Dress Code

PERRY ACADEMY

DRESS CODE EXPECTATIONS

Tops:
  • Must be a solid color free of stripes, patterns, designs, or artwork (includes long sleeve shirts worn under a polo shirt).
    • Acceptable tops include:
      • Long or short-sleeved polo shirts with collars
      • Dress shirts with collars
      • Turtlenecks with sleeves
      • Perry Meridian spirit t-shirts or sweatshirts
      • Sweaters or sweatshirts with no hoods, decorative writing, or artwork
      • A collared shirt does not need to be worn under sweaters, sweatshirts, or spirit wear t-shirts and sweatshirts.
  • Except when wearing an appropriate sweater, sweatshirt, or turtleneck, the uniform shirt must always be on the outside.
  • Any top that has a full zipper is considered a jacket and cannot be worn during the school day.
Bottoms:
    • All pants, including shorts:
      • Must be a solid color free of stripes, patterns, designs, or artwork
      • Must be khaki, black, grey, or navy blue only – No Denim
      • Pants typically have pockets and/or a zipper
  • Sweatpants, jeans (denim), and athletic type pants (anything intended for exercise or relaxation) are allowed only on relaxed dress code days.
  • Shorts, dresses, skirts, and jumpers must be at mid-thigh or below.
  • Shorts may be worn by all students before fall break and after spring break.  During the time between the two breaks, all pants must be shoe length.
  • Pants/shorts cannot have excessive or inappropriately placed holes, rips, or tears.
Shoes:
  • Acceptable footwear includes any hard-sole shoe with a closed toe.  Slides, flip-flops, slippers, or any type of shoes that school administration feels would present a safety hazard will not be permitted.  
Other Items:
  • Jackets, hooded sweatshirts, hats, head coverings (unless for religious reasons), and all other outerwear must be stored in a students’ locker during the school day.
  • While in the school building, students must wear their lanyard, with student ID, around their neck.
  • Bags and purses must be stored in a students’ locker during the school day.
  • Pajama pants are not to be worn on any school day without the permission of school administration.

 

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