• 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 Fridays.

• Monday–Thursday: Students must wear a solid-colored collared polo shirt or button-up oxford shirt.
• Students may wear solid-colored sweaters or cardigans over collared shirts.
• Girls may wear solid-colored jumpers over their collared tops, as well as polo dresses.
• On Fridays, students may wear a solid-colored t-shirt or school spirit shirt with blue jeans (must be free from rips, tears, logos, or designs).
• Shirts must fully cover the torso, including when arms are raised.
• Sleeveless shirts, tank tops, and sleeveless dresses are not permitted.

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• Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be fingertip length or longer.
• It is recommended that shorts or leggings be worn under skirts for ease of movement.
• Pants must fit at the waist—no sagging, holes, rips, or tears.
• Pants or shorts may be made of any material, as long as they are a solid color.
• Leggings may only be worn with a top that fully covers both the front and back.
• All bottoms must be free of logos, text, or cartoon characters.
• Denim blue 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.
• Outerwear that will not be worn in the classroom may be of any color or design. 
• 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.