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*
• Athletic shorts/pants*
• Athleisure shorts/pants*
• Cargo pants*
• Loungewear
• Sweatpants*
• Leggings*
• Joggers*
• Tank tops*
• Sleepwear
• Slippers
• House shoes
• Slides
• Athletic Uniforms
*Items with an asterisk are allowed on free dree days as long as they adhere to the general rules above.
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. The incident will be recorded as an infraction in Parker Portal and a parent/guardian will be notified. Students can return to class when they are in dress code. 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.
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 or shorts in khaki, navy blue, or black. The School prefers that items are purchased from the Lands’ End uniform catalog; however, pants and shorts 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. Lands’ End skorts in khaki, navy blue, or black may also be worn.
Jumpers
Students may wear jumpers purchased from the School’s Lands’ End uniform catalog.
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!
APPROVED EXAMPLES NOT APPROVED EXAMPLES
More approved styles and colors available in the School’s Lands’ End catalog!
Dress/Jumper from other retailer
Lands’ End Polo Shirt with Parker Logo
Lands’ End Polo Shirt without Parker Logo
T-Shirt from ParkerSpirit
Lands’ End Chino Shorts
Off-Color Chino Shorts
Leggings/Yoga Pants
Lands’ End Chino Pants
Chino Pants from other retailer
Off-Color Chino Pants from other retailer
Jumper from Lands’ End
Solid Color Hat without logo or graphics
Logo Hat
Athletic Shoes
Graphic Sweatshirt from other retailer
Sandals
Performance Polo from ParkerSpirit
Solid Color Jacket without logo or graphics
Solid Color Jacket with brand logo
Sweatshirt from ParkerSpirit
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.
More approved styles and colors available in the School’s Lands’ End catalog!
PE Clothing from other retailer
Closed Toe Sandals with heel strap
Spiritwear T-Shirt from ParkerSpirit
Leggings/Yoga Pants
Lands’ End Chino Pants
Chino Pants from other retailer
Athleisure Pants
Parker Logo Hat from ParkerSpirit
Logo Hat from other retailer
Graphic Sweatshirt from other retailer
Open-Toe Sandals without heel strap
Performance Polo from ParkerSpirit
Solid Black Jacket without logo or graphics
Solid Color Jacket with brand logo
Sweatshirt from ParkerSpirit
PE Uniform from ParkerSpirit
Lands’ End Polo Shirt with Parker Logo
Lands’ End Polo Shirt without Parker Logo
Lands’ End Chino Shorts
Off-Color Chino Shorts
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.
APPROVED EXAMPLES NOT APPROVED EXAMPLES
More approved styles and colors available in the School’s Lands’ End catalog!
from 2023-24 or later
Logo Hat from other retailer
Athleisure Pants
Club/Team Sweatshirt
Spiritwear T-Shirt from ParkerSpirit
Leggings/Yoga Pants
Lands’ End Chino Pants
Chino Pants from other retailer
House Shoes/Slippers with no heel covering
Solid Black Jacket without logo or graphics
Solid Color Jacket with brand logo
Athletic Shorts
Spiritwear Sweatshirt from ParkerSpirit
Parker Sweatshirt from other retailer
Joggers/Loungewear
Athletic Shoes
Lands’ End Polo Shirt with Parker Logo
Lands’ End Polo Shirt without Parker Logo
Lands’ End Chino Shorts
Off-Color Chino Shorts
Parker Logo Hat from ParkerSpirit
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.
Lower School students should purchase at least 1 red polo for field trip days.
Bottoms
Any shorts or pants purchased from alternate vendors must be one of these colors.
Outerwear
Jumpers (Lower School Only)
Black Khaki Navy Blue
Black Mid Gray Light Gray White Teal Sky Blue Cobalt Red
Black Mid Gray Light Gray
Burgundy
Cobalt Navy Blue Evergreen Red
Pink Plaid Khaki Navy Blue
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
• Sleepwear
• Slippers
• House shoes
• Swimwear
• Athletic Uniforms
Students who choose not to participate must attend school in standard dress code.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lands’ End Catalog
ParkerSpirit
SwimOutlet Catalog
Athletics Dress Code