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.
Prohibited forms of dress at P.S. 212 include, but are not limited to the following:
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.
P.S. 212 is a uniform optional school. Colors are white, navy, and green plaid.
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.
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.