Dress Policy

The goal of KIPP Ignite 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 pants
• Navy blue/plaid skirt
• Navy blue shorts
• No jeans or jean-like pants/shorts or jeggings, unless on designated free dress days
• Burnt Orange or Grey Polo, shirt, logo optional
• White button-up w/ plaid tie
• College Homeroom shirts or other KIPP SoCal T-Shirts on Fridays ONLY
• Solid Navy sweatshirt (school logo optional)
• Solid Navy cardigan sweater (school logo optional)
• Solid outerwear jacket (school logo optional)

Plain long-sleeve undershirts in the following solid colors: black, white, navy, or gray (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.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Our Physical Education (PE) program is designed to keep students active, engaged, and healthy. Students participate in a variety of activities that promote physical fitness, teamwork, and fun.

Important Note: For safety reasons, students should not wear Crocs or similar footwear during PE. Proper athletic shoes are required to ensure safety and full participation in all activities. Please ensure your child comes to school wearing appropriate footwear on PE days. If scholars are wearing Crocs and the activity is deemed unsafe, they will be given an alternative assignment.

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.