Upland Country Day School
Student Dress Code

Upland expects students to dress in ways that are appropriate to the occasion, be it academic, athletic, social, or recreational. Students are expected to be properly dressed and groomed each day. The faculty monitors attire and handles cases of inappropriate dress through the School’s discipline system. Clothing should be clean, in good condition, and fit properly. Please adhere to the spirit as well as the letter of the guidelines. Specific guidelines are as follows:

Please Note:
• It is the responsibility of the parents to see that their children come to school dressed according to the Dress Code

Girls:

• Non-revealing shirts with collars and sleeves (as well as under sweaters)
• Sweaters & fleeces
• Slacks, shorts, skirts, or dresses with sleeves
• Shorts, skirts and dresses must be no shorter than two inches above the knee
• Shoes require backs; heels can be no higher than two inches
• Belts must be worn with pants that have belt loops (optional for PreK and K)

Boys:

• Shirts must have collars and be tucked in
• Sweaters & fleeces
• Slacks or shorts
• Sneakers or street shoes (no high top or “skate” sneakers)
• Belts must be worn with pants that have belt loops (optional for PreK and K)

General:

• Skin must be covered from neckline to hemline
• Blue jeans, tee shirts, sweat shirts or other athletic clothing may only be worn on Tag Days
• Outdoor attire may only be worn outdoors
• Bermuda-type shorts or capris and sandals (with backs) may be worn from Spring Break until October 31
• Hair needs to be neatly groomed, conservative, and of a natural color (boys’ hair off the collar)
• Hats may only be worn outside (except on designated Tag Days)
• Boys may not wear earrings in school

Special Dress (for concerts, away games, etc.): Boys will wear coats and ties, dress shirts and pants, and street shoes. Lower School boys do not need to wear coats. Girls will wear blouses, sweaters, skirts, or dresses (no strapless dresses), and dress shoes. Sneakers may not be worn. Girls may wear sandals with straps. The School will advise parents which occasions require Special Dress through the Calendar and/or written notification. Other requirements may be defined by teachers or administrators as needed.