American University Research Academy Uniform Policy

At AURA, we wear the uniform with pride. It is an outward sign of the choice families have made to join the American University Research Academy community and a way to demonstrate their daily commitment to fully embrace AURA’s values and spirit. Every assembly day is a Number One Dress day. Students may be asked to wear Number One Dress on additional days for special events or field trips.

Consult the official clothing list in this handbook. Since the following details are constantly asked about, note them and consider whether they apply to boys or girls.

1. The rule remains that students arrive and leave the school in full uniform. If students work immediately after school, they may bring a letter to the Head of School/Vice Principal requesting permission to leave school out of uniform. (Teachers will be informed at staff meetings). After-school games: Students may go home in their school tracksuit. Note: Students must come to school the following morning in uniform as usual.
2. Do not wear non-AURA outerwear between classes or at lunch. Students have many AURA uniform options that will keep them warm and dry during the day. Keep personal clothing in student lockers during the day, and wear it only to and from school. In severe cold weather (temperatures below freezing), girls may wear warmer clothing to and from school and then change into their uniform when they arrive at school.
3. Number One Dress Uniform, including a cardigan, school skirt/skort, full-length navy blue pants, and a white dress shirt with tie, must be worn on required occasions as notified.
4. Shoes: When purchasing shoes, students must remember they are worn for the entire school day, so they should provide adequate support and be comfortable.
5. Skirt/skort Length: Skirt/skort must be no more than 8 cm above the crease of the knee and must be worn with shorts.
6. Pants: Dress pants must be full length—to the top of the shoes—and navy blue.
7. Hair: Historically, the school has tried to keep students’ hair out of sight! Hair should be clean, neat, and tidy at all times. Exaggerated or bizarre hairstyles and unnatural hair colors are not permitted. All students must keep bangs past the eyebrows pulled back. Facial hair must be kept neat and closely trimmed.
8. Make-up: For students in Grades 9 to 12, make-up must be very discreet.
9. Jewelry: One pair of small earrings worn in the earlobes and/or one small, discreet nose stud are permitted. Nose or septum rings are not allowed. All other jewelry must be inconspicuous.
10. Other visible body piercing (including tongue studs) is not allowed. Visible tattoos are not allowed.

For all uniform and personal appearance issues such as hair, make-up, jewelry, or alternative shoes (as per physician’s request), please see the Head of School/Vice Principal.

Please note: All uniform items must be purchased at the school store or from approved vendors, except shoes. Students not wearing their uniforms correctly will be given an initial warning. For subsequent infractions, students will receive the appropriate uniform items from the school store at their expense, and we will contact parents. All clothing and personal items must be labeled.

Occasionally, the school has a “casual” day. On these days, students may wear their regular clothes, but need to remember that there is still a standard of acceptable dress. Bare midriffs, skimpy tops, shirts with inappropriate words or images, and very low-rise pants are not acceptable. If a student arrives in inappropriate clothing, they will be asked to return home to change into more acceptable attire.

AURA embraces a culture of consistency, cleanliness, discipline, and order. For this reason, students must abide by the school’s uniform policy. Students must wear tennis shoes or other comfortable closed footwear; sandals and open-toed shoes are not permitted. Students who arrive at school without their uniforms will be dismissed. Nails should be clipped, and uniforms should be clean.

For Girls: Female students can mix and match their uniform and can choose from the following:

• Polo – Navy or Dolphin Blue
• White Shirt
• Black Pullover Sweater
• Cardigan
• Blazer
• Pants
• Skirt (with Optional: black leggings to be used underneath the skirt during cold seasons)
• Hair Tie and/or Hair Bow

For Boys: Male Students can mix and match their uniform from the following:

• Polo – Navy or Dolphin Blue
• White Shirt
• Black Pullover Sweater
• Cardigan
• Blazer
• Pants
• Necktie

AURA School Uniforms must be purchased directly from Vicki Marsha Uniforms

Address: 5292 Production Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92649

Contact No: 714-763-4179 Email: francesca@vickimarsha.com  Website: www.vickimarsha.com