Dress Code
YES Prep East End Secondary Dress Code & Uniform Expectations
East End Secondary will maintain our standardized dress code and policy for the 2026-2027 school year. Our goal is that this policy continues to meet the needs and requests of our East End Secondary families, increase school pride, and foster a college-going culture for our secondary students while allowing students to express their individual identity.
Will uniforms be required for students?
East End Secondary students are required to wear a YES Prep East End Secondary polo shirt or any YES Prep East End Secondary spirit shirt Monday through Thursday to strengthen school pride, unify the community and to promote a college-going culture.
On Fridays students may wear college or university shirts, YES Prep East End Secondary polo shirt or any YES Prep East End Secondary spirit shirt.
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MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
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YES Prep polo or spirit shirt |
YES Prep polo or spirit shirt |
YES Prep polo or spirit shirt |
YES Prep polo or spirit shirt |
YES Prep polo or spirit shirt OR college/University shirt |
Additional Guidance:
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All YES Prep students should own at least 1 campus polo.
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Students must wear YES Prep Outwear/ sweaters
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Uniforms from the 2025-2026 school year and previous years are acceptable if they meet the school’s uniform guidelines.
Uniform Sale Price
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What do I need to purchase?
Items to Purchase at a Store
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Backpack, must be clear or mesh
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Dress code bottoms
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Dress code shoes
Where can I buy YES Prep Uniforms?
Uniforms need to be purchased online, please visit yesprep.org/uniforms
*Students with financial hardship can reach out to their student support counselor for assistance with the purchase of YES Prep attire. Assistance will be determined based on need.
| Monday–Thursday | Friday (College Spirit / Friday Dress) |
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| Tops | Tops |
| Explorers are only permitted to wear YES Prep East End branded tops, including: • East End Secondary polos • East End Secondary spirit shirts • East End Secondary athletics shirts • East End Secondary organization or grade-level shirts (current or former) • East End Secondary outerwear |
Explorers may also wear college or university branded items, including: • College or university T-shirt • College or university sweatshirt Students may also wear any of the approved Monday–Thursday dress code tops. |
| Bottoms | Bottoms |
| • Jeans (any solid color, no rips or holes) • No leggings worn under ripped jeans • Khaki pants (any solid color, no rips or holes) • Jeans or khaki shorts/skirts no shorter than mid-thigh (no more than 3 inches above the knee; measured using the student ID in the pouch) • Pajama pants are not permitted • Leggings are not permitted • Athletic shorts or athletic pants are not permitted |
• Jeans (any solid color, no rips or holes) • No leggings worn under ripped jeans • Khaki pants (any solid color, no rips or holes) • Jeans or khaki shorts/skirts no shorter than mid-thigh (no more than 3 inches above the knee; measured using the student ID in the pouch) • Pajama pants are not permitted • Athletic shorts or athletic pants are not permitted |
Outerwear:
Explorers may wear East End Secondary branded outerwear. All other outerwear must be removed when students enter the building each morning.
East End Secondary outerwear includes:
- East End Secondary jackets
- East End Secondary sweatshirts
- East End Secondary cardigans and sweaters
- East End Secondary athletics jackets and sweatshirts
Per District Policy: The student's most visible top layer must be YES Prep branded.
Outerwear can be purchased through the RevTrak Portal.
Accessories:
- Student ID with the school-issued lanyard must be worn and visible at all times.
- Hats, hoods, and sunglasses are not permitted for safety purposes.
- Visible piercings and tattoos are allowed if messaging and images are school-appropriate.
- Spiked accessories (bracelets, belts, collars, etc.) are not permitted for safety reasons.
- Students may wear a variety of hairstyles and hair colors. Shaved designs are permitted if images are school-appropriate.
- Religious or cultural head coverings are permitted.
- Bandanas are not permitted.
- Earbuds, AirPods, and headphones may not be worn from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Shoe Expectations:
For safety purposes, all shoes must:
- Be closed-toe
- Have backs
- Have hard soles
Additional guidelines:
- Crocs are permitted if the back strap is secured. Croc charms must be school appropriate.
- Any shoe color is permitted.
- Slides, sandals, and slippers are not permitted.
Backpack Expectations:
YES Prep Public Schools requires all students to use clear or mesh backpacks.
- Colored transparent backpacks are allowed.
- Large designs or graphics that limit visibility are not allowed.
- Small non-transparent bags (such as purses or lunch bags) no larger than 6" × 9" × 5" are allowed for personal items but must remain inside the backpack.
- Students participating in extracurricular activities may carry a non-transparent activity bag. Upon arrival at school, activity bags must be stored in student lockers or locker room lockers.
Free Dress Expectations (When Applicable):
Students may earn free dress on designated occasions throughout the school year.
On Free Dress Days, students may not wear:
- Sweatpants, spandex, leggings, pajamas, or athleisure pants
- Pants or shorts with rips, tears, or holes
- Shorts shorter than mid-thigh (no more than 3 inches above the knee)
- Skirts or dresses with high slits
- Hats, hoods, or sunglasses
- Flip-flops, house shoes, or backless sandals (for safety, more shoe than foot should be visible)
- Tank tops, halter tops, tube tops, sheer or mesh tops, spaghetti-strap tops, or strapless tops
- Bare midriffs (including cropped tops or half shirts)
- Clothing with pictures, emblems, or wording that is lewd, offensive, vulgar, or obscene; advertises tobacco, alcohol, or drugs; shows gang affiliation; or depicts violence.
Purchasing Dress Code and YES Prep Branded Items:
Students may purchase the following through East End Secondary or the Athletics Department:
- Spirit shirts
- Polos
- Sweatshirts (purchased through YES Prep)
- Cardigans (purchased through YES Prep)
- Athletics outerwear (purchased through the East End Secondary Athletics Department)
Purchases can be made through the following link:
Students may also purchase grade-level and class shirts or sweatshirts throughout the school year.
All YES Prep and East End Secondary branded apparel must be purchased through an approved vendor. Students may not wear YES Prep or East End Secondary branded attire made through a different vendor.
YES Prep’s updated dress code policy
YES Prep’s dress code policy is centered around values of equity and school pride. The YES Prep dress code allows for building individuality and allows for community building through campus-specific attire. The dress code is a daily expectation and should meet district and campus guidelines. Like all YES Prep policies, if a student’s dress or accessory choice poses a concern for student physical or emotional safety, a campus administrator has the discretion to disallow the dress item.
The specific dress code policy for the 2025-2026 school year for each campus will be shared soon. Each school will communicate this information directly to their families when available.
For more insight into YES Prep’s dress code policy, click here.