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Texas Leadership Schools

Dress Code

Uniform Guidelines

At Texas Leadership Public Schools, our Board of Directors has implemented a mandatory dress code for all students. This policy supports a focused, respectful, and inclusive learning environment across all our campuses.

Why a Dress Code?

Our dress code is designed to:

  • Encourage students to express their individuality through academics and character—not appearance

  • Shift focus to learning rather than fashion

  • Minimize disciplinary issues and distractions

  • Reduce clothing costs for families

  • Eliminate socioeconomic visibility through clothing

  • Remove pressure to wear brand-name or inappropriate attire

  • Promote school pride and a sense of belonging

Uniform Requirements

Texas Leadership is a school of choice, and we believe uniforms support our culture of academic excellence and leadership.

All students are required to wear full uniforms every day, from the first to the last day of school.
Uniform shirts must be purchased from your campus office or the TLPS Online Store.
All clothing should be labeled with the student’s name.

Shirts

  • Solid royal blue, black, or white Texas Leadership polo shirt with school logo (required)

Pants / Shorts / Skirts

  • Solid khaki, black, gray, or desert sand

  • Material: Twill, corduroy, or denim

  • Girls: No excessively tight/form-fitting pants

  • Girls may wear solid khaki, black, or gray skirts at least knee-length

  • Not allowed: Joggers, carpenter, cargo, cargo shorts, painter pants

  • Shorts Guidelines:

    • Grades K–4: Fingertip length

    • Grades 5–12: No more than 3 inches above the knee
       

  • Campus administrators have final approval on all pants and shorts

Student ID (Participating Campuses)

  • SmartTAG IDs must be worn on a lanyard and visible at all times

  • IDs are considered part of the school uniform

Outerwear

  • Texas Leadership polo must be worn under all outerwear

  • Hoods may not be worn indoors at any time

  • Acceptable outerwear includes:

    • Official Texas Leadership jackets/sweatshirts

    • Other jackets/sweaters in black, white, gray, royal blue, navy, or khaki

Accessories

  • Socks/tights: White, black, khaki, gray, or navy

  • Undershirts: Solid white, black, khaki, navy, or royal blue (no logos, tucked in)

  • Turtlenecks: Same color rules as undershirts

  • Belts: Solid black, brown, white, or khaki with standard buckle

  • Belts and pants must be worn at the natural waist

Footwear

Must have closed toes and heels
Acceptable:

  • Tennis/athletic shoes

  • Dress shoes

  • Boots (heels no higher than 2 inches)

Unacceptable:

  • Sandals, flip-flops, Crocs, shower shoes

  • Light-up, wheeled, or open-toed shoes

  • Shoes with heels over 1 inch

Laces must match and be the same color on both shoes.

Spirit Days

Jeans

  • Only blue denim or regular uniform pants

  • No logos, rips, tears, or holes

  • Must be worn at the natural waist

Shirts

  • Approved spirit shirts from athletics or campus groups

  • Uniform shirts are also allowed

  • Must be free of damage

  • Girls may wear denim skirts at least knee-length

  • All spirit wear is subject to principal approval

Jewelry

  • Earrings allowed only on ears

  • Nose rings not permitted; modest studs are allowed (no septum piercings)

  • No plugs, tunnels, or ear gauges

  • Jewelry must not feature inappropriate content

  • Final decisions rest with campus administration

Uniform Violations

Violations may result in:

  • Immediate correction and return to class

  • Office or In-School Suspension (ISS) until corrected

  • Repeated violations may lead to disciplinary action

Additional Dress Code Expectations

  • A parent may need to bring a change of clothes for inappropriate items

  • No hats, caps, beanies, or sweatbands inside buildings

  • Girls may wear headbands that coordinate with uniforms

  • Pants must be worn at the waist

  • No bandanas, skullcaps, or gang-related symbols

  • Hair must be natural in color and neatly groomed (no extreme styles/colors)

  • Neatly groomed facial hair only

  • No hair picks allowed

  • Only school uniforms and approved outerwear may be worn on campus

  • Students in extracurriculars may have additional dress expectations

  • Excessive violations may result in a disciplinary referral

The Campus Principal has the final decision on all dress code matters.

Backpacks & Athletic Bags

  • Only clear or full mesh backpacks are allowed inside school buildings

  • Athletic bags must be dropped off in designated areas and may not be accessed during the school day

Let’s work together to maintain a respectful and distraction-free learning environment where every student can thrive.

If you have any questions, please contact your campus administration.