Upland Country Day School
Student Dress Code

Upland expects students to dress in ways which 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:

Girls

• Non-revealing shirts with collars and sleeves
• Sweaters or 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, no sandals
• 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 or fleeces
• Slacks or shorts
• Sneakers or street shoes
• 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, or other athletic clothing may only be worn on Tag Days
• Outdoor attire may only be worn outdoors
• Bermuda-type shorts or capris may be worn from Spring Break to 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
• 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 written notification. Other requirements may be defined by teachers or administrators as needed.