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Uniforms improve our school setting by helping students concentrate on their work, setting a tone for serious study, and removing distractions created by socioeconomic differences and trendy fashion. They instill character traits of discipline and self-respect.
Additionally, uniforms keep our learning environment safe by helping school officials recognize intruders. Scholars and parents are expected to honor the uniform code so that valuable learning time is not spent examining student attire to determine appropriateness. Financial assistance to help with the purchase of uniforms may be available annually, and donations of new or gently used uniforms from BA families are encouraged.
BA Uniforms at a Glance
BA Scholars must wear school-approved uniforms during school hours and extended day programming. Uniform shirts (polos and sweatshirts) with the school logo can be purchased from our uniform vendor and at the front office when available. Pants, skirts, and shorts should be khaki or tan. Shoes should be white, black, or navy, closed-toe, closed-heel, tied, or fastened.
Scholars and parents are expected to honor the uniform policy, so valuable educational time is not spent examining student attire to determine appropriateness.
Thank you for reflecting on our Core Values of Respect and Excellence as you honor the BA uniform code.
Purchasing BA Uniforms
Approved shirts must be purchased from our uniform vendor, French Toast. Pants, skirts, shorts, etc., may be purchased from French Toast or anywhere else as long as it meets the requirements in the Uniform Policy.
BA Uniform Policy
Uniforms must be worn during school hours and extended day programming, as well as during field trips and special school activities. Students are not permitted to change out of their uniforms during or after school unless participating in P.E., college or career readiness activities, or an extended day activity that requires non-uniform clothing.
Shirts
Long or short sleeve polo shirts with the school logo are the required uniform top. Other than plain white, blue or black undershirts worn under uniform shirts, underclothing should not be visible. Girls and boys in grades 5–12 are required to keep their shirts tucked in at all times. Belts are optional, but if worn, must be solid black, brown or navy.
The required polo shirts with our embroidered school logo can only be purchased from our vendor, French Toast. This Welcome Flyer will help get you started. Please note that embroidered polo shirts may not be returned or exchanged. Please use French Toast’s sizing chart or stop by the school to have your scholar try on sizes for best fit.
French Toast offers free shipping on orders of more than $100 and runs frequent promotional specials. Join their mailing list to take advantage of their sales.
If you would like to apply for financial assistance to help with the purchase of uniforms, please contact us at enrollment@butleracademy.us or 843-287-2399.
Pants / Shorts / Skirts
Skirts, skorts, capris, shorts and pants must be khaki in color, modest in style, worn at the waist, and not overly tight. The hemlines of skirts, skorts, and shorts must be no shorter than 2 inches above the knee when seated. Girls are required to wear shorts under skirts. Long (to the ankle) navy, white, or black leggings may be worn under skirts, shorts, or skorts. Wearing long dresses is discouraged because it may limit a scholar’s ability to fully participate in physical education and/or recess. Jumpers are not permitted because they cover the uniform polo top.
Approved pants, skirts, shorts, etc., can be purchased from our uniform vendor (French Toast) or anywhere else as long as items meet the requirements in the Uniform Policy.
French Toast always offers free shipping on orders more than $100, but often runs promotional specials. Join their mailing list, so that you can take advantage of their specials.
If you would like to apply for financial assistance to help with the purchase of uniforms, please contact us at enrollment@butleracademy.us or 843-287-2399.
Shoes
Shoes should be safe to wear and minimize distractions. They should be solid white, black, or navy in color and closed-toe, closed-heel, tied, or fastened. Heels or soles should not be higher than 1 inch. Slippers, Croc-like shoes, thin-soled shoes, flip-flops, or open-toed shoes are not permitted. Solid navy, white, or black socks or leggings are considered part of the uniform, but must come down to the ankle and be a solid material without holes.
Accessories & Outerwear
Students may wear makeup, jewelry and hair accessories as long as it is consistent with uniting our school and demonstrating our sense of pride in education. No hats of any kind, including baseball caps, may be worn inside the school building. Head coverings of a religious nature are permitted. Outerwear such as sweaters or sweatshirts with an official Butler Academy logo are considered a uniform item and acceptable at all times. Non-uniform outerwear that is worn for warmth to and from school and during outside recess is not considered a uniform item.
Free Dress Guidelines
On free dress days, students are still expected to dress in a manner that positively impacts the learning environment. Clothing should be modest and fit appropriately; nothing overly tight or baggy. No ripped jeans. Shirts must cover shoulders and midriffs. Shorts, skorts, and skirts should follow the BA hemline guidelines.
Thank you for reflecting our Core Values of Respect and Excellence as you honor the BA uniform code.
