Dress Code

  • Tops

    Permitted:

    • Crew neck shirts or collared shirts
    • There are no restrictions regarding shirt color or pattern
    • School-sponsored t-shirts which are either affiliated with a PPMS sport or activity that have been approved by the administration
    • Shirts may be “un-tucked” as long as the size of the shirt is proportionate to the size of the student
    • No altering of the shirt

    Not Permitted:

    • Shirts that show excess skin such as shoulders, chest, etc. (tank tops, crop tops, etc.)
    • Shirts that reveal the waistline/midriff
    • No see-through, sheer or netting
    • No sleeveless or spaghetti straps
    • No shirts tied up or with a rubber band
    • No shirts ripped, frayed, cut, or torn
    • Graphics with inappropriate words, slogans (drugs, tobacco, weapons, explicit or suggestive language etc.)
    • Altered shirts (ie collar cut off, tied up, frayed or ripped)

    Bottoms

    Permitted:

    • Solid color jeans/pants/shorts/skirts that fit properly at the hip and not below
    • Solid color shorts, gym shorts, and skirts that are 2 inches above the knee or longer
    • Solid color sweatpants

    Not Permitted:

    • Pants or bottoms that “sag” or reveal undergarments
    • Ripped/frayed/torn clothing above the knee
    • Sleepwear/pajama pants/flannel pants
    • Athletic wear other than gym shorts
    • Leggings of any kind including flare, yoga pants, tights, biker shorts (including those showing under shorts or skirts)
    • Any bottoms with graphics, patterns, or words

    Shoes

    Permitted:

    • Footwear consisting of full, closed-toe shoes with backs
    • Laces that are tied

    Not Permitted:

    • No sandals, slides, cleats, high heels, platforms, slippers, flip flops, Crocs, or opened-toe shoes

    Outerwear

    Permitted:

    • Sweaters, jackets, sweatshirts may be worn as needed in colder weather; however, clothing worn underneath must adhere to the dress code policy
    • Hooded sweatshirts are permitted, but the hood CANNOT cover the child’s head for safety reasons

    Not Permitted:

    • Sweaters, jackets, sweatshirts, hoodies with inappropriate word, graphics or patterns
    • Sweaters, jackets, sweatshirts, hoodies that are being used to cover non-dress code outfits
    • Sweaters, jackets, sweatshirts, hoodies that are being used as the only shirt

    ID Badge

    Permitted:

    • Students must wear their ID and Lanyard on their neck and visible at all times while on campus. (First one will be provided at no cost; Additional charge of $5 for each additional replacement badge and lanyard)

    Not Permitted:

    • Other student’s IDs
    • Lanyards on backpacks or in pockets.

    General Guidelines:

    • No exposed undergarments or sleepwear allowed
    • No caps, hats, bandannas or sunglasses allowed
    • Any attire, jewelry, or ornamentation deemed disruptive, provocative, unsafe, or inappropriate by the administration is prohibited
    • Outerwear cannot be used to cover up dress code infractions
    • Hoods may not be worn on the head

    No ID, No Lanyard, No Entrance