Uniform Policy
Students in Kindergarten through 12th grade are required to wear uniforms to school. Preschool and Pre-K students do not wear uniforms (they should wear play clothes every day).
Westlake Christian Academy requires uniforms for several reasons. Our desire is to help students develop the habit of dressing professionally, to build unity and minimize competition, and to allow students and teachers to focus on academics and spiritual growth rather than appearances.
Students should look professional for school. Uniform items should be clean, unfaded, free of rips and tears, and neat fitting.
Parents are responsible for ensuring that students are compliant with the school uniform policy. Please make every effort to purchase items that fall within the guidelines and check before your student leaves the house to make sure they are wearing uniform-approved items.
An FAQ has been provided at the bottom of the page, but please feel free to contact the office if you have any questions about uniform/dress down guidelines.
Uniform Guidelines
Uniform outerwear includes sweatshirts, sweaters, and fleeces. These items must be worn over a uniform-approved top.
Guidelines:
- Sweatshirts
- Pullover hoodie, full-zip hoodie, crewneck
- Must have WCA logo or WCA spirit wear design
- Fleece
- Quarter-zip or full-zip with collar (no hood)
- Solid navy
- No visible brand logo, WCA logo optional
- Sweaters
- Crewneck, v-neck, cardigan, vest
- Solid white or navy (no brand logo), WCA logo optional
Uniform tops include long-sleeve or short-sleeve shirts with a collar.
Guidelines:
- Polo shirts
- Cotton or athletic mesh/performance fabric
- White, navy, light blue, royal blue
- No visible brand logo, WCA logo optional
- Button down shirts
- White, navy, light blue, royal blue
- No visible brand logo, WCA logo optional
- Turtlenecks
- White, navy, light blue, royal blue
Uniform bottoms include shorts, pants, skorts, and jumpers.
Guidelines:
- Pants
- Navy or khaki
- Neat-fitting
- Not cargo style; back pockets are acceptable
- Shorts
- Navy or khaki
- Length to student fingertip
- Not cargo style; back pockets are acceptable
- Skirts or Jumpers
- Navy, khaki, or Hunter/Classic Plaid
- Length to student fingertip
- Elementary girls must wear shorts/leggings under skirts/jumpers at all times to allow for active play
- Leggings
- May only be worn under skirts and jumpers
- Solid navy or white only
There is not a specific uniform shoe. However, all students should wear athletic shoes or crocs with a backstrap. No flip-flops or athletic slides. Gym shoes are required on PE days.
Purchasing Uniforms
Uniform items may be purchased from any retailer that sells items in the styles listed above. Some popular retailers are Target, Walmart, Old Navy, Kohl’s, Children’s Place, French Toast or Amazon.
A logo is not required on polos, but if you wish to purchase uniforms with a WCA logo, please visit our Land’s End school store. Our preferred school code is 900088386. If you create a Lands End account with WCA as your preferred school and add each student, you will be shown a page with pre-approved items that meet the school uniform code.
Uniform Outerwear: Westlake hosts a spirit wear store three times a year. Uniform hoodies and sweatshirts can be purchased through the spirit store. The spirit store is open in August, November, and February, which coincides with our three sports seasons.
Dollar Dress Down Day
On Fridays, students may participate in Dollar Dress Down Day to benefit Student Council and the Senior Mission Trip.
To participate, students should bring $1 to class or pay for the entire year online in advance. Students must still comply with our dress-down guidelines on Fridays and other dress down days. Learn more about dress down guidelines.