Uniforms

Why Uniforms? Uniforms help students develop a sense of commonality and community with others in the student body. Differences based on social class and economic level dissipate as students visualize a solidarity that distinguishes them as students of Carden Academy.

Equally important is the idea that certain situations are afforded greater respect than others. Carden Academy students know that school is important. A more formal uniform is worn for field trips, parent presentations and school representation in Sacramento, CA and Washington, D.C., just as a more casual uniform is worn for local, hands-on field trips.

Uniform Information and Standards 2011/2012

Where to Purchase

Uniforms 4 U
26351 Junipero Serra Road, Suite 120
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Phone: 949 488-2616 Fax 949 218-8444
Visit their website at www.uniforms4class.net

All-Student Standards

Required for All Students:

Navy P.E. shorts with Carden Academy logo

P.E. T-shirt with Carden Academy logo

Socks: solid white, red, or navy with no logos. Must be visible above the shoe line.

Girls’ Standards

Junior Primary through Third Grade:

Peter Pan blouse (with or without piping)

Zip front jumper (navy or plaid)

Navy wrap-front skort

Fourth through Eighth Grade:

Polo shirt – short or long sleeve (white, dark green, navy, or red) with Carden Academy logo

Turtle neck (white, dark green, navy, or red)

Oxford button-down shirt (white, short- or long-sleeve)

Pleated skirt (navy or plaid)

Boys’ Standards

All Grades:

Polo shirt – short or long sleeve (white, dark green, navy, or red) with Carden Academy logo

Oxford button-down shirt (white, short- or long-sleeve)

Turtle neck (white, dark green, navy or red)

Twill pleated pants and shorts (navy and khaki)

Belt: plain leather or blue fabric, simple buckle (Belts are not required in Junior Primary.)

Shoe Standards

Acceptable Shoe Type:

Junior Primary, only: Athletic shoes that Velcro or zip. See acceptable color/style standards below.

Grades First through Eighth: Athletic shoes that tie. (No slip-ons are allowed, including Van’s-style slip-ons.) See acceptable color/style standards below.

Acceptable Colors: Navy Blue, Black, Red, Tan, Forest, Green, Brown, White, Gray. Solid colors are preferred; however, shoes may have more than one color as long as they are in the above school colors. Laces must be either white or the same color as the shoe.

Acceptable Style: No prints, stripes, lights, plaids, polka dots, patterns, or ragged edges are allowed. Logos and accent colors must be small and also in the above-approved school colors only.

Field Trip Attire

In order to best represent our school on field trips, sweatshirts are not allowed (unless otherwise specified for more casual events).

Girls, Junior Primary through Third Grade:

Plaid jumper (no skorts) with Carden Academy navy blue cardigan if needed for warmth.

Girls, Fourth through Eighth Grade:

Plaid skirt

Short- or long-sleeved white oxford shirt under a navy blue vest, cardigan, or pullover sweater with a Carden Academy logo.

Boys, All Grades:

Khaki long pants

Short- or long-sleeved white oxford shirt under a navy blue vest, cardigan, or pullover sweater with a Carden Academy logo.

Optional Uniform Attire

For All Students:

Navy crew-neck sweatshirt with Carden Academy logo

Dark green fleece zip-front jacket with Carden Academy logo

Cardigan or V-neck pullover sweater (navy or red) with Carden Academy logo

Flannel-lined windbreaker (red or navy) with Carden Academy logo

Navy sweatpants (P.E.)

Uniform Information and Standards 2011/2012