Uniforms and Dress Code

KINDERGARTEN – 8TH GRADE DRESS CODE

Parents or guardians may be called to bring replacement garments if a student violates the dress code.

Tops

• Navy jacket or vest (logo required)
• Navy or white polo shirts, long or short sleeve (logo required)
• Navy sweater or cardigan (logo required)

Bottoms

• Khaki skorts or skirts no more than 3 inches above the knee (with bike shorts or leggings)
• Khaki pants/shorts (not cargo type)
• Plaid jumper or skirts no more than 3 inches above the knee (with bike shorts or leggings)
• Navy dress no more than 3 inches above the knee (with bike shorts or leggings)

Shoes, Socks and Accessories

• Shoes or boots must be in one of these solid colors: black, brown, gray or navy (small detail in a different color is acceptable), in decent repair – without rollers, flashing lights, bright stripes, open toes or heels.
• Socks must match and be white, khaki, navy or black
• Black, white or navy tights, leggings or knee socks may be worn with skirts, skorts or dresses
• Headbands or other hair adornments are allowed
• Natural hair colors only

Field Trips/Assemblies

• School uniforms from above only (unless otherwise instructed by their teacher).
• Sport/Club sweatshirts and athletic shoes are NOT allowed on indoor field trips or special events (on or off campus) e.g. assemblies, concerts, theater, museums, etc.

P.E.

• P.E. uniforms are not required for K through 3rd grade
• On scheduled PE days, 4th through 8th graders may elect to come to school in their PE uniform and wear it all day. If there is a field trip or an assembly on a PE day, then students must change into their school uniform.
• PE uniforms (grades 4th – 8th) White or navy school logo t-shirt (purchased from PALS school uniform exchange)
• Navy school uniform mesh shorts (available at Lands’ End)
• Navy track or sweat pants (available at Lands’ End)
• Athletic shoes (can be any color)

Free Dress

• Clothes must be tasteful, clean and non-distracting. No hats, sunglasses, costumes or inappropriate garments (as determined by school personnel)

Labeling Your Clothes

• It is extremely important to label all clothing. Items not labeled will be stored in our lost and found for a limited time and then offered in our used uniform sale or donated to charity

WHERE TO PURCHASE UNIFORMS:

LANDS’ END –

Franklin Academy’s school code is: 900064791

UNIFORM CLOSET –

The Uniform Closet is located in Markell Hall. Franklin Academy PE shirts, new/used uniform items, and spirit wear can be purchased from the Uniform Closet.

PALS ONLINE STORE –

You can also purchase items online; go to: https://tfa-pals-store.square.site/s/shop

For any questions or help, email