Patrick Henry Academy

Patrick Henry Academy strives to provide its students with an environment conducive to the learning process. Experience has shown that students who are required to maintain a neat appearance are more likely to carry over these habits to the performance of their schoolwork. It is a method of cultivating a climate of discipline and responsibility. Accordingly, students are required to appropriately dress and groom themselves neatly and cleanly for the school setting while on campus.

PHA does not require the parents to purchase everything on the list. The student may select only those items they choose. We will not require certain dress be worn on certain days. Any item on the list may be worn on any day. Selected items must be purchased from an approved uniform vendor.

All articles of standard dress are to be worn properly. All shirts are to be tucked. The slacks and shorts that have belt loops must be worn with a solid leather belt, or PHA logo belt. No ornamental, oversized, or unusual buckle will be allowed.

The only items which may be worn un-tucked are the girl’s white over-blouse, sweatshirts, sweaters, and the fleece jackets and vests. Layering of shirts is acceptable if all shirts are approved standard dress. The sleeves must be worn at full length and both shirts must be tucked. All shirts and blouses must be buttoned completely, except for the top button. Shorts, skirts, or skorts must not be more than 4” above the knee. K3 – K5 are not required to have shirts tucked.

Uniform Bottoms:  Khaki and Navy uniform bottoms (pants, shorts, skirts, skorts, etc.) must be khaki/tan (not brown, off-white, etc.), or navy blue (not light blue, etc.).  Samples of approved colors will be kept on file in the school office. 

Not Allowed:  Cargo or carpenter pants/shorts of any kind. No embroidery, glitter, or frayed trim on any clothing. No jeans, denim, or corduroy of any kind. All uniform bottoms (pants, shorts, skirts, skorts, etc.) must be worn at the natural waistline (no hip huggers).

Jackets, Coats: During winter months or severe cold, outer jackets and heavy coats of the student’s choosing may be worn to school. However, those outer garments not on the approved list must be removed upon entering the school building and placed in the locker for grades 6 -12.  The only exception to this rule is for children in K3 – Grade 5 who go outside to the playground on a daily basis. They may continue to wear heavy coats or jackets.

There is certain outerwear purchased at PHA and the school store which has been approved. Those items are the PHA letter jackets purchased by athletes and fleece jackets with the PHA logo purchased from the school store in past years. These are the only items grandfathered into the standard dress.  

If the jackets/coats have hoods, hoods may not be worn on the head in the building. Attire worn under the jacket must meet the PHA dress code.

Sweatshirts, Hoodies: Crew Sweatshirts embroidered with the school crest monogram are the only approved sweatshirt. Hoodies and sweatshirts with pockets are not allowed.

Hats: Hats are not allowed in the building during the school day.

Shoes: Shoes are to be closed-toe and solid in color. Colors may include black, brown, navy, or white. Dress sandals may be worn during warm months. All sandals must have leather straps that cross the top of the foot horizontally and a back strap. No stacked soles will be allowed. The heels cannot exceed 1 ½ inches and the sole cannot exceed 1 inch. Athletic shoes or tennis shoes shall be predominately white, black, brown, or navy. No cleats.

Hair: Boys may not have facial hair or long sideburns. Hair must not touch shirt collar or the sides be longer that the earlobe. No extreme hair cuts or colors for any students. Students may not have body piercing or tattoos or wear hats. Boys may not have pierced ears.

Athletics: The football team may wear their jerseys over a t-shirt and cheerleaders may wear their uniforms only on the day of their game. Athletic teams and cheerleaders may wear their uniforms to events where no dressing facilities are available for them to change. When team travel does not require the athlete to be already dressed in his/her uniform, Standard Dress is required. At basketball games (home or away) the Standard Dress will be worn to and from the games.

Violations of this policy will result in the individual’s not participating in the next scheduled game.

Representing PHA at off-campus activities: When students are representing PHA at off-campus activities (academic competition, field trip, etc.), the teacher/sponsor will ensure all students are dressed in a manner that best-represents our school.

Special Provisions: Special provisions or exceptions to the school uniform, such as Casual Day, Homecoming Week, and other special occasions must have approval from the Headmaster.

Covering every problem that might arise with dress and grooming in written form is impossible. The Headmaster can, at any time, require that a student change his or her grooming or dress if he deems it inappropriate.

Selected items must be purchased from one of the approved uniform vendors listed below:

• Buckhead Uniforms

Atlanta, GA
www.buckheaduniforms.com
See Uniform Requirements listed on the website (School Code #099).

• Savannah’s Charms

1143 Elm Street, West, Hampton, SC
(803) 943-4097

• The Uniform Source

Bluffton, SC
(843) 836-3388

• Class Act

1125 West Elm Street
Hampton, SC
(803) 914-0299

GIRLS
All uniforms may be worn for all grade levels if size applicable.

