Dress Code

We are mid-way through the year. Here is a friendly reminder about our dress code policy at Pikes Peak Prep!

DRESS CODE WEAR GUIDANCE

Students are expected to be dressed neatly, be well groomed and give a general good appearance.  Approved dress code clothing needs to be of appropriate size/fit, with no holes and in good repair, and must be worn as intended by the policy, and by the standard of fit discussed elsewhere in this policy. A student can be out of compliance for wearing non-approved items, or by wearing approved items in a manner that is sloppy, immodest or otherwise inappropriate.

þ  SHIRTS: A Pikes Peak Prep polo shirt or a solid colored polo style shirt (collar with three buttons; long or short sleeve) is to be tucked in at all times.  Appropriate business attire shirts are allowed in lieu of polo shirts and must be tucked in.

þ  PANTS/SHORTS: Pants and shorts for both boys and girls must be tan, black, grey or navy blue and worn at the waist with a belt.  Acceptable pants are a cotton blend: Chinos, Khakis, or Dockers. The length of shorts will not be shorter than two inches above the knee and cannot go below the knee.  Appropriate business pants (i.e. dress, suit) are allowed as well. 

Not permitted: Trendy styles, Jeggins, Capri’s, pant sagging, tight pants, cargos, flairs, carpenters, sweats/warm-ups, zip offs or leggings. Denim material or jeans of any kind may not be worn.

þ  SKIRTS/ SKORTS/JUMPERS: Skirts, skorts and jumpers must be tan, black, grey or navy blue and must be no shorter than two inches above the knee. 

þ  SOCKS/ TIGHTS: Girls must wear solid-colored, navy blue, red, white, or black socks or tights. Nylons/pantyhose must be flesh colored.  Leggings and footless tights are not allowed.  Boys must wear solid-colored, navy blue, white, or black socks.

þ  BELTS: Belts in basic colors of navy blue, brown or black, must be worn by both girls and boys with garments that have loops. Buckles should be plain and conservative in style and size.  Belts must be worn even if they do not show, such as with a college sweatshirt, vest, or a sweater.

Not permitted: embellishments, spikes, metal protrusions, beaded or painted designs.  

þ  SHOES: Shoes must be worn at all times. For safety reasons, all footwear must be tied/buckled/zipped, etc. at all times and heels/soles must not be more than 1 inch.  All shoes must be closed-toed and have a closed heel.

Not permitted: sandals, Crocks, “heelies”, flip flops or slippers are permitted.

þ  GYM SHOES: Every student will need a pair of non-marking, limited logoed tennis shoes for P.E.

þ  SWEATERS: Sweaters, cardigans and sweater vests may be worn as part of the uniform provided a uniform shirt is underneath and the collar is showing.  They must be solid in color and free of logos, designs and hoods. 

þ  COLLEGE SWEATSHIRTS: Hoodless college sweatshirts may be worn as part of the regular uniform provided a uniform shirt is underneath and the collar is showing. 

þ  JACKETS/OUTERWEAR: Students may wear their choice of outerwear to and from school and during recess, but outerwear will not be worn in the classrooms. Students may wear a winter jacket or raincoat while walking in and out of the school building. Once inside any classroom all outerwear must be removed.

ADDITIONAL DRESS GUIDANCE

þ  BACKPACKS: Students backpacks must be limited to academic style and content and remain in the lockers or cubbies.

þ  HAIR: All students shall maintain their hair in a clean, well-groomed manner. Hairstyles must comply with the general dress code guidelines (neatness, avoidance of showiness, etc.). Hair must not interfere with student’s vision and/or cover the eyes.

þ  HAIR ACCESSORIES-GIRLS/HATS: Girls may wear hair accessories that are not distracting.

No hats of any kind, including baseball caps, may be worn in the building. 

þ  JEWELRY: All jewelry must be conservative, non-offensive, and not draw undue attention. Excessive jewelry such as dog collars, large neck chains, pocket chains, safety pins, key or wallet chains, and large amounts or numbers of jewelry items are not permitted for safety reasons and for lack of compliance with the overall intent for student appearance.  

þ  PIERCING: Girls and boys may wear one set of small (no larger than a dime) discreet earrings.   Large dangling or large hoop-style earrings are not allowed for safety reasons.  

No other pierced jewelry will be allowed for boys or girls. 

þ  TATTOOS: Visible tattoos are prohibited for all students.  

þ  TIES: May be worn with dress shirts only and must be “business” appropriate.

Dress Code Infraction Consequences

First Infraction: Reminder.  Teacher contacts parent/ guardian and informs them that they must bring proper dress attire.

Second Infraction: Referral. Teacher contacts parent/guardian and informs them that this is the second infraction; a third is grounds for disciplinary action. Proper dress must be delivered.

Third and Final Infraction: Disciplinary Action. The teacher contacts parent and informs them that this is the student’s third infraction and that they must bring proper dress attire.  Disciplinary action is at the discretion of the Principal and Dean.

Frequent dress code violations, beginning at the total of three, are considered to be habitually defiant and disruptive behavior.