Wesley International Academy [Accredited by the Southern Associa3on of Colleges and Schools] 211 Memorial Drive Atlanta, GA 30312 Phone: (678) 904-9137 Fax: (404) 904-9138 www.wesleyacademy.org 2015-2016 UNIFORM POLICY AND SPECIFICATIONS Uniforms are an indispensable feature of Wesley International Academy. In our efforts to maintain an elevated standard of personal appearance, promote a dignified school climate, and foster school pride, we have prepared the following uniform and appearance guidelines. General Considerations: Each component of the uniform must be complied with, daily. This includes footwear, socks, shorts with appliques, belts, etc. The WIA school uniform is not negotiable and may not be manipulated to accommodate personal style or interest. No changes are permitted, regardless of temperature or weather change. Uniforms should be neat and clean at all times. Hair must be appropriately groomed so as to not cause a disruption or generate unnecessary attention during the school day. Barrettes and other hair accessories must either be red, white, black, or navy blue. Light makeup and light, clear, lip-gloss is permitted. Jewelry and Accessories (Male and Female Students): The only permissible accessories are earrings and watches. Both must be modest in appearance so as to not generate attention or cause a disruption within the school. Male students are not permitted to wear earrings. Solid black belts must be worn with shorts or pants. Sweaters, Jackets, and Undergarments: Students may wear outerwear (jackets and coats) of their own choosing to school. However, only the WIA Red or navy blue sweaters are permitted inside of the building. Circumstances may require that students wear additional clothing to insulate themselves. Only close fitting, long-sleeve, plain white t-shirts are allowed. Confiscated Items: Accessories or articles of clothing found in violation of the Dress Code will be confiscated and will only be returned to the parent or guardian. Statement of Absolute Compliance: Absolute compliance with the WIA school uniform is expected. The uniform is not subjective or open to interpretation.
Girls Uniform Requirements Kindergarten Girls WIA Kindergarten Girls Uniform WIA plaid jumper (may only be worn with the white WIA Peter Pan shirt w/ applique) Red knit WIA Polo w/ applique (short or long sleeve is acceptable) or, white Peter Pan shirt w/ applique Solid navy blue pants, shorts, skirts, or skorts Solid navy blue knee-high socks, navy blue leggings, tights, or white ankle socks only Solid black only (preferably Mary Janes) Red WIA sweater 1 st through 5 th Grade Girls Red knit WIA Polo or white WIA Peter Pan shirt w/ applique (short or long sleeve is acceptable) Solid navy blue pants, WIA plaid jumper (with Peter Pan shirt), shorts, skirts, or skorts Solid navy blue knee-high socks, navy blue leggings, tights, or white ankle socks only Solid black only (preferably Mary Janes) Red WIA sweater MYP Girls (Grade 6th through 8 th ) White knit WIA Polo or white WIA Oxford w/ applique (short or long sleeve is acceptable) Navy blue pants or shorts, navy blue skirt/skort, Plaid WIA skirt, or Gray skirt Solid navy blue knee-high socks, navy blue tights, or white ankle socks only Solid black only (preferably Mary Janes) Red WIA sweater MYP Girls Formal Day Uniform (All components are REQUIRED) Undergarment White WIA Oxford shirt w/ applique (short or long sleeve is acceptable) WIA Gray Skirt Solid navy blue tights only Solid black only Red WIA Sweater
Boys Uniform Requirements & No Uniforms Passes PYP Boys - Kindergarten through 5 th Grades s Red knit WIA Polo w/applique (short or long sleeve is acceptable) Navy blue pants or shorts Solid black only, rubber soles Navy blue WIA Sweater MYP Boys - 6 th through 8 th grade White knit WIA Polo or white WIA Oxford w/ applique Navy blue pant or shorts Solid black or blue Solid black only, rubber soles Navy blue WIA Sweater MYP Boys Formal Day Uniform - (All components are REQUIRED) Neck Tie White WIA Oxford shirt w/ applique Navy blue pants Horizontal striped red and blue WIA tie Navy blue WIA sweater N.U.T. PASS - DRESS DOWN DAY SPECIFICATIONS (ALL STUDENTS) Note: On N.U.T. Pass (No Uniform Today) Dress Down days, students must pay $1.00 to dress according to the following specifications: WIA Red knit Polo, or WIA white knit Polo, or Peter Pan Shirt (all with applique), or WIA Spirit Shirt only Plain navy blue jeans (Jeans with side pockets, rips, dyes, or other design features are not permitted) Solid black school shoes (only), w/rubber bottoms
Explicit Disclaimers Footwear: WIA s footwear requirements are non-negotiable. See below for specifications: FOR BOYS (all grades): Footwear must be solid, all-black, low top shoes or sneakers without embellishments of any kind. Basketball shoes are not acceptable. Also, no multicolored, striped, or multi-toned shoes will be permitted FOR GIRLS (all grades): Footwear must be solid, all-black low-top shoes (preferably Mary Janes) with no embellishments. No boots, sandals, moccasins, bowling shoes, clogs, two-toned or multi-colored shoes will be permitted. ***Wesley International Academy reserves the right to determine whether certain clothing items, by appearance and style, falls beneath expected appearance standards.*** Arrival and Departure: WIA students must arrive and leave school properly attired. Hardship: Determinations of hardship will be made on a case-by-case basis. Families who experience hardship may notify the school in person or in writing. Under certain circumstances, the school will make efforts to support the particular family in need. However, it remains the responsibility of the family to ensure that students are properly attired each day.
Consequences for Violations The consequences for violating the school WIA Uniform Policy are simple and straightforward. First, each component of the uniform must be complied with, daily. This includes footwear, socks, shorts with appliques, belts, etc. If a student arrives to school out of uniform, parents will be notified by 9:00 a.m. with a request to either pick the child up or to correct the infraction. PYP Students (Kindergarten through 5 th grade) Consequences for PYP students are left to the discretion of the classroom teacher. However, recess will never be taken from a student as punishment. Alternative punishments include, but are not limited to: Silent lunch, or Non-participation in classroom celebrations o At the request of the classroom teacher, repeated violations may result in administrative intervention at which time, any measure deemed appropriate may be applied including detention, suspension, etc. MYP Students (6 th through 8 th grade) STEP I: Two or more infractions in one week will result in afterschool detention. STEP II: Once a student has been issued two detentions, the next violation will result in a 1-day out-of-school suspension. STEP III: The next two violations will result in a 2-day out-of-school suspension STEP IV: The next two violations will result in a 3-day out-of-school suspension STEP V: The next two violations will result in a 5-day out-of-school suspension STEP VI: The next violation will initiate the process for return to the student s home school.
Official Vendors Wesley International Academy student uniforms may be purchased at either Buckhead Uniforms or Charter Uniforms. We expect for all Wesley International Academy families to make their clothing purchases at either of these locations. Charter Uniforms 1412 Moreland Avenue Atlanta, Georgia 30316 (404) 489-4774 www.charteruniforms.com Buckhead Uniforms 6311 Roswell Road Atlanta, Georgia 30328 (678) 442-0817 https://www.buckheaduniforms.com/webcart11/nextpage.php?nextpage=maps.htm [END OF DOCUMENT]