School Uniform Policy
2011 – 2012 Academic Year
The AISCT Uniform Shop is located in the Elementary School wing and is opened Monday-Friday from 8:00-4:00.
The AISCT uniform exists for the benefit of our students and the larger learning environment. It is expected that the following policy be adhered to by all students. Student general appearance must be appropriate to the educational environment and not be a distraction to learning or purpose of the school.
I. Uniform items are to be purchased from the school uniform shop on-site. Any item not purchased from the school supplier will be subject to review by the AISCT administration.
| Elementary School: Grades PreK-5 | Middle/High School: Grades 6-12 |
| Navy blue short/long-sleeve polo shirt OR light blue button-down shirt (to be phased out at the end of this academic year) | Navy blue short/long-sleeve polo shirt OR light blue button-down shirt (to be phased out at the end of this academic year) |
| Khaki shorts, pants, pinafore, skort | Khaki shorts, pants, skirt * |
| Navy blue fleece, long-sleeve body warmer | Navy blue fleece, long-sleeve/body warmer |
| Navy blue long-sleeve sweatshirt | Navy blue long-sleeve sweatshirt |
| PE: khaki short-sleeve t-shirt and navy blue shorts or track pants | PE: khaki short-sleeve t-shirt and navy blue shorts or track pants |
| Khaki cap/hat | Senior shirt for Grade 12 only |
* A store-bought equivalent which is free of logos, patterns, cargo pockets and other decorative features may be acceptable.
- Non-school issued shirts, jackets, sweaters, jumpers and other top wear is not permitted.
- Student skirts and shorts must be an appropriate length (just above the knee).
- Comfortable footwear is required. Trainers, tackkies and running shoes of neutral color (black, brown, white, navy blue and beige) are acceptable. Shoes/boots/sandals must be pattern free and of a neutral color. Flip flops and other shoes with no back are not permitted.
- Any socks/tights/stockings/leggings must be of neutral color and pattern free.
- Any cultural headscarves, headbands and other hair accessories (Alice bands, bows, clips, etc.) must be pattern free and in school colors (navy blue or beige). It is not permitted to wear caps/hats inside the school building.
- Grade 12 students are permitted to wear the Senior shirt, but all other items must be school issued or in line with the school uniform policy.
- Any short-sleeve undershirts must be white or navy blue.
- Any long-sleeve undershirts must be navy blue.
- The Physical Education uniform includes a beige t-shirt, navy blue shorts and, when necessary, navy track pants and sweatshirt, all available in the uniform shop. (Please note that this is the last year that the navy blue polo shirt will be acceptable for PE uniform. As of 2012-2013, the beige t-shirt will be the only option for PE.) During the swimming season, girls’ costumes must be one-piece. Swim caps are encouraged for all.
- All students are encouraged to wear a school issued hat/cap during the summer months. Students in PreK to Grade 5 are expected to wear a school issued hat/cap and may not be able to participate in outdoor activities if they do not wear one.
- Discreet jewellery is acceptable. Any necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings and other accessories should be small in size and cause no risk of injury to the wearer or fellow students. No costume or brightly colored jewellery is permitted. Facial piercings are not permitted.
- Hair styles and colors should be appropriate to the school environment and not cause a distraction.
II. Other
- Any issues pertaining to uniform or student general appearance not detailed in this policy are left to the discretion of the school administration.
- Any uniform policy infringements will be dealt with immediately and may involve the issuing of yellow slips. In the result that the school is unable to temporarily loan the required uniform item to the student, the student may be removed from class until appropriate uniform items are brought from home.
The AISCT Uniform Shop is located in the Elementary School wing and is opened Monday-Friday from 8:00-4:00. The AISCT Uniform Shop also sells second-hand uniforms.
