ADAPT Dress Code

The ADAPT dress code is to be followed at all times. Our goal is to establish a manner of dress that will reflect excellence andself-respect. The following dress code is intended to accomplish a standardized school dress without having to order from a specific uniform company or catalog.

Parents will need to purchase a large clear plastic zip lock bag for their students to carry their clothes, deodorant, and soap. No grocery bags will be permitted at any time.

Daily Uniform:

·        White long sleeve button-up dress shirt

·        White t-shirt

·        Black “Docker-pant” style pants

·        Young man's black tie

·        Young lady's black bolo tie

·        White knee length socks

·        Solid black belt

·        Solid black tennis shoes with no accents

PT Uniform:

·        Black knee length shorts

·        White t-shirt (junior high males)/Yellow t-shirt (females)/Green t-shirt (high schoolmales)

·        White knee length socks

·        Solid black tennis shoes with no accents

·        A sports bra is recommended for young ladies

Dress Code forReturning Students: (in the same year)

·        Pink long sleeve button-up dress shirt

·        White t-shirt

·        Black “Docker-pant” style pants

·        Young man black tie

·        Young lady black bolo tie

·        White knee length socks

·        Solid black belt

Winter Months PT Uniform:

·        Solid black sweatshirt without pockets or hood (pull-over only; no zippers)

·        Solid black sweat pants

Shirts

Shirts are to be tucked in and buttoned all the way to the top of the shirt at all times. No undershirts with writing will be allowed. No tank tops (A-shirts) will be allowed as under shirts.

Pants

Pants must be a “Docker-pant” style and material, with or without pleats, without cuffs.

No “five-pocket”jean style, cargo pants style, denim material, stretch fabric, hip-huggers,low-rise, “skinny” or corduroy pants are acceptable.

Pants are to be worn at the waist. They must be fitted at the waist and in the crotch before being belted. Students may not roll up their pant legs into tight cuffs. Slacks must be hemmed at appropriate length; no frays, slits or tears. No athletic shorts are to be worn under the pants. Excessively tight or baggy fitting pants are not permitted at any time.

Belts

Belts are to be worn at all times and are to be leather orplastic and must be solid black with no decorative designs. Students may not wear cloth belts or shoe laces for belts at any time.

Shoes

Shoes must be solid black tennis shoes, including the sole of the tennis shoe, with no accent colors. The shoe laces must also be black.

Socks

All white socks (without logos) will be worn only. Students who violate this rule will be required to remove their socks.

Hair

Hair color must be a natural/standard color.   

Eyebrows must be free of shaved and dyed designs (students with slashes in eyebrows will need to shave the brow(s) from the slash to the end of the eyebrow OR color the eyebrow in with a black marker).

Males: Young men’s hair will not exceed 1/8 inch in length and will be cut prior to enrolling in the ADAPT Center. Haircuts may not have designs or parts cut into the hair (students with designs in their hair will shave their entire head on site or be sent home). Sideburns shall not be below the earlobes and shall not be flared. No braids or corn rolls allowed.

No facial hair is permitted: no mustaches, beards, or goatees will be allowed at any time. Students violating this rule will be required to shave on site.

Females: While enrolled in the ADAPT Center, young ladies must wear their hair in a bun using a black cloth “bungee tie”. It will not go beyond the top of the shoulders when wrapped in the bun hair style. All young ladies are required to wear a black elastic head band in order to keep all hair pulled away from their face.

Tattoos

All tattoos must be covered at all times. This must be done prior to arrival. Students who have visible tattoos after arrival will be given one hour detentions.

Shower Items

Students have the opportunity to take a shower after morning PT.

They may bring:

·        A small bar of soap (in a small Ziploc bag)

·        A towel

·        Deodorant

No cologne/perfume of any kind is permitted.

Accessories

Jewelry: No jewelry will be permitted. Students may not wear any form of decorative item (watches, earrings, necklaces, facial piercing items, chains,rubber bracelets, finger rings, rubber bands, ankle bracelets, etc.). Any items confiscated will be returned to the parent. If these items are not picked up, they will be disposed of accordingly.

Fingernails:  No fake fingernails/tips or fingernail polish will be allowed. Fingernails for males and females should be kept trimmed (no longer than the end of the fingertip).

Make-up:  Students will not wear make-up of any kind to school or related ADAPT Center functions (including, but not limited to, foundation, powder, eyeliner, lip gloss, mascara, etc.).

Cell Phones:  Cell phones are not allowed.

Breakfast/LunchMoney: Students are only allowed to bring money for their breakfast/lunch. It should be brought enclosed in an envelope labeled “Lunch money,” with the amount enclosed and the name of the student listed.