School Attire

policy for school attire

The purpose of this dress code is to ensure that all students dress appropriately for school and school activities. It is not designed to inhibit an individual student’s right to be creative, but to help students appreciate that what may be acceptable for one situation may not be acceptable for another situation. The purpose of the policy is to ensure that students’ clothing reflects the seriousness of the school’s mission and does not interfere with the learning environment.

general guidelines

The following clothes CANNOT be worn because they distract from the learning environment or cause a safety hazard:

Hats, hoods, bandanas, and headscarves (except for religious compliance).
Clothes with offensive, vulgar, or inappropriate messages or images.
Clothes that expose buttocks, undergarments, and/or undergarments including bras and underwear. Shirts that do not reach the waistband of pants, shorts, or skirts.
Outwear worn inside the building, including coats and jackets.

Face Masks are required and must be worn at all times.

We encourage students to wear footwear with a heel strap to prevent possible injuries when traveling in crowded hallways and stairwells. Students will need appropriate footwear for physical education and walking trips.

MS54 Booker T. Washington
103 West 107th Street
New York, NY 10025
Phone (212) 678-2861

MS54 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district’s activities and programs. MS54 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.