2026-2027 Art and Science Academy Student Dress Code
Reference: Policy 504 Student Dress and Appearance
The following items meet the ASA school dress code:
Tops
- Any solid-colored 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).
- ASA logo t-shirt.
- All shirts underneath sweaters or sweatshirts must be solid-colored polo shirts or ASA logo t-shirts.
- Long sleeve shirts worn under short sleeve polos or ASA logo t-shirts must also be solid-colored.
- If students would like to layer, they need to have ASA uniform approved sweaters or sweatshirts. These include: ASA logo or solid-colored sweatshirt or sweater (both hooded and non-hooded are permitted; any emblems must be small in size).
- 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-colored polo dress (short sleeve or long sleeve) or jumper with a solid-colored polo shirt (short sleeve or long sleeve) worn underneath.
Bottoms
- Solid-colored, non-athletic pants, shorts or skirts.
- Athletic wear is prohibited. This includes sweatpants, sport shorts, spandex pants, or leggings.
- Solid-colored leggings are ONLY allowed under skirts, polo dresses or jumpers and may not have a design or fishnet style.
- Solid-colored blue jeans (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 solid-colored leggings underneath.
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-colored; oversized or buckles with graphics/logos are not allowed.
- Students will be asked to remove any accessories that become a distraction.
Last Day of the Week – In addition to the school uniform options above, students can dress up (ties, dress shirts, blouses, dresses).
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)