NTCA uniform Policy

The NTCA uniform policy is designed to balance student individuality with a sense of unity, school pride, and professionalism on campus. All uniform apparel is to be purchased directly using the link below.

All students are expected to adhere to the following guidelines:

General Attire

  • All tops worn in class must feature the NTCA logo.

  • Students may wear pants, or knee-length shorts or skorts in solid black, gray, navy blue or khaki. Black bottoms will not be allowed in the 2026-2027 school year. Leggings, sweatpants, patterned clothing, and athletic wear (except for P.E.) are not allowed.

  • Uniforms must be well-maintained, free of holes, frayed hems, and excessive fading.

  • Dresses and skirts are not part of the NTCA dress code.

  • Hair, makeup, and accessories should be neat, appropriate, and not distracting to the learning environment. Extreme styles or colors may be addressed at the discretion of school administration.

  • Hats, caps, and hoods are not allowed indoors.

Footwear

  • Closed-toe shoes are required at all times.

  • For P.E., students must wear soft-soled athletic shoes.

  • Sandals, open-toed/open-backed, shoes, and Crocs are not permitted for safety reasons.

P.E. Attire

  • Grades K-5: Sneaker style of shoes

  • Grades 6-12: P.E. uniforms are required and include black athletic shorts and an approved NTCA P.E. (Competitor t-shirt)

Sweaters & Outerwear

  • Only NTCA-approved sweaters and sweatshirts with the school logo are permitted in classrooms.

  • During cold weather, only plain black heavier jackets may be worn.

  • Hoodies are not permitted at any time.

Spirit Days

  • On Fridays, students may wear NTCA spirit T shirts. These may include shirts from Campus Ministries, clubs, field trips, athletics, or other official NTCA event shirt.

  • All other uniform guidelines remain in effect on Spirit Days.

Spirit Week

  • NTCA’s Upper, Middle, and Lower Schools may host Spirit Weeks throughout the year.

  • Themes will be approved by the principal and communicated in advance.

  • Spirit Week attire must reflect NTCA’s values. Clothing that is inappropriate, vulgar, suggestive, or disrespectful is not permitted.

  • The goal is to foster a fun, unified, and respectful culture.

Non-Compliance with Uniform Policy

  • Students arriving out of uniform will not be permitted in class.

  • The student may be sent home with a parent/guardian or required to wait in the office until proper attire is provided.

  • This policy is enforced from arrival through the end of the school day.

  • Drop-off and office staff have the authority to enforce this policy at their discretion.

Dress Guidelines for Semi-Formal/Formal Events

  • Men are encouraged to wear dress shirt/tie or suit. Tuxedos are welcome but not expected.

  • Dresses should be modest and appropriate for the age and occasion. Sleeveless styles are acceptable.

  • The following are not permitted:

    • Plunging necklines

    • Bare midriff

    • Slits that go above mid-thigh

    • Dresses that are shorter than mid-thigh

    • Transparent or see-through fabrics

    • Dresses that are overly tight or draw undue attention to body features

  • Clothing should be comfortable, tasteful, and respectful of the occasion and school values.