Uniform Policy

The goal of KIPP Comienza Community Prep is to prepare our students for high school, college and the professional world beyond their four years with us. This preparation is not only academic, but extends to all aspects of their daily lives. In that effort, we designed our uniform policy to reflect the current norms of professionalism, which contribute to success in our society. Our uniform policy is designed to ensure that students are clean, neat, and age-appropriately dressed from head to toe. Uniform infractions may result in a referral to the office.

Uniform

• Yellow polo shirt, preferably w/ KIPP Comienza logo (6th grade ONLY may wear navy blue polo)
• KIPP Comienza navy cardigan sweater or navy sweatshirt, preferably w/KIPP Comienza logo (on colder days you can wear a non-KIPP outerwear jacket but it cannot be worn inside..)
• Gray uniform pants or shorts no shorter than 2 inches above the knee.
• Navy blue or KIPP Comienza plaid skort or skirt, no shorter than 2 inches above the knee.
• Leggings or tights are permitted when under a skort or skirt. We do not allow fishnets or thigh highs. At the upper school, tights must cover the entire foot and must be navy blue, gray, or white. Leggings are not permitted at the upper school.

Additional Guidelines

• At the upper school, all students must have their polo shirts tucked in. It is preferable that students wear a belt (brown or black) with their uniforms.
• Hats and other outerwear may be worn outside of the classroom during the colder months in the wintertime.
• Shoes should be closed toed and appropriate for running during PE and recess. Shoes must be white, gray, black, navy blue, brown—or a combination of these colors. No sandals, light-up shoes, shoes with wheels, heels, or opened-toed shoes.
• Uniform pants must be of a size that fits the student’s current size and not be of a baggy fit;
• Students may wear shoes that do not distract their learning or the learning of other students.
• Belts are recommended and must have a small, plain buckle and a solid color strap;
• Students may wear undershirts that are white, gray, navy blue or light yellow under their KIPP Comienza polo shirt;
• All sweaters and shirts must have the student’s name inside the sweatshirt or embroidered on the front.
• Students may wear tights or socks that show their creative flair as long as they do not interrupt instruction;
• Students should wear shorts/biker shorts/tights underneath a short skirt or dress.

Physical Education-Upper School (Grades 5-6)

• Gray KIPP Comienza PE T-shirt with name on it, must be tucked in at all times
• Dark gray KIPP Comienza athletic shorts with name on it
• In colder weather, navy blue or gray sweatpants may be worn under the PE shorts
• Appropriate athletic shoes. No sandals, boots, or opened-toed shoes.
• Athletic towel with name on it (optional)
• Water bottle with name on it

Not Allowed

capri pants, skinny pants, jeggings, baggy pants, jumpers, thigh high tights, leggings, joggers, long sleeve undershirts, non-KIPP sweatshirts or sweaters that are not navy blue, hats, unprofessional hair or hair that obstructs the eyes, unprofessional facial piercings, earrings larger than ½ inch, makeup, fake nails, excessive bracelets or necklaces (chokers), colored chapstick. If jewelry/accessories become a distraction in the classroom, your child will be asked to remove the jewelry.

Sweatshirts

Please note that students should preferably wear KIPP Comienza Community Prep sweaters and jackets with the logo in the building. Otherwise, sweatshirts worn in the building should be plain navy blue. All sweatshirts may have the student’s name inside the sweatshirt or embroidered on the front.