Dress Code

Propel has a uniform student dress code in order to provide an environment where the focus is on learning and the distractions of dress are kept to a minimum. All students are expected to be properly dressed in the school uniform every day. All parents and guardians are expected to support their children by ensuring that students are properly dressed when they leave for school each morning. Students must be properly dressed throughout the school day and during all school activities, including before and after school activities and field trips. Parents and guardians will be notified in advance of any exceptions to this rule (field trips requiring old clothes, for example).

Acceptable Clothing:

SHIRTS: Solid pale yellow, navy/ pale blue, or solid white dress shirt with collar, polo style knit shirt with collar, button down oxford or turtleneck, long or short sleeves. Any shirt worn under uniform shirt must be solid white, blue, or yellow with no visible design/color.

PANTS: Solid navy blue, or khaki dress pants (Dockers or Dickies style, for example). Cargo style pants with patch pockets, jeggings or form fitting pants are not allowed. No denim of any color.

SHORTS, SKIRTS, SKORTS, or JUMPERS: Solid navy blue, or khaki, knee length or longer. No denim of any kind.

T-SHIRTS: T-shirts may only be worn for special events.

SWEATERS: Solid blue or solid white button down, cardigan style sweaters. No jerseys of any kind.

HOODED SWEATSHIRTS: Only hooded sweatshirts with the Propel logo may be worn.

HATS: No hats, bandanas, sweatbands or scarves.

TIGHTS AND SOCKS: Solid white or blue tights, matching knee socks, or leggings under skirts may be worn. Patterned tights are NOT permitted.

SHOES: Black or brown dress shoes, black or white tennis shoes, or boots (during the winter) may be worn. Boots may not be worn above the calf. Open toed shoes, sandals, flip flops, crocs, or bright colored shoes may NOT be worn.

BELTS: Belts are not required but are highly recommended. Belts should be black, brown, blue or khaki.

JEWELRY/ACCESSORIES: Minimal jewelry may be worn if it does not become a distraction to other
students and/or the learning environment.

General Instructions
**Daily uniform checks will be conducted.
1. Shirts must be buttoned to the second button and tucked inside pants.
2. Pants must be worn at the waist.
3. Sweaters must be worn over uniform shirts.
4. Clothes must be in good repair, clean, and without writing or markings.
5. No coats, hoods, or jackets may be worn in the classrooms.
6. Attempts to violate the intent and purpose of the school dress code will not be permitted.

Consequences
Violations of the dress code are considered violations of the school’s Code of Conduct and repeated violations will be treated as described in the section Serious or Repetitive Violations.

First Offense: Phone call home; Parents will need to bring appropriate clothing to school.
Second Offense: Parents MUST bring a change of clothes that day for student. Student will receive a
detention a before/after school, Saturday detention, or an in-school suspension.
Third Offense: Student will be sent home for the day.