Every Friday* this year, you can leave your uniform behind and don your favorite jeans and a nice top. Don’t forget, while you don’t have to wear your uniform, there is still a dress-code for Dress Down Days. Please be sure to read over the information in the student handbook regarding our dress-code (here is the link to the handbook if you’d prefer to read it online). Scroll down a bit to read some general guidelines regarding our dress-down dress code.
While this is an awesome option just for fun, it is actually an incredible giving opportunity for our students and families alike. Did you know that every Friday’s funds go to support either our Senior Class’ Mission Trip or our Student Council’s Events? It’s a win-win!
Questions about dress code? Click Here or see the general guidelines below.
Dollar Dress Down Days!
Students who choose to dress down are expected to turn in $1 (exact change) to their classroom teacher at the beginning of the school day. All other students will be in regular school uniform. For your convenience, we also offer the option to pay online for the entire year. Please note that this option is only available at the beginning of the school year. You cannot pay online each week.
GUIDELINES
In general, students may wear blue jeans, athletic pants, t-shirts, athletic shoes or flip-flops (secondary students only). Adhering to the following expectations can make these days fun and enjoyable for students and faculty.
- Clothing must be neat and clean.
- Clothing which is ill-fitting, tight, baggy, saggy, patched, faded, tattered, frayed, or torn is inappropriate.
- Colored t-shirts with or without logos, etc., are acceptable.
- Shorts must be at least mid-thigh or a minimum 7 inch inseam (including athletic shorts). Girls’ skirts/dresses to the top of the knee.
- No tank-tops or off-the-shoulder tops.
- Logos, icons, and messages on clothing which are contrary to biblical or WCA standards are not acceptable.
- For WCA Spirit Days ONLY: Hats, temporary spray-coloring of hair (not dyeing) or temporary face-painting is acceptable for the day (i.e. yellow or blue for school colors). These days will be announced in advance.
These guidelines may not address every style that might show up on Dress Down Days. It is our desire at WCA to teach discernment and responsibility to our students. To do so, we allow students to make choices within a framework such as this, trusting that they will choose wisely. However, should a style not be acceptable, the student will be asked to correct it.
Special Note to Parents: You have the final decision in allowing your child to participate in Dress Down Days. If you prefer that your child not participate we will support your decision and ask that your child follow the regular school uniform dress code.
