Uniforms - Approved Attire Info

Arizona College Preparatory has a primary objective of developing a “community of learners,” dedicated to the highest standards of academics and deportment. As such, a distinctive uniform is a unifying factor within our school community. It is also a visible signature of our school to the larger community, an indicator of our unity and of our pride of purpose.

This is the most important function of a uniform: it identifies its wearer as part of a distinctive group with a distinctive purpose. It is a reminder to its wearer of that purpose and of one’s responsibility to that group. Another purpose of a uniform is to reduce the attention given to appearances, and to questions of group affiliation, socio-economic status, and the like.

We want students to attend to the ideas and character of their colleagues in school, expressed in other students’ words and deeds, rather than focusing on external appearances. We hope to engender in students a respect for the essential dignity of others. Our desire is not to quash student’s individuality, but to secure their commitment to a community of learners whose purpose, while at school, is scholarship and character development.

Dress Code Standards

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At times, ACP students will have “free dress” or be permitted to wear non-required attire to school.

On “free dress” days students will be expected to keep themselves well-groomed and neatly dressed at all times. Any form of dress or hairstyle which is considered contrary to good hygiene, or which is distractive or disruptive in appearance and detrimental to the purpose or conduct of the school will not be permitted. Since fashions and name designations for wearing apparel change frequently, the administration, with the advice and counsel of police, faculty, students, and parents, may provide an interpretation of garments that are questionable.  

The dress code is in compliance with Arizona Revised Statutes § 15-342.22 • Clothing or hairstyles that are detrimental to one’s health and safety or the health and safety of others are not permitted.

• Clothing shall be modest, clean and appropriate for school wear.
• Students shall not wear tank tops, halter tops, garments with spaghetti straps, strapless garments, and fishnet stockings. Garments that are “see-through,” cut low, or expose one’s midriff are not acceptable. Sleeveless garments must extend to the end of the shoulders and fit closely under the arms. Clothing should have adequate coverage to allow a full range of motion movement without skin or undergarments showing. Undergarments must not be visible. Clothing must cover the entire buttocks and extend to a reasonable length to ensure modesty.
• Students will be required to remove sunglasses while inside the buildings.
• Footwear must be worn for good health and safety. Students cannot wear flip-flops or slippers on campus.
• Monogrammed shirts that advertise illegal substances for minors are not allowed (i.e., cigarettes, liquor of any kind, drugs, and lewd or sexually suggestive messages). Garments identified as gang related by school administration and/or local police departments are not permitted in school.
• Outer garments worn over prohibited items do not necessarily make these garments acceptable. Visible undergarments are prohibited.
• Hats, visors, bandannas, hairnets, and other head coverings will not be allowed on campus at any time.
• Chains, hanging belts, and spiked bracelets/necklaces/earrings are not allowed on campus.
• All school personnel have the responsibility and right to enforce all school rules, including regular and “free dress” guidelines. Students inappropriately dressed for school will remedy the situation before returning to class.  

The school administration retains the final discretion in determining if a garment, accessory or appearance compiles with the dress code. Repeated violations of the dress standard may result in appropriate disciplinary action, including being suspended from school.