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. Students must arrive at school each day wearing official Founders Classical Academy of Leander uniforms. Students must remain in school uniform during the school day and while on campus after school, unless changing for a school athletic activity or another pre-approved school activity. Uniforms must be worn on field trips with rare exceptions. Students attending extracurricular events outside of school hours are expected to wear attire that is in the spirit of the school’s dress code. The school administration reserves the right to ask students who are dressed in immodest or inappropriate ways to change or leave school events.
Each item of clothing should be marked with the student’s name. All pants, skirts, skorts, and shorts must be traditional uniform style. 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 (worn as pants), capris, cropped pants, cuffed pants, high waters, khaki jeans, etc.) No undergarments should be visible (This policy applies at all times, including during athletic practices and games). 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 in 3-12th grade. Belts and ties can not be worn by K-2nd students. Shirts should be tucked in at all times, and students should strive for a neat and respectable appearance. All bottoms must be worn at the natural waist.
The Administration reserves the right to determine if a student is dressed and groomed appropriately. If a student’s dress is objectionable, the student may be given the opportunity to make the appropriate corrections. We have some extra uniforms in the main office for students to borrow for the day.
If you are uncertain whether a specific garment meets the dress code requirements, please bring the item to the Main Office for review prior to wearing it to school.
Note: Students arriving in non-compliant attire may be asked to change or remain in the office until appropriate clothing is provided. Appropriate disciplinary action may be assigned for any dress code violations.
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. Students are required to wear the following on Wednesday:
Uniform Visual Guide
The Uniform Visual Guide is a good tool to use when shopping for approved uniform items. View the Uniform Visual Guide here.
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. Hair styles that are distracting to the learning environment are not allowed. Words, symbols, and designs shaved into hair, including facial hair, are not allowed. 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. K-6 may wear stud earrings. 7-12th-grade girls may wear dangling earrings 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
It is appropriate, but optional, for girls in 6-12th grade to wear makeup that is natural in appearance and not distracting. Visible body tattoos and body art are not allowed. Students may not write or draw on themselves or each other.
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 uniform sales or exchanges each year.School Uniform Donations
We will accept donations of the following school uniform items.
- Items with the school logo (including polos, jackets, spirit wear);
- Plaid Wednesday formal skirts;
- Uniform ties and bows;
- Belts
All items must be in good condition (clean, not stained or faded)
Girls' Uniforms by Grade
Girls' Formal Wednesday Uniform
Boys' Uniforms by Grade
Boys' Formal Wednesday Uniform
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
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.
In 6th- 12th grade, neat and presentable cowboy boots may be worn underneath long pants. Boots may be brown or black and must be uniform in color. No boots may have a tall or skinny heel (roper cowboy boots are encouraged, but riding cowboy boots are allowed with reasonable heels). Boots must be in good condition. The administration reserves the right to determine if specific boots are not appropriate.
Socks may be high or low socks, and they should be a solid color - black, white, navy, red, 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 unapproved boots, high-heeled shoes, sandals, flip-flops, crocs, moccasins, or slippers.
PE Uniforms/Athletic Team Clothing (for after-school practices) 6ht-12th Grade
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.
Athletic Team Clothing (for after-school practices): Students must wear modest athletic wear in good repair (no holes, torn sleeves, etc.). Athletic shorts or pants during cold weather should be worn at the waist and should be no shorter than mid-thigh and no longer than just below the knee. No spandex, short shorts, or long baggy shorts are permitted. Boxers or undergarments may not be visible. Colors may include: navy blue, black, or grey. Pants must be free of designer messages. T-shirts must be worn either tucked in or well over the waist of the pants/shorts, if not tucked in. No midriffs may be shown, and no tank tops, camisoles, or sports bras may be worn as outer garments. T-shirts should be a solid color and free of messages; this excludes an official school t-shirt with a mascot (students may wear FCA athletic wear with school logos sold by approved vendors.). T-shirt colors include navy blue, grey, or red.
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, bandanas, 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 Closet Donation Guidelines
The following school uniform items will be accepted as donations to our uniform closet:
- Items with the school logo (including polos, jackets, spirit wear);
- Plaid Wednesday formal skirts;
- White Oxford shirts;
- Girl’s jumpers;
- Uniform ties and bows;
- Belts
All items must be in good condition (clean, not stained or faded)
Stitches to Remember
(for embroidery only)
- Megan Barnard
- (512) 558-1028
(for embroidery only)
- [email protected]
- (512) 218-9913