DRESS CODE
The School strongly supports students forming habits of mind that will lead to their lifelong success.
To that end, excellence begins with the start of every day as each North Hills Preparatory student
uniformly gets dressed for his/her academic day of excellence. The wearing of the uniform signifies
community and the student’s desire to attain excellence through focused effort. All students will be
in uniform accordingly. Students who come to school inappropriately dressed will not be permitted
to attend any classes until they are in proper uniform. The North Hills Preparatory administrative
team is responsible for interpreting, implementing, and enforcing the dress code policy. The only
exception to this section of the handbook is religious beliefs, and parents must consult with the
administration about their specific concerns and how they affect the dress code. The Campus
Director is the final arbiter in determining when attire is not acceptable.
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Grooming – Students will adhere to the following guidelines in all issues pertaining to grooming.
Hair – Neatness and good grooming are the expectations. Hair color must be your natural
color. Highlighting is not acceptable. Male students must be clean-shaven at all times. Male
haircuts must be traditional haircuts and should be no longer than the top of the collar. Spiking
of the hair is limited to one inch. Mohawks, designs, and fad cuts are not allowed. Students who
violate these rules may be sent home and disciplinary action taken.
Jewelry may be worn in moderation (one necklace, one bracelet or cloth wristband, one pair of
stud earrings or hoops no bigger than a quarter). Oversized and/or dangling earrings are not
permitted. Boys may not wear earrings of any type. Body piercing and grills are not acceptable.
Cosmetics – Starting in 6th grade, girls may wear only pale colored or clear lipstick. Only very
moderate makeup is acceptable. Clear nail polish only is acceptable.
Jackets may be worn to school, but only school approved jackets are allowed in the classroom.
In addition, the following are not permitted:
 Slippers, moccasins, sandals, high heels, jellies, patent leather, platform shoes, hiking and/or
work boots (boots of any kind). Shoelaces should either be black or white. No gloves, hats,
scarves, sweaters (other than approved uniform sweaters), sunglasses, or ear warmers are to be
worn in the classroom. Large belt buckles and cargo pants are not permitted.
 Inappropriate, offensive, or disruptive clothing or other items are not allowed under any
circumstances. Examples include, but are not limited to, clothing depicting or promoting drugs,
alcohol, violence, prejudice, or obscenities.
This is not an all-inclusive list. If students or parents have any questions about a particular article of
clothing they should forward those questions to the Campus Director.
NHP Primary Uniform Code and Policy
The purpose of a uniform policy is to promote an environment focused on academic rigor. Neat,
clean grooming for school is expected at all times. Each student is responsible to comply with this
code during regular school hours. Parents are responsible for ensuring that their child complies with
the dress code before the child comes to school. All uniform items must be in good condition,
correctly sized and labeled with the student’s name. Students may not deface, add or detract from
the uniform, shoes or any uniform accessory. This includes: marking on uniform items, wearing unhemmed skirts or pants, or wearing other items that are not part of the uniform. A student’s
citizenship grade may be lowered for a uniform violation.
Violations of the dress code may result in disciplinary action. A student may be sent home or wear
school-provided items, if available. All decisions about a student’s compliance of the dress code are
at the discretion of the administration.
Identification Badges
Identification badges are considered part of the uniform code. All the students must wear a school
identification badge. Students will be given an identification badge at the beginning of the school
calendar at no cost. Students shall wear it all the time and display it in a visible location (e.g. worn on
the left side of the shirt or sweater) free of any decoration or mutilation during school or any school
related activity
Badge Replacement Policy
Students with damaged, altered, defaced, or lost ID badges shall purchase a replacement ID badge.
A replacement fee of $10.00 shall be assessed for each occurrence of a lost/damaged ID badges
Blouses/Shirts
White cotton Peter Pan collared blouses (long or short sleeved) from Parker Uniform or school logo
green or blue polo shirts are required for girls. White button down oxford shirts (long or short
sleeved) or school logo green or blue polo shirts are required for boys. Oxford shirts must be worn
by all students on dress uniform Mondays. Long sleeves must be buttoned. The hem of the shirts
must be fully tucked in and not rolled under. All shirt buttons except the top button, including the
collar points, must be buttoned during school hours. Students may wear only a solid white t-shirt or
undershirt under the dress shirt. Colored shirts and logos are not permitted underneath uniform
shirts. Kindergarten and Grade 1 students may wear the Parker green polo shirt Tuesday through
Friday.
