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Woodward Academy Dress Code Why Uniforms? At Woodward Academy, uniforms help reflect our school pride, identity, and community spirit, while simplifying daily routines by removing the ‘what to wear” question. We find that our dress code policies, including uniforms, also help students stay focused on their education, instead of their clothes, and create a more equitable culture that reduces the appearance of socioeconomic disparities. For all these reasons and more, uniforms help unite us across social groups, classrooms, grade levels, and schools. The dress code is also a means of teaching our students life skills in how to present themselves while embodying the culture of a larger community. Purchase Uniforms ● Campus Store (Online): If you have questions about sizes, or new uniform sales, please email the Campus Store at store@woodward.edu. You may choose from the following delivery options: Campus Store pickup (free), school delivery for PS, WN, LS, and MS students (free), or ship to your home for a fee. ● Parent Community Consignment Shop: 1706 Walker Ave. Woodward Main Campus Please Click on the Following Links to Individual School Uniform Requirements: ➥ Grades PK - 6: Primary School, Lower School, and Woodward North (pages 2-4) ➥ Grades 7 - 8: Middle School (pages 5-8) ➥ Grades 9 - 12: Upper School (pages 9-13) ➥ Hair and Appearance (page 13) Message

2 Grades PK - 6: Primary School, Lower School, and Woodward North Please write names in black sharpie on the inside tag of all uniforms and outerwear. Daily Uniform Shirts ● WA cotton polo shirt: navy or white, available in short or long sleeve ● WA dri-fit polo shirt: navy or white, only available in short sleeve Pants, Shorts, or Skorts ● Khaki pants, shorts or skorts ● Skorts may be no shorter than the tip of the longest finger when arms are fully extended by one’s sides.

3 Grades PK - 6 (continued) Belts ● Grades PK and K: pants and shorts should have elastic waistbands ● Grades 1 - 6: Pants and shorts should be worn with either: ○ Solid brown belt with a basic belt buckle and no designs. Purchase anywhere. ○ "WA 1900" navy and white embroidered belt available at the Campus Store. The Parent Community Consignment Shop has limited inventory. ● Skorts do not need belts. Shoes - purchase anywhere ● Athletic shoes that are low rise or high top, in solid black, white, or gray only. If your student plans to wear these same shoes for PE (see section below), the shoes must have laces, and the soles must not leave marks on gym floors. ● On rainy or snowy days, students may wear waterproof rain shoes, in solid black, white, gray, brown or navy only. ● Examples of approved athletic shoes: Socks, Tights, or Leggings - purchase anywhere ● Solid black, white, gray, or navy socks, tights, and leggings only - no designs. Socks may be ankle, crew, or mini-crew. Common socks:

4 Grades PK - 6 (continued) Outerwear ● WA hoodie (navy) ● WA navy nylon jacket ● WA water resistant soft shell jacket ● Students also may wear solid black, gray, navy, or brown coats or jackets of any brand, purchased anywhere. ● Students may wear black, white, gray, or navy hats, gloves, and scarves purchased anywhere. P.E. Uniforms and Shoes Grades PK to 3 do not dress out for P.E. Grades 4 to 6 do dress out for P.E. ● WA gray t-shirt ● WA black mesh shorts or black and red Soffe shorts, or WA black yoga pants. ● WA black sweatshirt and sweatpants are optional. ● Athletic shoes with laces, and soles that do not leave marks on gym floors. Running shoes are acceptable. Purchased anywhere. Spirit Fridays All Fridays are Spirit Days, Academy-wide. ● Students must adhere to the daily and dress uniform regulations Monday through Thursday in order to participate in Spirit Fridays. ● Students are permitted to wear any WA spirit wear t-shirt, sweatshirt, or fleece. ● Students should wear the uniform skorts and/or pants with their spirit shirt. ● Spirit attire should reflect school pride and spirit.

