Shirts / Blouses
Approved John Adams Academy logo polo or blouse from the uniform store. Shirts must fit properly so they are not too tight, revealing or baggy.
Slacks (Secondary)
Approved John Adams Academy khaki or navy slacks from the uniform store. Slacks must fit properly so they are not too tight, revealing or baggy.
Pants (Elementary)
Solid navy or khaki uniform-style pants (see e.g., the uniform store). Pants must be plain with no ornamentation or designs. Pants must be clean and in good repair and fit appropriately (i.e., no baggy, oversized, or tight fitting pants). Capri-length, or cargos with pockets, sweatpants, jeans/denim, skinny pants, corduroy, Lycra/Spandex are not permitted. Belts, if worn, must be black.
Skirts, Skorts, Dresses & Jumpers (Elementary)
Must be long enough to reach the knee. Bohemian-style or maxi skirts are not permitted. Must be in good repair and appropriately fitting, i.e. not tight fitting.
- Skirts/Skorts (TK-6th) - Solid navy or khaki uniform style skirts, plain without any ornamentation, designs or cargo pockets. Hamilton plaid skirts or skorts from the uniform store are also permitted.
- Dresses (TK-2nd) - Only logo embroidered dresses from the uniform store allowed for TK-2nd grade scholars.
- Jumpers (TK-3rd) - Only Hamilton plaid jumpers from the uniform store allowed for TK-3rd grade scholars.
(Optional, Elementary only) Shorts
- Knee-length, uniform-style, solid navy or khaki shorts. No cargo shorts.
Socks
Solid red, white, navy or black in good repair, without designs or ornamentation (Also applies to tights and leggings.)
Leggings/Tights
Solid red, white, navy or black in good repair, without designs or ornamentation and may only be worn under uniform skirts or skorts. Leggings may not be worn as pants or slacks.
Shoes should be solid black – no patters (e.g., logos, stripes, etc.), neon colors, jewels/embellishment, lights or white toes (Converse-style). Plain, solid black athletic or dress shoes are allowed. Closed or open toed sandals with back support are allowed as weather permits. Shoelaces must be black and tied at all times. No boots, slippers, clogs, Heelys, cowboy boots or any other inappropriate shoe. Rain boots may be worn outside during rainy weather, but must be removed prior to entering the classroom.
Must be conservative, no unnatural colors or patterns (dyed hair tips, streaks), spikes, or drastic cuts, including, but not limited to mohawks. Hairstyles should not cover the eyes or face.
All scholars shall not have multiple piercings or body piercings, extreme or excessive jewelry, spiked jewelry or chains.
Boys: Clean-shaven with no facial hair; No piercings.
Girls: One pair of conservative earrings allowed. Make-up must be conservative. Girl’s conservative hair accessories are allowed in red, white and navy.
Hats, hoods or sunglasses are not to be worn inside at any time.
Long Sleeve Tops: To stay warm in colder weather, scholars may wear a solid red, white or navy (no visible logo) long-sleeve undergarment (e.g., turtleneck or athletic) under their John Adams Academy polo uniform shirt.
Also, solid red, white, navy or black tights or long underwear may be worn under uniform slacks, skirts or skorts for colder conditions.
(Optional, Secondary only) John Adams Academy Blazer
JAA Professional dress must be worn as a complete set comprised of an official JAA Blazer, oxford-style shirt and necktie.
(Optional) Inside of Academy buildings/classroom, applies to jackets, sweaters, vests, sweatshirts, hats, etc.:
Outerwear is not considered part of the official uniform. For colder conditions, see “Inclement Weather” above in the official uniform section. Only outerwear purchased from the uniform store or other Board approved vendor with the John Adams Academy logo may be worn inside the building or during class (see website) and should only be worn when necessary (e.g., during cold conditions where the official uniform is insufficient). In the unusual event of extreme cold temperature for which an approved undergarment or approved outerwear is insufficient, allowances will be made for non-uniform jackets worn by scholars on such dates.
Outside of Academy buildings/classroom it is strongly encouraged that scholars wear approved John Adams Academy outerwear purchased through Board-approved vendor. Otherwise, scholars must use the following guidelines:
Outerwear must be solid red, white, navy, or black and free from pictures, logos, lettering, or designs (except for John Adams Academy logo). Must be worn properly, not inside out.
Beanies must be solid red, navy, black, or white and must be free from pictures, logos, lettering, or designs (except for John Adams Academy logo). Beanies, hats and hoods are not to be worn indoors (unless in the unusual event of extreme cold temperature as determined by John Adams Academy).
Dressing down for P.E. is an option for secondary Scholars. If a Scholar chooses to exercise this option, families must purchase P.E. uniforms through a Board-approved vendor.
Scholars who require accommodations (e.g., religious, medical, etc.) from this uniform policy should make such requests with their administration.
P.E. shoes should be an athletic shoe with support. Non-black athletic shoes are acceptable only during P.E. or physical mentor courses. Black-soled shoes are not allowed in the MPR or on any gymnasium floor.
