Dress Policy

The goal of KIPP Compton Community School 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.

LOWER SCHOOL STUDENT DRESS CRITERIA AND OPTIONS

• Gray pants
• Gray skirt / no shorter than 2 inches above the knees
• Gray shorts / no shorter than 2 inches above the knees
• No jeans or jean-like pants/shorts or jeggings, unless on designated free dress days
• Yellow shirt, KIPP Compton logo optional
• Solid Gray sweatshirt, KIPP Compton logo optional
• Solid Gray cardigan sweater, KIPP Compton logo optional
• Plain long-sleeve undershirts in the following solid colors: black, white, navy, or gray
• (optional): Plain long-sleeve undershirts in the following solid colors: black, white, navy, or gray

Appropriate school shoes that allow students to participate in physical recreation. Shoes should not exceed 2 inches above the ankle. No sandals or open-toed shoes. Exception: Rain boots may be worn on rainy days.

UPPER SCHOOL STUDENT DRESS CRITERIA AND OPTIONS

• Navy blue or gray pants
• Plaid or gray 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, unless jeans permitted on designated free dress days or on Fridays
• Grey, white or gold shirt, logo optional
• College shirts or other KIPP SoCal T-Shirts on Fridays ONLY
• Solid gray sweatshirt
• Solid gray cardigan sweater, KCOM logo optional
• Solid gray outerwear jacket, KCOM logo optional

Appropriate school shoes that allow students to participate in physical recreation. Shoes should not exceed 2 inches above the ankle. No sandals or open-toed shoes. Exception: Rain boots may be worn on rainy days.

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.