Uniform Expectations

General Rules for Attire and Appearance

The Chesterton Academy of Annapolis dress code supports the school’s purpose of forming morally serious persons.  Our uniform provides the students and local communities with an appearance that encourages and represents school identity, school spirit, unity, discipline, as well as a gold standard for an academic and professional look, the origins of which are classic and traditional. It promotes the values inherent in our school’s mission and allows our students to be recognized as members of the academy. Students must wear their uniform in a respectful manner, mindful that they are seen as representatives of the school and leaders in an academic environment. Learning to maintain a neat, professional appearance is part of a student’s education.  Students should thus be in uniform at all times while on school grounds, unless participating in a school sponsored after school activity with permission to change.  Students must arrive and leave school in full uniform, including blazer. 

Modesty, cleanliness, and formality will be the primary guides in all matters of the required uniform.  Students will be expected to present themselves in a way that reflects their great dignity, the dignity of their vocation as students, and the seriousness of our collective task.  Therefore, they will wear the Chesterton Academy of Annapolis uniform in a modest and neat way, avoiding all manner of ostentation. The uniforms must be clean and in good condition with no rips, holes or stains.

It is the responsibility of both the parents and the student to know and abide by the school dress code standards and uniform expectations. Please make sure you are familiar with what is required and help your son or daughter to comply. When parents enroll their children in the school, it is with the understanding that the uniform code, along with other school expectations, regulations, and policies, will be followed. Uniforms are just that -- uniforms. They are not intended to reflect the fashion trends of the moment. The uniform policy pertains not only to clothing but also to accessories, jewelry, hair and like items. No article of clothing that is not part of the uniform (e.g. sweater, vest, sweatshirt, hooded sweatshirt, overcoat, raincoat, poncho, hat, etc.) may be worn in school.

Blazers, shirts, sweaters, trousers, skirts, ties and belts, label with the student's name (e.g. John Smith or Smith). The label should be placed on the inside collar of the blazer, shirt and sweater, on the inside of the trousers and skirts and on the back of the tie and belt. This simple expedient will save much money and anguish.

Chesterton Academy of Annapolis’s uniform vendor is SchoolBells. Uniforms may be purchased at the store or online at http://www.schoolbells.com. Use Code: S3039