Dress Code 2025-2026

DRESS CODE 2025-2026

OVERVIEW PURPOSE Parker maintains a commitment to standards of dress that are appropriate for the school day. The purpose of the School’s dress code is to: • Improve student safety by making Parker students easily identifiable.

• Promote the equitable treatment of all students regardless of gender, race, religion, or socio-economic status.

• Create a distraction-free academic environment.

• Create a sense of community among the student body.

• Ensure students’ comfort during the many activities they may participate in throughout the school day.

PARTNERSHIP All students are checked for dress code compliance daily; this check starts at home.

We appreciate the partnership with each parent/guardian to ensure that students arrive at the School in dress code.

GENERAL RULES In addition to the specific dress code rules for each division listed in this document, the following rules apply to all clothing: • All clothing must be free of rips, tears, frayed edges, and fading.

• All clothing must be free of unacceptable modifications.

• All clothing must cover all undergarments.

• Tops must fully cover the torso from shoulders to the waist.

• Tops must have a minimum of 1 inch covering the shoulder.

• Bottoms must be long enough to reach the bottom of a student’s fingertips when the arm is fully extended.

Additionally, all clothing must be free of non-Parker logos, words, and designs, except on free dress days (see Free Dress Days on page 11).

The School reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of a student’s attire even if such is not specifically delineated in the dress code guidelines.

Accommodations for religious and cultural observances are always allowed.

WHAT’S NOT ALLOWED? None of the following items are generally allowed. This list is not exhaustive.

• Jeans* • Sweatpants* • Slippers • Athletic shorts/pants* • Leggings* • House shoes • Athleisure shorts/pants* • Joggers* • Slides • Cargo pants* • Tank tops* • Athletic Uniforms • Loungewear • Sleepwear *Items with an asterisk are allowed on free dree days as long as they adhere to the general rules above.

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WHEN DRESS CODE APPLIES Dress code rules apply to all students who are on campus during the academic day and during extended day. When participating in athletic activities, the Athletics Dress Code supersedes this dress code.

STUDENT ID CARDS Parker will provide a branded badge clip and/or lanyard to each student at the start of the school year; however, students may use any School-appropriate item to display their ID card.

Lower School/Middle School Students must keep their ID card attached to their backpack at all times while on campus.

Upper School Students must wear their ID card visibly on their body at all times during the academic day and during extended day.

IF A STUDENT IS OUT OF DRESS CODE Lower School Students who are out of dress code will be sent to the office to meet dress code guidelines and a parent/guardian will be notified. Further dress code incidents will be addressed and communicated. Any borrowed clothing from the office must be returned clean within one week.

Middle School Students who are out of dress code will be sent to the office to meet dress code guidelines. The incident will be recorded as a citizenship reminder in Parker Portal and a parent/guardian will be notified. Continued non-compliance may result in an infraction and removal from class until the student is in dress code. Any borrowed clothing from the office must be returned clean within one week.

Upper School Students who are out of dress code cannot attend class and their attendance will be marked unexcused. Students may return to class when they are in dress code. The incident will be recorded as an infraction in Parker Portal and a parent/guardian will be notified. Any borrowed clothing from the office must be returned clean within one week.

QUESTIONS Lower School/Middle School If you have dress code questions, contact your division’s Dean of Students.

Upper School If you have dress code questions, contact your class’s Grade-Level Deans.

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LOWER SCHOOL Tops Students must wear polos or oxford shirts embroidered with the Parker logo purchased from the School’s Lands’ End uniform catalog or ParkerSpirit. Students must have at least one solid red polo to be worn on field trip days.

Bottoms Students must wear solid color chino-style pants, shorts, or skorts in khaki, navy blue, or black. The School prefers that items are purchased from the Lands’ End uniform catalog; however, bottoms can be purchased from other vendors (e.g. Target or Old Navy) as long as the items are very similar to those available from Lands’ End. In lieu of bottoms, students may wear jumpers purchased from the School’s Lands’ End uniform catalog.

Solid color leggings may be worn under shorts, skorts, or jumpers. Leggings may not be worn alone in place of pants.

Outerwear (Sweatshirts, Sweaters, and Jackets) Students may wear outerwear purchased from the School’s Lands’ End uniform catalog or ParkerSpirit. A solid color jacket from any brand with no graphics or logos may also be worn if it adheres to the general rules on page 2.

Shoes Students must wear closed-toed shoes suitable for physical activity. Athletic shoes are preferred.

Hats Students may wear headwear purchased from ParkerSpirit. Solid color hats from any brand may also be worn. Hats must be worn brim forward and only outdoors.

Swimwear During aquatic activities, students must wear approved swimwear. During on-campus aquatic activities, a well-fitted rash guard may also be worn. During off-campus aquatic activities, a well-fitted rash guard shirt is required for all students.

The School prefers that swimwear be purchased from the School’s SwimOutlet catalog, available at francisparker.org/swimoutlet. However, swimwear from other vendors may be worn if it adheres to the following criteria: boys’ swimwear must fully cover the buttocks, and girls’ swimwear must fully cover the buttocks and breasts. Rash guards must be one of the following colors: bright green, bright pink, bright orange, bright yellow, or bright red.

