DRESS CODE OVERVIEW
 
Take pride in how you look at all times. Uniforms can help keep you safe and prevent you from being judged by others for not looking a certain way. They also create a serious, distinguished look that tells the world “YOU” are about business. Always be mindful of your personal appearance – it speaks volumes about your character.
 
DRESS CODE
 
Our basic standards regarding student dress are based on cleanliness, neatness, modesty, safety and minimizing learning distraction. Uniforms are to be worn at the Academy by all students in grades K-7 except on announced “Dress Down” days.
 
Friday each week is “Tipton Dress Down Day.” Students may wear appropriate casual clothes to school on that day. Clothing should not contain inappropriate graphics, such as skulls or weapons. Clothing may not contain inappropriate language or suggestive messages. Casual clothes must be in good taste and appropriate in length.
 
Tipton shirts are shirts that have our school name or logo printing on it. This also includes Tipton sweatshirts, T-shirts, or uniform shirts. Tennis shoes may be worn at any time. Participation in Dress Down Day is a privilege that can be revoked to any student by school administration for any length of time deemed necessary.
 
Dress code policy will be enforced for all students: K - 7th Grade: Any uniform violation will cause student to move to next step (i.e. no uniform shirt causes step 1 and an additional dress code violation will cause to move to 2). Step 1: Dress code violation form will be sent home for a parent to sign, Step 2: Dress code violation form will be sent home from administration to be signed by parent. Step 3: Student will serve lunch detention. Step 4: In-House Suspension. Step 5: Out of School Suspension.
 
DRESS CODE – Grades K-7
 
The Tipton Academy dress code must be strictly followed. Uniform checks will be performed. If students come to school wearing inappropriate attire, their classroom teacher will send them to the office. Parents may be contacted and will be responsible for bringing proper clothing that same day.
 
Permitted attire: 1. School shirts will be polo style shirts (long or short sleeve) in solid colors with the Tipton Academy logo. Plain polo shirts or turtlenecks in the approved colors are allowed under PLAIN sweaters, and crew neck sweatshirts ONLY. Shirts may not be worn knotted at the back or at the side. 2. Plain sweaters and sweatshirts may be worn over the polo shirt and must be in the approved colors only. Hoodies or hooded zip sweatshirts must have the Tipton logo.
3. Dress slacks will be navy blue, black or khaki and worn at the waist. Knee length dress shorts or Capri in navy or black are permitted until October 15th and after April 15th. Exceptions may be made in the event of unseasonably warm weather. 4. Girls may wear dress slacks, knee-length shorts, skorts, skirts or jumpers in navy blue or black. 5. Socks or tights must be worn at all times. 6. Students may wear regular dress shoes or gym shoes that are not distracting.  No open-toed or open-back shoes, clogs, sandals, flip-flops, or platform soles/heels. No boots for indoors wear. NO HEELIES!! 7. Jewelry may be worn providing it is not distracting and does not present a safety hazard. 
 
Gym Uniform –  1. Gym shorts, sweatpants and t-shirts with the Tipton Logo. Students will wear their gym uniform to school.  Changing in or out of gym clothes at school is not permitted. 
(Students may wear their school uniform on gym days.)   Attire that is NOT permitted (K-7) and may cause a distraction to the learning environment as deemed by the school administrator: 1. Pants made of nylon, leather, sweat pant material, mesh, denim, or cotton knit. No YOGA pants or jeans of any type or color.  No sagging pants. 2. Any body piercing or tattoos. 3. Sculptured/carved hairstyle (letters, signs, etc.), Extensions, Mohawks and any unnatural hair color (green, purple, etc.).   4. Hats or visors inside the building. No bandanas or other scarf on the head. 5. Any decoration on clothing other than the approved Tipton Academy logo. 6. Ripped or torn clothing. 7. Hooded shirts of any kind unless is has the Tipton logo. 8. Any shirt worn wrapped around the waist. 9. Jackets/outerwear may not be worn in class. 10. Any clothing that exposes a part of the body between the neck and knees.   Students who are in violation of the dress code because of sloppiness or “stretching” the rules will be corrected and a detention will be issued. This includes sagging pants. If there are extenuating circumstances, such as a foot injury that may require your child to wear special shoes, please call the school office and let us know. Of course, we make exceptions in these cases.
 
 ** All clothing, jewelry, and hair choices should be non-distracting.  Tipton Academy reserves the right to determine what is appropriate for the school environment.