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Uniform Policy

What you wear to school can affect learning. Clothes that distract other students from their work, disrupt class, or create a potential safety hazard are not permitted.

Basic School Uniform

  • Tan, navy blue, or black pants, skirt, or jumper
  • White long-sleeve or short-sleeve shirt with a collar, turtle necks included Goodlett Elementary School students may also wear maroon uniform shirts.
  • Pants must be straight-legged or boot-cut. Permitted styles are full-length, cropped, and cargo pants; straight-legged Capri pants; and walking shorts (straight-legged shorts that are at the knee)
  • Pants must fit at the waist. If belts are worn, they must be fitted and put through belt loops.
  • Skirts or jumpers must be at or below the knee.
  • Shirts must be tucked in unless they are a style designed to be worn over pants or skirts.
  • T-shirts may be worn under shirts or blouses. They must be solid white. All school uniform clothes must be plain with no manufacturer’s logo, brand names, pictures, or insignias visible.
  • Shoe heels can be no higher than one and one-half inches.
  • Heavy coats, heavy jackets, and raincoats are not covered by school uniform regulations and may not be worn during the school day unless specifically permitted by the school principal under special circumstances.
  • Clothes that are not permitted include, but are not limited to, denim jeans; pedal pushers, and bell bottoms; pants that are oversized or undersized; baggy pants, sagging pants, tights, or pants made of spandex.

School Leadership Councils may approve additional styles and colors for the uniform top; these variations must be school-related and consistent with dress codes. The Councils may approve days or events when school uniforms are not required.

Failure to follow school uniform requirements is a Level I offense. Violation of the policy will not affect a student’s academic or conduct grade.

 
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.
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