sunglasses
- Only to be worn on playground
- Jewelry
- non-distracting earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets
- Not acceptable: Hoop, long-dangle earrings, Brightly colored nail polish, Studded belts
- Hair: Unusual hair coloring (e.g. red, green, blue, etc.) not permitted
