High School Dress Code 

Revised and adopted by the School Board May 9,  2006

Old Redford Academy Preparatory High School is designed to prepare young adults for a successful collegiate experience in a professional atmosphere. The dress code will be strictly enforced.   Uniforms are available at numerous metro Detroit uniform stores.  In all matters regarding conduct, dress and overall appearance, the school reserves the right to counsel, reprimand and even dismiss a student if the student does not cooperate or comply with the school standards. All clothing must be neat, ironed, and free from holes, missing buttons and clean.  Hats, military wear, and clothing with slogan or inappropriate printing are not allowed. This restriction includes undershirts, and T-shirts.  Expensive outwear is discouraged.  The school is the final arbitrator of appropriate dress.

  Boys 

• Grey uniform pants                                        
• Black Blazer (must be worn DAILY)
• White or Light Blue, broadcloth or oxford cloth shirts
• Black Belts
• Solid Black ties must be worn everyday (EXCEPT ON CASUAL DAYS WHEN POLO SHIRTS ARE WORN) Ties must be knotted at the collar, with the collar buttoned.
• Black Socks
• SOLID Black Shoes (Rubber soles are not acceptable, and absolutely no gym shoes)
• No Earrings.
• No Jewelry (watches may be worn)
• Hair must be neatly groomed in a close-cropped hair cut. Hair should be evenly shaped. (Braids twists, dreadlocks, etc. are unacceptable)
• Boots cannot be worn during class.
• No facial hair.
• Students are required to carry clear backpacks.

 Girls 

• Plaid-kilt uniform skirt only.  ( must be to the knee)
• Black Blazer must be worn DAILY with skirts and white blouses.  
• White blouses (Button down blouses must be appropriately sized and long enough to tuck into skirts)
• Black Opaque tights or black opaque knee socks are accepted.  No nylon stockings, knee highs, or white socks accepted.
• Black shoes (Shoes should have comfortable soles. Dress pumps may be worn with heels no higher than two inches, no gym shoes, NO OPEN-TOED SHOES, no lace/tie ups)
• Boots cannot be worn during class time
• Jewelry should be worn in a manner appropriate for business.  Only one pair can be worn.  Post earrings are preferred however hoop earrings may not exceed 2 inches in diameter. (i.e. multiple necklaces and earrings should not be worn.)
• Hair must be neatly combed and free from distractible hair accessories that make noise and/or create a visual distraction (e.g. high French rolls)
• Students are required to carry clear backpacks.

 High School Additional Dress Code Rules and Regulations

• Shirts and blouses must be tucked in neatly at all times. No undergarment with print or pictures may be visible under shirts or blouses.
• Boys and Girls must wear pants on the waistline with a belt. (Absolutely no “sagging”) Pants should be purchased with appropriate fit. Low riders, stretch pants, carpenter pants, and drawstring pants are unacceptable.
• Gym uniforms are mandatory and students are required to wear a uniform as follows: gym shoes, white socks, plain white T-shirt and blue gym shorts.
• Gym shoes are only allowed in the gymnasium or for the athletic activities
• Student must be in dress code to enter class. Detentions may be given to students out of dress code.
• Clothing items purchased or earned through school activities and sports may be worn on assigned casual days.
• Students are expected to dress and act as professionals.  Blazers are to be worn daily with white or blue shirts and/or blouses. Girls must wear skirts daily.
• “Do-rags” may not be worn on campus. Hats must be removed upon entering the school.  Do-rags: may be confiscated if worn in the building.

Identification cards are to be worn at all times and are a part of the dress code policy.