Dress Code
YES Prep East End Secondary Dress Code & Uniform Expectations 2023 – 2024
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.
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
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 polor or spirit shirt OR college/University shirt |
All YES Prep East End Secondary students will be provided with one (1) YES Prep polo and four (4) campus spirit shirts for the 2023-2024 school year.
What do I need to purchase?
Items that will be Provided by YES Prep (do not purchase)
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Student ID badge and lanyard
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4 YES Prep spirit shirt
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1 Polo
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
Items to Purchase at YES Prep & Cost
Additional spirit shirts and polos will be available to purchase in the future. More information to come.
In the meantime, you can purchase Athletics Spirit gear at
YP East End Secondary Explorers Spirit Gear Sideline Store
Where and how do I receive uniform items?
Families will receive the provided uniform bundle (1 polo and 4 spirit shirts) at the Back-to-School Night on Tuesday, August 8 from 4-7 p.m.
What if I want to buy more YES Prep spirit shirts or polo shirts?
More information will be provided in early September regarding purchasing additional YES Prep spirit shirts and polo shirts.
*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.
What are the dress code expectations?
ID Badge |
Students must always wear Student ID badges while on campus. |
Tops |
Explorers will only be permitted to wear YES Prep East End branded tops Monday through Friday. This could include:
On Friday, Explorers have the option of wearing college or university-branded items. This could include:
Students are not required to tuck in shirts. |
Bottoms
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Shoes
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For safety purposes, all shoes must meet the following criteria:
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Outerwear
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Explorers may wear East End Secondary branded outerwear or non-East End Secondary outerwear in solid school colors as described below. All other outerwear must be removed when students enter the building each morning. Non-East End Secondary Outerwear includes:
East End Secondary Outerwear includes:
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Accessories/Styling
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Backpack Policy
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YES Prep Public Schools will require all students to use clear or mesh backpacks.
For more information about this new policy, including Frequently Asked Questions, click here. |
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 2023-2024 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.