Middle / High School Uniform Policy

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The ASTEC Schools’ Uniform Policy aims to encourage and support our school’s learning environment and develop responsible scholars. The ASTEC Board of Directors, administration, and faculty reserve the right to make reasonable faith interpretations of this policy and to address and resolve any issues that may not be specifically listed. The uniform is a dressy-casual, tailored look.

 

Scholars and teachers who have a cold or are not feeling well are highly encouraged to wear masks while in the presence of others. The school will make decisions based on this standard and intent.

“Professional Uniform” (May be worn any day, including Friday)

  •  Solid black blazer
  •  Khaki pants, or skirt (skirts should fall no more than one hand-width above the knee)
  • Solid black dress shoes and black socks
  • Solid black leather belt w/simple buckle
  • Solid black tie (optional
  • Solid white long sleeve Oxford style shirt (see clothing details)

“Standard Uniform” (Monday - Friday)

Middle School

  •  Solid black polo shirt with ASTEC patch
  • Khaki pants or skirt (skirts should fall no more than one hand-width above the knee)
  • Solid black or brown belt with a simple buckle
  • Solid black athletic shoes or solid black or brown dress shoes

High School

  •  Solid gray polo shirt with ASTEC patch
  •  Khaki pants or skirt (skirts should fall no more than one hand-width above the knee)
  •  Solid black or brown belt with a simple buckle
  •  Solid black athletic shoes or solid black or brown dress shoes
  •  Unless given written permission, Field Trip attire will be the standard uniform.

Outerwear (Monday - Friday)

  • When available, wear the ASTEC official jacket (which must be taken off and placed on the back of their chair when they are inside the building).
  •  Scholars must not wear jackets zipped up while in the building.
  • Sweaters must have an ASTEC patch on the left side.
  • Outerwear may not have a hood, may not be oversized, and may not be longer than slightly below the waist.

  •  Solid black sweater or jacket.

  •  ASTEC letterman jackets are permitted.

  •  Jackets are not to be worn in class.

  •  Scholars should not wear jackets to school during warmer weather.

  •  Dress according to weather conditions and per the announcement of the Headmaster

Clothing Details

  • Clothing must fit properly.

  •  Oversized clothing of any kind is NOT permitted.

  •  Frayed hems or holes in clothes are not allowed.

  •  Scholars may not wear tight or low-cut shirts or tight pants.

  •  ASTEC may post additional information at www.ASTEC-K12.com or distribute it throughout the school year.

Tops

  • Scholars should only wear solid white undershirts or solid black undershirts.

  •  Middle School - black polo shirt. High School - gray polo shirt.HOODIES are NOT allowed at school. The school prohibits wearing mock hoodies and sweatshirts with a partial hood around the neck.

  • The ASTEC patch must be sewn or “ironed on” and straight. (It may not be stapled, glued, or pinned to the shirt.)

  • Scholars should tuck in shirts (without blousing) with the belt visible.

  • Scholars may not wear zipped-up jackets while in the building.


Bottoms

  • SKINNY PANTS ARE NOT ALLOWED

  • Khaki pants, shorts, skirts only

  • Tight pants are not allowed.

  • Pants must be hemmed, strike the top of the shoe in the front, and fall no lower than the top of the heel in the back—not touching the ground. Joggers (pants with elastic around the ankles) are NOT allowed.

  • Pants are to be worn at the natural waist and cannot sag. They may not be worn tucked into shoes or boots.


Accessories

  • Masks are optional. However, ASTEC Administration may make changes to the mask policy when necessary.

  • Scholars should wear solid white or black socks.

  • Girls may wear plain black or beige hose with skirts or dresses (Note: When standing up, the length of the dress/skirt shall be no more than one hand-width above the knee).

  • For safety, fingernails may not exceed ¼” and must have rounded edges.

  • Scholars may wear solid black scarves; no other scarves are allowed.

  • Purses must be compact and small enough to fit inside the backpack—NO BIG PURSES.

  • Backpacks on wheels are NOT permitted.

