Dress Policy

The goal of KIPP Vida 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 pants
• Navy blue or navy plaid/green plaid skirt / no shorter than 2 inches above the knees
• Navy blue shorts no shorter than 2 inches above the knees
• No jeans or jean-like pants/shorts or jeggings (except College Fridays)
• Navy blue, gray or forest green polo shirt
• College Homeroom shirts or other KIPP SoCal T-Shirts can be worn on Fridays for “College
• Friday”
• Solid navy blue, gray or forest green sweatshirt (KIPP Vida logo optional)
• Solid forest green cardigan sweater (KIPP Vida logo optional)
• Solid navy blue or forest green outerwear jacket (KIPP Vida logo optional)
• If a student needs assistance with student dress options, please contact the front office.
• Please see below for dress criteria purchase information. While Faith Uniforms is a school vendor, items can be purchased from any store. Our vendor can also place our school logo on an item purchased at another school for a fee. Our logo is not required on polos.

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.