Dress Policy

The goal of KIPP Scholar Academy (KSA) 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 pants
• Navy skirt / no shorter than 2 inches above the knees
• Navy shorts / no shorter than 2 inches above the knees
• No jeans or jean-like pants/shorts or jeggings
• 5th-7th Grade Polo Shirt (KSA logo optional)
  • 5th - Gray
  • 6th - Navy
  • 7th - Light Blue
  • 8th Grade Light Blue Oxford Shirt (KSA logo optional)
• College Homeroom shirts or other KIPP SoCal T-Shirts and Jeans on Fridays ONLY (dates will be announced by KSA)
• Solid Navy sweatshirt (KSA logo optional)
• Solid Navy cardigan sweater (KSA logo optional)
• Solid Navy outerwear jacket (preferred)

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. Crocs are not allowed during physical recreation. Shoes should not exceed 2 inches above the ankle. No slides, sandals, or open-toed shoes. Exception: Rain boots may be worn on rainy days.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

• Gray T-shirt with the student’s name on it (Scholar logo optional)
• Navy athletic shorts with the student’s name on them (Scholar logo optional)
• Navy sweatpants with the student’s name on them (Scholar logo optional)
• Athletic shoes for physical activity (No open-toed shoes for safety)
• Athletic towel with name on it (optional)
• Transparent reusable water bottle with name on it (optional)

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.