Uniforms

Students are to wear tops purchased from the approved CHA vendors, Global School Wear or Game One. 

Uniform tops guidelines:

• “Ch” logo via approved uniform vendor visible on all uniform tops. 

• Uniform vests and jumpers must be worn with a shirt beneath. Options include: “Ch” uniform shirt, non-uniform white button shirt or white blouse matching styles on Global School Wear site. 

• Long-sleeved, white T-shirts may be worn under short sleeved uniform tops for added warmth. 

• Classic navy crew sweatshirts or hoodies with the “Ch” logo listed on the Global School Wear CHA site are permitted M-F. 

• Non-uniform hoodies/sweatshirts may not be worn at school. 

*Note: Families may not add the “Ch” logo to unauthorized clothing from alternate vendors or embroidery companies. 

Approved school uniform pants, shorts, skirts, and skorts (navy, khaki, grey) are available through Global School Wear.  

Uniform pants and shorts guidelines: 

• Pants/shorts purchased from other sources must be indistinguishable from Global School Wear approved styles and comply with the guidelines that follow. 

• Must be clean, no rips, and fit appropriately 

• No drawstring/full elastic waistbands or pull-on styles (Grades 1-8)  

• No ankle cuffs (ex. elastic, zipper, knit cuffs, etc.) 

• No athletic/gym shorts other than for PE class.  

• No cargo pockets on pants or shorts (unless approved for medical device). 

• Pants/shorts must be worn at the waist.  

Approved school uniform pants, shorts, skirts, and skorts (navy, khaki, grey) are available through Global School Wear.  

Uniform pants and shorts guidelines 

• Pants/shorts purchased from other sources must be indistinguishable from Global School Wear approved styles and comply with the guidelines that follow. 

• Must be clean, no rips, and fit appropriately. 

• No drawstring waistbands, elastic waistbands or pull-on styles (Grades 1-8) 

• No pull-on (legging-like), form-fitting pants. 

• No ankle cuffs (ex. elastic, zipper, knit cuffs, etc.) 

• No cargo pockets on pants or shorts (unless needed for medical/school approved reasons) 

• Shorts must be a longer style in length. 

Skirts and skorts guidelines 

• Skirts/skorts purchased from other sources must be indistinguishable from Global School Wear approved styles and comply with the guidelines that follow. 

• Skirts and skorts must always be worn with leggings or tights (Grades 1-8). 

• • Leggings: non-patterned navy blue, grey, or black; long or capri style 

• • Tights: non-patterned opaque colors (navy blue, grey, black, or white) 

Uniform Dresses 

Uniform dresses must be purchased from the CHA Global School Wear site to include “Ch” logo. 

• Must be clean and fit appropriately. 

• Dresses are to fall near the top of the kneecap or longer.  

• Leggings are not required under one-piece uniform dresses (all grade levels). 

• Cartwheel/bike no longer than hem length are to be worn if leggings/tights are not worn beneath (bike/cartwheel shorts colors: navy blue, grey, or black) 

• Jumper-style dresses must be worn with a CHA shirt or plain white blouse beneath. 

Fridays, students may wear regular uniforms or optional CHA Spirit Wear as follows: 

• CHA Spirit Wear tops (purchased through Sideline Store on CHA website). 

• Jeans on Fridays are permitted for the 2024-2025 school year. The following school year (2025-26), uniform bottoms will be required on Fridays with spirit wear or uniform tops. 

• • Jeans must be clean, solid/free of designs, rips, or holes; must not be overly tight, and fit to the waist. 

• • No cargo pockets on jeans 

• No jeggings/leggings permitted. 

• CHA flannel pants: privilege wear for 8th graders on Fridays (orders taken each fall).  

Exclusively purchased through the CHA Main Office or Cougar Closet:

• Girls or boys style dry-fit performance top with CHA athletic logo
• Black athletic shorts with CHA athletic logo
• Non-marking athletic shoes are required

• Haircuts/styles should not distract from the educational environment in the classroom. 
  • Hairstyles must allow unobstructed vision for learning and facial visibility by others. 
• Bright/neon-dyed/unnatural hair colors are not permitted (blue, pink, bright red, etc.).                
  • Subtle streaks of bright color may be approved if bright color is minimal. 
  • Bright hair color enhancements may be permitted during Spirit Week. 
• Facial/body piercings are not allowed (apart from girls’ earrings). 

• Socks, shoes, and belts are non-uniform, self-selected.  

• All coats, winter hats, winter gear are non-uniform, self-selected; worn only when entering school, to recess, and departures (not before school in halls, lunch, or to classes). 

• Girls may wear personal accessories such hairbows or jewelry that do not cause distractions. 

• Non-CHA Hoodies/sweatshirts/overshirts are not permitted during school hours. 

• Flip-flops and slippers are not permitted as footwear. 

• Novelty accessories (footwear, headwear, sunglasses, etc.) are not permitted unless part of a costume or spirit day. 

• “Wheely” tennis shoes are not permitted when operating in roller skate mode. Wheels are not to be used at any time during the school day including during recess, gym class, and dismissal. 

• Head/face coverings of any type (such as hats, hoods, facemasks, bandanas, etc.) may not be worn inside during the school day.  

• Pajama days are not permitted. 

• Baseball caps are not to be worn during the school day inside the building nor outside at recess.  

Dress code compliance is expected of the parents and students who are enrolled at CHA. Enrollment is contingent upon agreement to follow CHA guidelines and policies. If a dress code violation occurs, a parent will be contacted to bring appropriate school attire. Middle school students who fail to follow CHA’s required dress code policy are subject to detention.