Arapaho Classical Magnet will continue with school-wide uniform practices in the 2025-2026 school year. This thoughtful decision was made to promote equity and inclusivity, build pride, unity, and a sense of belonging through positive presentation, and encourage a focus on academics and personal growth.

This document outlines the Uniform and Dress Policy for Arapaho Classical Magnet beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. All expectations below comply with the law and align with the Richardson ISD Student Handbook expectations for Elementary Students (see RISD Student Handbook, Appendix K). Our uniform options include both boys' and girls’ options.

Note: See visuals below

uniform expectations

• Jumpers, skirts, or skorts in our plaid (dark navy and green with yellow and red stripes),
  with a white cotton polo or white button front shirt, either short or long- sleeved.
• Dark navy pants, skirts/skorts or shorts
• Light blue button-down Oxford shirt, either short-sleeved or long-sleeved.
• Red polo shirt, either short-sleeved or long-sleeved.
• Solid red sweatshirts, hoodies, cardigan style and fleeces with no logos or designs..
  *Shirts are to be worn tucked in at all times.
  *We recommend that pants and shorts be cotton. No denim/corduroy or sweatpants.
  *Coats and winter items can be any color but are not permitted to be worn in the classroom.

spirit wear and house shirts

Any ACM spirit T-shirt or House shirts can be worn with uniform pants/shorts/skirts on
FRIDAYS.

accessories

• We recommend that socks and tights should be solid in color and coordinate with the
  school uniform.
• Belts, if worn, should be simple and free of large or distracting buckles.
• Jewelry should be school-appropriate and not interfere with learning or cause distractions.
• Hair accessories should be modest, school-appropriate, and not disruptive to learning.
  Students are encouraged to wear accessories that coordinate with the school uniform
  colors.

shoes

Shoes must be tied or fastened. We recommend that shoes correspond with uniform
colors or have a neutral appearance, be mostly solid, and be safe for school-related
activities.

head covering

Head coverings are defined as hats, baseball caps, beanies, bonnets,
headwraps/scarves/ties, durags, wave caps, or bandanas.

• Head coverings of all kinds are not permitted on campus or at campus-sponsored events,
  except for religious headwear.

Per the RISD Student Code of Conduct,
“Students cannot wear:

• Images, language, or symbols that depict tobacco products, drugs, drug paraphernalia,
  alcohol, violence, hate speech, profanity, pornography, gang symbols, or other illegal
  activities.
• Images or language that creates a hostile or intimidating environment based on a
  protected class or group.
• Accessories that could be considered dangerous or could be used as a weapon.”

LAND'S END UNIFORM SHOP

While looking for your student's school uniforms at the apparel store of your choice, don't forget to browse the uniform store on Land's End. They have a store just for us with all approved ACM apparel. For every purchase made through our school link, Land's End will donate a portion of your purchase to the ACM PTA: Click here to browse the Lands End Uniform Shop.