Basic Uniform
Girls:
White, Navy or Light Blue long or short-sleeved collared blouse or polo shirt, and dragon T-shirts
Navy or Khaki loose fitting pants, knee length shorts, A line skirt, and or capris. Dresses may be worn with either long or short sleeves blouse.
* Elementary students may wear skorts.
Boys:
White, Navy or Light Blue long or short-sleeved polo shirts, and dragon T-shirts.
Navy or Khaki cargo shorts, twill cargo pants, pleated twill pants.
Shoes
Students may not wear bedroom slippers, shoes with wheels, cleats, heels, platforms, sandals, flip flops. We strongly recommend students wear closed toes.
Other Garments
Students May Not Wear:
- Clothing that is not properly fastened;
- Clothing or hair styles that disrupt the orderly learning environment;
- Clothing that is torn, has holes, or pants that are frayed;
- Athletic shorts, cut-off pants, jeggings, short-shorts or running shorts;
- Clothing that exposes body parts in an indecent and vulgar manner;
- Clothing that is unlined sheer or unlined lace
- Clothing that is form fitting, leotards or spandex, unless proper outer garments are worn over top of it.
- Sleepwear, blankets, or outer garments traditionally designed as undergarments, such as boxer shorts or bras.
- Outer garments or accessories (such as backpacks, jewelry, and purses) which have slogans, signs, images or symbols that:
- Promote drugs, alcohol, tobacco, gang identification, weapons or lewd sexual behavior .
- Denigrate or promote discrimination for or against an individual or group on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, race, religion or gender. Manufacturer’s logo/image is acceptable.
- Hats, bandanas, sweatbands, headgear or other head coverings, except when approved by the principal/designee.
- Body piercing jewelry, except for earrings on the ears. All other body piercing jewelry must be removed or concealed;
- Jewelry or accessories that may be used as weapons, such as chains, spiked jewelry or arm bands;
- Combs, curlers or hair picks. N. Sunglasses inside the school building.
- Jeans*
The principal or designee has the authority to decide if a student’s clothing complies with Board policy.
If the principal determines that a student’s clothing does not comply with Board policy, the parent/guardian may be asked to bring an appropriate change of clothes to the school for the student to change into.
The student may be asked to leave an after-school activity if inappropriately dressed. A student might also receive a disciplinary consequence for violating the school’s dress code policy. Repeated violations may result in progressively more serious discipline.
PE Uniforms
ALA PE uniforms are required for students in 5th thru 8th grade; these are available for purchase at the school office.
Home-made with love
For healthy minds, bodies, and planet
The Alachua Learning Academy believes in a holistic approach to education, seeing how all parts of our school are interconnected with the success and happiness of each student. In keeping with our nurturing family environment, we give special care and attention to the food we serve. Our home-cooked vegetarian meals are made for healthy brains, strong bodies, and happy tastebuds. Our meals are vegetarian in order to create a healthy, sustainable, and compassionate environment. We make sure to include all the daily proteins, carbohydrates, fiber, and fats to ensure our students thrive. Our lunch is so delicious and nutritious it was given the “National Best School Lunch Award” by Nickelodeon! Contact us if you have any questions about your child’s specific dietary needs.
Food Allergies and Special Dietary Needs
Click here for more information and to download special dietary forms.
Please return completed forms to the ALA Office
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement | Food and Nutrition Service
We believe that every child is a leader
"Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” - John Dewey
A small family environment
The best nest for taking flight
We believe that our small and diverse student body, values-based approach, and caring teachers result in the best nest for children to take flight and soar to new heights. Unique and effective course
Creating opportunities for adventure and success
Our dedicated teachers creatively structure various hands-on learning experiences adequate for each grade level. In addition to our extensive curriculum including Language Arts, Math, Science, STEM Lab (Science-Technology-Engineering and Math), Art, and Physical Education, we also offer The ACCEL Program- Academically Challenging Courses to Enhance Learning and Life Skills. These courses are designed to expose students to various subjects and provide hands on experiences in skills like: Seven Habits for Highly Effective People, Spanish, Publishing, Creative Writing, Digital Media, and Speech. Academic excellence
Achievement comes naturally with the right tools and environment
We believe that our small school size combined with creative and inspired teachers results in higher student engagement and truly effective learning. This gives students an opportunity to meet their potential in interpersonal relationships and academic studies.







