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Dress Code
All students 1st-12th should dress in uniforms daily, unless otherwise stated. All students, including kindergarten should wear closed-toe, non marking shoes, (no flip flops, crocs, slides, slippers, or sandals).
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Jewelery: only watches (no smart watches), medical bracelets, religious necklaces, or a small, modest one-strand necklace or bracelet is permitted. Girls may wear pierced earrings, and if worn, they may be no longer than 2-inches. No more than 2 earrings may be won in each ear at a time. No earrings are permitted for boys.
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Clothes that have holes or appear sloppy are not permitted at any time , neither are yoga, stretch, and/or tight-fitting pants, sweatpants, athletic pants, jeggings or leggings, and crop tops. (in uniform or out).
Extreme hairstyles, piercings (except basic earrings), and tattoos are also prohibited.
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School-colored (navy, yellow, and white) or neutral-colored (such as beige, cream, gray) sweaters or sweatshirts may be worn over the polo, but no hoodies are permitted.
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Sweatshirt Rule: Sweatshirts must be LCA blue and may be purchased with or without the LCA logo. No hoodies. Jackets and other outerwear may not be worn in class.
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For a list of requirements on LCA Dress Code, consult the LCA Parent Student Handbook
or contact the Main Office ( 301-777-7375).
Elementary Dress Code
Kindergarten
Shoes: non-marking, tennis shoes (no flip flops, crocs, slides, sandals, or slippers permitted)
Boys Grades 1-5
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Tops: Solid navy blue, white, yellow, or gold polo shirt
Bottoms: khaki or navy pants or shorts
Shoes: non-marking, tennis shoes (no flip flops, crocs, slides, or slippers, or sandals permitted)
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Girls Grades 1-5
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Tops: Solid navy blue, white, yellow, or gold polo shirt​
Bottoms: khaki or navy pants, shorts, Capri’s, skirt, or jumper (must be fingertip length)​
Shoes: non-marking, closed toed shoes (no flip flops, crocs, slides, sandals, or slippers permitted)​​
6-8 Dress Code
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Grades 6-12 Gym Class:
Gym uniforms are mandatory to participate in gym class, and must be purchased through the school. Athletic shoes MUST be worn during gym class.
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Boys Grades 6-8
Tops: Solid color polo
Bottoms: khaki or navy pants or shorts, no sweat pants permitted.
Shoes: Non-marking shoes (no flip-flops, crocs, slides, sandals, or slippers)​​
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Girls Grades 6-8
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Tops: Solid color polo
Bottoms: khaki or navy pants or shorts, capris or skirts
(no sweatpants, yoga/stretch/or tight fitting pants/shorts allowed, may not be shorter than 4 inches above the knee)
Shoes: Non-marking shoes (no flip-flops, crocs, slides, sandals, or slippers) ​​
9-12 Dress Code
Grades 6-12 Gym Class:
Gym uniforms are mandatory to participate in gym class, and must be purchased through the school. Athletic shoes MUST be worn during gym class.
Boys Grades 9-12
Tops: Solid colored polo​
Bottoms: khaki or navy pants or shorts​, no sweatpants permitted
Shoes: Non-marking shoes (no flip-flops, crocs, slides, sandals, or slippers)​
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Girls Grades 9-12
Tops: Solid color polo
Bottoms: khaki or navy pants or shorts, capris, skirts, or dresses
(no sweatpants, jeggings, yoga/stretch/or tight fitting pants/shorts allowed, may not be shorter than 4 inches above the knee)
Shoes: Non-marking shoes (no flip-flops, crocs, slides, sandals, or slippers)​
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Blue Jeans may be worn on dress down days with appropriate dress code top or another top.