Daily Life at Valiant Cross
At Valiant Cross Academy, we believe scholars learn through an intentional culture of structure, discipline, and love. We are committed to providing a well-rounded quality education for our scholars. We believe male mentors can have an influence on our scholars that can last for years to come.
At Valiant, we provide many experiences and fun activities for our scholars as well. We take many walking field trips around downtown Montgomery. We offer arts and music education too.
We also believe in order to achieve excellence, our scholars need to dress for success.
2025-2026 Supply List (6-12th Grade)
- 6-3-prong plastic folders with pockets
- (4) notebook paper (college rule)
- (4) graphing paper
- (1) pack of copy paper
- (2) 3″ ring binders
- (2) packs of dividers (5-tab)
- Colored pencils
- 2-pack index cards (small and large)
- Highlighters (multicolor pack)
- Glue sticks
- 1 pair of earbuds/headphones
- Ruler
- Protractor
- Whiteout
- Blue/black/red ink pens
- #2 Pencils
- 2 packs of dividers (5 tab colored)
- Pencil pouch
- Scissors
- Sticky notes
- (1) Clorox wipes
- (1) Kleenex tissues
- (1) Lysol spray
- (1) Hand sanitizer
- (1) clear or mesh backpack
2025-2026 Kindergarten Supply List
- 1 pair of Scissors (blunt tip)
- 2-glue sticks
- 2 packs of regular crayons
- 1 pack of washable markers
- 1 pack of dry-erase markers
- 1 pack of eraser caps
- 2 pack of #2 Pencils(with scholars name on them)
- 2 reams of copy paper
- 1 pack of Primary paper without the drawing space (can be found at Davie’s)
- 1 pair of Headphones with a microphone (labeled with scholar’s name)
- 1 ziplock bags of each ( gallon and quart)
- 1 hand sanitizer bottle (class size) or 2 (regular size)
- 2 Lysol or Clorox Wipes
- 3 Kleenex tissue boxes
- 2 packs of unscented Baby wipes
- 1 bottle of antibacterial soap
- 1 3-pack roll of paper towels
- 1 clear or mesh backpack
- 1 nap mat
- 1 pencil pouch
- 1 set of washable watercolor paint
- 1 1” 3-ring binder
- 1 full change of clothes at all times( including socks). Change out clothes with the season. The extra clothes need to be uniform in a 2 gallon-Ziploc bag (which will be given to you from the classroom teacher)
2025-2026 First Grade Supply List
- 1 red and 1 blue- 3 prong folders with pockets per student (preferably plastic)
- 1 pair of Scissors (blunt tip)
- 2-glue sticks
- 2 packs of regular crayons
- 1 pack of washable markers
- 1 pack of dry-erase markers
- 1 pack of eraser caps
- 2 packs of #2 Pencils (with scholar’s name on them)
- 2 reams of copy paper
- 1 primary journal(not a composition notebook)
- 1 pair of Headphones with a microphone (labeled with scholar’s name)
- 1 ziplock bag of each ( gallon and quart)
- 1 hand sanitizer bottle (class size) or 2 (regular size)
- 2 Lysol or Clorox Wipes
- 3 Kleenex tissue boxes
- 2 packs of unscented Baby wipes
- 1 bottle of antibacterial soap
- 1 3-pack roll of paper towels
- 1 clear or mesh backpack
- 1 pencil pouch
- 1 set of washable watercolor paint
- 1 ruler
- 1 full change of clothes at all times( including socks). Change out clothes with the season. The extra clothes need to be uniform in a 2 gallon-Ziploc bag (which will be given to you from the classroom teacher
2025-2026 Second Grade Supply List
- 1 red and 1 blue- 3 prong folders with pockets per student (preferably plastic)
- 1 pair of child scissors (blunt tip)
- 2 packs of glue sticks
- 1 pack of 24-count crayons
- 1 pack of 24-count colored pencils
- 1 pack of dry-erase markers
- 1 pack of eraser caps
- 2 packs of #2 Pencils (with scholar’s name on them)
- 2 reams of copy paper
- 1 pack of Primary paper without the drawing space (can be found at Davie’s)
- 1 pair of Headphones with a microphone (labeled with scholar’s name)
- 1 ziplock bag of each ( gallon and quart)
- 1 hand sanitizer bottle (class size) or 2 (regular size)
- 2 Lysol or Clorox Wipes
- 3 Kleenex tissue boxes
- 2 packs of unscented Baby wipes
- 1 bottle of antibacterial soap
- 1 3-pack roll of paper towels
- 1 clear or mesh backpack
- 1 pencil pouch
- 1 set of washable watercolor paint
- 1 12” ruler 2 composition notebook (wide ruled)
Dress Code
We believe that a person’s dress reflects how they think and feel about themselves. At Valiant Cross Academy, our scholars communicate many things about our school to the community and establish our reputation as an outstanding school with excellent scholars. All students must wholeheartedly support the dress code.
