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Dress Code Guidelines

2024-2025 Student Dress Code 

Why do we believe in our dress code?

“If a simple change in attire can positively influence more than 30 percent or even 25 percent of a school’s student population, then perhaps administrators, teachers, students, and community members find it worth the effort. Essentially, students reported positive impacts by simply changing the clothes they wore to school, and comparatively, there wasn’t much of a downside.” (Sanchez, J. 2012) 

At the Art and Science Academy, we believe in research-supported decision making. ASA will employ a school uniform policy that is reasonable and flexible enough to allow for student individuality while maintaining the research-backed benefits of student uniforms. 

Rationale: School uniforms have some distinct benefits including:
• Uniforms help foster community identity and school spirit
• Uniforms address the issue of students using clothing as a status symbol
• Uniforms foster a more business-like approach to academics.
• Uniforms allow trespassers on the school grounds to be easily identified 

“After implementing school uniform policies, schools often report decreases in discipline, gang involvement and bullying; and increases in safety, ease of going to school, confidence and self-esteem.” (Wharton, C. 2013) 

 

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Reference: Policy 504 Student Dress and Appearance

 

2024-2025 Student Dress Code 

The following items meet the ASA school dress code:

Shirts, t-shirts

  • Any solid color polo, ASA spiritwear, non-hooded sweater, non-hooded sweatshirt or any shirt with ASA logo
  • Non ASA logos must be must be small in size (It must not consume the shirt/sweatshirt)
  • Tops purchased through the ASA apparel store will be allowed  
  • Non-ASA jackets or outerwear shall not be worn in the classroom. Jackets may not be worn in the classroom.
  • ASA student-athletes will have the privilege of wearing their jerseys on game days. All students are encouraged to wear sports jerseys on Fridays.
  • On Tuesdays, students may wear a college-affiliated top while still adhering to the dress code for bottoms.

Pants

  • Navy, black or khaki pants, shorts or skirts
  • Leggings (no design or fishnet style) allowed under skirts and jumpers
  • No holes, rips or tears
  • Skirts and shorts must be modest in length, 3” above the knee or longer
  • Jeans may be worn on Fridays with no holes, rips, tears.

Shoes

  • Must wear closed toe and closed heel shoes (no sandals, flip flops, or slippers)
  • Shoe heel/platforms must be less than 1” in height
  • Roller shoes are prohibited

     

 

Accessories – the following will be allowed

  • Discreet earrings, rings, bracelets, necklaces, and a watches
  • Headbands, barrettes, binders and bows under 4”
  • Hats, scarves or other headwear for outdoor activities and religious purposes only
  • Belts – solid brown, navy, black or khaki color; oversized or buckles with graphics/logos are not allowed
  • Students will be asked to remove any accessories that become a distraction

PE clothes

  • Non-marking athletic shoes
  • Separate athletic shirt and shorts/pants
  • No leggings, jeggings or yoga pants
  • Athletic outerwear must be different from what the student wore to school

Dance clothes

  • Bottoms:
    • Leggings
    • Studio Pants/Fitted Joggers 
    • Shorts: Must have a minimum inseam length of 7 inches.
  • Tops:
    • T-Shirts
    • Tank Tops: Straps must be at least 1 inch wide. 
  • Footwear: Students will not be required to provide dance shoes for this program. Students who would like to utilize dance shoes should opt for a soft sole ballet slipper or turner. Athletic socks are an acceptable alternative to ballet slippers. Non marking sneakers will be needed for hip-hop. Pointe shoes will not be allowed without an evaluation and approval from the dance instructor. 
  • General Guidelines:
    • Clothing should be form-fitting and allow for freedom of movement.
    • The bottom of your top must be long enough to meet the waistband of your bottoms. Crop tops are not allowed.
    • Avoid excessively loose or baggy clothing.
    • All clothing should be free of offensive graphics or language.

Fridays – Students can dress up (ties, dress shirts, blouses, dresses) or dress down (ASA Spirit wear and jeans).