5 Grades 7 - 8: Middle School Please write names in black sharpie on the inside tag of all uniforms and outerwear. Daily Uniform Students wear the daily uniform all year except from January through spring break when the dress uniform is required and on Spirit Fridays, described below. Shirts ● WA cotton polo shirt: navy or white, available in short or long sleeve ● WA dri-fit polo shirt: navy or white, only available in short sleeve Pants or Skorts ● Khaki pants or skorts ● Skorts may be no shorter than the tip of the longest finger when arms are fully extended by one’s sides. Belts ● Pants should be worn with either: ○ Solid brown belt with basic belt buckle and no designs. Purchase anywhere. ○ "WA 1900" navy and white embroidered belt available at the Campus Store. The Parent Community Consignment Shop has limited inventory. ○ Skorts do not need belts.

6 Grades 7 - 8 (continued) Shoes - purchase anywhere ● Athletic shoes that are low rise or high top, in solid black, white, or gray only. If your student plans to wear these same shoes for PE (see section below), the shoes must have laces, and the soles must not leave marks on gym floors. Examples of approved athletic shoes: ● On rainy or snowy days, students may wear waterproof rain shoes, in black, white, gray, brown, or navy only. (Please note that students may no longer wear Uggs as an option on cold days.) ● If your student does not wish to wear athletic shoes, they may wear brown or tan closed-toe, closed-heel shoes with hard soles and/or grip mechanisms to prevent slipping. Examples: Sperry Authentic Original Sperry Songfish Core Merrell Jungle Mocs Dansko Professional in Sahara

7 Grades 7 - 8 (continued) Socks, Tights or Leggings - purchase anywhere ● Solid black, white, gray, or navy socks, tights, and leggings only - no designs. Socks may be ankle, crew, or mini-crew. Common socks: Outerwear ● WA hoodie (navy) ● WA navy nylon jacket ● WA water resistant soft shell jacket ● WA quilted jacket ● Students may wear black, white, gray, or navy hats, gloves, and scarves purchased anywhere. P.E. Uniforms and Shoes ● WA gray t-shirt ● WA black mesh shorts, or black and red Soffe shorts, or WA black yoga pants ● WA reversible jersey ● WA black sweatshirt and sweatpants are optional. ● Athletic shoes with laces and soles that do not leave marks on gym floors. Running shoes are acceptable. Purchased anywhere. Dress Uniform Students wear the dress uniform every day beginning in January through spring break, except for Spirit Fridays, described below. ● Navy blazer with the Woodward Academy patch sewn onto the left breast. Please plan your purchases accordingly. ● All approved outerwear options may be layered with the navy blazer. ● White or blue oxford shirt, short sleeve. ● Red and blue striped tie is optional. ● Other requirements are the same as described in Daily Uniform above. ● Athletic shoes are permissible with the dress uniform, provided they follow the guidelines for approved athletic shoes, described above. Grades 7 - 8 (continued)

8 Spirit Fridays All Fridays are Spirit Days, Academy-wide. ● Students must adhere to the daily and dress uniform regulations Monday through Thursday in order to participate in Spirit Fridays. ● Students are permitted to wear any WA spirit wear t-shirt, sweatshirt, or fleece. ● Students should wear the uniform skorts and/or pants with their spirit shirt. ● Spirit attire should reflect school pride and spirit.

9 Upper School: Grades 9 - 12 Please write names in black sharpie on the inside tag of all uniforms and outerwear. Daily Uniform Students wear the daily uniform all year except from January through spring break when the dress uniform is required and on Spirit Fridays, described below. Shirts: Grades 9 - 11 ● WA cotton polo shirt: navy or white, short or long sleeve ● WA dri-fit polo shirt: navy or white, only available in short sleeve Shirts: Grade 12 ● WA cotton or dri-fit black polo shirt: short or long sleeve Pants or Skorts ● Khaki pants or skorts. ● Skorts may be no shorter than the tip of the longest finger when arms are fully extended by one’s sides. ● All Upper School students must wear one of two skort styles (side pleat skirt or box pleat skirt) or the pant options.

