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Tops (shirts, blouses) must be white, with collars and sleeves.
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Acceptable styles include Polo or golf-style shirts, Oxford or button-down dress shirts, turtlenecks, and white blouses with Peter Pan collars.
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Long sleeves and short sleeves are both acceptable.
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Sleeveless tops are not acceptable.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Skirts or jumpers must also be knee-length or longer.
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Denim jeans, tight-fitting or baggy pants are NOT acceptable.
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If belts are worn, they must be fitted at the waist.
Shoes should not have heels higher than an inch and a half.
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All athletic or tennis shoes, as well as boots, are acceptable.
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If sandals are worn, they must have a heel straps.
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No denim material may be worn as uniform clothing.
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All uniform clothing must be plain without any manufacturer’s logos, brand
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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.
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 Memphis City Schools' Uniform Suppliers List or call your local school. For information regarding financial services, contact Extended Learning Services at (901) 325-7622.
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.
What happens if a student does not wear the uniform?
Sanctions will be imposed if a student does not comply with the policy. The sanctions include: parent notification and conference for the first offense, an in-school or Home Suspension for the second offense, and a Board Suspension that parents must clear with the Pupil Services Center for third and subsequent offences.