JUMPERS	Must be purchased from an approved uniform vendor. Plaid Jumper (Buckhead Color #43) Khaki and Navy Jumper with school logo or embroidered school initial monogram Khaki Buckle Jumper with school logo or embroidered school initial monogram No shorter than 4” above knee
BIKER SHORTS	Navy Biker Shorts (worn only under Jumper or Skirts) – Optional for K3 – Grade 4
SKIRTS	Must be purchased from an approved uniform vendor. Khaki or Navy Skirt. Plaid Skirt (Buckhead Color #43) No shorter than 4” above knee
SHORTS	May be purchased from the vendor of your choice. Khaki or Navy Shorts. NO cargo shorts, shorts with pockets on legs, corduroy, jeans or denim. No shorter than 4” above knee
SKORTS	Must be purchased from an approved uniform vendor. Khaki or Navy Skort. Plaid Skort (Buckhead Color #43) No shorter than 4” above knee
SLACKS	May be purchased from the vendor of your choice. Khaki or Navy Pants. NO cargo pants, pants with pockets on legs, corduroy, jeans or denim.
CAPRIS	May be purchased from the vendor of your choice. Khaki or Navy Capri Slacks. NO cargo pants, pants with pockets on legs, corduroy, jeans or denim.
BLOUSE	Must be purchased from an approved uniform vendor. White or Yellow Short Sleeve or Long Sleeve Peter Pan Blouse with school logo or embroidered school initial monogram White or Yellow Short Sleeve or Long Sleeve Oxford Cloth Shirt with school logo or embroidered school initial monogram Blue/White Stripe Long Sleeve Oxford Cloth Shirt with school logo or embroidered school initial monogram Denim Long Sleeve Shirt with school logo or embroidered school initial monogram ALL SHIRTS MUST BE TUCKED IN White ¾ Sleeve Princess Overblouse with school logo or embroidered school initial monogram (This blouse may be worn untucked)
SHIRTS	Must be purchased from an approved uniform vendor. White, Yellow, or Burgundy Short Sleeve or Long Sleeve Pique or Jersey Knit Shirt or Fashion Fit Polo with school logo or embroidered school initial monogram
TURTLENECK	White or Yellow Turtleneck with school logo or embroidered school initial monogram
SWEATERS	Must be purchased from an approved uniform vendor. Burgundy Sweater with embroidered school crest monogram
SWEATSHIRTS	Must be purchased from an approved uniform vendor. Crew Sweatshirt  with embroidered school crest monogram
JACKETS	Must be purchased from an approved uniform vendor. Burgundy Full Zip Fleece Jacket or Fleece Vest with embroidered school crest monogram Burgundy Nylon Jacket with Hood with embroidered school crest monogram Burgundy Nylon Jacket without Hood with embroidered school crest monogram
BELTS	Any Solid Brown or Black Leather Belt (Braided not acceptable). Khaki or Navy Stretch Belt.
SOCKS	Crew Socks or Cable Knee Socks. Solid Color – Khaki, Navy, Burgundy, or White White Opaque Knee Socks
TIGHTS	White or Navy Tights/Leggings (K3 – Grade 4)
SHOES	See Above
HAIR ACCESSORIES	Plaid (Buckhead Color #43), Khaki or Navy Headband, Scrunchie, or Bow on Barrette (Optional)

 

 

BOYS
All uniforms may be worn for all grade levels if size applicable.

SLACKS	May be purchased from the vendor of your choice. Khaki or Navy Pants. NO cargo pants, pants with pockets on legs, corduroy, jeans or denim.
SHORTS	May be purchased from the vendor of your choice. Khaki or Navy Shorts. NO cargo shorts, shorts with pockets on legs, corduroy, jeans or denim. No shorter than 4” above knee
SHIRTS	Must be purchased from an approved uniform vendor. White, Yellow, or Burgundy Short Sleeve or Long Sleeve Pique or Jersey Knit Shirt or Fashion Fit Polo with school logo or embroidered school initial monogram Yellow or White Short Sleeve or Long Sleeve Oxford Cloth Shirt with school logo or embroidered school initial monogram Blue/white Stripe Long Sleeve Oxford Cloth Shirt with school logo or embroidered school initial monogram Denim Long Sleeve Shirt with school logo or embroidered school initial monogram ALL SHIRTS MUST BE TUCKED IN
TURTLENECK	White or Yellow Turtleneck with school logo or embroidered school initial monogram
SWEATERS	Must be purchased from an approved uniform vendor. Burgundy Sweater with embroidered school crest monogram
SWEATSHIRTS	Must be purchased from an approved uniform vendor. Crew Sweatshirt with embroidered school crest monogram
JACKETS	Must be purchased from an approved uniform vendor. Burgundy Full Zip Fleece Jacket or Fleece Vest with embroidered school crest monogram Burgundy Nylon Jacket with Hood with embroidered school crest monogram Burgundy Nylon Jacket without Hood with embroidered school crest monogram PHA letter jackets purchased by athletes
BELTS	Any Solid Brown or Black Leather Belt (Braided not acceptable). Khaki or Navy Stretch Belt
SOCKS	Solid Color – Khaki, Navy, or White Crew Socks
SHOES	See Above

 

CASUAL DAYS

Casual days usually occur once a month, and a nominal fee is associated with the privilege of wearing casual attire.  These fees will be donated to charitable causes.  On casual days, cargo pants and shorts and blue jeans are permitted, as are t-shirts that conform to standards of modesty and decency.  Casual footwear, except flip flops and beach sandals, are permitted.

 

FIELD TRIPS ATTIRE

Students going off campus on field trips are ambassadors for our school and may be held to even higher standards of appearance.  Participants will be notified in advance if the normal dress code is modified for certain trips.  Failure to adhere to these standards may result in being withheld from participating.

 

PHA ATHLETICS AWARDS CEREMONIES

All students participating in any school sponsored athletic awards ceremony will observe the following minimum standards of dress.  Failure to adhere to these standards may result in being withheld from participation in the event.

• Young men are expected to wear dress pants, dress shoes with socks, and dress shirts with ties.
• Young ladies are expected to wear dresses, skirts, or dress pants with blouses with appropriate footwear.