Don’t forget to buy a red polo shirt for field trips

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APPROVED EXAMPLES

NOT APPROVED EXAMPLES

More approved styles and colors available in the School’s Lands’ End catalog!

Lands’ End Polo Shirt with Parker Logo

Lands’ End Chino Shorts

Lands’ End Polo Shirt without Parker Logo

Off-Color Chino Shorts

Solid Color Hat without logo or graphics

Athletic Shoes

Logo Hat

Sandals

Chino Pants from other retailer

Sweatshirt from ParkerSpirit

Off-Color Chino Pants from other retailer

Graphic Sweatshirt from other retailer

Performance Polo from ParkerSpirit

Solid Color Jacket without logo or graphics

T-Shirt from ParkerSpirit

Solid Color Jacket with brand logo

Skort from Lands’ End

Jumper from Lands’ End

Leggings/Yoga Pants worn alone

Dress/Jumper from other retailer

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MIDDLE SCHOOL Tops Students must wear polos or oxford shirts embroidered with the Parker logo purchased from the School’s Lands’ End uniform catalog or ParkerSpirit.

Class T-Shirts The School will provide each student with one class T-shirt, which may only be worn on field trips, class T-shirt days, and free dress days.

Bottoms Students must wear solid color chino-style pants or shorts in khaki, navy blue, or black.

The School prefers that items are purchased from the Lands’ End uniform catalog; however, bottoms can be purchased from other vendors (e.g. Target or Old Navy) as long as the items are very similar to those available from Lands’ End. PE Uniforms During PE class, students must wear PE uniforms purchased from ParkerSpirit.

PE uniforms may not be worn outside of PE class.

Outerwear (Sweatshirts, Sweaters, and Jackets) Students may wear outerwear purchased from the School’s Lands’ End uniform catalog or ParkerSpirit. A solid black jacket from any brand with no graphics or logos may also be worn if it adheres to the general rules on page 2.

Shoes Students must wear closed-toed shoes suitable for physical activity. Athletic shoes are preferred. Sturdy sandals with a closed toe and heel strap may also be worn.

Hats Students may wear headwear purchased from ParkerSpirit. Solid color hats from any brand may also be worn. Hats must be worn brim forward and only outdoors.

Swimwear During aquatic activities, students must wear approved swimwear. During on-campus aquatic activities, a well-fitted rash guard may also be worn. During off-campus aquatic activities, a well-fitted rash guard shirt is required for all students. Swimwear and rash guards may not be worn outside of aquatic activities, even under clothes.

The School prefers that swimwear be purchased from the School’s SwimOutlet catalog, available at francisparker.org/swimoutlet. However, swimwear from other vendors may be worn if it adheres to the following criteria: boys’ swimwear must fully cover the buttocks, and girls’ swimwear must fully cover the buttocks and breasts. Rash guards must be one of the following colors: bright green, bright pink, bright orange, bright yellow, or bright red.

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APPROVED EXAMPLES

NOT APPROVED EXAMPLES

More approved styles and colors available in the School’s Lands’ End catalog!

Lands’ End Polo Shirt with Parker Logo

Lands’ End Chino Shorts

Lands’ End Polo Shirt without Parker Logo

Off-Color Chino Shorts

Closed Toe Sandals with heel strap

Parker Logo Hat from ParkerSpirit

Open-Toe Sandals without heel strap

Logo Hat from other retailer

PE Uniform from ParkerSpirit

Sweatshirt from ParkerSpirit

PE Clothing from other retailer

Graphic Sweatshirt from other retailer

Performance Polo from ParkerSpirit

Solid Black Jacket without logo or graphics

Spiritwear T-Shirt from ParkerSpirit

Solid Color Jacket with brand logo

Lands’ End Chino Pants

Chino Pants from other retailer

Leggings/Yoga Pants

Athleisure Pants

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UPPER SCHOOL Tops Students may wear polos or oxford shirts embroidered with the Parker logo purchased from the School’s Lands’ End uniform catalog or ParkerSpirit. Students may also wear spiritwear tops purchased from ParkerSpirit or from a Parker athletic team.

Bottoms Students must wear solid color chino-style pants or shorts in khaki, navy blue, or black.

The School prefers that items are purchased from the Lands’ End uniform catalog; however, bottoms can be purchased from other vendors (e.g. Target or Old Navy) as long as the items are very similar to those available from Lands’ End. Outerwear (Sweatshirts, Sweaters, and Jackets) Students may wear outerwear purchased from the School’s Lands’ End uniform catalog or ParkerSpirit. An official Parker letterman jacket sold by Jostens or a solid black jacket from any brand with no graphics or logos may also be worn if it adheres to the general rules on page 2.

Grade 12 students may wear college or university sweatshirts or jackets.

Shoes Students must wear closed-toed shoes suitable for physical activity. Athletic shoes are preferred. Sturdy sandals with a closed toe and heel strap may also be worn.

Hats Students may wear headwear purchased from ParkerSpirit. Hats must be worn brim forward and only outdoors.

