K-8 Dress Standards
We believe that the learning environment is affected by the students' individual and collective appearance at school. To nurture a positive campus environment and school culture, students are expected to present themselves in a respectful and responsible manner. Hence, conservative clothing and related apparel, in conjunction with personal grooming and hygiene, are the standards for HPA students. A student's grooming and attire should compliment his/her commitment to learning as well as reflect a sense of respect and appreciation for the common values we embrace as a learning community. Students always are expected to use good taste and common sense in their dress.
In the event a student's dress challenges the defined dress code standards, the adult's opinion, the one responsible for the child at school, will prevail. Students who choose to dress or groom inappropriately will be directed to change and will be responsible for making up all work missed while out of the classroom. The principal has clothing that the student may borrow for the day. The clothing is to be cleaned and returned to the principal the following day of school.
- School Day Dress
School Day Dress must be worn throughout the school day until the student leaves campus, unless the student is in the gym.
No item of clothing may have advertisements pertaining to drugs, sex, alcohol, tobacco, acts of violence, or any subject deemed inappropriate by the school.
Carrying or tying a shirt or sweatshirt around the waist to cover a bare midriff is not acceptable.
All tops for both boys and girls must completely cover the shoulder. Strapless shirts and tank tops are no longer permitted. Necklines and arm cutouts must be modest in nature and therefore should not be of a revealing nature.
Pants must be worn in a fashion where no undergarment can be found. Pants should be of a plain nature and may not be ripped or have painting and/or any type of graffiti or paint on them. Sweat and pajama pants are not permitted to be worn to school.
Hats, beanies, or any other "head-wear," i.e., bandanas, are permitted to be worn only outside; they are not to be worn in classrooms, the dining room, or library. Should students choose not to respect this expectation, hats and other "head-wear" will be confiscated for the day or for a period of time as so deemed by the representative of the school.
Lower School: Neat and clean pants/jeans or shorts with pockets are permitted. Board shorts are not permitted to be worn to school. Shorts with pockets are permitted. For girls, skirts and dresses must fall at least six inches within the top of the knee-cap. Sleeveless tops for girls and sleeveless T-shirts for boys must have straps at least two inches wide with modest necklines and arm cut-outs. T-shirts, sport shirts, dress shorts, sweaters, sweatshirts (with or without hoods), and aloha shirts may be worn.
Shoes in good repair or leather sandals must be worn. Heel heights should not exceed one inch. Rubber slippers are acceptable unless otherwise indicated by teachers for field trips and other special events. Heelys are not permitted at the Village Campus at anytime.
Middle School Boys: Neat and clean, jeans/pants, or shorts with pockets are required. Low cut pants without belts that show undergarments are not permitted. Board shorts are not permitted. Shoes in good repair or leather sandals must be worn; rubber slippers, sports slippers, or "reefs" are allowed. T-shirts, sport shirts, dress shirts, or aloha shirts may be worn.
Middle School Girls: Dresses or skirts must be knee length. Board shorts are not permitted to be worn to school. Shorts must fall within six inches of the knee-cap. All tops must meet the following guidelines:
- Shoulders must be completely covered.
- A very modest neckline and arm cut-outs
- Must be long enough to be tucked into the pants and remain tucked in when the student bends over and touches her toes
- No see-through or revealing tops
Shoes or leather sandals may be worn; rubber slippers, sports slippers, or "reefs" are allowed. Shoe heights should not exceed one inch. Heelys are not permitted at the Village Campus at anytime.
Students who are inappropriately dressed or groomed will receive a five-point deduction from their conduct grade, and students will be required to come into compliance before continuing class.
- Physical Education Attire
Lower School: Red, gray, black or white athletic shorts or sweatpants, T-shirt or sweatshirt, and covered athletic shoes are required. Any combination of these colors is acceptable. Shirts and sweatshirts may have designs imprinted, although these items should be predominantly red, gray black, or white. Students wear their P.E. "uniforms" as school day dress three times a week. Your child's teacher will advise you of his/her P.E. schedule.
Middle School: Athletic shorts, board shorts, or sweatpants are required. All shorts must be no less than six inches from the mid-knee cap. Beginning with the 2008-2009 school year, the Middle School has a required P.E. T-shirt, which can be purchased at the bookstore. Sweatshirts may be worn over the T-shirt. Regular "covered" athletic shoes with socks are required for class.
Students who have P.E. class prior to lunch may come to school dressed in their P.E. attire. Students who have P.E. after lunch must have regular school attire on until P.E. class. All students are required to change into regular school attire after P.E. class is over.