NHP Secondary Uniform Code and Policy

Identification Badges

Identification badges are considered part of the uniform code. All the students must wear a school identification badge. Students will be given an identification badge at the beginning of the school calendar at no cost. Students shall wear it all the time and display it in a visible location (e.g. on a lanyard worn around neck or other visible location) free of any decoration or mutilation during school or any school related activity.

Badge Replacement Policy

Students with damaged, altered, defaced, or lost ID badges shall purchase a replacement ID badge. A replacement fee of $10.00 shall be assessed for each occurrence of a lost/damaged ID badge.

Shirts

Students are required to wear long or short-sleeved white button-down oxford shirts from Parker Uniforms, or green or blue North Hills Preparatory Logo polo shirts from TMG (Technology Media Group). Long sleeves on oxford shirt must be either buttoned or rolled up. The hem of all shirts must be fully tucked in all around waist and not rolled under. All shirt buttons, including the buttons on the collar points, must be buttoned during school hours. When a tie is required, the collar button must be buttoned during school hours. This is the only button that may be undone when not wearing a tie. Girls have the option of wearing a Parker ¾ sleeved blouses when a tie is a not required.

Pants

Parker pants must be worn appropriately and modestly. The following guidelines must be observed:

  • Students must not wear pants that fit tightly
  • Pants are to be worn at the natural waistline (no “hip huggers” or sagging)
  • Hems may not touch the floor

Belts

Students wearing pants must wear a belt every weekday that is black leather with a small, simple buckle. No designer or logo buckles are permitted. Students may not wear billfold or watch chains that hang from the waist.

Undershirts

Students may only wear a solid white, long or short sleeved T-shirt under the dress shirt or spirit polo shirt. Writing on undershirts or logos is not permitted underneath uniform shirts. Undershirts are to be tucked into the waistband of skirts/pants and the sleeves may not extend beyond the sleeves of the dress/polo shirt.

Ties for Grades 6-12

Parker plaid ties are required every Monday with white oxford button down shirt. Students in 12th grade have the option of wearing the striped “Senior” tie from Parker.

Blazers for Grades 9-12

Students are required to wear a Parker Uniform blazer Monday starting the first Monday in October through the last Monday in April.

Skirts

Girls may wear either the Parker plaid skirt or culottes. Skirt and culottes length may not be shorter than the width of a credit card measured from the back of the knee at the crease. Girls must wear a skirt every Formal Dress Monday.

Modesty Shorts

All girls are required to wear modesty shorts or P. E. shorts under skirts. Modesty shorts must not be visible beyond the hem of the skirt.

Socks

Students are required to wear solid white, navy blue or black socks. Students are not permitted to wear socks with logos or patterns. Girls may wear solid navy, white opaque or black tights (toe to waist).

Shoes

All shoes are now available through Parker Uniforms and only identical representations may be purchased at an alternative retail store. Girls must wear either the Parker white and navy blue saddle oxford or the Parker black princess slipper. Boys must wear either the Parker black pinched penny loafer or the black Sketchers Raider. Pictures of the shoe choices are on the Parker website.

Grade 12 Options

Grade 12 students may wear a Parker blue button-down oxford long or short sleeved shirt or a light blue North Hills logo polo shirt. Female students may wear the Parker ¾ sleeved blue blouse and the grey pleated skirt or grey culottes. The Parker blue and green striped tie is also an option.

Sweaters, Jackets & Sweatshirts

Parker sweaters may be worn Monday through Friday. There is an option of either a sweater vest or long sleeve sweater. Grades 6-8 may only wear a Parker green sweater and Grades 9-12 may only wear a Parker navy blue sweater. Only the NHP jacket from TMG may be worn Monday through Friday. NHP sweatshirts may be worn on Fridays only. No other jackets, sweaters or sweatshirts may be worn during school hours.

Letter Jackets and Letters

Students may wear North Hills Preparatory Letter Jackets Tuesday through Friday.

Non-NHP Logos

Students are not permitted to wear logos on any part of their uniform, including socks, shoes, pants, shirts, etc.

Head Wear

Students are not permitted to wear hats, caps, visors, sunglasses or other headwear during school hours. All hair accessories and cultural head covers must be of school colors (navy blue, dark green, white, black or white in solid colors).

Hair

Hair must be clean, neatly styled, not cover the eyes and be of a naturally occurring hair color. Boy’s hair length should be no longer than the top of the collar. Boys Grades 9-12 should be clean shaven every day. Side burns must not be longer than the ear lobe.