Sweaters, Vests & Spirit Sweatshirts
Only green Parker uniform sweaters may be worn in the classroom Monday – Thursday. Spirit Gear
may be worn on Friday. All items must be in good condition (not torn or discolored) and must fit
appropriately. Only North Hills Preparatory Spirit Gear may be worn.
Pants
Pants should be worn appropriately and modestly. Both girls and boys must wear navy blue Parker
uniform pants with their designated shirt style. Boys must wear pants on Mondays. Navy blue
Parker uniform shorts may be worn Tuesday – Friday. Kindergarten and Grade 1 may wear elastic
waist pants/shorts.
Belts
Students in Grades 2-5 are required to wear belts. Belts must by black, woven or flat, and with a
small, silver buckle. No designer or logo buckles are permitted.
Jumpers
Girls may wear the Parker uniform jumper anytime during the school year. Jumpers must be worn
on Mondays. Jumper length may not be shorter than the width of a credit card measured at the back
of the knee. As girls grow taller, jumper lengths may need to be adjusted. The waistband must be at
the waist.
Modesty Shorts
All girls must wear navy blue (plain, with no other colors or designs) modesty shorts under their
jumpers. Modesty shorts must be purchased at Parker Uniform. Long pants may not be worn
under the jumper.
Uniform Shorts
Except on Mondays and other designated dress uniform days, boys and girls may wear uniform
shorts instead of pants. Shorts may not be shorter than the width of a credit card measured from
the back of the knee. Uniform shorts may not be worn under jumpers.
Socks
Students must wear navy, white or black socks. Students are not permitted to wear socks with logos.
All socks must cover the ankle bone. No-show socks are not permitted. Girls may also wear solid
navy, opaque white or black tights (waist to toes) with jumpers. Leggings are not permitted.
Shoes
Girls are required to wear the Parker School Days navy and white saddle oxford shoes with white
laces. Boys are required to wear New Balance 621 or K-Swiss Origin solid black shoe with black
laces. Kindergarten and Grade 1 boys may wear the shoes listed above with Velcro. Other shoe
accessories are not permitted. Shoes and shoelaces must be kept in good order and replaced when
they are outgrown, torn, or otherwise damaged throughout the school year.
Dress Uniform for Mondays
All students are required to wear the dress uniform on Mondays. Girls must wear the Peter Pan
collar blouse and jumper. Boys must wear navy blue pants with the button down collar oxford shirt.
Parker uniform sweaters may be worn.
Logos
Students are not permitted to wear logos on any part of their uniform, including socks, shoes, pants,
shirts, etc.
Head Wear
Students are not permitted to wear hats, caps, visors, sunglasses or other headwear during school
hours. All hair accessories and cultural head covers must match a color in the jumper.
Hair
Hair must be clean, neatly styled, not cover the eyes and be of a naturally occurring hair color. Boys’
hair length must be above the eyebrows and no longer than the top of the collar in the back of the
uniform shirt.
Make-up/Nail Polish
Students in Grades K-5 may not wear make-up or nail polish.
Jewelry/Watches
Students are permitted to wear noiseless wristwatches. Girls may wear pierced stud earrings only.
Dangling earrings may not be worn for safety reasons. Boys are not permitted to wear earrings. If a
student wears an item for religious reasons, it should be worn under the blouse or shirt.
Backpacks
Rolling backpacks are not permitted. Backpacks should be an appropriate size for your child. Items
such as key chains that dangle from the backpack are not permitted. Students are encouraged to
limit the weight of their backpack.
Umbrellas
Students are not permitted to bring umbrellas for safety reasons.
permissible.
Raincoats or ponchos are
Casual Days
Casual dress days will be made available at designated times throughout the school year. All
students in good academic and disciplinary standing will have a casual day the last day of each
quarter. Casual dress privileges may be revoked for students who do not comply with all dress code
policies, as determined by the administration.
Spirit Gear
Spirit Gear may be worn on Fridays with uniform pants or shorts.
College Day
On the 2nd Friday of each month students are encouraged to wear a college or university t-shirt with
their uniform pants or shorts.
Casual Day Guidelines
Only shirts that do not display offensive language or images of violence, drugs, alcohol, tobacco or
the occult may be worn as long as it has sleeves, covers the midriff area and is not low-cut. Shirt
must fit in a modest fashion and not be too tight. Jean shorts and khaki shorts of modest length
may be worn. Pants and skirts adhering to the uniform code for length may be worn and must not
be torn or have holes. Athletic uniform clothing may be worn with the exception of sweat pants.
Clothing must follow the same guidelines for fit and length as comparable uniform items. If you
have doubts, don’t wear it.
