Dress Policy

The goal of KIPP Raíces 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

• Khaki pants
• Khaki skirt / no shorter than 2 inches above the knees
• Khaki shorts / no shorter than 2 inches above the knees
• No jeans or jean-like pants/shorts or jeggings, unless on designated free dress days
• Hunter Green polo
• College Homeroom shirts Fridays ONLY
• Solid hunter green or navy blue sweatshirt, KIPP Raíces Academy logo optional
• Solid hunter green or navy blue cardigan sweater, KIPP Raíces Academy logo optional
• Solid hunter green or navy blue outerwear jacket, KIPP Raíces Academy 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.

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.