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YES Prep Northwest Secondary Dress Code & Uniform Expectations 2023 – 2024 

Will uniforms be required for students?   

There are mandatory dress expectations on Mondays and Fridays for all Northwest Secondary students. 

On Mondays, students are asked to wear school polos and spirit shirts to strengthen school pride, unify the community and to promote a college-going culture. 

  • 6th students are required to wear a YES Prep polo 

  • 7th – 11th grade students are required to wear a YES Prep spirit shirt 

On Fridays, all students will wear a college/military shirt. Only 7th-11th grade students are allowed to wear crocs on Friday. 

 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday 

6th Grade 

YES Prep NW Polo & Jeans/Bottoms (no rips, tears, holes) 

Appropriate Tops & Jeans/Bottoms (no rips, tears, holes) 

Appropriate Tops & Jeans/Bottoms (no rips, tears, holes) 

Appropriate Tops & Jeans/Bottoms (no rips, tears, holes) 

College/Military Shirt and Jeans/bottoms (no rips, tears, holes and no Crocs) 

7th & 8th Grades 

YES Prep NW 

Spirit Shirt & Jeans/Bottoms (no rips, tears, holes) 

Appropriate Tops & Jeans/Bottoms (no rips, tears, holes) 

Appropriate Tops & Jeans/Bottoms (no rips, tears, holes) 

Appropriate Tops & Jeans/Bottoms (no rips, tears, holes) 

College/Military Shirt, 

Ripped Jeans/bottoms (*with tights), Crocs/shoes 

9th, 10th and 11th Grades 

YES Prep NW 

Spirit Shirt & Jeans/Bottoms (no rips, tears, holes) 

Appropriate Tops & Jeans/Bottoms (no rips, tears, holes) 

Appropriate Tops & Jeans/Bottoms (no rips, tears, holes) 

Appropriate Tops & Jeans/Bottoms (no rips, tears, holes) 

College/Military Shirt, 

Ripped Jeans/bottoms, Crocs/shoes 

 

All YES Prep students will be given at least 1 (1) YES Prep polo and 1 (1) campus spirit shirt for the 2023-2024 school year. 

What do I need to purchase? 

Items that will be Provided by YES Prep 

  • Student ID badge* and lanyard  

  • One (1) YES Prep spirit shirt  

  • One (1) Polo 

*If a student loses their ID, families will have to pay $5 to replace the item. 

Items to Purchase at a Store 

  • Backpack, must be clear or mesh 

  • Dress code shirts 

  • Dress code bottoms 

  • Dress code shoes 

Instrument rental information to come for middle school students in Orchestra. This will apply to all 6th graders and some 7th graders. 

Where and how do I receive uniform items provided by YES Prep?  

Families will receive their students’ polo and spirit shirt at the “Back-to-School" event on August 10 from 5:30-7 p.m.

What if I want to buy more YES Prep spirit shirts or polo shirts?   

More information will be provided in early September regarding purchasing additional YES Prep spirit shirts and polo shirts.  

*Students with financial hardship can reach out to their student support counselor for assistance with the purchase of YES Prep attire. Assistance will be determined based on need. 

Schedule of uniforms and samples of the shirts offered
Uniform Swap Group

There's a uniform swap group on Facebook. This group is meant to be run by YOU, it's for our YES Prep Northwest families to buy, sell or trade uniforms only.

What are the dress code expectations?  

ID Badge 

Students must always wear Student ID badges while on campus.  ID badges must always be worn on a lanyard and visible.  

Bottoms 

Students may choose between pants, skirts, or shorts of the following:   

  • Khakis (any color)  

  • Jeans (any color) 

Students should wear bottoms that allow them to comfortably participate in recess and PE. Students may not wear pajama pants or bottoms with holes. 

Shorts and skirts should be no shorter than mid-thigh.  

Bottoms may not have holes/tears.  

Students are not required to wear belts. 

Shoes 

 

Tennis shoes are recommended so students can safely participate in activities at recess and in PE.  

For safety purposes, all shoes must meet the following criteria:  

  • Closed-toed  

  • Must have backs (i.e. no slides)  

  • Must have hard soles (i.e. no slippers)  

  • Any color is permitted  

  • No shoes with heels over .5 inches 

*Crocs are allowed for grades 7-11 ONLY on Fridays. 

Shirts 

 

YES Prep Shirts:  

  • 6th Students are required to wear a YES Prep Polo on Mondays 

  • 7th – 11th grade students are required to wear a YES Prep Spirit Shirt on Mondays 

Free Dress Shirts:  

  • T-shirts are acceptable; however, all clothing and accessories must be school appropriate. YES Prep prohibits pictures, emblems or writings on T-shirts that are lewd, offensive, vulgar or obscene or that advertise or depict tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, drugs or any other substance, show gang affiliation or depict violence in any way.  

  • No tank tops, halter tops, tube tops, net or sheer tops, shirts with spaghetti straps or strapless tops for any student.  

  • No bare midriffs (half shirts) allowed for any student 

Students are not required to tuck in shirts. 

Outerwear 

 

Students may wear any outerwear as long as it is appropriate.   

Students may wear hoodies but may not wear hoods that cover their heads/faces on campus. 

Accessories/Styling 

 
  • Students may have visible piercings and tattoos if messaging and images are school-appropriate.  
  • Accessory items that are spiked (bracelets, belts, collars) are not permitted due to safety reasons.   
  • Students may wear a variety hairstyles and colors. Head shaving designs are permitted as long as images are school-appropriate.  
  • Hats and sunglasses are not permitted for safety purposes.  
  • Religious head-coverings are permitted.  

Backpack Policy 

 

All students are required to use clear or mesh backpacks.  
 

YES Prep’s updated dress code policy 

YES Prep’s dress code policy is centered around values of equity and school pride. The YES Prep dress code allows for building individuality and allows for community building through campus-specific attire. The dress code is a daily expectation and should meet district and campus guidelines. Like all YES Prep policies, if a student’s dress or accessory choice poses a concern for student physical or emotional safety, a campus administrator has the discretion to disallow the dress item.  

The specific dress code policy for the 2023-2024 school year for each campus will be shared soon. Each school will communicate this information directly to their families when available. 

For more insight into YES Prep’s dress code policy, click here.