Uniforms for 2020-2021
"Remember upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all."
-Alexander the Great
Details about dress code can be found on page 16 of the 2020/2021 Handbook.
Uniforms from 2019/2020 will be allowed for one more year if in good condition. Please purchase all new uniforms according to the 2020/2021 guidelines.
Notes for Upperclassmen (expand with arrow)
Upperclassmen hold the responsibility as Standard Bearers for younger grades. Please ensure that your uniform meets the high bar that has been set.
Note: Upper School students are allowed to wear their uniforms from earlier years if they are in good shape, though we ask that you do not mix and match upper and lower uniforms.
Additional Notes (expand with arrow)
Shoes must be solid color and in good condition. Embellishments like neon stripes or glitter are not allowed. PE shoes must be nonskid soles.
Due to uncertain times, Lands End is experiencing technical difficulties and delays with monograms. Please contact Monogram on the Mound if you have any embroidery needs.
Uniform items may be ordered through Land's End, school code 900176009
Handbook Guidelines for Uniforms for 2020/2021
GENERAL GUIDELINES BY GRADE
K-2
Shirts: white, navy, or gray polos
Pants/Shorts: khaki or navy blue
Jumper: khaki or navy
Classroom outerwear: Land’s End option sweaters/fleeces
3-8
Shirts: white, navy, or gray polos
Pants/Shorts: khaki or navy blue
Skirts: khaki or navy blue
Classroom outerwear: Land’s End option sweaters/fleeces
9-12
Shirts: white, navy, or gray polos
Pants/Shorts: khaki or navy blue
Skirts: khaki, navy blue, or plaid (see Land’s End for correct plaid)
Classroom outerwear: Land’s End option sweaters/fleeces, Navy Blue Blazer
Accommodations to the dress code for religious reasons are permitted
GENERAL GUIDELINES CONTINUED
Shorts/Skirts should not be shorter than 3 inches from the crease of the back of the knee
Only solid t-shirts (no writing) may be worn under uniform shirts
Belts must be worn with shorts or trousers at all times; trousers and shorts must fit well (not too tight or too loose)
Boys hair may not touch the top of the collar or below the middle of the ears and must be trimmed above the eyebrow; all hair must be natural color, and no facial hair is permitted
Excessive hairstyles are not allowed (eg. tails, designs)
No piercings are allowed for boys; girls may have 1 earring on each side (see handbook, pg 18)
Shirts must be tucked in at all times
Shoes may not have glitter, lights, or any type of wheels
Tattoos and body art must not be visible
Appropriate hygiene is required at all times
Accommodations to the dress code for religious reasons are permitted
Edits to our dress code that are not in the 2020/2021 Handbook:
~We are happy to announce that the first and third Friday of each month will be Spirit Day. This means properly fitting jeans (not jeggings, no sagging, no rips ) or uniform bottoms may be worn with a Spirit Shirt.
~FCA hoodies are now allowed any day of the week as long as they are FCA athletic wear and not a distraction (hoods must stay down, drawstrings are not toys.) This is a trial period for future years. If hoodies become playthings, they will go away.
You may purchase FCA athletic wear here:
https://foundersflowermound.itemorder.com/sale
Spirit Shirts may be purchased from the PTO here:
https://fmfounderspto2020.itemorder.com/sale
(Update sent via JupiterEd 01/06/2021)
In our appearance we show our opinions about ourselves, show respect for what we are doing, and show respect for those with whom we spend our time. We dress up when we take something or someone seriously, and through our appearance we communicate that respect. Clothes can distract and prevent others from devoting their energy and attention to their schoolwork. Our goal is to minimize such distractions and to cultivate an atmosphere of studiousness and decorum. Founders students hold a healthy respect for school, for teachers, for fellow students, and for ourselves.
All students are required to be in their proper uniform whenever they are on campus before, during, and after the normal school day. When the uniform is worn, even off campus, it should be worn with pride (shirt tucked in, tie on, and shoes laced).
If a student’s attire or grooming is not proper, a student may be removed from class until the problem is fixed. A student who is repeatedly out of uniform will be disciplined. We appreciate your support in this manner.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Middle and Upper
Black tees and shorts from previous year permitted for one year only. We are moving to gray shirts and blue shorts.
gray t-shirt with no logos or designs
solid navy basketball shorts to the knee
PE uniforms must be washed regularly
No additional colors, stripes, words, or designs on any PE clothing
SPIRIT WEAR Guidelines
The first and third* Friday of each month is designated as Spirit Day. Additional spirit days will be communicated through email.
Students may wear blue jeans without holes, without slits, and must be free of decorations or embellishments.
Students may wear any approved spirit-wear t-shirts, including shirts approved for extra-curricular activities or uniform shirts.
If students are not wearing spirit wear, they must be in school uniform.
House shirts are no longer permitted on Spirit Day.
Spirit Wear may be purchased from booster clubs or our PTO
*denotes change after handbook was published
Uniform items may be ordered through Land's End,
For standardized shoes, we will be using
SHOEBACCA in solid colors.
Price match available.