Uplift Hampton Preparatory H.S.

As we have wound down from a plethora of dress down opportunities this past month, ranging from Red Ribbon Week, band instrument fundraisers, Halloween, and other dress down opportunities, we are now in need of resetting expectations regarding our high school campus with uniform accountability sweeps.

Scholars who are in non-correctable uniform violations will be assigned a detention and a parent phone call. Scholars with correctable uniform violations will be issued demerits, which could accrue to an assigned detention by the grade level chair.

Please note that with inclement weather approaching, scholars should purchase or acquire sweaters and/or jackets that align with our acceptable outerwear dress code. Please forward all questions regarding the dress code reset to Mr. Pena at jopena@uplifteducation.org.

On Mondays, ALL high school scholars should be in professional business dress attire. 9th grade scholars are required to be in professional business attire Monday-Thursday.

Professional Business Attire Expectations

• Navy blazer w/Hampton crest
• White Oxford button-up shirt
• Solid black or navy tie
• Solid white or black undershirt (or cami)
• Navy or black uniform pants
• Navy or black socks w/pants
• Solid black belt

Shoes

We are fairly flexible with scholar shoe choice, so long as it is a "shoe" (not sandals, flip flops, house shoes, etc.); however, boots are NOT allowed to be worn and scholars are NOT allowed to wear shoes with black soles due to the increased costliness of cleaning floors (black scuff marks).

Girls' Professional Business Dress Variances

• Tie may be plaid criss-cross in lieu of solid navy or black tie
• Plaid or navy uniform skirt may be worn in lie of navy or black dress pants
• White or navy knee-high socks w/skirt

On Tuesday-Friday, 10th-12th grade scholars are expected to follow the business casual dress code. 9th grade scholars are only allowed to wear business casual dress on Fridays.

What's the difference?

• Navy blazer w/Hampton crest is NOT required to be worn
• White Oxford shirt can be worn, but tie is NOT required
• Appropriate grade level-colored polo CAN be worn in lieu of white Oxford shirt

Scholars are allowed to wear any jacket and/or coat TO school; however, only approved outerwear is permitted to be worn inside the building. Scholars are allowed to wear navy sweaters and cardigans with the Hampton crest purchased from our uniform vendor. Additionally, scholars are allowed to wear solid navy or black jackets, sweaters and cardigans in our hallways and classrooms; however, hoodies are not allowed to be worn and any approved outerwear cannot be worn in lieu of regularly scheduled dress code expectations.

For example, scholars cannot wear a sweater or jacket in lieu of either their white Oxford or appropriate grade level polo. The collar from the white Oxford or polo should still be visible when scholars are wearing approved outerwear.

Scholars are also allowed to wear an Uplift Hampton Preparatory letter jacket throughout the week with the exception of professional business dress Mondays!

Any unapproved outerwear worn within the building premises may be confiscated by a teacher and/or administrator. Initial collection of such items may be picked up at the end of the school day; however, multiple infractions may lead to escalated consequences including, but not limited to: demerits, referrals, detentions, suspensions, and confiscation of outwear requiring parent pickup.

A few jackets, such as the Adidas three-striped jacket have been previously allowed by prior Hampton administration, and consequently, are temporarily being allowed in the 2019-2020 school year. In these exceptions to the solid navy or black, there is a minimal size of the logo and stripes. Larger logos and/or larger widths of white are not allowed, such as in a commonly seen PINK jacket. No additional colors, other than white, are allowed in these temporary exceptions.

Please prepare for the possibility or removing these temporary exceptions in the 2020-2021 school year as it is getting increasingly more challenging to monitor violations. Purchasing outerwear through our uniform vendor, Levine's, is the best way to ensure your scholar remains in compliance with our dress code expectations.

As the weather continues to get colder, and as our building often fluctuates various temperatures throughout the building, we want scholars to remain comfortable; however, we are asking that this comfort aligns to with our stated outerwear policy, which has remained consistent without change for the past several years.

Occasionally, throughout the year, there may be opportunities to dress down/up for specific events, such as Red Ribbon Week, Homecoming Spirit Week, Spirit Days, etc. When these days occur, whether they be "free" dress down/up days or for a "fee," the following expectations are still required to be met; otherwise, the scholar may be sent home to change and/or face disciplinary consequences.

• Shoes must be worn at all times
• Scholars may wear shorts, but meet the following standards: 1) must be loose fitting; no biking shorts, cutoffs, boxer shorts, or combination thereof. 2) must be hemmed or cuffed, and 3)length must be to the fingertips or longer of the scholar.
• Dresses or skirts must to the fingertips or longer
• Tank tops, tube tops, halter type blouses or mesh shirts are NOT permitted
• Sun dresses will be permitted if modestly cut
• Shirts should overlap the waistband of skirts, shorts, or pants (no visible midriff showing)
• Items with provocative, offensive, violent, or drug-related pictures or slogans will NOT be permitted
• Items advertising alcoholic beverages or tobacco products will not be permitted
• No hats, caps, bandannas, hoods, wallet chains or sunglasses
• No type of clothing which has torn or has holes will be allowed
• No sagging pants or shorts
• No gang paraphernalia
• No visible pierced jewelry other than earrings

• Slippers, moccasins, sandals, high heels, and wedges over 3 inches, jellies, patent leather, platform shoes, hiking and/or work boots.
• No gloves, hats, scarves, sunglasses, ear warmers, sweaters (other than approved uniform sweaters) can be worn inside of the building.

All scholars are expected to meet community standards and school policies with regard to health, cleanliness, and appearance. All safety rules must be obeyed. Scholars found to be violating these dress down rules will have parents contacted, may be sent home, and disciplinary action taken. Scholars will also be subject to losing opportunities for future dress down priveleges.

The first Friday of every month is dedicated as a designated dress down exclusively for the current senior class. Following the aforementioned dress code rules, seniors may dress down on the first Friday of each month.

NEW exception beginning this year!!!

Beginning with this semester, all scholars that score a college ready composite score on an official ACT, which is 21 & above, will earn a special dress down privilege. Each of these scholars will be given "21 & Above Club" swag (such as a t-shirt). On Tuesday-Friday, scholars that have earned their way into this exclusive club will be given the privilege of dressing down IF they are wearing their designated "21 & Above Club" swag.

The "21 & Above Club" will receive additional privileges throughout the year; the earlier a scholar earns his or her place in this club, the more opportunities he or she will be able to receive. Please contact the high school academic director, Jeremy L. Green, for further questions.

Note: This privilege is contingent on remaining in good academic and behavioral standing on the campus. Administration reserves the right to revoke this privilege at their discretion.

This document is not necessarily an all-inclusive list and is reviewed between each school year for changes and/or modifications. If scholars or parents have any questions about a particular article of clothing, he or she should forward those questions to a high school dean or the high school director. Administration has the discretion and final decision to decide what is acceptable or unacceptable in regards to grooming, hair length, and the uniform code. When scholars attend after school events (i.e. athletic events, parent teacher conferences, specialty nights, etc.), please keep in mind to wear school-appropriate attire. The campus director reserves the right to make any changes/updates to this document.

Email: jgreen@uplifteducation.org
Website: www.hamptonprep.org
Location: 8915 South Hampton Road, Dallas, TX, USA
Phone: (972) 421-1982