Uniforms
Uniform Policy
In our appearance, we show our opinions about ourselves, respect what we are doing, and respect those with whom we spend our time. All students are required to be in their proper uniform during school hours, and we expect parents and students to comply fully and cheerfully with the uniform policy.
Each item of clothing should be marked with the student’s name. Uniforms must be worn properly, neatly, in good repair, and not torn, ill-fitting, or faded. All clothing must be appropriately sized and not tight or baggy (no skinny pants, cargoes, joggers, leggings pants, capris, cropped pants, cuffed pants, high waters, khaki jeans, etc.) No undergarments should be visible. Shorts/pants worn under girls' skirts or jumpers may not show when a student is standing unless they are ankle length. Belts must be worn with shorts and pants that have belt loops for both boys and girls 3-12 grade. Shirts should be tucked in at all times, and students should strive for a neat and respectable appearance.
The Administration reserves the right to determine if a student is dressed and groomed appropriately. If a student’s dress is objectionable, the student will be given the opportunity to make the appropriate corrections. We may have extra uniforms in the main office for students to borrow for the day. A student who is repeatedly out of uniform will be disciplined.
Formal Wednesday
Every Wednesday, students, staff, and faculty will dress up in an effort to achieve excellence as a school, beginning with excellence in personal appearance.
Uniform Visual Guide
The Uniform Visual Guide is a good tool to use when shopping for approved uniform items. View the 2023-2024 Uniform Visual Guide here.Personal Appearance
Hair and Hair Accessories
Hair should be clean and well groomed, and it must not interfere with a student’s ability to properly engage in the academic environment. Unnatural hair coloring or streaking is not permitted. Boys must be clean-shaven.
Girls who wear hair bands, hair bows, or other accessories should choose items that are in the school colors (red, white, and navy blue), neutral colors (black or brown), or Founders Classical Academy plaid. Students will be asked to remove any accessories that do not meet the specifications above.
Jewelry and other accessories
All jewelry should be simple and not distracting. Tongue rings and other visible body piercings, including nose and eyebrow rings, are not allowed. No gauges may be worn in pierced ears. Girls may wear no more than two earrings per ear. Dangling earrings are allowed, as long as they hang no lower than ¼ inch below the earlobe. Boys may not wear earrings. Necklaces are to be tucked inside the student’s polo/oxford, and no choker necklaces are permitted.
Hats, scarves, bandanas, hair coverings, or sweatbands are not allowed except under circumstances designated by the Headmaster.
Makeup and Body Art
Uniform Closet
We have a variety of uniform pieces on hand that are available to all our families. The Uniform Closet is open year round to meet the growing needs of your student. We host two Uniform Exchange events during the year as well.Girls' Uniforms by Grade
Girls' Formal Wednesday Uniform
Grades K-2
- White Oxford button-down shirt
- FCAL plaid jumper - no shorter than 2 inches above the knee (no skirts) or navy chino pants
- Black or navy bike shorts under skirt (must not show when standing)
Grades 3-6
- White Oxford button-down shirt
- FCAL plaid pleated skirt - no shorter than 2 inches above the knee (no jumpers) or navy chino pants
- Black or navy bike shorts under skirt (must not show when standing)
- Optional - solid navy crossover tie (or plaid for honor roll students)
Grades 7-12
- White Oxford button-down shirt
- FCAL plaid pleated skirt - no shorter than 2 inches above the knee (no jumpers) or navy chino pants
- Black or navy bike shorts under skirt (must not show when standing)
- Optional - solid navy crossover tie (or plaid for honor roll students)
- Optional - navy blazer
Boys' Uniforms by Grade
Boys' Formal Wednesday Uniform
Grades K-2
- White Oxford button-down shirt (long or short sleeve)
- Khaki or navy pants or mid-thigh length shorts
Grades 3-6
- White Oxford button-down shirt (long or short sleeve)
- Khaki or navy pants or mid-thigh length shorts with black or brown belt
- Solid navy tie (optional plaid tie for honor roll students)
Grades 7-12
- White Oxford button-down shirt (long or short sleeve)
- Khaki or navy pants or mid-thigh length shorts with black or brown belt
- Solid navy tie (optional plaid tie for honor roll students)
- Optional - navy blazer
Oudoor Options (K-12th)
During winter weather, while students are outside, students may wear coats and jackets that are
free of messages, large logos, other school logos, or images. Senior students that have been
accepted and committed to attending a college may wear that school logoed outerwear during the 4th qtr. These must be removed and stored in a locker or backpack when the student comes inside. Students may not wear denim jackets, leather jackets, trench coats, or dusters.
