2025-2026 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
2025-2026 Student Dress Code
The following items meet the ASA school dress code:
Tops
- Any solid color polo shirt (short sleeve or long sleeve).
- Non ASA logos on polo shirts must be small in size (less than 1 inch tall by 2 inches wide).
- All shirts underneath sweaters or sweatshirts must be solid color polo shirts.
- Long sleeve shirts worn under short sleeve polos must also be solid colors.
- If students would like to layer, they need to have ASA uniform approved sweaters or sweatshirts. Solid non-hooded sweater or solid non-hooded sweatshirt with a uniform polo shirt underneath.
- Jackets or outerwear shall not be worn in the classroom. Jackets worn for outdoor recess can be any jacket, but then must be removed for classroom time.
- Any solid color polo dress (short sleeve or long sleeve) or jumper with a solid color polo shirt (short sleeve or long sleeve) worn underneath.
- On Friday or the last day of the school week, ASA spirit wear t-shirt with an ASA logo (short sleeve or long sleeve), ASA non-hooded sweatshirt or any shirt with an ASA logo is permitted.
Bottoms
- Navy, black or khaki colored pants (cannot have no more than 4 pockets), shorts or skirts.
- Athletic wear is prohibited. This includes sweatpants, sport shorts, spandex pants, or leggings.
- Leggings are ONLY allowed under skirts, polo dresses or jumpers and may not have a design or fishnet style.
- No holes, rips, or tears permitted.
- Skirts and shorts must be modest in length, 3” above the knee or longer.
- Skirts must have built-in shorts or be worn with shorts or leggings in uniform colors.
- On Friday or the last day of the school week, blue jeans may be worn with no holes, rips, or tears.
Shoes
- Must wear closed toe and closed heel shoes (no crocs, 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 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.
Fridays – Students can dress up (ties, dress shirts, blouses, dresses) or dress down (ASA spirit wear and blue jeans).
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).
