School Uniforms

School Uniform Policy

A dress code has been established to minimize economic and competitive differences among students. All students will be required to wear specified school attire. The students are expected to follow the adopted dress code and to follow good hygiene daily.

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Shirts may be any solid color, plain, collared, shirt or a button oxford shirt with sleeves (no zippers, snaps, ribbing, or designs). The shirts must be of a solid color with no logos. All shirts must be long enough to be tucked in. Shirts may not be pinned, tied tight, or rubber-banded behind the back or off to the side.

Undershirts must be plain, solid color (no lace or see-through) underneath the required uniform shirt. Turtleneck shirts may be worn in lieu of the uniform shirt during cold weather periods. All undershirts must be long enough to be tucked in.

Sweatshirts must be plain, solid color (no multi-color, patterns, stripes, flowers, checks, skulls or any logo’s exceeding a total size of 2” x 3” [business card size]). Students may be asked by teachers and staff to remove their sweatshirts while indoors. Hoods must be removed while indoors.

Jackets may be any color. If the jacket has logos, they must be school-appropriate with no alcohol, tobacco, profanity or drug logos. Students may be asked by teachers and staff to remove their jackets while indoors. Hoods must be removed while indoors.

Pants may be plain navy (dark blue), black, or khaki colored twill, corduroy, or cargo pants. Pants must be straight leg, regular or relaxed fit only. Excessively loose or excessively tight pants are not permitted. “Skinny jean” style pants are NOT permitted. Pants must fit at the waist (no sagging, no low-waisted [hip huggers]). Denim pants are not part of the uniform. Logos should not exceed a total size of 2” x 3” (business card size) - similar to "Dockers" or "Dickies" labels.

Shorts may be plain navy (dark blue), black, or khaki colored twill, corduroy, or cargo shorts. Shorts must fit at the waist (no sagging, no low-waisted [hip huggers]). Denim shorts are not part of the uniform. Logos should not exceed a total size of 2” x 3” (business card size) - similar to "Dockers" or "Dickies" labels.

Skorts, skirts, capris and skirt jumpers may be plain navy (dark blue), black, or khaki. Capris must fit at the waist (no sagging, no low-waisted [hip huggers]). Denim skorts, skirts, capris, and skirt jumpers are not part of the uniform. Logos should not exceed a total size of 2" x 3" (business card size) - similar to "Dockers" or "Dickies" labels.

Length and Size: Shorts, skorts, skirts, and skirt jumpers must not be shorter than four (4) inches above the knee or longer than four (4) inches below the knee. Students are allowed (and encouraged) to wear shorts under skirts and jumpers. All uniforms must be the appropriate size. Uniform items intentionally worn to be excessively loose or excessively tight are not permitted, regardless of waist size. This applies to articles of the uniform.

Shoes: Students are to wear safe, athletic-type shoes, with traction soles that may be Velcro or with laces that tie. Shoes are to be tied securely to the feet. At no time are bare feet, open-toe shoes, high heels or wedges, Heeleys, mules or flip flops to be worn for safety reasons. Shoes must be appropriate for daily PE and comfortable for physical activity.

Belts: All pants designed to have belt loops, must have loops intact. The belts must be of appropriate size, worn through the belt loops and not dangle from the buckle. The belts should not have sharp or spiked edges or accessories attached to them.

Hats or Beanies with a Ridgecrest Charter School logo or plain, solid color (no logos) hats may be worn outside. Hats are not allowed to be worn inside.

Jewelry: A single post earring in one or both ears may be worn. For safety reasons, no dangling or hoop-style earrings are allowed. Body piercing (except for ears) is not allowed. One necklace may be worn inside the blouse or shirt. No “Dog Collar” necklaces. A bracelet, wrist watch, and ring may also be worn. Tattoos are prohibited.

Please contact the RCS main office if you need assistance with obtaining a proper uniform.