Youth Co-Op Schools Enforce Strict Uniform Policy in Hialeah

HIALEAH – Students at Youth Co-Op Charter School (YCCS) and Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School (YCPS) must follow a comprehensive uniform policy covering attire from shirt colors to shoe styles, according to official school documents. The policy, aimed at promoting safety and character development, applies to all students in grades K-12 during school hours and school-led after-school activities.

The policy details requirements for tops, bottoms, belts, shoes, and outerwear. Students in grades K-8 must wear navy blue polo shirts with the school seal. High school students, grades 9-12, must wear black or grey polo shirts with the school seal. All shirts require tucking in, with one unfastened button at the top allowed. Bottoms for students in grades K-5 must be navy blue or khaki pants, shorts, or skorts. Middle school students, grades 6-8, have the same options. High school students must wear black or khaki pants, shorts, or skorts. Styles must be uniform or Docker-style, excluding cargo pockets, unusual tailoring, joggers with ankle elastics, or denim. Plain black or brown belts, fastened securely, are mandatory for all K-12 students.

Footwear must be closed-toe, with no wheels. Hats and other head coverings are prohibited unless approved by the principal for religious or medical reasons, or as stated in an IEP/504 Plan. Sweaters and jackets must be school-issued in navy blue for grades K-8 and black for grades 9-12. Students must wear the school uniform polo shirt under any approved sweater or jacket. Hooded jackets will not be permitted starting with the 2019-2020 school year.

All clothing must be clean, pressed, and free of holes or tears. Student ID cards on lanyards are part of the uniform and must be worn daily. Jewelry should be limited, with chains worn inside shirts. Students must wear proper P.E. or dance uniforms during those classes, but their school uniforms when reporting to and leaving.