Uniform Policy
Hawaii Baptist Academy has a dress code in place to promote a positive, distraction-free learning and social environment. HBA also wants to provide options for families and parents so during the 2022-23 school year when our students from elementary to high school demonstrated leadership and diplomacy in addressing some of their concerns over the dress code, we listened. The senior leadership team received opinion papers from students as young as second grade and our high school student council held multiple forums on this topic to gather data and information from their peers. Here is a summary of the uniform updates that were determined.
For more information about uniforms, please visit your respective student/parent handbook located in the MyEagle portal. Below is an updated summary to help provide more information to parents/students to learn more about our current uniform policies and options:
UNIFORM TOPS
- Lands End is our vendor of HBA-branded polo shirts. The polo shirts are in line with the colors of HBA logo: black, white, and gray. Students are required to wear uniform tops on all days except for PE, Eagle Fridays, and designated Spirit Days.
- For those who still own HBA-branded polo shirts from our former vendor, Mills, those polo shirts continue to be acceptable.
- Solid colors of black, white, or gray long sleeve shirts may be worn underneath uniform shirts for warmth.
Lands End uniforms can be ordered online or at their store at 560 N. Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu.
PANTS
- All pants need to be a solid color of black or khaki.
- In addition to the Lands End and Mills brand pants, we will also allow additional uniform lines offered by brands such as Target, Old Navy, French Toast, Gap, Nautica, Athleta, etc.
- We will not allow cargo pants, yoga, sweat pants, pajama pants or jogger pants.
- We ask that the respective brand logos are discrete and contains no vulgarities or images that detract from the Christian mission of the school (Campus Administrators have final say if unclear).
SHORTS/SKIRTS/SKORTS
- In addition to Lands End and Mills shorts, skirts, and skorts, we will allow additional uniform-conforming brands such as Target, Old Navy, French Toast, Gap, Nautica, Athleta, etc.
- All shorts, skirts, and skorts need to be solid colors: black or khaki.
- The shorts, skirts, and skorts will no longer need to have the HBA logo on it, but we ask that the respective brand logos are discrete and contains no vulgarities or images that detract from the Christian mission of the school (Campus Administrators have final say if unclear).
- Short/skirt length needs to be of conservative nature and provide coverage to at least mid-thigh for both males and females.
- Shorts cannot be cargo, board, denim, stretchy/spandex/sweat-pant material, or shorts with fringes or holes.
- Solid colored black, gray, or white long leggings may be worn underneath skirts/skorts for warmth.
SHOES
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Students must wear covered shoes, dress or tennis shoes. No slippers, sandals, or Crocs.
OUTERWEAR -JACKETS, SWEATERS, CARDIGANS
- In addition to HBA outerwear offered by Lands End, we will allow additional uniform-conforming brands of jackets, sweaters, and cardigans such as Nike, Adidas, Hurley, Under Armour, etc.
- The outerwear must be a solid color (no designs) and in line with the colors of the HBA logo: black, white, gray, and yellow/gold.
- The outerwear does not need to have the HBA logo on it, but we ask that respective brand logos are discrete and contain no vulgarities or images that detract from the Christian mission of the school.
- HBA will also allow jackets/outwear from our HBA Sideline Store and HBA Athletics issued/approved sports wear. We are not allowing PAC-5 jackets and sweatshirts at this time.
HAIR
Girls:
- Modest/conservative style
- Natural color
Boys:
- Modest/conservative style
- Length must be collar length or shorter
*Cultural exemptions for longer hair can be granted by a campus administrator. - Natural color
ADORNMENTS
Girls:
- Modest jewelry (including earrings not to exceed two per ear)
Boys:
- No Earrings and other body-pierced jewelry
Boys and Girls:
- No Body-pierced jewelry
- No tattoos on exposed body parts
- No patches or jewelry with double meanings, obscene implications, or in inappropriate places
PE
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PE dri-fit shirts and shorts from Land’s End (www.landsend.com) or Kula Threads are recommended but not required on PE days.
WATER/SWIM ATTIRE
To promote modesty, we are requiring all students to adhere to the following standards:
Girls:
- Top–rashguard or dryfit shirt (Swimsuit top or one piece may be worn underneath but must be covered for modesty.)
- Bottom- boardshorts or other shorts (Swimsuit bottoms or one piece may be worn underneath but must be covered for modesty.)
Boys:
- Top–rashguard or dryfit shirt
- Bottom–board shorts
Eagle Fridays
- To celebrate HBA pride, students, staff, and faculty may wear their HBA Eagle shirt or other HBA shirts (spirit shirts, class shirts, athletic shirts) on Fridays.
- Students who participate in PAC-5 sports may also wear their PAC-5 t-shirts on Fridays, but we are not allowing PAC-5 jackets or sweatshirts at this time.
- Students may also wear their regular Lands’ End/Mills uniform shirts on Fridays.
Special Dress Code Days
Exceptions to the dress code on field trips and other school sponsored activities are approved by the principal. Parents are notified of exceptions through class newsletters/websites, emails.
Enforcement & Best Practices
Students should be making a good faith effort to meet these guidelines as we work together to create a comfortable environment for all members of our community. While we understand that there may be times where a judgement call is needed, the final decision will lie with the campus administration.
EAGLE CLOSETS
Each year, HBA hosts an annual Eagle Closet prior to the start of the school year. Gently used uniforms are available for purchase at discounted prices.