Students may continue to wear their previous uniforms, white button-down shirts, and navy or khaki bottoms through June 2025 if needed. (Navy jackets may be worn through June 2026.) The new dress code outlined below will not be enforced until August 2025. 

TK-6th Dress Code

REACH Leadership Academy is proud of its dress code policy, which provides students and families with clear expectations on what every student dress code should look like as outlined below.  We believe that a clean-cut and professional image reduces distractions and promotes learning. Therefore, school uniforms are expected to fit the student appropriately, be cleaned regularly, and not deviate from the style and color choices. Students are expected to always present themselves neat, clean, and professional.

We understand that many of our bodies are changing as children grow older. Although shirts are suggested but not required to be tucked in, and belts are optional, we recommend that students choose to do so whenever feasible.

We believe that school uniforms promote a sense of pride in our school and solidarity between students. While the school may designate non-uniform days (Free Dress Days), such decisions will be made by the school administrator(s). Uniforms can be purchased through school-approved vendor Carrusel Uniforms. If you choose to purchase from another vendor, the school seal must be applied by Carrusel Uniforms. 

Parents will be called to supply more appropriate clothing for students who arrive at school out of uniform compliance.

Students Must Wear:

  • Shirt: Solid Black Uniform Pique Polo shirt with the school seal affixed
  • Undershirts (if worn): Solid Black or White
  • Bottom Options:
    • Pants: Solid Khaki (light tan) Chino-style uniform pants (looser fit)
    • Shorts: Solid Khaki (light tan) Chino-style uniform shorts (must be no more than two inches above the knee)
    • Skirts or Jumpers: Solid Khaki (light tan) uniform skirts or jumpers (must be no more than two inches above the knee)
  • Overcoats, Jackets, and Sweaters: Solid Black or White, plain, with or without school seal
  • Socks: Black or White crew or ankle socks
  • Shoes: Any color of athletic shoes with laces or Velcro ​​(For Kindergarteners or First graders who cannot tie their own shoes, we strongly encourage parents to obtain shoes with Velcro straps or other means of securing the shoes to their feet). It is essential that shoes be properly tied/fastened when worn to minimize injuries to ankles and feet during the daily rigors of recess and physical education.  
  • Belts (optional): Solid Black belts only

Alternative Uniform Days:

  • Wednesdays: University and College t-shirts with jeans (college pullover sweatshirts are okay to wear on Wednesdays only)
  • Fridays: House shirts or t-shirts in house colors* with Khaki (light tan) uniform bottoms or any dress code-appropriate clothing in solid house colors. Jeans- any color or House Colors may be worn on Fridays. Items include sweats, loose track pants, loose athletic-style shorts, and skirts with leggings/tights underneath.
  • Students who choose not to participate in College Day on Wednesdays or House Day on Fridays must adhere to the uniform guidelines and wear a school uniform, adhering to the uniform guidelines.

*Straight Outta REACH or other REACH spirit t-shirts okay to wear on house or other spirit days.

Students are NOT ALLOWED to wear:

  • At any time:
    • Shirts that are more than one size larger than the student’s body.  
    • Low-rise, baggy, dragging, or sagging pants
    • Leggings, jeggings, pull-on ponte-style pants (unless worn under a skirt, dress, or shorts)
    • Shorts, skirts, or dresses that are more than two inches above the kneeBare waists, midriffs, bare backs, “spaghetti straps,” and/or low necklines 
    • Rips or holes in any item of clothing
    • Ripped or distressed jeans or cut-off, distressed shorts
    • Sandals, flip flops, open-toe shoes, skate-shoes, heelys, high heels, wedges, platform shoes, or oversized shoes, as these pose a safety concern during recess and physical education.  
    • Dress shoes, including ballet flats, oxfords, and Mary Janes, except on Spring Picture Day or unless otherwise specified by the school
    • Uggs or boots of any kind except on rainy days or unless otherwise specified by the school
    • Crocs, flip flops, sandals, slides, or open-toe shoes of any kind (crocs and sandals can be worn on water play days only)
    • No pajamas (unless stated as part of a Dress Up theme)
    • Hats, caps, bandanas, sweat bands, hoods, visors, or other nonreligious head coverings inside the classroom or other indoor spaces (bandanas are okay on house days).
    • Facial and body piercing of any kind (Earrings are limited to the ears for all students. Allowable earrings include clip earrings, pierced earrings or studs, or any item used as a post in a pierced ear. Only studs and small hoop earrings-- quarter size or smaller are allowed.)
    • Makeup in grades TK-4. (Makeup may be LIGHTLY worn in grades 5-6 only)
    • Fishnet stockings
    • T-shirts or clothing with messaging inappropriate for elementary school-age children, including horror-themed clothing.

Students are NOT ALLOWED to wear:

  • On Uniform Days:
    • Cuffs in the pants
    • Cargo pockets for pants or shorts
    • Polo style dresses
    • Pullover jackets and sweaters (must be zip or button up)
    • No logos or writing unless it is the REACH logo or College/University logos/writing on Wednesdays and house seals on Fridays

Free Dress Guidelines:

  • Free dress passes from the current school year can be used
  • All free dress passes shall expire on June 30 of the year issued. 
  • No free dress passes can be used on awards assembly days
  • Dress code guidelines (NOT ALLOWED items listed above) apply even on free dress days or with free dress passes
  • Students are to be dressed in clothing and athletic shoes, which will allow them to participate in games and activities. Shoes must always be athletic shoes unless otherwise stated by the school.  
  • When using free dress passes, students should always be clean and neat–students should think of it as a casual work day. Clothing must be wrinkle-free, neat, clean, and free of holes. 
  • Parents are asked to help us by discouraging “message” T-shirts of questionable taste and clothing that are inappropriately revealing, such as “spaghetti strap” blouses, shorts that are not too short, leggings (unless worn under a skirt), etc; 
  • Themed Free Dress Days: Students who choose not to participate in any themed free dress days must adhere to the uniform guidelines and wear a school uniform.

 

Dress Code Enforcement

At any time when students arrive on campus out of compliance with the school’s uniform policy, parents may be required to bring the appropriate clothing, and appropriate consequences will follow.

Consequences:

All students at REACH are expected to comply with the Dress Code. Noncompliance may result in, but not be limited to, the following:

  • 1st Offense:    
    • Students will receive a written reminder to take home.
    • This will be a warning only.
    • Parents will receive a call from the front office.
  • 2nd Offense:    
    • Parents/Guardians will be contacted to discuss the Dress Code and to let them know that the next offense will result in a referral for silent PE. 
    • Parents/guardians may be required to bring an appropriate change of clothes while the student remains in the office. 
  • 3rd Offense:         
    • Student will not be allowed in class. Parents will be required to bring appropriate clothing.
    • Student will receive a referral for silent PE.