School Uniforms and Dress Code

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BPA Dress Code and Uniform Policy

Belton Preparatory Academy (BPA) maintains a dress code to minimize distractions, promote student health and safety, and maintain an educational environment conducive to learning. The dress code applies during the school day and at all school-sponsored activities and events unless an approved exception applies.

Students and their parents/guardians are responsible for purchasing, maintaining, and wearing clothing that meets BPA's dress code and uniform requirements.

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BPA Students Will Not

• Wear clothing that is grunge-style, ripped, torn, bleach-spotted, or see-through.
• Wear clothing that allows undergarments to be visible.
• Wear clothing that is not appropriately sized, including clothing that is excessively large, baggy, tight, or form-fitting.
• Wear clothing that promotes gang affiliation, alcoholic beverages, tobacco, or the use of controlled substances.
• Wear clothing that depicts violence or contains obscene, inappropriate, or sexual designs or language.
• Wear clothing that is disruptive to the educational environment.

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Piercing, Body Art, and Jewelry

• Body piercing must be limited to the earlobes with no more than 2 sets of earrings.
• Any other piercing jewelry must not be visible.
• No chains are to be worn with piercings.
• Spiked collars, spiked wristbands, and spiked belts are prohibited.
• Body art, to include but not limited to temporary tattoos, marker paintings, etc., is not allowed.

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Hair Color Guidelines

To keep our dress code clear and consistent, please note the following expectations:

• Hair must be maintained in a clean, neat, and natural-looking color.
• Unnatural or artificial hair colors are not permitted during the regular school day.
• This includes, but is not limited to, bright or neon blue, green, purple, pink, orange, red, or other colors that are not naturally occurring hair colors.
• Multi-colored or patterned hair coloring is not permitted.
• Temporary hair color may be allowed for approved spirit days, special events, or school activities with prior administrative approval.
• If a student's hair color does not meet the dress code, the parent/guardian will be contacted and given a reasonable timeframe to correct the issue.
• Students will not be excluded from instruction solely because of a hair-color violation.
• The Principal or designee will make the final determination regarding whether a hair color meets the school's dress code.

Our goal is to maintain a professional, consistent, and school-appropriate appearance while ensuring that expectations are clear for students and families.

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Student Uniform and Dress Code

Uniform Tops

Students must wear a BPA logo polo shirt purchased through Palmetto Screen Print & Embroidery in white, navy, Kelly green, or light gray. Tops must cover the chest, shoulders, back, and abdomen at all times, including when sitting, standing, or raising the arms; be clean and in good condition; and be an appropriate length. Tucking is optional. T-shirts, tank tops, crop tops, halter or spaghetti-strap tops, low-cut or sheer tops, and non-uniform hoodies or sweatshirts are not permitted.

Outerwear

Sweatshirts and pullovers must be navy, white, light gray, or Kelly green and have the BPA logo embroidered by Palmetto Screen Print & Embroidery. Cardigans and light jackets must be solid navy, white, light gray, or Kelly green; a school logo is not required. Only the official BPA hoodie sold by Palmetto Screen Print & Embroidery may be worn inside the building. Hoods may not be worn on the head indoors. Repeated violations may result in loss of the privilege to wear a hoodie at school. Any winter coat may be worn, but coats should be removed once students are in the classroom.

Uniform Bottoms

Uniform bottoms must be khaki or navy and may include pants, shorts, skorts, skirts, capris, jumpers, or dresses. A BPA logo is not required on jumpers or dresses. Navy or white tights may be worn under dresses and skirts.

Bottoms must be worn at the waist and fit appropriately. The hemline may be no more than three inches above the top of the knee, measured vertically. Clothing may not be excessively tight, revealing, or otherwise inappropriate for school. Athletic shorts or pants, sweatpants, pajama pants, leggings, yoga/spandex/lounge pants, fishnet or mesh fabrics, and bottoms with holes, rips, tears, frayed areas, or distressed designs that expose skin are not permitted.

Shoes

Permitted footwear includes tennis shoes, casual shoes, casual boots, Crocs, and sandals. Bedroom slippers, athletic slides, hunting or work boots, and shoes with wheels or lights are not permitted. Tennis shoes are required on PE days.

Socks and Tights

Socks and tights must be white, navy, tan, or gray. Patterned socks may be worn only under pants.

Physical Education (PE)

Students will not change clothes for PE. On PE days, students must wear the official BPA PE T-shirt purchased through Palmetto Screen Print & Embroidery, regular school uniform bottoms in khaki or navy, and tennis shoes. Athletic shorts, sweatpants, leggings, and yoga pants are not permitted for PE.