Dress Code & Uniforms - Veritas Christian Community School

Teach me thy way, O Lord; I will walk in thy truth; unite my heart to fear thy name. Psalm 86:11

U'NIFORM, n. The particular dress of soldiers, by which one regiment or company is distinguished from another, or a soldier from another person . . . This dress is called a uniform, because it is alike among all the soldiers.

DILEM'MA, n. A difficult or doubtful choice; a state of things in which evils or obstacles present themselves on every side, and it is difficult to determine what course to pursue.

From its beginning Veritas has been a uniform school. This means that all students are expected to wear the prescribed clothing while attending school and school activities. We have tried to make it as easy and affordable as possible to comply with this policy.

If a dilemma is a difficult choice between two sides, then what exactly is the dilemma in this situation? For some parents the dilemma is between responding submissively to the uniform policy of the school and being good stewards of their money. This has meant that some resourceful parents have shopped around and purchased items from other sources when they have found better prices. The problem is that these other items are not always the same as what is available through the uniform company.

What is the answer? First and foremost I would ask that all families comply with the uniform policy as stated in the pamphlet passed out at the end of the school year. That includes purchasing items from the selected sources. However, I do not want to force anyone to violate their own conscious regarding the stewardship of their money. If you truly feel you simply cannot purchase the prescribed uniform items from the uniform company please contact me.

Please realize that a student's desire to express their own individuality through their appearance is not a legitimate dilemma in this case given the meaning of the word "uniform."

We have changed uniform companies this year from Campus Club to French Toast, but this does not mean you have to purchase all new items from French Toast. If items purchased from Campus Club match those listed on our Dress Code at French Toast they may still be worn. All new items should be purchased from French Toast. However, worn and faded clothing should be replaced.

ELEMENTARY CHAPEL UNIFORM (worn on Monday and for special occasions)
Boys: royal blue polo with Veritas logo; khaki dress slacks (not cargo pants); brown, khaki, or black belt; shoes and socks. Khaki walking shorts (not cargo shorts) may be worn August through October and the month of May.
Girls: royal blue polo with Veritas logo; khaki skort; shoes and khaki or white socks. Khaki slacks may be worn December through February.

SECONDARY CHAPEL UNIFORM (worn on Monday and for special occasions)

Boys: royal blue polo with Veritas logo; navy dress slacks (not cargo pants); brown, khaki, or black belt; shoes and socks. Navy walking shorts (not cargo shorts) may be worn August through October and the month of May.

Girls: royal blue polo with Veritas logo; navy skort; shoes and hose or white or navy socks. Navy slacks may be worn December through February.

ELEMENTARY and SECONDARY DAILY UNIFORM

Boys: any solid color polo with a 2-5 button placket, without stripes, logo, or design; khaki or navy slacks, cargo pants or shorts; brown, khaki, or black belt; shoes and socks

Girls: any solid color polo with a 2-5 button placket, without stripes or designs; khaki or navy pants, shorts, jumper, or skort; brown, khaki, or black belt; shoes and socks.

PE UNIFORM (All students)

White Veritas T-shirt, blue shorts or grey sweatpants, athletic shoes and socks

OUTER WEAR

On chilly days the blue Veritas sweatshirt, or navy cardigan may be worn over the polo shirt whether indoors or out. On colder days a warmer outer jacket may be worn outside only, and a solid color T-shirt or turtleneck may be worn under the polo shirt. Girls may wear solid color tights that coordinate with the uniform. A Veritas windbreaker may be worn outside.

Please visit the French Toast Website, or use the printable forms below to call 1-800-FRENCHTOAST or fax your order to 1-888-296-4966. Always USE Source Code QS5FGWT when ordering.

French Toast Website

Order Form

Uniform Guide and Price Sheet

How to Order Embroidered Items

Size Chart