Dress Code

Unlike many charter schools, MESA does not have a school uniform.  In keeping with our core value of Pride, MESA students learn to dress appropriately for a given situation.  Therefore, MESA has a dress code that students must follow.

Dress Code for Male Students

• Shirts—Boys must wear shirts with collars or turtlenecks. Shirts must have sleeves and be tucked in, neatly and completely. Boys’ button-down shirts must have no more than two buttons from the top open. Polo shirts are acceptable.
• Pants—Boys must wear full-length pants (not denim, cargo pants, corduroys, sweatpants, or athletic gear). Pants must be worn at the waist with a solid colored belt and may not “sag.”
• Shoes—must have backs, closed toes, and be in good condition. Boys may wear sneakers so long as they are primarily solid black, solid white, solid grey, or solid brown in color.
• Sweaters/Sweatshirts—Boys may wear solid sweaters or sweatshirts with no writing on them. Boys may not wear hooded sweatshirts.
• Hats—Boys may not wear hats, scarves, or any other head covering except for religious purposes.
• Accessories—Boys may not carry or wear flags or bandanas. Any jewelry must be modest and not over-sized.

Dress Code for Female Students

• Shirts—Girls must wear shirts or dresses with sleeves (no sleeveless items such as spaghetti straps or tank tops) and modest necklines. Girls may wear solid t-shirts, blouses, or polo shirts. Shirts must fall well below the waistline and midriffs may not be exposed.  No see-through garments are allowed.
• Skirts/Dresses/Pants—Skirts and dresses must be knee length. All garments must fit properly without being tight. Girls may wear full-length or calf-length pants (not denim, cargo pants, corduroys, sweatpants, or athletic gear). Pants must be worn at the waist with a solid colored belt and may not “sag.” Any leggings must be worn under a skirt, dress, or pants that comply with MESA’s dress code; they may not be worn on their own.
• Shoes—Shoes must have low heels, low soles, backs and closed toes. Girls may wear sneakers so long as they are primarily solid black, solid white, solid grey, or solid brown in color.
• Sweaters/Sweatshirts—Girls may wear solid sweaters or sweatshirts with no writing on them. Girls may not wear hooded sweatshirts.
• Hats—Girls may not wear hats, scarves, or any other head covering except for religious purposes.
• Accessories—Students may not carry or wear flags or bandanas. Any jewelry must be modest and not over-sized.