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Dress Code
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Tops
Permitted:
- Crewneck 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
Not Permitted:
- Shirts that show excess skin such as shoulders, chest, or mid-drifts (tank tops, crop tops, etc.)
- Shirts that display any writing/graphics that refer to sex, drugs, violence, gangs, alcohol, tobacco, or sensitive topics
- Shirts that are tied up in a knot or with a rubber band
- Shirts with a ripped/frayed/torn edge
Bottoms
Permitted:
- Jeans/pants/shorts/skirts that fit properly at the hip and not below
- Shorts, gym shorts, and skirts that are fingertip length or longer
- Sweatpants
Not Permitted:
- Pants or bottoms that “sag” or reveal undergarments
- Ripped/frayed/torn clothing above fingertip length
- 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)
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
General
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:
- Baseball caps, hats, bandannas, or sunglasses
- Pajamas/Sleepwear of any kind
- Any attire, jewelry, hair picks, or ornamentation deemed provocative, unsafe, inappropriate, or disruptive by the administration is not permitted