Dress Code

Studies have shown that students who are neat and clean, and who have a wholesome attitude toward dress, have a better chance of success. Therefore, in the best interest of the school and the students themselves, all students are required to conform to the following dress policy as approved by the school board. Students who disobey this policy will be asked to return home or make arrangements for other clothes before they will be allowed to return to class. In some cases fines may be assessed, and a new garment of the appropriate type provided to the student.

GENERAL

Burton Adventist Academy has chosen to use a defined dress code that will require specified school wear. All students are expected comply with the dress code when they begin their first day of school. Students are to remain in uniform until they leave for the day. Violation of the dress code policy may result in points taken from the citizenship grade. Please be sure the correct guidelines are followed.

All clothing and accessories should be in harmony with the Christian atmosphere of the school. Clothing with rips, holes, slits, or heavily frayed edges is inappropriate.

Every student must purchase one royal blue polo shirt with a logo to be used as the designated field trip shirt. All shirts with logos are to be purchased from Parker Uniform Company.

On scheduled early dismissal days, a Burton approved shirt and blue jeans are an acceptable alternative to the school uniform for all grades.  

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

  • If shirt is worn tucked in, and pants have belt loops, a brown or black plain style leather belt must be worn.
  • All pants or shorts must have inside pockets only.
  • For girls, all skirts, skorts, and shorts, must be no shorter than 2 inches above the knee. For boys, shorts must be knee length.
  • Boys chapel shirts must be tucked in (grades 6-12)
  • NO LOW RISE PANTS for girls or boys.
  • No excessively loose or tight clothing.
  • Outerwear worn in the classroom must be approved Burton apparel.
  • Burton administration decisions on uniform compliance are final.
  • Students wearing non-approved shirts or outerwear will be fined and provided the appropriate attire.

HEADGEAR

Hats or any head garments are inappropriate in the school building. Unauthorized items will be confiscated and taken to the principal’s office.

ACCESSORIES

Jewelry should not be worn on campus. Unauthorized items may be confiscated and taken to the principal’s office. New piercings are not an acceptable reason to wear studs.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORMS

Students in all grades must wear sports shoes with non-scuff soles while in the gym. Students with other types of shoes must remove their shoes before entering the gym.

Students in grades 6-12 are required to wear the following P.E. uniform:

  • grey “Burton Blue Angels” T-shirt (purchased from the school)
  • Royal blue shorts
  • Athletic sports shoes (with non-scuff sole)
  • White socks

The administration reserves the right to make decisions on styles that are not acceptable. PE uniforms are not acceptable classroom attire.