Dress Code
At Advantage Arts Academy, we believe that appropriate student dress supports a focused, respectful, and creative learning environment.
Our dress code encourages self-respect and school pride while allowing students to engage fully in academics and the arts.
Please write student names on all clothing tags.
- Students must wear clothing that is clean, well-fitting, modest, and free of distractions.
- Clothing must be free from logos, cartoons, slogans, characters, or graphic imagery of any kind, except for official Advantage Arts Academy spirit shirts.
- All attire should support student safety, mobility, and participation in arts-integrated learning.
- Students may wear official school spirit shirts on any day of the week.
- Shirts must fully cover the torso, including when arms are raised.
- Sleeveless shirts, tank tops, and sleeveless dresses are not permitted.
- Shirts must be solid colored and may not include any logos, characters, or words, with the exception of school spirit shirts.
- Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be fingertip length or longer.
- Pants must fit at the waist - no sagging, holes, rips, or tears.
- Pants or shorts may be any material, as long as it is a solid color.
- Leggings may be worn only with a top that fully covers the front and back.
- All bottoms must be free of logos, wording, or cartoon characters.
- Jeans may only be worn on Fridays.
- Students must wear closed-toe, secure shoes that allow for movement and safety throughout the day.
- Tennis shoes are required on days when students attend PE or other active specials.
- Flip-flops, slides, high heels, and wheeled shoes are not permitted.
- Coats, jackets, and hoodies are allowed but must also follow dress code guidelines (no logos, text, or characters).
- Hoods may not be worn indoors.
- Hats and head coverings may be worn only on approved spirit days or with prior approval.
- Jewelry, makeup, and accessories should be simple and non-distracting.
- Hairstyles and colors may reflect a student's personal or cultural identity, as long as they do not disrupt learning.
- Hair should be clean, tidy, and not block the face or eyes.
On special dress-up or spirit days, students are welcome to dress to match the theme while continuing to follow our standards for modesty, safety, and appropriateness.
- Dress code concerns will be addressed discreetly and respectfully by staff.
- Students will be given the opportunity to correct the issue when possible (e.g., wear a loaner item or call home for a change of clothes).
- Ongoing or repeated concerns will result in the school partnering with families to ensure future compliance.
We appreciate families helping their students come to school dressed for success each day.