10 Grades 9 - 12 (continued) Belts ● Pants should be worn with either: ○ Solid brown belt with basic belt buckle and no designs. Purchase anywhere. ○ "WA 1900" navy and white embroidered belt available at the Campus Store. The Parent Community Consignment Shop has limited inventory. ● Skorts do not need belts. Shoes - purchase anywhere ● Athletic shoes that are low rise or high top, in solid black, white, or gray only. If your student plans to wear these same shoes for PE (see section below), the shoes must have laces, and the soles must not leave marks on gym floors. Examples of approved athletic shoes:

11 Grades 9 - 12 (continued) ● On rainy or snowy days, students may wear waterproof rain shoes, in black, white, gray, brown, or navy only. (Please note that students may no longer wear Uggs as an option on cold days.) ● If your student does not wish to wear athletic shoes, they may wear brown or tan closed-toe, closed-heel shoes with hard soles and/or grip mechanisms to prevent slipping. Examples: Sperry Authentic Original Sperry Songfish Core Merrell Jungle Mocs Dansko Professional in Sahara Socks, Tights or Leggings - purchase anywhere ● Solid black, white, gray, or navy socks, tights, and leggings only - no designs. Socks may be ankle, crew, or mini-crew. Common socks: Outerwear ● WA hoodie (navy for grades 9-11; black for seniors only) ● WA navy nylon jacket ● WA water resistant soft shell jacket ● WA quilted jacket ● Students may wear black, white, gray, or navy hats, gloves, and scarves purchased anywhere.

12 Grades 9 - 12 (continued) P.E. Uniforms and Shoes ● WA gray t-shirt ● WA black mesh shorts, or black and red Soffe shorts, or WA black yoga pants ● WA reversible jersey ● WA black sweatshirt and sweatpants are optional. ● Athletic shoes with laces and soles that do not leave marks on gym floors. Running shoes are acceptable. Purchased anywhere. Dress Uniform Students wear the dress uniform every day beginning in January through spring break. ● Navy blazer with the Woodward Academy patch sewn onto the left breast. Please plan your purchases accordingly. ● As an alternative to the navy blazer, students may wear their red letter jacket if they have earned this recognition. See letter jacket details below. ● All approved outerwear options may be layered with the navy blazer or letter jacket. ● White or blue oxford shirt, short sleeve. ● Ties are optional. Red and blue striped tie for all grades. Seniors may purchase a Vineyard Vines tie at the Campus Store in yellow, periwinkle, or red. ● Other requirements are the same as described in Daily Uniform above. Letter Jackets ● Letter jackets may be worn only by the following individuals in grades 9 to 12: ○ Varsity athletes ○ Marching band members ○ Thespian society ○ Students with an approved activities patch ● Letter jackets may be worn as an alternative to the blazer for the dress uniform and/or as outerwear on cold weather days. ● Letter Jacket Order Form ● Only the following approved items may be displayed on letter jackets: ○ A single WA letter or activity patch, upper left front panel ○ The eagle patch on the upper portion of the left sleeve

13 Grades 9 - 12 (continued) ○ Student’s jersey number on either sleeve ○ Student’s graduation year on the right sleeve ○ American flag patch (optional) on the back of the jacket, centered below collar ○ Any region patches or special awards on sleeves ○ Student’s name embroidered (optional), upper right front panel Spirit Fridays All Fridays are Spirit Days, Academy-wide. ● Students must adhere to the daily and dress uniform regulations Monday through Thursday in order to participate in Spirit Fridays. ● Students are permitted to wear any WA spirit wear t-shirt, sweatshirt, or fleece. ● Students should wear the uniform skorts and/or pants with their spirit shirt. ● Spirit attire should reflect school pride and spirit. —----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hair and Appearance - All Grades ● Hair must be clean, neat, well-groomed, and out of the face. Hair must be natural colors, dyed or otherwise. ● Facial hair must be kept neatly trimmed. ● All jewelry must be appropriate and non-distracting. ● Ear piercings must not be excessive. Updated 04/15/2025