Dress Code

YES Prep Southeast Elementary Dress Code & Uniform Expectations 2023 – 2024 

Will uniforms be required for students?   

Southeast Elementary students are required to wear a YES Prep polo shirt and/or a YES Prep spirit shirt to strengthen school pride, unify the community and to promote a college-going culture.   

MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
YES Prep Polo	YES Prep Spirit Shirt or Polo	YES Prep Spirit Shirt or Polo	YES Prep Spirit Shirt or Polo	YES Prep Spirit, Polo or College or University Shirt

All YES Prep Southeast Elementary students will be provided with four (4) campus spirit shirts and one (1) YES Prep polo shirt for the 2023-2024 school year. 

What do I need to purchase? 

Items that will be Provided by YES Prep 

• Student ID badge and lanyard  

• 4 YES Prep spirit shirt  

• 1 Polo 

Items to Purchase at a Store 

• Backpack, must be clear or mesh 

• Dress code bottoms 

• Dress code shoes 

Where and how do I receive uniform items provided by YES Prep?  

Families will receive uniform pieces at the "Back-to-School" event or pick them up from the front office after that date during normal business hours. The "Back-to-School" event will be on August 9 from 1-2:30 p.m. for pre-k, Kinder and all new families and from 3-4:30 p.m. for 1st - 5th grade families.

What if I want to buy more YES Prep spirit shirts or polo shirts?   

More information will be provided in early September regarding purchasing additional YES Prep spirit shirts and polo shirts.  

*Students with financial hardship can reach out to their student support counselor for assistance with the purchase of YES Prep attire. Assistance will be determined based on need. 

What are the dress code expectations?  

ID Badge	Students must always wear Student ID badges while on campus.  ID badges must always be worn on a lanyard and visible.
Bottoms	Students may wear khakis (any shade), jeans, skirts that are longer than knee length or athletic bottoms. Pants with holes will not be permitted.
Shoes	Shoes must be closed-toed with a back. CROCS will not be permitted.
YES Prep Shirts	Monday – YES Prep polo  Tues – Thurs: YES Prep polo or spirit shirt  Friday – YES Prep Polo, spirit shirt or College or University Shirt  Students will not be required to tuck their shirts in.
Free Dress Shirts	Free Dress will be reward for students and communicated throughout the year for attendance, academics and behavior.
Outerwear	Students may wear outerwear that is any shade of blue or yellow with no logos or writing
Accessories/Styling	Religious or cultural head-coverings are permitted.   Hats, hoods and sunglasses are not permitted.  Spiked accessory items (bracelets, belts, collars) are not permitted.  Bandanas are not permitted..
Backpack Policy	All students are required to use clear or mesh backpacks.   For more information about this new policy, including Frequently Asked Questions, click here.

 

YES Prep’s updated dress code policy 

YES Prep’s dress code policy is centered around values of equity and school pride. The YES Prep dress code allows for building individuality and allows for community building through campus-specific attire. The dress code is a daily expectation and should meet district and campus guidelines. Like all YES Prep policies, if a student’s dress or accessory choice poses a concern for student physical or emotional safety, a campus administrator has the discretion to disallow the dress item.  

The specific dress code policy for the 2023-2024 school year for each campus will be shared soon. Each school will communicate this information directly to their families when available. 

For more insight into YES Prep’s dress code policy, click here.