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Updated August 2022

All Tulsa Public Schools students must be in compliance with TPS Board Policy 2601 (Español); and 2601-R (Español)

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STUDENT ID (REQUIRED)

• Student IDs are to be visibly worn all day, every day on lanyard or clip-on badge.
• Lost or damaged IDs or lanyards must be replaced immediately, at student cost ($5).
• IDs may not be altered in any way beyond original printing.

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TOPS (REQUIRED)

• Must be worn every day, all day.
• Polo or oxford-style (collar, buttons, short or long-sleeve).
  • Orange
  • Black
  • Gray
  • White
  • Solid color ONLY
  • No patterns, no logos
• BTW Spirit Shirts
  • Any color
• No logo, other than BTW, larger than 1.5 inches
• We highly encourage students to wear BTW spirit shirts daily to show their Hornet Spirit!

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BOTTOMS (REQUIRED)

• Must be worn every day, all day.
• Pants, slacks, shorts, joggers, cargos, jeans, skirts
  • Solid color ONLY. No patterns, no logos.
  • No rips, tears, holes, or slashes.
  • Read Board Policy 2601-R on length
• Dresses
  • No exposed undergarments, no strapless, shoulders must be covered, no bare midriffs, no low-cut necklines, no bare backs, length must be appropriate for climbing stairs, sitting in chairs, bending over, etc.
• *Sweatpants (sold only by BTW PTSA).
  • These black sweatpants have the Hornet logo printed on the outside.
• Jeans allowed with BTW spirit shirt EVERY DAY.
• "Tights or leggings worn as outerwear, spandex, bike shorts, bathing/swimming wear, sleepwear (including pajamas), etc., are not permitted."
  • See Policy 2601-R

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EXCEPTIONS:

• Game/Performance/Club Days
• Student-athletes or performers may wear their team athletic/performance/club suit) (BTW logo, team name) as uniform for all game or performance days.
• It is acceptable for members to wear their team athletic/performance/club suit on their respective game/performance days.
• Team suit styles and designs must be approved by administration (handled by the team coach or sponsor).

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OUTERWEAR

• Acceptable outerwear, in addition to uniform tops.
• Sweaters, cardigans, sweatshirts, hoodies, vests
  • Orange
  • Black
  • Gray
  • White
  • Solid color ONLY
• No logo, other than BTW, larger than 1.5 inches

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ITEMS OF SPECIAL NOTICE

• Permitted garments shall be clean, in good repair, and shall have no holes, worn through, slashes or rips
  • See Policy 2601-R
• Hats, caps, and headscarves, etc., are not permitted.
  • This restriction does not apply to religious head scarves.

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COLLEGE WEAR

• TBA on designated days only.

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OTHER

• Face masks are not required; however, you are welcome to wear one.
• Any visible clothing that is altered beyond the manufacturer's pattern and/or is stretch-to-fit is not allowed.
• The fact that something is not specifically listed is not a valid excuse for dressing in a manner contrary, or is not complimentary to, or respectful of the intent outlined by this uniform code. Students who elect not to conform to the dress and grooming rules set forth by TPS policy 2601-R, and the BTW Uniform Code will be subject to disciplinary actions and/or sanctions as defined by the TPS Behavior Response PlanStudent and Family Guide to Success.
• Administration reserves the authority to determine any specific individual garment, or item non-compliant with the dress code.