The purpose of the Pike School student dress code is to identify simple and equitable standards of personal appearance that reflect the School’s inclusive environment and positive attitude toward learning.
It is expected that all Pike students follow the dress code that applies to all students and to the dress code specific to their division.
Students and families are asked to comply with the spirit of the dress code, rather than find ways to challenge it. Faculty are committed to explaining and enforcing the School’s expectations for appropriate dress. Teachers review the dress code in anchor and advisor groups.
A student who is deemed to be in violation of the dress code will generally be issued a warning and be required to comply with the dress code. Parents will generally be notified of violations of the dress code.
Lower School Dress Code
Children in Lower School should wear neat and comfortable clothing appropriate for indoor activities and outdoor play.
For Lower School students:
- Comfortable clothing (short/long-sleeved shirts, shorts/pants, athletic clothing, etc.) is encouraged. Learning can be messy so please dress accordingly.
- Clothing may have age and school-appropriate wording and pictures, including Pike School gear.
- Shoes should be secure, supportive, and appropriate for the weather. Shoes without backs are not permitted. Sneakers must be worn on PE days.
- Shorts are permitted until Thanksgiving Break and after Spring Break only.
- Hats, hoods “up” and sunglasses may only be worn outside.
Additional Requirements for Lower School students: hats, mittens, coats or jacket, snow pants, and boots (all with the student’s name written in them) are required to be worn at recess in winter.
Upper School Dress Code
Students are expected to conform to the basic dress code standards for school-sponsored events. Dress for field trips will not change unless specifically directed otherwise. If a student has a question about a particular item of clothing, the student may bring the item to the advisor to obtain advice on whether the item is appropriate.
Permitted for Upper School students:
- Plain or patterned t-shirts and collared shirts or blouses. Wording and pictures on shirts should not advertise illegal substances for people under the age of 18 and should not use threatening or offensive language. All pictures/images should be school appropriate.
- All Pike gear (except for hats indoors and pajama pants).
- Sweaters, sweatshirts (with and without hoods) and pullovers are acceptable.
- Hats outside during recess.
- Supportive sneakers and shoes.
- Dresses and skirts should only be worn on days when the student does not have a scheduled PE class.
- Shorts are permitted from Spring Break to Thanksgiving Break.
- Athletic clothing including athletic leggings.
- Sandals, flip flops or dress shoes (only on days when the student does not have PE class).
Prohibited for Upper School students:
- Hats in buildings
- Clothing with inappropriate messages and pictures
- Pajama pants or pajama tops
Upper School Dances
For dances, students are permitted to wear pajama pants.