Policies and Procedures

TEMECULA PREPARATORY SCHOOL

UNIFORM DRESS CODE POLICY 2022-2023

Approved by the Temecula Preparatory School Board of Directors on February 9, 2021.

Temecula Preparatory School is a school of choice. In order to facilitate and maintain an effective, healthy and safe learning environment, the administration, staff, and parents of TPS have developed this Uniform Dress Code Policy (“Policy”). The purpose of this Policy is to prepare students for the business world, prevent distractions in class and on campus, and minimize the potential for competition between students. All students are expected to wear clothes that comply with this Policy to school each day, and on field trips, and are subject to the enforcement provisions of this Policy below. This Policy and the school’s uniform dress code is an important part of our students’ classical education, and is part of our Student and Family Compact.

This Policy has been adopted by the Board of Directors in compliance with the provisions of Article IX, section 5 of the California Constitution, and Assembly Bill 1575 (effective January 1, 2013), which prohibit the charging of any student fees for participation in an educational activity at a public school.

Changes to this dress code policy will not be implemented with less than six months’ notice to parents or guardians. The school will make available appropriate resources to assist any student who cannot afford a uniform that complies with the school’s uniform policy.

UNIFORM DRESS CODE

All clothing must fit appropriately and be conservative and modest. Excessively tight-fitting or loose-fitting items are not allowed. All items must match the color and descriptions listed below for each area of the dress code.

REGULAR DAY DRESS CODE

PANTS & SHORTS

Color: Khaki or navy blue

Description:

Twill material only. Corduroy, denim, spandex, cargo, spandex, stretch pants, pants with rivets, and any other pants that are not twill are unacceptable. Pants must be straight leg, slacks or trousers and have standard 4-pockets (two in front and two in back). Pants and shorts must be worn appropriately at the waist, be of appropriate size, and be worn with a belt for students in grades 3-12. Tight-fitting pants and shorts are not permitted and shorts must be no shorter than three (3) inches from the top of the knee all the way around.

SKORTS (Skirts are NOT permitted)

Color: Khaki, navy blue, or TPS (Belair) plaid

Description:

Skorts should be free of non-TPS logos. Skorts must be no shorter than three (3) inches from the top of the knee all the way around. No tennis skorts, stretch or spandex skorts.

JUMPERS – GRADES TK-3 ONLY

Color: Navy blue or TPS (Belair) plaid

Description:

Jumpers must be no shorter than three (3) inches from the top of the knee all the way around. Dark spandex shorts worn under the jumper is recommended.

POLO SHIRTS

Color: Red, white, hunter green, or navy blue

Description:

All polo shirts must include the TPS crest, on the left hand side (over the heart). Polo shirts may be short or long-sleeved. Long sleeve shirts are not to be worn under short-sleeved polo shirts. Shirts must be buttoned at least to the second from the top button and fit appropriately. Shirts must be tucked in at all times. A properly tucked shirt will allow the entire belt to be visible without lifting the shirt or arms. On non-assembly days, oxford shirts and blouses may be worn with or without ties. Ties may not be worn with polo shirts.

SWEATERS

Color: Solid navy blue

Description:

Only knit cardigans, pullover knit sweaters, and knit sweater vests are allowed. Sweaters made of sweatshirt or dry-fit material are not permitted.

COATS AND JACKETS

Color: Any color jacket or coat is acceptable outside the classroom. If a student wishes to wear a coat or jacket inside, the coat or jacket must be solid navy blue or black.

Description:

All described items must be clean, neat, and well fitted. Coats and jackets made of sweatshirt material are not permitted, except as approved on Patriots Days or if allowed as part of free dress days, spirit days, or themed dress days (please refer to the description in the General Requirement section). Flannel shirts are not considered a coat or jacket. Trench coats may not be worn at school at any time. Grades 9-12 may wear TPS letterman’s jackets (if earned).

BELTS – GRADES 3-12 (optional for grades TK-2)

Color: Solid navy blue, solid brown or solid black

Description:

Canvas or leather belts are permitted, no wider than one (1) inch, without logos, designs, or patterns, and with a standard plain buckle.

SOCKS AND TIGHTS

Color: Solid white, solid navy blue, or solid black

Description:

Socks must be knee-length or below; cable knit socks are allowed. Sheer knee-high socks are not permitted. Cable knit tights are allowed. No pattern or design of any kind on tights. Leg warmers are not permitted.

SHOES AND LACES

Color: Black, brown, navy blue, or white or any combination of those colors.

Description:

Canvas or leather. Low top or high top shoes may be worn. Shoes must cover the entire foot for safety reasons. Heels over ½ inch and boots (Doc Martens, Uggs, military style boots) may not be worn on campus during school hours. Students may also wear dress shoes, such as “Mary Janes” or oxfords (same colors listed above). Rain boots are permitted on rainy days only. They should be no higher than mid-calf. Slides may not be worn.

ASSEMBLY DAY DRESS CODE

Assembly attire is only required for grades K-12. It is optional for TK.

PANTS/SKORTS/JUMPERS

Color: Pants – Khaki; Skorts – TPS (Belair) plaid; Jumpers are an option for TK-3 only – TPS (Belair) plaid

Description:

Same description for pants, skorts, and jumpers as described in “Regular Day Dress Code”.

SHIRTS

Color: White

Description:

Peter Pan collar dress blouse or oxford-style shirts, short or long-sleeved

TIES

Color: TPS (Belair) plaid or solid navy blue

Description:

Crossover ties, banded ties, or neckties of appropriate length

SWEATERS/COATS

Color: Navy blue

Description:

Solid navy blue cardigans, pullover sweaters, sweater vests, blazers, and coats are allowed.

