Uniform Policy
- Students are to wear school uniforms on Monday through Thursday.
Boys
Shirts can be any solid color with the Charlotte Prep logo embroidered in the left corner. All shirts must have a collar and sleeves which must be at least quarter length. Styles may be golf, polo, active polo, oxford or button-down dress.
Bottoms can be shorts or pants. They must be khaki, black, gray or navy in color with no extraneous printing, logos, or zippers. No denim. Cargo pants are acceptable if they are not too loose or too tight in fit and pocket-size is not exaggerated.
Shoes must have a closed or strapped heel. Tennis shoes with socks are recommended for safety.
Girls
Shirts can be any solid color with the Charlotte Prep logo embroidered in the left corner. All shirts must have a collar and sleeves which must be at least quarter length. Styles may be golf, polo, active polo, oxford or button-down dress.
Bottoms can be capris, pants, shorts, skirts, skorts or jumpers. They must be khaki, black, gray or navy in color with no extraneous printing, logos, or zippers. Hem length is to be no shorter than fingertip length when the student’s hands are placed against thighs. No denim. Leggings (yoga pants) may be worn under an appropriate length skirt, dress or shorts and are not to be worn unless under the appropriate attire. Leggings must be a solid color and without design.
Polo style dresses are acceptable if they comply with the guidelines for tops and the length for bottoms.
Shoes must have a closed or strapped heel. Tennis shoes with socks are recommended for safety.
- On Fridays students have “Free Choice” of what to wear to school in accordance with the General Dress Code below.
- On field trips, the green uniform top and khaki uniform bottoms are required.
- Teacher discretion may be used to either require that uniforms be worn for special functions or field trips scheduled on a Friday, or request clothing other than uniforms be worn on a field trip depending on the nature of the trip.
- The General Dress Code applies for all school-related functions both on and off campus.
- Clothing choices overall should reflect good taste, be in good repair and foster a neat overall appearance.
General Dress Code
The following items are not permitted for Charlotte Preparatory School students at any time:
- Tank tops or “spaghetti-strap” style tops (shirts must have sleeves)
- Footwear without closed heels or heel straps (flip-flops, clogs, etc.).
- Shorts, skirts, skorts, jumpers, or dresses shorter than fingertip length when hands are placed against the thighs.
- Ripped Jeans must not show any skin.
- Midriff-baring or low-riding pants, capris, shorts, skirts, or skorts.
- Midriff-baring or low neckline tops.
- Visible undergarments including straps and undershirts.
- Hats inside the school and other buildings on field trips.
- Facial or body piercings other than ear piercing.
- Hair dye other than natural hair colors (pink, green, purple, etc.).
- Clothing with logos and/or lettering that promote illegal substances, alcohol, tobacco, violence, firearms, threats, prejudice, disrespect, un-American activities, or other inappropriate messages.
- Cool Weather Wear Worn Indoors- Solid color sweaters or jackets with no extraneous printing, logos, zippers or pockets may be worn inside on cooler days. This policy does not pertain to coats and other outer wear to be worn while the children are outside and removed once the children have come back indoors.
Charlotte Preparatory School may prohibit any item of clothing or accessory that is deemed by the administration to be a distraction or a disruption of the academic focus and supportive environment.
Failure to adhere to the Charlotte Preparatory School Dress Code will prompt a notice to be sent home. Further infringements will be addressed according to the Charlotte Preparatory School Discipline Policy.
Physical Education Uniform for Students
3rd-8th grade students will dress for physical education classes in the Charlotte Prep PE Uniform. Both shirts and shorts must be purchased through a school-designated vendor. A minimum of two sets of P.E. clothes is required for grades 4th-8th. Pre-Primary-2nd grade students will wear the regular school day attire during physical education class.
- Tennis shoes and socks are required.
- Students must keep a toiletry bag at school with a hand towel, deodorant, etc.
- Failure to dress for physical education class will result in discipline, poor grades and alternative activities.
- On cold days, students may wear solid color leggings or athletic thermal pants under PE Shorts.