NHP Secondary Uniform Code and Policy
Identification Badges
Identification badges are considered part of the uniform code. All the students must wear a school
identification badge. Students will be given an identification badge at the beginning of the school
calendar at no cost. Students shall wear it all the time and display it in a visible location (e.g. on a
lanyard worn around neck or other visible location) free of any decoration or mutilation during
school or any school related activity.
Badge Replacement Policy
Students with damaged, altered, defaced, or lost ID badges shall purchase a replacement ID badge.
A replacement fee of $10.00 shall be assessed for each occurrence of a lost/damaged ID badge.
Shirts
Students are required to wear long or short-sleeved white button-down oxford shirts from Parker
Uniforms, or green or blue North Hills Preparatory Logo polo shirts from TMG (Technology Media
Group). Long sleeves on oxford shirt must be either buttoned or rolled up. The hem of all shirts
must be fully tucked in all around waist and not rolled under. All shirt buttons, including the buttons
on the collar points, must be buttoned during school hours. When a tie is required, the collar button
must be buttoned during school hours. This is the only button that may be undone when not
wearing a tie. Girls have the option of wearing a Parker ¾ sleeved blouses when a tie is a not
required.
Pants
Parker pants must be worn appropriately and modestly. The following guidelines must be observed:
 Students must not wear pants that fit tightly
 Pants are to be worn at the natural waistline (no “hip huggers” or sagging)
 Hems may not touch the floor
Belts
Students wearing pants must wear a belt every weekday that is black leather with a small, simple
buckle. No designer or logo buckles are permitted. Students may not wear billfold or watch chains
that hang from the waist.
Undershirts
Students may only wear a solid white, long or short sleeved T-shirt under the dress shirt or spirit
polo shirt. Writing on undershirts or logos is not permitted underneath uniform shirts. Undershirts
are to be tucked into the waistband of skirts/pants and the sleeves may not extend beyond the
sleeves of the dress/polo shirt.
Ties for Grades 6-12
Parker plaid ties are required every Monday with white oxford button down shirt. Students in 12 th
grade have the option of wearing the striped “Senior” tie from Parker.
Blazers for Grades 9-12
Students are required to wear a Parker Uniform blazer Monday starting the first Monday in October
through the last Monday in April.
Skirts
Girls may wear either the Parker plaid skirt or culottes. Skirt and culottes length may not be shorter
than the width of a credit card measured from the back of the knee at the crease. Girls must wear a
skirt every Formal Dress Monday.
Modesty Shorts
All girls are required to wear modesty shorts or P. E. shorts under skirts. Modesty shorts must not
be visible beyond the hem of the skirt.
Socks
Students are required to wear solid white, navy blue or black socks. Students are not permitted to
wear socks with logos or patterns. Girls may wear solid navy, white opaque or black tights (toe to
waist).
Shoes
All shoes are now available through Parker Uniforms and only identical representations may be
purchased at an alternative retail store. Girls must wear either the Parker white and navy blue saddle
oxford or the Parker black princess slipper. Boys must wear either the Parker black pinched penny
loafer or the black Sketchers Raider. Pictures of the shoe choices are on the Parker website.
Grade 12 Options
Grade 12 students may wear a Parker blue button-down oxford long or short sleeved shirt or a light
blue North Hills logo polo shirt. Female students may wear the Parker ¾ sleeved blue blouse and
the grey pleated skirt or grey culottes. The Parker blue and green striped tie is also an option.
Sweaters, Jackets & Sweatshirts
Parker sweaters may be worn Monday through Friday. There is an option of either a sweater vest or
long sleeve sweater. Grades 6-8 may only wear a Parker green sweater and Grades 9-12 may only
wear a Parker navy blue sweater. Only the NHP jacket from TMG may be worn Monday through
Friday. NHP sweatshirts may be worn on Fridays only. No other jackets, sweaters or sweatshirts
may be worn during school hours.
Letter Jackets and Letters
Students may wear North Hills Preparatory Letter Jackets Tuesday through Friday.
Non-NHP Logos
Students are not permitted to wear logos on any part of their uniform, including socks, shoes, pants,
shirts, etc.
Head Wear
Students are not permitted to wear hats, caps, visors, sunglasses or other headwear during school
hours. All hair accessories and cultural head covers must be of school colors (navy blue, dark green,
white, black or white in solid colors).
Hair
Hair must be clean, neatly styled, not cover the eyes and be of a naturally occurring hair color. Boy’s
hair length should be no longer than the top of the collar. Boys Grades 9-12 should be clean shaven
every day. Side burns must not be longer than the ear lobe.
