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YES Prep Southside Elementary Dress Code & Uniform Expectations 2024 – 2025 

Will uniforms be required for students?   

YES Prep Public Schools believe in the power of community and school pride while also deeply valuing a student’s right to express their individuality without the fear of unnecessary discipline, body shaming, or the confines of gender norms. Students have the right to be treated equitably and dress code enforcement at YES Prep Public Schools will not create disparities, reinforce or increase the marginalization of any group, nor will it be unfairly enforced more strictly against a student because of racial identity, ethnicity, gender expression, sexual orientation, cultural or religious identity, household income, body size or type, or body maturity.

For the 2024-2025 school year, students are required to wear a YES Prep-branded uniform top five days a week, the last day of the week allows for a variation (i.e. – college t-shirt day). Students will be allowed to wear a uniform top from any previous school year (that fits uniform policy).

Additional Guidance:

• All YES Prep students should own at least 1 campus polo.

• Uniforms from the 2023-2024 school year and previous years are acceptable if they meet the school’s uniform guidelines.

Uniform Sale Price

Shirts Elementary Secondary
T-Shirts $4 $5
Polos $7 $8
Uniform bundle: 3 spirits, 2 polos $26 $31

 

The YES Prep polos and spirit shirts will be available for purchase online beginning Friday, May 17, 2024. All information pertaining to student uniforms, the links to campus webstores, and distribution guidance can be found on the https://www.yesprep.org/families/dress-code

 

 

 

 

 

Schedule of uniforms and samples of the shirts offered

What are the dress code expectations?  

ID Badge 

Students must always wear Student ID badges while on campus.  ID badges must always be worn on a lanyard and visible.  

Free Dress Tops

 

Clothing should meet the following criteria:

  • T-shirts are acceptable; however, all clothing and accessories must be school appropriate: YES Prep prohibits pictures, emblems, or writings on T-shirts that are lewd, offensive, vulgar or obscene or that advertise or depict tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, drugs, or any other substance, show gang affiliation, or depict violence in any way.
  • No tank tops, halter tops, tube tops, net or sheer tops, shirts with spaghetti straps, or strapless tops for any student.
  •  No bare midriffs (half shirts) allowed for any student.
  • No open-toed shoes.

Bottoms

 

Students may choose between pants, skirts, or shorts of the following:

  • Khakis (any color)
  • Students should wear bottoms that allow them to comfortably participate in recess and PE. Students may not wear pajama pants or bottoms with holes or rips. Shorts and skirts should be no shorter than mid-thigh.
  • Students are not required to wear belts.

Shoes

 

  • Tennis shoes are recommended so students can safely participate in activities at recess and in PE.

  • For safety purposes, all shoes must meet the following criteria: 

  • Closed-toed

  • Must have backs (i.e. no slides)

  • Must have hard soles (i.e. no slippers)

  •  Any color is permitted • No shoes with heels over .5 inches

  •  Crocs are not allowed 

 

Accessories/ Styling 

Students may have visible piercings and tattoos if messaging and images are school appropriate.

Spiked accessory items (bracelets, belts, collars) are not allowed for safety reasons.

Students may wear a variety of hairstyles and colors. Head shaving designs are permitted if images are school-appropriate.

Hats and sunglasses are not permitted for safety purposes. Religious head-coverings are permitted.

Outerwear 

 
  • Students' most visible layer must be YES Prep branded. Non-YES Prep outerwear will not be allowed. Students will be asked to remove their non-YES Prep outerwear when they enter the building.
  • YES Prep sweatshirt (purchased through YES Prep) • YES Prep cardigan (purchased through YES Prep)
  •  Campus-issued grade level or spirit sweatshirts etc. (purchased through campus as applicable) Students may wear hoodies but may not wear hoods that cover their heads/faces on campus

 

 

YES Prep’s updated dress code policy 

YES Prep’s dress code policy is centered around values of equity and school pride. The YES Prep dress code allows for building individuality and allows for community building through campus-specific attire. The dress code is a daily expectation and should meet district and campus guidelines. Like all YES Prep policies, if a student’s dress or accessory choice poses a concern for student physical or emotional safety, a campus administrator has the discretion to disallow the dress item.  

The specific dress code policy for the 2024-2025 school year for each campus will be shared soon. Each school will communicate this information directly to their families when available. 

For more insight into YES Prep’s dress code policy, click here. 

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