Dress code

Scholars are expected to abide by the dress code (khaki pants and button down shirts/ polo shirts) and to dress in clean, neat clothes in a manner that will not distract the teaching and learning experience in any way. Scholars are expected to adhere to health and safety standards in personal hygiene. A scholar's dress, grooming, and appearance, including hair style/color, jewelry, makeup, and nails, shall not include items that are vulgar, obscene, libelous or denigrate others on account of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability; nor promote and/or endorse the use of alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs and/or encourage other illegal or violent activities. Please view the NYCPS Dress Code Guidelines. 

Students are expected to dress appropriately for school. Clothing should be safe, clean, and not disruptive to instruction. Dress Code is as follows:

• Shorts, skirts and/or dresses should be as long as most of the hand and fingers when arms are down at sides.
• Shirts must have 2 straps or sleeves which reveal neither underwear nor an excessive amount of bareness at the neckline or under the arms. 
• Midriff must not be exposed. 
• Ripped pants are not permitted to be worn in school
• Pants should be worn at the waistline so that no underwear is visible. 
• Open toe shoes, sandals, and shoes without a backing (Crocs, bubble slippers, Yeezy Slides, etc.) are not permitted to be worn in school
• Outdoor clothing, such as coats, jackets, and hats/hoods may not be worn inside school. Tank or bare midriff tops, short skirts or short shorts, and any clothing advertising drugs (including alcohol), cigarettes, vulgarities, or violence of any land will not be acceptable.