Dress Policy

The goal of KIPP Comienza Community Prep is to prepare our students for high school, college and the professional world beyond KIPP. Our dress policy is designed to promote unity, ensure that students are safe and age-appropriately dressed from head to toe, and to limit distractions so the focus is on learning.

STUDENT DRESS CRITERIA AND OPTIONS

• Navy Blue or Gray pants (no sweats)
• Navy Blue, Gray, or Classic Navy Plaid skirt / no shorter than 2 inches above the knees
• Navy Blue or Gray shorts, no shorter than 2 inches above the knees
• No jeans or jean-like pants/shorts or jeggings, except jeans on Fridays
• Yellow, Gray and Navy Blue polo shirts
• College Homeroom shirts or other KIPP SoCal T-shirts on Fridays ONLY with jeans (no ripped jeans allowed)
• Solid Navy Blue, gray, and black sweatshirt (KIPP Comienza Community Prep logo optional)
• Solid Navy Blue cardigan, gray or black sweater (KIPP Comienza Community Prep logo
• optional)
• Solid Navy Blue outerwear jacket, gray and black (KIPP Comienza Community Prep logo optional)
• Plain long-sleeve undershirts in the following solid colors: black, white, navy, or gray
• (optional)
• No sandals, open-toed shoes, or foam clogs (eg, Crocs). Exception: Rain boots may be worn on rainy days.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

• There is no separate PE uniform at KIPP Comienza. Students should be in regular school uniform every day. Students should wear shoes that are appropriate for physical activity for safety reasons during PE classes and recess.

OTHER DRESS CRITERIA

• Clothing, jewelry, and personal items, such as backpacks and book bags, with language or images that are vulgar, sexually suggestive, discriminatory, obscene, libelous, contain threats, or that promote illegal or violent content such as the unlawful use of weapons, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or drug paraphernalia, are strictly prohibited.
• Clothing, shoes, or accessories that may not be age-appropriate, unsafe, or disruptive during the school day will not be allowed.
• KIPP SoCal Public Schools is not responsible for lost or stolen jewelry, accessories, or other personal items.
• If a student needs assistance with student dress options, please contact the front office.