Dress Code

Tradition Lakes K-8 Dress Code 2026-2027 School Year 

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Shirts	Solid and plain collared polo shirt (short or long sleeved) in any color  Solid colored long sleeve shirt worn under collared shirt (when cold)  Tradition Lakes K-8 Spirit Shirt any day  Shirts can have small embellishment no larger than a quarter (manufacturers’ emblems)	Shirt with logo or writing other than Tradition Lakes K-8 logo, striped, print, or plaid shirts  T-Shirts (except school spirit shirts)  Long sleeve undershirts that are not solid color and plain  No midriff skin or visible undergarment
Shorts	Solid color shorts worn at the waist  Shorts must be fingertip length	Camouflage, plaid and other patterns  Cut-offs  Any shorts more than 3” above or below the knee  No spandex workout pants, leggings/tights (unless worn under an appropriate length dress/skirt)
Shoes/Socks	Sneakers  Low heeled, closed-toed shoes with a back  If shoes have laces, the laces must be properly laced and tied  Solid color tights under skirt/dresses	Shoes with wheels, lights, or sound  Flip flops, soft plastic shoes or sandals  Shoes with cleats  Crocs  Boots
Jackets	Solid color open front hoodie, sweatshirt, jacket or sweater with zipper, buttons or snaps	Sweatshirts/Jackets/Sweaters with writing, pictures, or logo designs  Shirt worn as a jacket or around the waist  Hoods may not be worn inside  Gloves and Beanies will be removed indoors
Pants	Solid color uniform pants  Solid color jeans  Worn at waist  Solid color leggings and tights only if worn under a skirt or dress	Fad, embroidered, faded, or jeans with designs  Frayed, holes, ripped pants/designs, or overly baggy  Gym shorts, sweatpants or pajama pants
Hair	Well groomed  Natural colors only  Out of face  Non-distracting  Flat, solid colored head bands	Fairy/glitter hair  Hairstyles and colors must not distract the learning environment
Dresses & Skirts	Solid color skirts or jumpers  Solid and plain colored dresses with collars and sleeves  Dresses can have small embellishment no larger than a quarter (manufacturers’ emblems)	Dresses or skirts shorter than 3” inches above the knee  Logo, striped or plaid  Sleeveless or strapless dresses
Misc.	Jewelry and nails must be non-distracting (nails may not exceed ½” total length)  Masks may be worn as needed but must be solid color and plain (no writing/pictures/logos)  Cell phones and all smart devices must be turned off and in backpacks (for all grade levels)	Wearable smart devices  Tattoos/temporary tattoos  Artificial nails/acrylic nails  Toys  No piercings other than ears  No arm sleeves