Makeup

Girls in Grades 6-12 may wear moderate natural makeup, which may include foundation, blush and mascara. Lip color must be light pink, clear or a color that matches the student’s natural lip color. Makeup should be applied at home or in restrooms and cannot be applied in hallways or classrooms. Boys are not permitted to wear makeup.

Nail Polish

Boys are not permitted to wear nail polish. Nail polish for girls must be natural color and must be maintained.

Jewelry

Body piercing (including nose rings), other than ears, is not permitted. Girls are allowed only two earrings per ear. Necklaces should be modest with no large or distracting pendants. No “studded” necklaces or bracelets are allowed, as well as any chain type jewelry or billfold. Earrings should not be longer or wider than two inches from the earlobe. Boys are not permitted to wear earrings.

Backpacks

Every student is assigned a locker. Backpacks should be standard size and free of offensive symbols or words. Rolling backpacks are not permitted without written instructions from doctor. Backpacks are not allowed in the classrooms for grades 6-8. Students in grades 9-12 are permitted to bring backpacks in the classroom at the teacher’s discretion.

Spirit Day Uniform

Every Friday is Spirit dress day. North Hills Preparatory polo spirit shirts may be worn with khaki pants, Parker gray slacks or a Parker plaid skirt. Khaki pants must be full length and fit according to NHP pants guidelines. No shorts are allowed. Spirit shirts include class sweatshirts, club and activity polo and athletic polo shirts. Spirit t-shirts are no longer acceptable during school on any school day. All requests for new spirit gear must be approved by a Director and made by our approved vendor, Technology Media Group TMG.

Casual Day Policy & Dress

Policy: As a privilege, there will be four Casual Dress Days which will fall on the last day of each quarter (the end of each quarter is shown on the School Year Calendar). Casual dress privileges may be revoked for students who do not comply with all dress code policies, as determined by the administration. Bring a change of clothes if you are unsure. Otherwise, you will wait in the office for a change of clothes or be sent home to change.

Dress: Only shirts that do not display offensive language or images of violence, drugs, alcohol, tobacco or the occult may be worn. Shirts must have sleeves, cover the midriff area and may not be low-cut. Shorts are not allowed. Pants, including jeans, and skirts must fit in style that follows NHP pant and skirt requirements previously stated. Clothing that is torn or has holes is not allowed. Athletic uniform clothing may be worn with the exception of sweatpants. Shoes must be closed toed.

Competition Dress

Students are required to wear Monday dress uniform to all competitions at school and at off-site locations unless Director permission has been given.

PE/Athletics Uniform

Students taking a P.E. course are required to wear the North Hills Preparatory approved P.E. uniform from TMG.

Warm Weather

  • Students are to wear North Hills Preparatory grey t-shirts, green shorts and athletic shoes with white socks.

Cold Weather

  • Students may wear North Hills Preparatory spirit sweatshirts, sweatpants or wind suits.

Regular Weekday Uniform Summary

Monday (Formal Dress)
Grades 6-8
White oxford shirt
Tie
Parker gray pants with belt – Boys
Parker plaid skirt – Girls
Green sweater (optional) / Grades 9-11
Blazer
White oxford shirt
Tie
Parker gray pants with belt – Boys
Parker plaid skirt – Girls
Navy sweater (optional) / Grade 12
Blazer
White or light blue oxford shirt
Plaid or striped tie
Parker gray pants with belt – Boys
Parker plaid or grey skirt – Girls
Navy Sweater (optional)
Tuesday – Friday
Grades 6-11
White oxford shirt
NHP logoed navy blue or green polo
Parker gray pants – Boys
Parker plaid skirt/culottes - Girls
NHP Jacket (optional)
Green (MS)/Blue (US) sweater (optional)
Blazer (optional)
Tie (optional) / Grade 12
Light Blue or White oxford shirt
NHP logoed light blue, navy blue, green polo
Parker gray pants with belt – Boys
Parker gray/plaid skirt/culottes-Girls
NHP Jacket (optional)
Blue sweater (optional)
Blazer (optional)
Tie (optional)
Friday Options (Spirit Day)
Spirit polo/sweatshirt from NHP activity, club or athletics (no t-shirts)
Khaki pants – Boys & Girls (must be full length and fit pants guidelines)
Parker gray pants – Boys
Parker plaid skirt - Girls
(no shorts are allowed)
Uniform shoes