P.S. 212 Dress Code Policy *Updated 9-8-22

To maintain a positive learning environment and school culture, it is the expectation that all P.S. 212 students dress in an appropriate manner.  This is to ensure safety and to keep the focus on teaching and learning. This policy is in alignment with Chancellor’s Regulation A-665.
P.S. 212 is a uniform optional school. Colors are white, navy, and green plaid.
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Prohibited forms of dress at P.S. 212 include, but are not limited to the following:

• Hats or caps; except for headwear worn for religious observance and school spirit days.
• Clothing that contains references to racism, violence, drugs, alcohol, sex, or gang-affiliation.
• Revealing clothing that does not cover the torso, undergarments, and private body parts, including see-through garments of any kind.
• Flip-flops or heels that could cause the student or another student to fall.
• Sunglasses while indoors.
• Any face covering that covers the entire face, except for headwear worn for religious observance. Only approved face-coverings to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

If a student comes to school wearing clothing prohibited by the Dress Code, parents will be notified, and asked to bring the student proper attire to the school.  The student may be subject to the interventions and disciplinary responses set forth in the Discipline Code, and the expectation is that the student will make appropriate adjustments to their clothing to conform to the Dress Code, (e.g., turning shirt inside out, borrowing temporary clothing until the end of the school day, changing into clothing brought by the parent, etc.).

It is our goal to maintain a safe and supportive learning and educational environment that is free of harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying and free of discrimination because of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, or weight.