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Carbon Valley Academy School Dress Code/Purchase Information
School Uniforms
To view the Carbon Valley Academy uniform policy for the 2011/2012 school year, please click here and go to page 12. This uniform policy applies to all functions on school property and during all school activities in other locations unless otherwise notified. The principal reserves the right to make judgments concerning the wearing of uniforms on school field trips.
Please note that all uniform items must be of a similar style to French Toast, Lands End, or Arrow uniform brand. Shirt colors are white, burgundy, and dark blue and must be one solid color. Contrasting details on collars are not allowed. All shirts must have collars. Turtlenecks are allowed.
Pants, skirt, short, skort and jumper colors are khaki and navy blue. All styles must be of a similar style to French Toast, Lands End or Arrow brand uniform style. Pants are to be trouser style only (no cargo pants).
Sweaters must be of a style similar to French Toast, Lands End or Arrow brand uniform line. Acceptable colors are white, burgundy and navy blue and must be one solid color. Accepted styles are plain knit v-neck, crew neck, cardigan and sweater vests.
Shoes and sneakers must be predominately one of the following solid colors – brown, black, or white. More details can be found here (page 13).
Students are also permitted to wear Carbon Valley Academy shirts and sweatshirts sold by the school or an authorized vendor on Fridays and Free Dress Days.
The uniform will be clean, neat, serviceable and in good order (no holes, tears, excessive fading, slits deliberately cut, frayed or ragged) and worn properly. This includes pant legs that are cut off and not hemmed. All uniforms should fit comfortably and not be overly baggy or tight.
If you have any questions about the dress code, please call us at 303-774-9555 or email us at help@cvamail.com. Also, the latest French Toast catalogs are available at the school. Please stop by and pick one up.
Why does Carbon Valley Academy have a uniform policy?
The objective of a dress code at Carbon Valley Academy is to promote a more effective learning environment by:
- Placing students of different socio-economic levels on an even footing in regard to their appearance.
- Eliminating the “fashion show” behavior, which is a distraction in the classroom.
- Reinforcing that the primary purpose of school is education.
- Fostering good order, discipline, values, and behaviors in our students.
- Enhancing the educational environment of our students to promote learning in the classroom.
- Learning that a neat, professional appearance is a valuable career skill.
- Building a sense of community within the school and create an atmosphere of belonging. This sense of unity can positively affect students’ attitudes toward school and can lead to better learning and improved attendance.
- Making it easier for school officials to identify non-students while promoting a safe and comfortable atmosphere.
- Promoting time efficiency and organization – parents will find shopping less complicated and enforcement will be more straightforward. It will also be easier for students to get dressed in the morning.
- Helping students express themselves in a positive manner. Instead of expressing themselves through their hairstyle and clothing, students will express themselves through the arts, music, sports, personality, and academic achievement.
Where do I buy French Toast uniforms and the shoes you recommend?
Information about a local source for uniforms is available here.
For information on Carbon Valley Academy's uniform sale and exchange program, click here.
The French Toast brand is sold online at the French Toast website. Locally, it is sold in August and September at the Longmont Target or online through www.target.com. Lands End and Arrow brands are also available online or at local retail stores.
You also have the option of ordering directly from French Toast by calling 1-800-636-3104. When placing your order over the phone or online, enter the school source code QS5WRMY. This way CVA receives a 5% commission on your order, which helps raise funds for school needs like building equipment, field trips, software, supplies, and so on.
All white and all black sneakers can be found at www.shoes.com and through other online shoe sites. Locally Foot Locker, Target, and Payless offer a selection of all white sneakers. (Sneakers can also be found through their websites).
CVA Embroidery
The option to have shirts, sweaters and jackets embroidered with the CVA logo is now on the French Toast website in our school's section. (Click here then pick "Colorado," "Frederick," and type in "Carbon" OR type in code # QSRWRMY to go to our web page.)