K–2 Uniform Pricing & Summer Savings from Uniformacy
Valiant Cross families, Uniformacy is your go-to source for high-quality school uniforms. Below is the pricing for our K–2 required attire:
Standard Uniform Pricing K-2:
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Navy Youth Polo – Short Sleeve (with logo): $24.50
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Navy Youth Polo – Long Sleeve (with logo): $25.50
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White Oxford – Long Sleeve (with logo): $29.50
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Bow Tie: $18.50
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Khaki Full Elastic Pants: $23.50
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Khaki Full Elastic Shorts: $22.50
Optional Items:
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Navy Vest (with logo): $30.50
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Navy Blazer (with logo): $79.50–$89.50
Bringing Your Own Shirts?
They’re happy to add the official school logo to your items for just $8.00 per shirt.
June Special: 10% Off and Layaway Bonus
Take advantage of 10% off all uniform items during the entire month of June. You can also:
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Put your items on layaway with just 50% down
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Please pick them up during Tax-Free Weekend and save the tax on your remaining balance
Tax-Free Weekend: July 18–20, 2025 (Please note: Uniformacy is closed on Sunday, July 20)
Monday – Thursday
Friday
Physical Education
BLACK BELTS SHOULD BE WORN AT ALL TIMES
SHIRTS MUST BE TUCKED INTO PANTS AT ALL TIMES
NO COATS OR JACKETS (without school logo) may be worn after arriving at school.
Hats/Hair Coverings: Scholars may not wear hats, handkerchiefs, bandanas, scarves, or other head coverings. Exceptions can be made for religious and/or medical reasons.
Hair: Hair should be neat and well-kept (clean, combed/brushed). It should have a uniform look. It is not acceptable for scholars to have designs, figures, and signs cut into their hair, or to color or twist their hair.
Jewelry: Scholars may not wear earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets or other jewelry to school unless medically related.
General Neatness: Clothes should be clean and free of excessive wrinkles. The oxford shirt should be buttoned to the top and tucked in at all times, shoelaces should be tied at all times, and tie should be tied.
Nutrition Program
Meal Times
Breakfast: 7:10 AM – 7:40 AM
Lunch: 11:00 AM – 12:40 PM
THE SCHOOL DAY JUST GOT HEALTHIER
New standards for school meals were implemented on July 1, 2012, which resulted in healthier meals for students across the nation. These new meal requirements are a key component of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, which was championed by First Lady Michelle Obama as a part of her Let’s Move! Campaign and signed into law by President Obama. New meal standards include fat-free flavored and 1% unflavored milk choices, increased offerings of fruits and vegetables, more whole grains, “right” sized-aged appropriate portions, and less sodium in our meals.
The legislation requires meal prices to be in line with federal subsidies for students who receive Free and Reduced-Price Meals. All school districts are required to gradually increase their meal prices. Our children are worth this financial investment.
LUNCH PRICES FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2025-2026
| Breakfast | Lunch | |
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| Visiting Students | $2.25 | $4.00 |
| Visiting Adults | $4.00 | $4.25 |
| Board Employees | $2.25 | $4.25 |
| Student 2nd Meal | $2.25 | $4.00 |
MEAL INFORMATION
Community Eligibility
All enrolled students of Valiant Cross Academy are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at NO CHARGE for the 2025-2026 school year. No further action is required by parents. One breakfast and one lunch meal will be served to all students at no charge regardless of their eligibility status.
Racial and Ethnicity Data Collection
The Food and Nutrition (FNS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requires all School Meal Program sponsors to collect race and ethnicity
data of applicants and participants. The traditional definition of race and ethnicity is related to biological and sociological factors respectively. Race refers to a person’s physical appearance from descent or heredity, such as skin color, eye color, hair color, etc. Ethnicity, on the other hand, relates to cultural factors such as nationality, culture, ancestry, language, and beliefs. The purpose for collecting race and ethnicity data is to determine:
(1) How effectively School Meal Programs are reaching potentially eligible students.
(2) Provision of this data is voluntary.
(3) Responses are kept confidential.
(4) Responses have no effect on eligibility.
Resources
The National Honor Society at Valiant Cross Academy
Member Selection Procedure
The National Honor Society chapter of Valiant Cross Academy High School is a duly chartered and affiliated chapter of this prestigious national organization. Membership is open to those scholars who meet the required standards in four areas of evaluation: scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Scholars are selected for membership by majority vote of a five-member principal-appointed faculty council, which bestows this honor upon qualified scholars on behalf of the faculty of our school.
Scholars in grades 10 & 11 are eligible for membership. For the scholarship criterion, a scholar must have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or better on a 4.0 scale. Each fall those scholars who meet this criterion are invited to complete a Candidate Form that provides the faculty council with information regarding the candidate’s leadership and service.
To evaluate a candidate’s character, the faculty council uses three forms of input. First, school disciplinary records are reviewed. Second, members of the faculty are solicited for input regarding professional reflections on a candidate’s service activities, character, and leadership. Third, candidate information forms are reviewed and verified.
Any solicited faculty input and all Candidate Forms are carefully reviewed by the faculty council to determine membership. A majority vote of the council is necessary for selection. Candidates are notified regarding selection or non-selection according to a predetermined schedule.
Following notification, a formal induction ceremony is held at the school to recognize all the newly selected members. Once inducted, new members are required to maintain the same level of performance (or better) in all four criteria that led to their selection.