Dress Code Policy

Students and faculty at Socrates Preparatory School are expected to present themselves in a professional and respectful manner, and to dress accordingly.

All students may wear school appropriate attire of their choosing as long as it follows the guidelines described here and does not fall into the category of “inappropriate dress”.

Attire which would be deemed inappropriate for wear at school or at school-sponsored activities includes, but is not limited to, clothing items that reflect or represent any of the following:

• Language and/or any representation on attire that indicates gang affiliation
• Attire that depicts violence, profanity, racial or gender discrimination or discrimination of any kind whatsoever
• Attire depicting products or slogans related to alcohol or drugs, including tobacco products
• Attire that contains any graphic or profane language or images
• Attire that in any way demeans an identifiable individual or group
  

In addition to the above, please note the following guidelines for selecting appropriate school attire:

• Shorts worn at the natural waist, must fully cover the wearer’s bottom PLUS have a 3 inch inseam and an additional 3 inches of fabric past the bottom
• When wearing skirts or dresses, shorts must be worn underneath
• No visible skin above mid-thigh (such as when wearing ripped jeans, etc.)
• No visible undergarments
• Student’s torso should be fully covered, even when arms are extended
• No pajamas except on days set aside as special “pajama days”
• Leggings are ok as long as worn with a top/shirt that fully covers the wearer’s bottom
• Tank tops are ok as long as the straps measure at least 2-finger widths across
  • If straps are narrower, then a sweater or jacket must be worn on top
• Shoes should be closed-toe and remain on at all times
• No slippers
  

Spirit Shirts
Wednesdays and Fridays are Spirit Days at SocPrep and all students are encouraged to wear a Spirit shirt of their choice. These shirts can be purchased at our Online merchandise store. There are many styles, colors and logos to choose from.

Also, during all Socrates Preparatory School field trips, events, exhibitions and other specified activities, students will be required to wear a school Spirit shirt unless otherwise specified. For the 2023-2024 school year, we are asking all students to purchase from our online merchandise store (see link above) a royal blue tie dye shirt with the logo of your choice. These shirts are available in Youth and Men’s sizes only, but will also fit our girls. Having everyone purchase the same color shirt will help to quickly identify our group members when we are on field trips or other events where the crowd may be mixed.