In collaboration with parents, students, and staff, the school remains committed to preparing young people for leadership and professional roles. We believe that members of the school community have a responsibility to dress in a manner which balances diversity of individual expression with a commitment to communal learning.

In light of this responsibility:

• All students must wear a top from the list of uniform shirt options and it must be visible (i.e., sweatshirts can go under a uniform shirt).
• All students must wear black pants.
• Clothing should not be disruptive to the educational process or be offensive to members of the Dewey community both in and out of the classroom.
• Clothing or decorative items that degrade members of the school community in relation to the following actual or perceived characteristics is prohibited: race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, sexual orientation, gender, sex, gender identity, economic status, predisposing genetic characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence or sexual offense.
• Clothing may not contain images depicting or promoting alcohol, tobacco, drugs, obscenity or violence.
• Clothing on the lower body must be longer than fingertip length, including shorts and rips on jeans.
• Undergarments should not be visible.
• As per NYCDOE regulations, hats, hoods and other headwear may not be worn in school. Exceptions may be granted for medical conditions and religious expression.
• Shoes need to be worn with safety in mind e.g. daily recess, gym, fire drills, etc. No slides or flip flops.