Dress Code

Students at UPCS are required to wear uniforms.

The mission of Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School (UPCS) is to help every child find a pathway that leads toward a successful adult life in the city environment and beyond. Our school has a well-defined dress code in order to educate our students about presenting themselves as professional and competent citizens and employees. It is our goal and desire to have UPCS students look and act professionally as they move forward.

While you are free to purchase your uniform from the provider of your choice we have partnered with Pro3 http://www.pro3services.com/ for uniform tops and pants.

URBAN PATHWAYS SCHOOL DRESS CODE (Grades 6-12)

Clothing Item	Required or Optional	Permitted	Not Allowed
Shirts	Required	Collared Polo style only, short or long sleeved Solid colored – white, blue, green, or black UPCS logo or no logo Tops must be long enough to be tucked into pants and stay tucked in the course of normal movement throughout the school day UPCS T-shirts on awarded Dress Down Days Only	Patterns or stripes Any color other than white, blue, green, or black Any non-UPCS logo Button down shirts any color Shirts, sweaters, or blouses that leave the stomach showing Sleeveless, strapless, spaghetti straps Sheer, see-through shirts or blouses UPCS T-shirts on a Non-Dress Down Day, or if you were not permitted to dress down
Undershirt	Optional	Solid color long or short sleeve shirt in the colors white, blue, green, or black	Patterns or stripes
Pants	Required	Uniform pants Worn at the natural waist Khaki or navy blue only Worn to the ankle Reminder that pants may be purchased at Pro3Services https://pro3services.com/	Any other color than khaki or navy blue. Shorts or capris of any kind. Denim pants of any color, Cargo style pants, Elastic or Drawstring at the waist, Elastic at the cuffs, jogger style pants, Leggings or yoga pants or spandex, Rivets on pockets Skirts or dresses
Sweaters	Optional	Only UPCS Sweaters (Available for sale at the main office)	Any non-UPCS sweater
Belt	Recommended	Less than 2” wide Belt buckles less than 3” wide	Ornamentation Studs
Shoes	Required	Shoes with closed heel and toe Boots (must be below the knee)Athletic footwear or tennis shoes Heels under 2” tall	Sandals, Slides, Slippers, Moccasin style shoes, Heels Boots over the knee, Crocs, rubberized shoes, garden shoes
Jewelry	Optional	Should not present a safety concern
Headwear	Optional	Headbands (must be worn above the forehead at the hairline) please see picture for reference Headwraps/headscarves, Face masks worn below the eyes, covering the nose and mouth	Hats Outerwear or athletic headbands, Bandanas, Du-rags or skull caps, Shower caps or satin bonnets, Picks, combs, or brushes, Ski Masks