Dress Code
YES Prep Southwest Secondary Dress Code & Uniform Expectations 2023 – 2024
Will uniforms be required for students?
Southwest Secondary students are required to wear a YES Prep spirit shirt four (4) days a week (Monday through Thursday) to strengthen school pride, unify the community and to promote a college-going culture. On Fridays, students may wear college shirts instead of the uniform spirit shirt as long as it complies with the dress code.
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
YES Prep Spirit Shirt or Polo |
YES Prep Spirit Shirt or Polo |
YES Prep Spirit Shirt or Polo |
YES Prep Spirit Shirt or Polo |
College/University Shirt or YES Prep Spirit Shirt or Polo |
All Southeast Secondary students will be issued one (1) YES Prep polo and four (4) spirit shirts for the 2023-2024 school year.
What do I need to purchase?
Items that will be Provided by YES Prep
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Student ID badge and lanyard
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One (1) YES Prep polo
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Four (4) YES Prep spirit shirts
Items to Purchase at a Store
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Backpack, must be clear or mesh
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Dress code bottoms
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Dress code shoes
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College/ University shirt (optional)
Where and how do I receive uniform items provided by YES Prep?
Families will be able to pick up uniform spirit shirts during the “Back-to-School” event and/or during the first week of school. The "Back-to-School" event will be on August 9 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for middle school families and August 10 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for high school 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
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Students may choose between pants, skirts, or shorts of the following:
Additional Bottom Requirements:
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Shoes
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For safety purposes, all shoes must meet the following criteria:
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YES Prep Shirts (Monday-Thursday) |
Students are required to wear a YES Prep Spirit Shirt or Polo on Monday-Thursday to strengthen school pride, unify the community and to promote a college-going culture. Students are not required to tuck in shirts. |
College/ University Dress (Fridays)
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On Fridays, students may wear college shirts instead of the uniform spirit shirt or polo as long as it meets the criteria below:
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Accessories/Styling
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Accessories must be school appropriate.
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Backpack Policy
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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.