Makeup
Girls in Grades 6-12 may wear moderate natural makeup, which may include foundation, blush and
mascara. Lip color must be light pink, clear or a color that matches the student’s natural lip color.
Makeup should be applied at home or in restrooms and cannot be applied in hallways or classrooms.
Boys are not permitted to wear makeup.
Nail Polish
Boys are not permitted to wear nail polish. Nail polish for girls must be natural color and must be
maintained.
Jewelry
Body piercing (including nose rings), other than ears, is not permitted. Girls are allowed only two
earrings per ear. Necklaces should be modest with no large or distracting pendants. No “studded”
necklaces or bracelets are allowed, as well as any chain type jewelry or billfold. Earrings should not
be longer or wider than two inches from the earlobe. Boys are not permitted to wear earrings.
Backpacks
Every student is assigned a locker. Backpacks should be standard size and free of offensive symbols
or words. Rolling backpacks are not permitted without written instructions from doctor. Backpacks
are not allowed in the classrooms for grades 6-8. Students in grades 9-12 are permitted to bring
backpacks in the classroom at the teacher’s discretion.
Spirit Day Uniform
Every Friday is Spirit dress day. North Hills Preparatory polo spirit shirts may be worn with khaki
pants, Parker gray slacks or a Parker plaid skirt. Khaki pants must be full length and fit according to
NHP pants guidelines. No shorts are allowed. Spirit shirts include class sweatshirts, club and
activity polo and athletic polo shirts. Spirit t-shirts are no longer acceptable during school on any
school day. All requests for new spirit gear must be approved by a Director and made by our
approved vendor, Technology Media Group TMG.
Casual Day Policy & Dress
Policy: As a privilege, there will be four Casual Dress Days which will fall on the last day of each
quarter (the end of each quarter is shown on the School Year Calendar). Casual dress privileges may
be revoked for students who do not comply with all dress code policies, as determined by the
administration. Bring a change of clothes if you are unsure. Otherwise, you will wait in the office for
a change of clothes or be sent home to change.
Dress: Only shirts that do not display offensive language or images of violence, drugs, alcohol,
tobacco or the occult may be worn. Shirts must have sleeves, cover the midriff area and may not be
low-cut. Shorts are not allowed. Pants, including jeans, and skirts must fit in style that follows NHP
pant and skirt requirements previously stated. Clothing that is torn or has holes is not allowed.
Athletic uniform clothing may be worn with the exception of sweatpants. Shoes must be closed
toed.
Competition Dress
Students are required to wear Monday dress uniform to all competitions at school and at off-site
locations unless Director permission has been given.
PE/Athletics Uniform
Students taking a P.E. course are required to wear the North Hills Preparatory approved P.E.
uniform from TMG.
Warm Weather
 Students are to wear North Hills Preparatory grey t-shirts, green shorts and athletic shoes
with white socks.
Cold Weather
 Students may wear North Hills Preparatory spirit sweatshirts, sweatpants or wind suits.
Regular Weekday Uniform Summary
Monday (Formal Dress)
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-11
White oxford shirt
Blazer (Starting first Monday in
Tie
October)
Parker gray pants with belt – White oxford shirt
Boys
Tie
Parker plaid skirt – Girls
Parker gray pants with belt –
Green sweater (optional)
Boys
Parker plaid skirt – Girls
Navy sweater (optional)
Tuesday – Friday
Grades 6-11
White oxford shirt
NHP logoed navy blue or green polo
Parker gray pants – Boys
Parker plaid skirt/culottes - Girls
NHP Jacket (optional)
Green (MS)/Blue (US) sweater (optional)
Blazer (optional)
Tie (optional)
Friday Options – Only on announced Spirit Days
Spirit polo/sweatshirt from NHP activity, club or athletics (no tshirts)
Khaki pants – Boys & Girls (must be full length and fit pants
guidelines)
Parker gray pants – Boys
Parker plaid skirt - Girls
(no shorts are allowed)
Uniform shoes
Grade 12
Blazer
White or light blue oxford shirt
Plaid or striped tie
Parker gray pants with belt –
Boys
Parker plaid or grey skirt – Girls
Navy Sweater (optional)
Grade 12
Light Blue or White oxford shirt
NHP logoed light blue, navy
blue, green polo
Parker gray pants with belt –
Boys
Parker gray/plaid skirt/culottesGirls
NHP Jacket (optional)
Blue sweater (optional)
Blazer (optional)
Tie (optional)