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UNIFORM DRESS CODE

What should my child wear to school, and what rules apply to uniforms, shoes, hair, jewelry, and special dress days?

A.R.S. § 15-342(22) sets forth that a school governing board has discretionary powers with regard to the setting of school policies, including the requirement that students wear uniforms to school to support the mission. One of these expectations is the mandatory uniform dress code, which LTS has deemed appropriate in order to contribute to and promote the academic environment.

To attend class, all students must be in compliance with all aspects of the student uniform dress code policy, including the requirements related to hair. It is the responsibility of both parents/guardians and students to understand and comply with all student uniform dress code standards.

LTS teachers ensure that students are in compliance with the mandatory uniform dress code daily. When instances of noncompliance are identified, the school will notify parents/guardians, who may be required to bring appropriate clothing or footwear to the school for their child(ren).

Hair Code Policy

Hair should not obstruct student vision, and it may not interfere with or become a distraction to the learning environment.

Extreme hair designs and unnatural hair colors are not permitted. Examples of extreme hair designs that are prohibited are mohawks of any length and shaved designs.

LTS does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, or national origin in its administration of this hair-grooming policy.

The Mandatory Uniform Dress Code

Students are expected to come to school in a presentable manner that demonstrates respect for themselves and their school. All school attire should be fitted, clean, and neat.

As mentioned above, hairstyles should be neatly groomed and non-distracting.

The Mandatory Uniform Dress Code chart below is nongendered and shows the standards expected of LTS students.

Colors

Acceptable solid colors for pants, capris, shorts, skirts, skorts, dresses, jumpers, overalls, tights, leggings, shirts, visible undershirts, and outerwear are red, maroon, white, navy blue, blue denim, and khaki. Black and gray solid colors are also acceptable for outerwear only.

Stripes, patterns, designs, and logos (with the exception of Legacy logos or logos that are 2" or smaller) are not allowed.

Mandatory Uniform Dress Code

Pants

Must be worn at the

natural waistline.

  • Pants (no athletic wear) must be an acceptable color and fit properly.
  • Jeans may be worn, as long as they are solid blue denim. Jeans with fading, designs, holes, rips, frayed edges, or embellishments are not allowed.
  • Capris may be worn as long as they are an acceptable solid color. They must fit properly and have no embellishments.

Shorts, Skirts, & Skorts

Must be worn at the

natural waistline.

  • Shorts, skirts, & skorts are acceptable in the solid colors listed above. They must fit properly, have no embellishments or frayed edges, and be fingertip length or longer.
  • Tights & leggings in the solid colors listed above are allowed. Leggings should be worn under a skirt or dress, not as pants.

Dresses, Jumpers, &

Overalls

  • Dresses, jumpers (uniform style), and overalls are acceptable in the solid colors listed above. They must be fingertip length or longer.
  • Jumpers must be worn with a dress-code-appropriate shirt underneath.
  • It is requested that shorts be worn underneath all skirts and jumpers for modesty during play.
  • Tights and leggings in the solid colors listed above are allowed. Leggings should be worn under a skirt or dress, not as pants.

Shirts

  • All shirts and visible undershirts must be in one of the solid colors listed above. No pinstripes, heathering, or marbling material or logos of any kind are allowed. The only exceptions are solid-colored shirts with the LTS logo.
  • A collar and sleeves are required.

Outerwear

  • Sweaters, sweatshirts, jackets, or hoodies—worn inside—must be in solid school colors or in gray or black (either plain or with a Legacy logo or a logo no larger than 2”).
  • No caps may be worn at school, except for sun protection outside. Bandanas are not permitted.

Shoes

  • Shoes must be closed-toe, adhere securely at the heel, and be tied properly if they were designed to do so.
  • Flip-flops, shoes made solely of flip-flop or foam material, “Jellies,” high-heeled shoes, wedges, or any footwear deemed unsafe or inappropriate by the administration are unacceptable.
  • “Heelies” or roller shoes can be worn only if the wheels are removed.

Jewelry

  • Minimal jewelry is permitted.
  • Jewelry or accessories must not be a distraction to the educational environment.
  • Jewelry must be worn in the manner for which it’s designed.
  • Pierced body jewelry, including gauged earrings, is not allowed.
  • Small stud earrings are permitted. Hoop earrings, dangling earrings, and other styles are not allowed.

Cosmetics

  • Face or eye makeup is not to be worn at school by students in grades K–6.
  • In grades 7–8, light face makeup that is natural-looking may be worn. It should not be excessive or disrupt the educational process.
  • Visible tattoos (ink, henna, temporary, or permanent tattoos) must be covered.

For additional information about Legacy’s uniforms, visit Legacy Uniforms and Apparel for details and examples.

Legacy Spirit Days Dress Policy

LTS will celebrate Legacy Spirit Day every Friday that school is in session. This will be an opportunity for students and staff to display their school spirit and strengthen their school community. Legacy Spirit Day dress for students will be as follows:

Students may elect to wear spirit T-shirts or school sports jerseys (ordered through the Legacy site) in lieu of their usual polos on Legacy Spirit Day. Expectations for pants, skirts, jumpers, shoes, outerwear, jewelry, cosmetics, and hair will remain the same as a normal school day, with the exception that students may wear athletic shorts or athletic pants (not yoga pants) that are in solid dress code colors (red, maroon, white, or navy blue) or black. Students not wearing spirit T-shirts will be expected to wear their regular uniform polos.

Legacy Dress Down Days and Spirit Week

On the last day of each quarter, students will be allowed to dress down and wear clothes of their choice instead of school uniforms or spirit wear. Clothing must continue to be modest and appropriate and fall within the dress code guidelines for fit, length, and neatness. There may be additional dress down days announced throughout the school year to honor specific holidays or events. Spirit Week is a week-long themed event. Daily themes will be announced in advance.

Field Day Dress Policy

Students may wear athletic wear for Field Day. Dress-out clothes and footwear need to be modest, be appropriate, and fall within dress code guidelines for fit, length, and neatness. Interpretation of suitability is at the administration's discretion.

Picture Days

Legacy provides opportunities for students to have school pictures taken twice a year.

  • Fall pictures are used in the school yearbook, and students are expected to remain in school uniform.
  • Spring pictures include eighth-grade promotion and kindergarten graduation pictures. Students may either wear their school uniform or dress up for school pictures. “Dress-up” clothes and footwear need to be modest and appropriate and fall within the dress code guidelines for fit, length, and neatness.
  • Specific guidelines for spring picture days:
  • Collared shirts
  • Blouses that are sleeved and opaque
  • Flat, closed-toed shoes (no heeled dress shoes)
  • Hairstyles that follow dress code policy