  • Shoes must be ABSENT of any other color or colored symbols.

  • Shoestrings must be the SAME color as the shoes worn.

  • Only SOLID black, white, or gold/yellow hair ties and clips are allowed (ties and clips featuring more than one of these colors are inappropriate, and oversized hair ornaments are not allowed).

Scholar Appearance Details

  • One pair of earrings, no larger than ¼”, may be worn.

  • Nose, eyebrow, tongue, and other visible piercings are not allowed.

  • Do not wear bracelets, including rubber bracelets, unless approved by ASTEC.

  • Scholars may wear prescribed medical bracelets.

  • Scholars may wear one necklace, but it must not be visible.

  • Scholars may wear a straightforward ring, such as a class or purity ring.

  • Hair must be well groomed and worn away from the eyes.

  • Distracting, unconventional, non-professional haircuts or hairstyles are prohibited.

  • ASTEC does not allow hair with a shaved design, but a shaved natural part line in a boy’s hair is permitted.

  • Shaving lines in eyebrows are NOT allowed.

  • Hair must be the scholar’s natural color (i.e., multi-colored hair is not accepted).

  • Nail polish must be a soft tone or a natural color (not dark, bright, flashy, or glittery).

  • There must be no visible tattoos, ink drawings, etc.

  • Natural, age-appropriate makeup (as determined by ASTEC faculty or administration) is allowed.

  • Heavy eyeliner, bright or glittery eye shadows, and the like are prohibited.


Please Note: Scholars unable to procure uniforms (in whole or in part) should contact a school secretary, the Assistant Headmaster, or a trusted faculty member.


Uniform Vendors

Walls - 4011 SW 29th, Del City, OK(405) 672-4438. Walmart or Target - (Purchases may be made at Target or Walmart but must comply with the official uniform guidelines)


Special Event Dress


Occasionally, ASTEC scholars have the privilege of dressing for a special event. For example, on game days, basketball players are expected to attend school in business attire—clothes one might wear to an important religious service or a job interview.


Other special events, such as banquets, proms, and graduation ceremonies, also call for special dress. Prom guests must adhere to the ASTEC dress code.


Scholars are not permitted to decorate their graduation caps at graduation ceremonies; however, tribal regalia is acceptable. 


Young Women

Special event dress must be modest, with no cleavage, and focus on the scholar as a person rather than on her dress or body. Wide straps or sleeves must be worn (i.e., scholars may only wear exposed spaghetti straps and strapless dresses may only be worn with jackets or sweaters that the scholar does not remove at any point). The same applies to backless and partially backless dresses.


Skirts should fall no more than one hand-width above the knee (from all angles). Gowns, dresses, or skirts should not be floor-length. Professional dress for a young woman should include dress pants and/or a skirt with a jacket. Dress shoes – pumps, wedges, or dress heels - are appropriate. Stiletto, platform heels taller than one inch, flip-flops, and tennis/athletic shoes are inappropriate. Female scholars should remember that proper jewelry will complement, not dominate or overshadow; each possesses natural beauty. Glitter on the face, skin, or hair is never allowed, even at evening events.


Young Men

Dress must be tailored and conservative, appropriately sized, and worn traditionally consistent with the spirit of the ASTEC dress code. Dark slacks, dress shirts, and dress shoes are appropriate. At no time are jeans appropriate for professional dress. Ties, sports jackets, and/or vests (worn alone or in combination) can significantly enhance the “professional look” of a young man’s special event attire. Athletic shoes of any kind are not allowed.

Choosing attire for each ASTEC special event is a rare opportunity to practice “dress-for-success” skills to help both male and female scholars advance and succeed after high school. With every ASTEC special event that scholars attend, they can and will become more competent in evaluating the “best dress” for a given occasion, preparing scholars to dress confidently for various social and professional events (at college and in their working lives).


Scholars who need assistance understanding or procuring appropriate special event attire should contact one of the school secretaries, the Assistant Headmaster, or a trusted faculty member.

Scholars sent home for inappropriate professional dress will not be allowed to participate in the evening event.