2005-2006
School Uniform Information
Tops
(shirts, blouses) must be white, with collars and
sleeves.
- Acceptable styles include Polo or
golf-style shirts, Oxford or button-down dress shirts,
turtlenecks, and white blouses with Peter Pan collars.
- Long sleeves and short sleeves
are both acceptable.
- Sleeveless tops are not
acceptable.
- T-shirts may be worn as
undergarments. They must be solid white or one of the additional colors
approved by a school’s leadership council.
- Vests, shirts, sweaters,
sweatshirts, cardigans, and lightweight jackets are permitted
as items that may be worn over the uniform top. They must be
white, tan, navy blue, black or one of the additional colors
approved by a school’s leadership council.
Bottoms
(pants, walking shorts,
skirts and jumpers) must be black, tan or navy blue.
- Acceptable pants styles include
full-length dress pants, boot cut or straight-legged pants, cargo
pants, straight-legged capri pants, cropped pants and knee-length
walking shorts.
- Skirts or jumpers must also be
knee-length or longer.
- Denim jeans, tight-fitting or
baggy pants are NOT acceptable.
- If belts are worn, they must be
fitted at the waist.
Shoes
should not have heels higher
than an inch and a half.
- All athletic or tennis shoes, as
well as boots, are acceptable.
- If sandals are worn, they must
have a heel strap.
- No denim
material may be worn as uniform clothing.
- All uniform
clothing must be plain without any manufacturer’s logos,
brand
names, pictures, or insignias visible on the
clothing.
- Heavy coats,
heavy jackets and raincoats are not covered by these regulations
and are not to be worn during the school day unless permitted by
the principal for special circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions on School Uniforms
Where
can I find the uniform?
Parents
can purchase the uniform anywhere they can find the uniform styles
and colors. For a non-exhaustive list of stores that have the
uniform, visit our Uniform
Suppliers List
or call your local school.
What
if I do not want my child to wear the uniform?
Parents
who do not wish their children to wear uniforms because of
religious beliefs or religious dress or because of a parent's
strongly-held beliefs must contact their school for a Request for
Exemption form.
Click
Here for Uniform Suppliers
For more information, call the
school where your child is assigned.
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Memphis City Schools does not discriminate in its programs or employment on
the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, handicap/disability, sex,
or age.
For more information, please contact the Office of Equity Compliance at (901)
416-6670.