Dress Code

Combee Academy of Design and Engineering (CODE Academy) sets a standard of dress for the students while providing affordable options for parents. School uniforms promote an environment that is focused on learning and encourages a sense of unity and school pride.

1. Uniform Colors and Logo: Tops: Navy, light blue, grey and white; Bottoms: navy, khaki and navy hounds tooth plaid.

2. Vendors: Lands’ End, Target (Cat & Jack school uniform) Walmart (George brand school uniform), Old Navy (designated school uniform brand only), or CODE Academy (shirts, sweatshirts, jackets).

3. Neatness & Cleanliness: Uniforms should be clean and in good condition with shirts tucked in at all times. Students should come to school with clean bodies.

4. Tops: All tops must be uniform tops (white, grey, light blue, or navy blue polo shirts, oxford button up shirts) with/or without a school logo. White undershirts are the only permissible undershirts.

5. Bottoms: Shorts’, skorts’ and skirts’ length must meet the tips of the student’s fingers when arms are extended. Bottoms must be the appropriate size and worn at the waist. Shorts, skorts or skirts may not be rolled at the waist. It is suggested that girls wear athletic shorts under their jumpers and skirts. These shorts must not be visible.

6. Belts: Solid colored (black, navy, or brown) belts must be worn with shorts or pants.

7. Socks: Socks must be plain white, light blue, grey, or navy. Leggings of any kind are not allowed.

8. Shoes: Shoes may be purchased at the store of your choice. Both girls and boys must wear tennis shoes or rubber-soled shoes with the uniform. Shoes must be tied/fastened tight at all times.

a. All shoes must be Closed toe and Closed heel shoes.

b. No high heels, toe shoes, lighted, skate shoes, platform, or boots are permitted.

9. Cool days & Cold Weather Conditions: Students may only wear plain, solid white, light blue, navy or grey turtlenecks or long sleeve shirts under their CODE Academy shirts or blouses. If the news reports that it is a very cold morning (below 50 degrees), students may wear a non-uniform jacket on top of their uniform. Once school begins, all non-uniform jackets must be left inside the students’ backpacks or classrooms.

10. Jackets, Sweaters, and Sweatshirts: All outerwear must be plain, solid navy or grey with no logos or hoods, if not purchased from CODE Academy. Outerwear sold by the school is preferred.

11. Earrings/Jewelry: Expensive and/or excessive jewelry such as necklaces, rings, and bracelets are not recommended due to distractibility, safety, and the chance of loss. Young men are not allowed to wear earrings. Earrings for young ladies must be smaller than a dime. No other piercings are permitted. Necklaces with pendants larger than a quarter are not allowed.

12. Hair: All students should have clean and well-groomed hair each day.

a. No colored hair, such as green or blue, no numbers, designs, mohawks, fohawks, spikes, or writing may be shaved into the hair. Hair should not be over the eyes or obscure face.

b. Hair accessories must be kept to a minimum and must be uniform colors (navy, grey, white, or light blue).

13. Make-up/Nails/Tattoos: Make-up, tattoos, artificial nails, and other distracting body art are not permitted.

14. Spirit Shirts: Spirit shirts must be purchased from CODE Academy and may only be worn on designated days with khaki bottoms.

15. Dress Code Infractions: All students are expected to fully comply with the required uniform dress code, as agreed upon by the parent/guardian signature on the Academy Contract.

16. Parents/Visitors: You are helping us to set the proper example for our students. Please dress appropriately when visiting the school or chaperoning field trips.

17. School administrators will determine if clothing is appropriate for school and in compliance with the school uniform policy.