School UNIFORM DRESS CODE

Hampton Preparatory Middle School

School UNIFORM DRESS CODE

Uplift Education has a mandatory dress code for all high school students. Hampton Preparatory fully supports this mandatory dress code for the following positive reasons:

·  A dress code encourages students to express their individuality through personality and academic achievements, not outward appearances

·  A dress code puts the focus on academics, not fashion, because students project a neat, serious, businesslike image

·  Schools with dress codes have fewer discipline problems because students aren't distracted

·  Dress codes eliminate the visible differences between needy and wealthy children

·  Dress codes eliminate pressure to wear brand name clothing, "gang colors," etc.

·  Dress codes create a sense of school pride and belonging

Young Ladies

1.  Shoes: ALL BLACK DRESS OR TENNIS ONLY

·  A black closed toe and heel dress shoe with a heel extending no more than 1” below the sole of the shoe.

·  Black Boots are only permitted to be worn with pants and the pant legs must cover the top of the boot.

·  Exceptions are granted for a valid medical excuse only and must be documented in the office.

2.  Socks: ALL BLACK, ALL BLUE or ALL WHITE KNEE SOCKS or TIGHTS ONLY

·  Young ladies must wear solid black or white knee socks or tights at all times.

·  Knee socks, when worn, must be worn on both legs.

·  NO leggings, lace, fishnet or patterned hose, or striped knee socks are allowed.

3.  Oxford Shirts: BLUE

·  Young ladies must wear the mandatory long sleeve or short sleeve oxford shirts with the Hampton crest above the pocket.

·  Shirts must be tucked in at all times and only the top button of the oxford shirt may be unbuttoned. Shirts are to be worn in such a manner as to exemplify modesty. There will be no excessively large or excessively tight shirts.

·  Students may only wear a solid white t-shirt under their oxford shirt. No short or long-sleeved turtleneck or mock turtleneck shirts may be worn under the uniform shirts.

·  Scholars may wear an orange Hampton Spirit shirt on Fridays only.

Sweater Vests, Cardigans and Fleece Jackets: ALL NAVY ONLY

Criss Cross Tie: STANDARD PLAID or NAVY

All young ladies are required to wear the criss cross tie on professional dress days. (Monday – Thursday)

4.  Shorts and Pants: ALL NAVY ONLY

·  Shorts must be longer than the finger tips with arms extended at the side in a relaxed stance. They must be the uniform navy shorts only. They cannot be rolled or altered. Shorts may not be worn from November 26th – March 8th

·  Pants must be the uniform navy and cannot be split or altered. Pants or shorts may be no more than one size larger than the waist measurement. There will be no excessively tight pants or shorts. (No Skinny Jeans or Shorts)

Skirts: Navy Blue

Skirts must be Navy Blue and worn so as to reach the top of the knee cap while the waistband is at the waist. When kneeling, the skirt should touch the floor.

Belts: BLACK ONLY

The uniform solid black belt is the only belt permitted and must be worn with pants or shorts. The belt must fit through all belt loops and be secured at the waist (no sagging or hanging belts).

5.  Jewelry: Young ladies’ jewelry is to be of a modest design and taste or jewelry for medical purposes. Young ladies are limited to one necklace (not to exceed the collar bone), one ring, one bracelet, and one pair of earrings. There will be no excessive, suggestive or gaudy jewelry. Earrings must not be larger than the size of a quarter. No other body piercing is acceptable. Watches are approved except for those of an extreme fashion or style, and those bearing inappropriate inscriptions. No unauthorized lanyards will be allowed.

6.  Tattoos and Body Piercing: Girls may not have visible tattoos or body piercing. Only one earring in each ear is permitted. Earrings must be no larger than a quarter. Pre-existing piercing or tattoos must be covered.

7.  Hair: Hair must be clean, combed or braided. No extreme hairstyles. Hair must be of a natural color.

8.  Head Coverings: No head coverings are to be worn inside the building. (This includes scarfs, bandanas, ribbons, barrettes, headbands, do-rags, hats, stocking caps, etc.) (If your scholar must wear for Religious reason please contact your director).

9.  Makeup: No heavy or extreme makeup.

Prohibited apparel

·  Unnatural Hair color / ·  Athletic Type Sweatshirt/Hoodies
·  Navy blue hoodies with the Hampton log0 may only be worn on Fridays/Spirit Day.
·  Head Covering / ·  Sun glasses
·  Tattoos and Body Piercings / ·  Coats and jackets (7:55 am to 4:00 pm)
·  Athletic Socks / ·  Pajamas or other loungewear
·  Tight Fitting or Baggy Clothing / ·  Flip-flops, house slippers, sandals, etc.

My signature below acknowledges that the Hampton Preparatory Dress Code has been reviewed by me. I hereby agree to govern myself accordingly. I fully understand that my failure to adhere to the above Dress Code Policy can and will result in my immediate removal from campus until the Dress Code Violation has been resolved.

Student Signature: ______Date: ______

Parent/Guardian Signature: ______Date: ______

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