Dress Code

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YES Prep Fifth Ward Secondary Dress Code & Uniform Expectations 2024 – 2025 

Will uniforms be required for students? 

YES Prep Public Schools believes 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 2024-2025 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 spirit shirts, 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 YES Prep Student Dress Code website.

 

 

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 around the neck.  

Free Dress Shirts 

Must wear: 

  • YES Prep or YES Prep Fifth Ward polo  
  • YES Prep or YES Prep Fifth Ward spirit shirt  
  • YES Prep Fifth Ward athletics shirts 
  • YES Prep Fifth Ward organization or grade level shirt (current or former) 

On Fridays, students can wear college or university branded items. This could include: 

  • College or University T-shirt 
  • College or University sweatshirt 

Students are not required to tuck in shirts 

Bottoms 

 

Must wear: 

  • Pants, skirts or shorts that are khakis or jean material (any color). 
  • Skirts and shorts that are no shorter than mid-thigh. 
  • Pants must be worn at the waist. 

May NOT wear: 

  • Leggings or jeggings 
  • Sweatpants, athletic or mesh shorts 
  • Workout pants, spandex, or pajama pants 
  • Pants with holes or tears 

Shoes 

 

Must wear: 

  • Closed toe shoes that have a back. 
  • Tennis shoes are recommended so students can safely participate in activities. 

May NOT wear: 

  • Open-toed shoes. 
  • Slides or slippers. 
  • Heels over .5 inches 

Outerwear 

 

Must may wear:  

  • Outerwear. If a hoodie is worn as outerwear, the hood may not be worn over the head. 

May NOT wear:  

  • Outerwear that is lewd, offensive, vulgar or obscene images, emblems or writing. 
  • Nothing that advertises or depicts tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, drugs or any other substance, show of gang affiliation or depict violence in any way. 

Accessories/Styling 

 

Must may wear:  

  • Religious head-coverings. 
  • Student may have visible piercings and tattoos as long as messaging and images are school-appropriate. 
  • Accessory items that are spiked (bracelets, belts, collars) are not permitted due to safety reasons.  
  • Students may wear a variety of hairstyles and colors. Head shaving designs are permitted as long as images are school-appropriate.  

May NO wear: 

  • Sunglasses are not permitted for safety purposes. 
  • Head coverings such as hats, skull beanies, scarves, bandannas, etc. will not be permitted for the safety of our learning environment.  

Backpack Policy 

 

All students are required to use a clear or mesh backpack.  

For more information about this new policy, including Frequently Asked Questions, click here.

 

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.