Dress Code

YES Prep East End Elementary 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.  
• Students may wear a YES Prep sweatshirt as outerwear, but they may not wear other layers on top of their uniform while in class.
• 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
T-shirts	$4
Polos	$7
Uniform bundle: 3 spirit shirts, 2 polos	$26
Crew Neck Sweatshirt	$TBD
Quarter Zip Sweatshirt	$TBD

 

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.
Bottoms	Students may wear any of the following bottoms:  Jeans, any solid color (no rips or holes at all)   Khaki pants, any solid color (no rips or holes at all)  Athletic shorts or pants are permitted  Jean/khaki shorts or skirts no shorter than mid-thigh (i.e. no more than 3 inches above the knee)    Pajama pants are NOT permitted except for on designated pajama days.
Shoes	All shoes must meet the following criteria:    Closed-toed shoes  Shoes must have backs  Crocs are permitted if the back strap is attached & in place (Croc charms must be school appropriate)   Any color is permitted   Note: Slides, sandals and slippers are not permitted at any time.
YES Prep Shirts	Monday through Thursday, students will wear either YES Prep polos or YES Prep spirit shirts. Families can choose which they wear each day.  On Fridays, students may wear a college/university shirt OR their YES prep polo/spirt shirt.  Students are not required to tuck in shirts.
Free Dress Shirts	Free Dress will be used as a reward for attendance, behavior and/or academic performance.
Outerwear	Students outer most layer must be a YES Prep uniform option while inside the building. This means students may wear any of the uniform shirts, the quarter zip sweatshirt, or the crew neck sweatshirt as their outer layer. All other outerwear must be removed when students enter the building each morning. Students may wear other sweatshirts, coats, or jackets as their outer layer while outside for arrival, recess, or dismissal.
Accessories/Styling	Religious or cultural head-coverings are permitted.   Hats, hoods and sunglasses are not permitted.  Spiked accessory items (bracelets, belts, collars) are not permitted.  Bandanas are not permitted.
Backpack Policy	All students are required to use clear or mesh backpacks.   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.