Dress Code

YES Prep Southside Secondary Dress Code & Uniform Expectations 2023 – 2024 

Will uniforms be required for students?   

Southside Secondary students are required to wear a YES Prep polo four (4) days a week, Monday – Thursday, to strengthen school pride, unify the community and to promote a college-going culture.  On Fridays, students will wear a YES Prep spirit shirt. 

MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
YES Prep Polo & Khaki Pants (Blue, Tan, Black)	YES Prep Polo  & Khaki Pants (Blue, Tan, Black)	YES Prep Polo  & Khaki Pants (Blue, Tan, Black)	YES Prep Polo & Khaki Pants (Blue, Tan, Black)	YES Prep Spirit Shirt & Jeans (no rips)

All Southside Secondary students will be issued four (4) YES Prep polos and one (1) spirit shirt for the 2023-2024 school year. 

What do I need to purchase? 

Items that will be Provided by YES Prep 

• Student ID badge and lanyard  

• 1 YES Prep spirit shirt  

• 4 Polos 

Items to Purchase at a Store 

• Backpack, must be clear or mesh 

• Dress code bottoms 

• Dress code shoes 

Where and how do I receive the items provided by YES Prep?  

Families will receive their uniform bundle on Thursday, August 10 from 5-7 p.m. during the “Back-to-School" family event. 

What if I want to buy more YES Prep spirit shirts or polo shirts?   

More information will be provided in early September regarding purchasing additional YES Prep spirit shirts and polo shirts.  

*Students with financial hardship can reach out to their student support counselor for assistance with the purchase of YES Prep attire. Assistance will be determined based on need. 

What are the dress code expectations?  

ID Badge	Students must always wear Student ID badges while on campus.  ID badges must always be worn on a lanyard and visible.
Bottoms	Students will be required to wear khakis pants.  Blue  Black  Tan  Students may wear jeans (no rips) on Fridays.
Shoes	Closed toe shoes only. Students will not be allowed to wear crocs.
YES Prep Shirts	Students will be expected to wear a YES Prep polo Monday-Thursday.  Students will be expected to wear spirit shirts on Friday.  Students are not required to tuck in shirts.
Free Dress Shirts	Free dress will be utilized as an incentive.
Outerwear	No hoodies will be allowed in the building.
Accessories/Styling	Students will be allowed to wear accessories.
Backpack Policy	All students are required to use clear or mesh backpacks.   For more information about this new policy, including Frequently Asked Questions, click here.

 

YES Prep’s updated dress code policy 

YES Prep’s dress code policy is centered around values of equity and school pride. The YES Prep dress code allows for building individuality and allows for community building through campus-specific attire. The dress code is a daily expectation and should meet district and campus guidelines. Like all YES Prep policies, if a student’s dress or accessory choice poses a concern for student physical or emotional safety, a campus administrator has the discretion to disallow the dress item.  

The specific dress code policy for the 2023-2024 school year for each campus will be shared soon. Each school will communicate this information directly to their families when available. 

For more insight into YES Prep’s dress code policy, click here.