SHOES

Description:

All options listed in the “Regular Day Dress Code Shoes and Laces” section are allowed. We encourage black, brown, navy blue, or white dress shoes, such as “Mary Janes” or oxfords on assembly days. High-top shoes may not be worn as part of assembly attire.

Note:

Assembly day attire may be worn on regular school days as well.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Hair Styles & Facial Hair: Must be neat, clean, and out of the eyes. Students may not wear spiked hair, faux hawk or Mohawk cuts. Students may have tastefully colored hair in one natural shade (black, brown, auburn, blonde and natural red hair color) and natural colored highlights. For the purpose of this policy, rainbow colors are not considered natural hair colors. It is encouraged that hair accessories be red, white, navy blue, green, TPS (Belair) plaid, or natural hair colors. Faces are to be clean-shaven without sideburns below the middle of the ear.

Jewelry, Piercings and Tattoos: Skin should be clean with no visible body piercings, dermal piercings or tattoos. Only ear piercings are permitted as described. Students may wear up to two stud or post earrings on each earlobe; one (1) necklace, one (1) bracelet on each arm, and one (1) watch. Hoop earrings, regardless of size, are not allowed due to safety concerns. Gauge earrings, cartilage piercings, ear cuffs, and more than two pairs of stud earrings, are not permitted. Choker necklaces are not permitted. All jewelry must be conservative, minimal, appropriate for school, and safe. Students will be asked to remove any jewelry that does not fit these requirements.

Makeup and Nails:

TK-6: Students in grades TK-6 may not wear any makeup or nail polish.

7-12: Students in grades 7-12 may wear makeup in soft, modestly applied colors. Soft natural colored eyeliner that is similar to natural eye color is allowed (e.g. brown, black, gray, blue, or green) and may be applied naturally and not excessively. Nail polish on naturally shaped and natural nail lengths is allowed. Nails must be well maintained and free of designs. No acrylic or artificial nails. Glitter or sparkling makeup, face paint, glosses, or nail polish are not allowed.

Hats and Scarves: Solid color, plain or TPS baseball caps may be worn for sun protection purposes during breaks, lunches, and P.E. only. Inappropriate hats will be confiscated. Knit hats or beanies for cold weather may also be worn. However, knit hats must be one solid color (red, white, blue, black, or green) with no visible logos, clean, and neat. All hats with a bill must be worn with the bill facing forward. All hats must be removed upon entering the classroom. Scarves are also permitted and must be solid white, navy blue, green, red, or black.

P.E. Wear: Students in grades 7-12 must wear a plain crew neck heather gray or navy blue t-shirt, and heather gray or navy blue shorts during P.E. classes. P.E. shorts must be no shorter than mid-thigh and no longer than below the knee. Students may also wear a light gray or navy pullover or zip-up sweatshirt and/or light gray or navy blue sweatpants. P.E. wear must be clean and neat, and fit appropriately. Appropriate athletic shoes must be worn during P.E. for safety reasons.

Free Dress/Spirit Days/Themed Dress Days: If and when free dress, spirit day, or themed dress day is granted to students, all items of clothing worn must be clean and neat (no holes, rips or tears) and must be modest in style and in message (logos or phrases). Leggings and jeggings are not permitted. Tank tops, low cut, see-through, and bare midriff shirts are not allowed. Shorts must be no shorter than mid-thigh and no longer than the knee in length. Skorts/Shorts may be no shorter than 3 inches from the top of the knee all the way around. No open toed shoes, sandals, heels over ½ an inch, or boots are allowed due to safety concerns. Back strap required on shoes, no slides. If students decide to participate in a themed dress or spirit day, they must follow the theme as described in the advertisement, which is approved by administration. Should students choose not to participate in the advertised attire for those days, the regular day dress code attire should be worn.

Patriots Day: All items of clothing worn must represent the TPS Patriots. Students may wear shirts or sweatshirts that have “Temecula Preparatory School”, “Patriots”, “TPS”, “Temecula Prep”, “T-Prep”, or the Patriots logo included on the shirt or sweatshirt. Students may also wear their TPS polo shirts. Regular solid blue jeans, black jeans, or school dress code compliant pants, shorts, or skorts are permitted. No overalls. Dress code compliant shoes must be worn. All items of clothing worn must be clean, neat (no holes, rips or tears), no faded garments, and all garments must be modest in style. Leggings and jeggings are not permitted. Tank tops, low cut, see-through, and bare midriff shirts are not allowed. Shorts must be no shorter than mid-thigh and no longer than the knee in length. Skorts/Shorts may be no shorter than 3 inches from the top of the knee all the way around. Patriots Day attire can be worn each Friday..

Game Day: Students who are members of a TPS team may wear approved Spirit Wear on game/competition days only if the spirit wear complies with the dress code in color and style. Sports team attire is not to be worn as a school uniform on non game days.

TPS Patches: The TPS “crest” patch must be worn on the left-side of the chest (over the heart) of the regular day dress code polo shirt.

MISCELLANEOUS:

Underclothes: No article of underclothing is to ever be visible while at school or while representing TPS at a remote location. Only a plain white tee shirt that is visible at the neck is allowed.

Blankets: Blankets are not considered clothing for the purposes of the dress code and may not be brought to school for cold weather wear due to safety and health concerns.

Dress code items may be purchased from any source. The TPS logo items are available through Dennis Uniform Company in San Diego at 4217 Ponderosa Avenue, Suite D. Call 1-858-573-1804 or visit www.dennisuniform.com. TPS logo items are also available through Wolfpack Enterprises Inc. in Temecula. Visit their website at www.wolfpackenterprisesinc.com or call/text 1-800-970-8334.