Uniform Instructions

To provide Banning Lewis Ranch Academy families the most flexibility in purchasing uniforms, there are now five (5) retail stores and three (3) online options.

Retail Options;

• Dennis Uniforms
• JC Penny’s (Izod)
• Target (French Toast seasonal & Cherokee)
• Kohl’s (Sonoma)
• Sears (Lands End)

Online Options:

• French Toast (Source Code: QS5PMBG)
• Lands End
• JC Penny catalog

The only approved plaid items are through French Toast and Rosebuds Learning Apparel. Approved uniform colors can be seen on the French Toast website by entering the School source code: QS5PMBG. Please make sure all red items are either bright red or fire engine red - all other colors of red are not acceptable.

All of these options allow the parents to purchase the items and then take them to an approved embroidery store (details below). If a parent decides to order online, the uniform pieces can be embroidered by French Toast and Lands End before delivery, but please note both companies return policy.

French Toast - Uniforms
French Toast is one of our approved vendors for all items. All orders can be placed online and delivered directly to your home. Note: Please use School Source Code: QS5PMBG when ordering. BLRA will receive 5% cash back from French Toast when we use this code.

Lands End - Uniforms
Lands End is one of our approved vendors for selected items. All orders can be placed online and delivered directly to your home. Note: Please use School Source Code: 900119900 when ordering. BLRA will receive 3% cash back from Lands End when we use this code.

Embroidered Uniform Shirts
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy has approved the following embroidery vendors. There will be an additional charge per item. It is advised to mark all your clothing on masking tape applied to the unit of clothing.

The six (6) approved embroidery options are:

Dennis Uniforms (*Will embroider Dennis purchased items only)
(719) 591-8379
3329 Carefree Circle West

      Website link

Sew Cute
(719) 495-8371
Falcon, CO
www.sewcute.net

L3 Screen Printing & Embroidery
(719) 219-1069
3823 N. Academy Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO

TK Originals
(719) 550-0016
2372 Academy Pl.
Colorado Springs, CO

French Toast

Lands End

Polo Shirts
(Long Sleeve & Short Sleeve) Picot or Knit
Embroidery on left chest
No pockets

K-5 Colors:
White – Gold barn and burgundy BLRA
Red – All gold embroidery/Gold barn and BLRA
Light Blue – Gold barn and burgundy BLRA
Navy Blue – Gold barn and burgundy BLRA

6-8 Colors:
All above colors plus:
Burgundy – All gold embroidery/Gold barn and BLRA
Hunter Green – Gold barn and burgundy BLRA

Oxfort Shirts with Pockets
Embroidery above pocket on left chest

K-8 Colors:
White – Gold barn and burgundy BLRA
Light Blue – Gold barn and burgundy BLRA

Girl's Blouses with Peter Pan Collar
Embroidery on left side collar – Gold barn and burgundy BLRA
Small barn/BLRA

K-8 Colors:
White only

Windbreaker
Embroidery on left chest – Gold barn and burgundy BLRA

K-5 Colors:
Navy only

6-8 Colors:
Navy and Forest Green - Gold barn and burgandy BLRA

Sweatshirts

K-8 Colors:
Heather or Ash Grey Hoodie/Crew – Gold barn and burgundy BLRA
Spiritwear - Sold at Rosebuds Learning Apparel
Burgandy Hoodie/Crew - Gold Stallion
Gold Hoodie/Crew - Burgandy Stallion
Heather or Ash Grey Hoodie/Crew - Burgandy Stallion

Jumpers
No embroidery is approved or necessary.

Student Uniform Policy

All shirts, blouses, windbreakers, and sweatshirts worn in the classroom must be approved uniform items, and have the BLRA logo embroidered on them. When wearing sweatshirts an approved uniform blouse or shirt must be worn underneath. All uniform items should be an appropriate size for the individual (Appropriate size meaning the shirt must be tucked in and stay tucked in. No undershirts sticking out below approved uniform shirts).
Shoes must be worn at all times. Student’s shoes should be in basic colors (black, brown, navy or white) the same color shoes are to be worn on both feet. Shoes should be conservative in style. Open-toed shoes, slippers, sandals, “heelies”, mules and “crocs” are not permitted. Tennis shoes/sneakers should be in basic colors (black, brown, navy or white) and may have more than one color, but may not have lights, characters or prints. Shoelaces should be tied at all times. Shoelaces should be conservative colors (white, black, brown or navy). Both shoes should have the same color shoelaces and only one shoe lace per shoe (No neon, multi colored or printed shoelaces). Girls may wear solid black or brown knee high boots as long as they are conservative in style and have no patterns or other colors. No high heels will be allowed.

Students are required to wear socks or tights. Socks are to be Navy or white with shorts, skirts and jumpers. With pants, socks are to be Navy, white or khaki. Tights should coordinate with uniform colors. Approved colors are white and navy. Solid color socks and tights only no patterns, polka dots, stripes, leggings or footless tights.Students in grades K – 5th may not wear make-up. Middle School student’s make-up must be of neutral colors and conservative.
The hemline in jumpers, skirts and shorts must be long enough to extend beyond the student’s fingertips when the hand is extended down the thigh. Girls are required to wear biking shorts underneath that coordinate (navy or khaki) with the skirts and jumpers. No shorts, pants, leggings or sweat pants may be worn under jumpers or skirts.

Students with pants or shorts must wear a belt. Buckles should be plain and belts should be in basic colors (black, brown, or navy). No belts with prints, designs, beaded/gemstones will be allowed. Belts are optional for kindergarten students.

Tattoos and body piercing, other than earrings, are not allowed. Students are allowed to wear one earring per ear. For safety reasons, hoop-style earrings larger than a dime and dangling earrings are not allowed.

Hairstyle and color must be neat and conservative. Hair may only be dyed/temporarily dyed in naturally occurring colors.

Outer wear that is worn for warmth to and from school and outside at recess that is not considered a uniform item or spirit wear will not be worn in the classroom. No hats are to be worn in the classroom or in the school building.

Turtlenecks or Mock Turtlenecks in school appropriate colors may be worn under an approved uniform item. No logos or emblems are allowed on turtlenecks.

Snow boots or Rain boots may be worn to school, but uniform approved shoes must be worn once inside the classroom. Students are to present a neat appearance. They must wear their shirts and blouses tucked inside their pants, skirts or shorts. Shirts, pants, shorts or skirts may not have holes or tears.
Items not covered above, but considered inappropriate, unsafe, or a distraction from the learning environment are subject to review by the administration and teachers. Cheerful, consistent compliance is expected.

The BLRA staff, with support of the BLRA Board, reserves the right to deny, at its discretion, any item that is noticeable different in style, color, or fabric. Any checking will be done visually and parents will be notified of non-conformance.

Updated 6/24/10