Rainier Prep

Uniforms and a Dress Code help maintain a school culture of unity and academic excellence. Our students wear uniforms to make clothing selection easier for families, avoid the inevitable distractions and status distinctions caused by clothing, and ensure that our students are focused on learning, not what other students are wearing.

Uniform

• Navy, light blue, white, khaki, gray or black skirts, shorts, jumpers, dresses, or pants
  • No jean or jean styled material
  • No sweatpants or sweatpants style material
  • No leggings or tights without real pockets
• Navy, white, khaki, gray, or black collared shirt (short or long-sleeve)
• Visible undershirts must be solid navy, white, khaki, gray, or black
• Navy, white, khaki, gray or black sweaters/crewneck sweatshirts, including those with Rainier Prep logo with collared shirt
• Tights must be navy, white, khaki, gray, or black in color but may include sparkles or patterns within that color scheme
• Hijabs and other religious headwear must be navy, white, khaki, gray, or black in color but may include sparkles or patterns within that color scheme
• Closed-toe shoes that can be worn for in-school sports activities (no sandals or heels even on free dress days) o No slides, slippers, or other footwear that may compromise the safety of your student while outside at recess and/or PE
• No clothing with profanity / slurs, drug / alcohol paraphernalia, or sexually explicit messaging or imagery
• Non-uniform jackets and hoodies may not be worn in class
• Hats may not be worn in the building
• Students are encouraged to wear Rainier Prep gear, college shirts or sweatshirts, or shirts or sweatshirts with social justice organizations on Fridays

We strongly prefer no logos or branding or other forms of decoration on clothing unless it’s Rainier Prep. However, we will allow non-Rainier Prep logos on clothing if they are smaller than the size of a quarter (coin).

If a student cannot correct their uniform themselves, parents will need to immediately bring the appropriate item(s) to school, so the student is in uniform. Hygiene packs are critical for this reason!

Rainier Prep will have Spirit Days throughout the year where students may wear themed outfits. Additionally, students can earn free dress as an incentive. Clothing choice on these days must be respectful of a learning environment and inclusive school community. Please ask your student’s advisor if you need to confirm free dress on any given day.

Hygiene Packs

All students will need a hygiene pack stored in their Advisory room. Families will send this pack to school with their students during the first week of school. The hygiene pack should include a clean uniform, an undershirt, socks, undergarments, deodorant, refreshing wipes (e.g., Kleenex Splash & Go), large baggies (for any dirty or wet clothes), and sanitary napkins. Hygiene Packs can also be very useful if a student forgets a uniform or needs to adjust during the day.

To reduce loss, your student’s hygiene pack and all clothing/items contained within should be clearly labeled with your student’s first and last name. Please check in regularly with your student about the status of their hygiene pack as they should be replenished as needed by the student.

Free Dress

Students may earn a free dress pass from a prize or incentive, students may also earn free dress on Fridays if their grade consistently completes homework throughout the week. As per our uniform policy above, no clothing with profanity / slurs, drug / alcohol paraphernalia, or sexually explicit messaging or imagery. We ask that undergarments are covered when at school. Rainier Prep believes in setting our students up for success in the professional world. However, we do not believe in policing the bodies of our students. The conversation of what a student is or is not comfortable in at school is one that should happen between a student and their family. When a child shows up to school at Rainier Prep, we are operating under the assumption the family is comfortable with the students' choice of clothes.