Uniform Policy

Uniform Policy

The appearance of our students, faculty, and staff is paramount, as we believe that pride in appearance is fundamental to good character development and success. 
 
The following is the uniform policy that is endorsed by the school. Students are required to follow this policy, and failure to do so will result in administrative action being taken against the student. School uniforms must be worn daily, beginning on the first day of school. 
 
Please Note: Students who are not wearing the correct uniform will be suspended indoors until they are in compliance with the following code. Repeat violators may be subject to outdoor suspension(s). 

Middle School Students: 
 
Full Length, Straight Cut Navy Blue Pants 
 
White Short Sleeve Polo with School Logo 
 
Light Blue Short Sleeve Polo with School Logo 
 
Belt (Plain Black or Brown) 
 
White or Black Socks (no designs) 
 
Closed Toe Shoes (black, brown, blue, grey, or white) or a combination of our school colors 
 
Navy Blue Sweatshirt or Hoodie with School Logo  

High School Students: 
 
Full Length, Straight Cut Navy Blue Pants 
 
Gray Short Sleeve Polo with School Logo 
 
Navy Blue Sleeve Polo with School Logo 
 
Belt (Plain Black or Brown) 
 
White or Black Socks (no designs) 
 
Closed Toe Shoes (black, brown, blue, grey, or white) or a combination of our school colors 
 
Navy Blue Sweatshirt or Hoodie with School Logo 

 
School pants may not have cargo pockets, unusual tailoring and/or labels, may not be manufactured from jean material and must be fitted to the student correctly. NO Joggers pants allowed. Pants that are too big or too tight for the student are not acceptable and will be deemed in violation of the uniform code (NO SAGGING of pants). 
 
Belts must be worn at all times and fastened securely at waist level. Loose or low pants will not be tolerated. 
 
All shirts must have the iMater Academy Middle/High logo.  iMater Quarter Zip Long Sleeve Shirts, sold at our iMater store, may also be worn.  No other shirt colors or styles are permitted. All shirts must be completely tucked into pants at all times and secured in place with a belt. Shirts must be long enough to be tucked in. A maximum of one (1) button may be left unfastened at the top of any shirt. If ties are worn with oxford shirts, all buttons must be fastened. 
 
During cooler weather, only our school issued navy blue school purchased sweatshirts or navy blue or gray school purchased hoodies may be worn. A plain white long sleeved t-shirt may be worn underneath polo shirts. 
 
Shoes must be closed. Acceptable colors: black, brown, blue, grey, or white, or a combination of our school colors. 
 
Socks must be plain white, grey or navy blue and are to be worn at mid-ankle length. 
 
Jewelry is limited to one (1) watch, one (1) ring, and one (1) small chain. Chains must be worn inside of shirts and are not to be visible except at the back of the neck. 
 
All uniform must be clean and pressed at all times; good grooming of hair, skin and fingernails is expected at all times. 
 
Hair may not be worn unusually, or maintained in unacceptable condition. “Mohawks”, “Frohawks”, or Designs of any kind are NOT permitted. The administration will send students home whose hair is in unacceptable in condition. 
 
All facial hair must be properly groomed and kept neat.  

*It is up to the Administration’s discretion what is deemed appropriate. 
 
All headgear (hats, scarves, bandanas etc.) are forbidden on campus. 
 
No buttons, tags, or labels may be worn on the school uniform unless approved by the administration. 
 
Student ID cards must be worn at all times. These ID cards will be placed on iMater Academy lanyards. ID cards are considered part of the uniform and therefore to be worn throughout the duration of the school day.  

*Students will be charged $2.00 for a temporary ID and $5.00 for a replacement Student ID card. 
 
In addition to the above, students may not: 

• Have any other visible body piercing or tattoos. 

• Wear any additional jewelry or clothing except as specified above. 

• Wear make-up other than clear lip gloss and light powder. Make up that is found to be in students’ possession in school will be confiscated and student will be sent to the restroom to wash their face and be sent back to class. 

• Wear dark nail polish – only light pastel colors are acceptable 

• Wear more than one (1) pair of earrings. Earrings must be plain stud type, or small hoops (total size must be smaller than a dime). 

Important Note for SCIENCE CLASSES: 

Many brands of hair styling products contain highly flammable chemicals, even when they are dry. It is advised that these should not be worn in Science classrooms as there is a risk of ignition from open flames. Additionally, it is recommended that students purchase a plain apron for use in these classes during their time in school to protect their clothes from damage during lab work. The school cannot be held responsible for damage to students’ person or property if they do not follow the safety guidelines above and those advised in their classrooms. 

META Glasses/Wearable Technology Policy: 

To maintain the integrity of our learning environment and protect the privacy of all community members, META Glasses, and all similar smart glasses / eyewear with recording, audio, or photographic capabilities are strictly prohibited on school grounds during the school day. Students who wear prescription eyewear must wear standard, non-smart corrective lenses. Violation of this policy will result in the device being confiscated and held in the main office for parent pick-up.