Dress Code

We establish a dress code for Xavier Charter School so as to model, and instruct students on how to appropriately dress for a business profession.  School is our students “job”, and personal appearance does influence behavior and performance.  With this in mind, only the following are allowed:

  1. Clothing
    1. The Xavier Charter School logo or the logo of a phoenix are the only acceptable logos.
    2. Approved colors and styles
      1. Bottoms
        1. ‘Khaki’ style pants, Capri’s, shorts, skorts, jumpers or skirts are navy blue or khaki tan.  The cuff of the pants may not drag on the ground.  Hemlines for skirts, skorts, shorts and jumpers are within 3 inches above the knee when sitting.
        2. No denim material of any color.
        3. Stockings/leggings are solid, basic colors that coordinate with the color of the outfit.
      2. Tops
        1. Basic school shirts are solid navy blue, light blue, royal blue, or white, short or long sleeved Polo’s, Oxfords, or turtlenecks. These may be layered with solid navy blue, light blue, royal blue, or white sweaters (not sweatshirts) and vests. Designed shirt-tails are tucked into the waist band. Grey colored shirts may be worn only by upper grades (7-12).
        2. Xavier Charter School issued clothing (tees, sweatshirts, vests...).
      3. Shoes
        1. Closed-toe shoes.
      4. Accessories
        1. Belts are solid colors of black, tan, brown or navy.
        2. Modest appropriate jewelry.
        3. Hats, head-coverings and sunglasses are worn outside the building.
      5. Outerwear
        1. Clothing worn for warmth is removed while inside and put in a designated spot.
    3. Clothing is gender appropriate.
  2. Appearance
    1. Clothing is clean and neat in appearance.
    2. Clothing is fitted correctly and not worn out or torn.
    3. Hair is clean, neat in appearance and naturally colored. Bangs may go to the bridge of the nose, or secured off of the face. Distracting or radical hairstyles are inappropriate. Facial hair is not allowed.
    4. All tattoos are covered (permanent or temporary). Drawings on the skin made by a student with a writing utensil are inappropriate.
    5. A maximum of two piercing in each ear.
    6. Makeup looks natural. Black nail polish, dark lipstick and heavy eye-makeup are inappropriate.

The final decision as to the safety or unsuitability of the clothing, or appearance will be left up to the Principal or designee.

Students not adhering to the dress code will not be allowed to attend class.

Please see the Student Handbook for all student policies.