Additional Uniform Options
Additional Uniform Options
Students are required to have formal Wednesday attire and are welcome to wear their formal Wednesday uniforms throughout the week if they so choose. They may also choose from the following items throughout the week:
Boys’ Additional Uniform Options
- White or navy polo with required logo
- Khaki or navy pants or mid-thigh length shorts with black or brown belt (3-12)
Girls’ Additional Uniform Options
- White or navy polo with logo
- Khaki or navy chino pants or mid-thigh length shorts with black or brown belt (3-12)
- Khaki or navy jumper (K-2) - no shorter than 2 inches above the knee
- Khaki or navy skirt (3-12) - no shorter than 2 inches above the knee
- Navy or black bike shorts must be worn under skirts and jumpers (should not show when standing)
Boys’ & Girls’ Indoor/Classroom Outerwear Options
- Navy-only knitted v-neck or crew neck pullover vest or sweater with optional logo (must be worn with a collared shirt underneath)
- Navy-only cardigan with optional logo (no longer than waist-length)
- Navy zippered fleece with optional logo
- Archer Jackets allowed indoors for 9-12 grade athletes only according to the guidelines established and distributed by the Athletic Director
- Letterman jacket allowed indoors for 9-12 grade
- Approved cross country pullover fleece
- No hoods or sweatshirts
Shoes, Socks, and Tights (K-12th)
Shoes, classroom and PE, must be solid colored, closed-toed, closed-heeled tennis or dress shoes; shoes and shoelaces must be solid white, black, or brown. The shoelaces and the soles must match the shoe color. Logos must be the same color as the shoe.
Socks may be high or low socks, and they should be a solid color - black, white, navy, or brown. If girls would like to wear solid-colored tights or leggings, they should be black, white, navy, or red and must be ankle-length or footed. No capri-length tights or leggings.
Students may not wear boots, high-heeled shoes, sandals, flip-flops, crocs, moccasins, or slippers.
PE Uniforms (6th-12th)
Students in 6-12th grade will be required to bring a uniform for PE class. Please follow these guidelines for selecting appropriate PE attire:
- Solid red t-shirt or Founders spirit wear (house shirts are not allowed during PE)
- Loose fitting, solid navy blue athletic shorts with a minimum inseam of 6 inches (basketball style)
- Loose fitting, solid navy blue athletic pants or sweatpants
- Solid navy leggings that are ankle length or footed. PE shorts must be worn over top.
- Athletic clothing should not bear pictures, words, or other school markings, except for small brand logos (less than an inch in size).
- PE shoes should be court or cross-training shoes in solid white, black, or brown. Shoes and shoelaces must be solid white, black, or brown. The shoelaces and the soles must match the shoe color. Running shoes may be worn but are not recommended, except for running segments. They are less stable for lateral movement.
PE clothes must be stored in the student’s locker in Building 3. All clothing is to be removed from the locker rooms in Building 1 immediately after PE class.
Recommended PE Uniforms
Men's/Women's Moisture Wicking T-Shirt
Boys'/Girl's Moisture Wicking T-Shirt
Backpacks, Lunchboxes, Water Bottles, and Bags (K-12th)
Students are welcome to bring any backpack, lunchbox, or bag they like. Please ensure that all backpacks, lunchboxes, and bags are free of patches and pins with vulgar or distracting messages. 6-12th graders will leave their backpacks in their lockers during the day.
We encourage students to bring water bottles, including insulated water bottles, to school so that they can stay hydrated and cool during recess and while outside. Students may not bring anything other than water in their water bottles, including juice, soda, coffee, or milk. Students may not have any drink other than water in the classroom.
Special Occasions (K-12th)
Check the calendar for Special Occasion uniform dates.
Special Occasions
On special occasions, our students are allowed to wear clothing in addition to their regular uniform. Special occasions include the following:
Spirit Friday
Periodically, on Spirit Friday, students may come to school in Founders Classical Academy of Leander spirit t-shirts and/or spirit sweatshirts and regular uniform bottoms.
House Colors
Students in 7-12th grade may wear house shirts, sweatshirts, or plain t-shirts in their house color with uniform bottoms on house meeting days.
The regular dress code must be observed during school hours, which means that students may not wear hats, scarves, socks, bandannas, t-shirts, etc., in their house colors to school unless informed otherwise. A house may earn the privilege of wearing their house colors to school on select days, but the regular dress code must be observed unless that privilege has been earned.
Crazy Sock Days
We celebrate some holidays by wearing crazy socks along with the regular school uniform. The dates will be listed on our school calendar on the website.
Uniform Providers
- School #900172404
- (800) 963-4816
Tommy Hilfiger School Uniforms
- School Code: FOUN02
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Stitches to Remember
- Megan Barnard
- (512) 558-1028
- [email protected]
- (512) 218-9913