Student Organization Apparel / Class T-Shirts Students may wear student organization apparel or class T-shirts from the 20232024 school year and newer. All student organization apparel must be ordered in conjunction with the organization’s advisor and purchased on ParkerSpirit.

Swimwear During aquatic activities, students must wear approved swimwear. During on-campus aquatic activities, a well-fitted rash guard may also be worn. During off-campus aquatic activities, a well-fitted rash guard shirt is required for all students. Swimwear and rash guards may not be worn outside of aquatic activities, even under clothes.

The School prefers that swimwear be purchased from the School’s SwimOutlet catalog, available at francisparker.org/swimoutlet. However, swimwear from other vendors may be worn if it adheres to the following criteria: boys’ swimwear must fully cover the buttocks, and girls’ swimwear must fully cover the buttocks and breasts. Rash guards must be one of the following colors: bright green, bright pink, bright orange, bright yellow, or bright red.

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APPROVED EXAMPLES

NOT APPROVED EXAMPLES

More approved styles and colors available in the School’s Lands’ End catalog!

Lands’ End Polo Shirt with Parker Logo

Lands’ End Chino Shorts

Lands’ End Polo Shirt without Parker Logo

Off-Color Chino Shorts

Athletic Shoes

Parker Logo Hat from ParkerSpirit

House Shoes/Slippers with no heel covering

Logo Hat from other retailer

Spiritwear T-Shirt from ParkerSpirit

Spiritwear Sweatshirt from ParkerSpirit

Joggers/Loungewear

Parker Sweatshirt from other retailer

Club/Team Sweatshirt from 2023-24 or later

Solid Black Jacket without logo or graphics

Athletic Shorts

Solid Color Jacket with brand logo

Lands’ End Chino Pants

Chino Pants from other retailer

Leggings/Yoga Pants

Athleisure Pants

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UNIFORM COLORS Parker maintains a consistent color selection within the Lands’ End uniform catalog.

Any new items or styles will be offered in all of the colors below, if available.

Tops Certain tops are available to Lower School students in pink.

Black

Mid Gray

Light Gray

White

Teal

Sky Blue

Cobalt

Red

Lower School students should purchase at least 1 red polo for field trip days.

Bottoms

Black

Khaki

Navy Blue

Any shorts or pants purchased from alternate vendors must be one of these colors.

Outerwear

Black

Mid Gray

Light Gray

Cobalt

Jumpers (Lower School Only)

Pink Plaid

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Khaki

Navy Blue

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Navy Blue

Evergreen

Red

Burgundy

ALTERNATE DRESS On occasion, students may be permitted to attend school in alternate dress. These days will be designated in the ways listed below and communicated in advance, and students must abide by the alternate dress rules as specified.

Concert Attire Students are expected to wear dress-up clothing for performing arts events (e.g., a white dress shirt and black chino-style pants or a solid black skirt or dress).

Teachers will provide specific instructions for concert attire.

Spirit Days Students may dress to the theme or guidelines given for that day (e.g. Spirit Day, Halloween, Homecoming, Class T-Shirt Day, etc.).

Students who choose not to participate must attend school in standard dress code.

Friday Dress Days (Upper School Only) On Fridays, Upper School students may wear class T-shirts and student organization apparel from any school year, including school years prior to 2023-2024.

Free Dress Days Students may dress in clothes of their choosing (e.g. t-shirts, jeans, athletic shorts, athletic pants, cargo pants, sweatpants, and leggings).

Free dress clothing must adhere to the general rules on page 2. As noted, free dress clothing may have School-appropriate logos, words, or designs. Be mindful of our community standards and values when choosing free dress clothing.

Free dress clothing may never include any of the following: • Loungewear shorts/pants • House shoes • Sleepwear • Swimwear • Slippers • Athletic Uniforms Students who choose not to participate must attend school in standard dress code.

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WHERE TO BUY Lands’ End The Parker Lands’ End uniform catalog can be accessed at francisparker.org/landsend or by scanning the QR code to the right.

Our Lands’ End school code is 900147620. If you have any questions, contact Lands’ End customer service at landsend@landsend.com or 1-800-469-2222.

Lands’ End Catalog

ParkerSpirit Athletic tops, spiritwear, PE uniforms, hats, and more can be purchased online at www.ParkerSpirit.com by scanning the QR code to the right.

Not all ParkerSpirit items are dress code approved for all divisions; check your student’s divisional dress code page for details. If you have any questions, contact ParkerSpirit customer service at sales@parkerspirit.com or www.ParkerSpirit.com/pages/contact.

ParkerSpirit

SwimOutlet The Parker SwimOutlet swimwear catalog can be accessed at francisparker.org/swimoutlet or by scanning the QR code to the right.

All items in the SwimOutlet catalog are dress code approved during aquatic activities. If you have questions, contact Aquatics Director Eric Nagoshi at enagoshi@ francisparker.org.

SwimOutlet Catalog

Athletics Dress Code The Athletics Dress Code is provided to every studentathlete’s family in the Athletics Handbook. It can also be accessed by scanning the QR code to the right.

When participating in athletic activities, the Athletics Dress Code supersedes the general dress code described in this document.

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Athletics Dress Code