Uniform

Uniform Policy

A neat, clean and professional image reduces distractions, promotes learning and creates a sense of camaraderie between all Memphis Street Academy Charter School scholars. We therefore ask all families to adhere to the following guidelines:

• A scholar will always be neat, clean, and well-groomed. All parts of the uniform must be clean, pressed, and in good repair.
• Ties, gym uniforms, plaid skirts, and blazers must be purchased from Cramer’s. Blazers will be mandatory beginning November 1, 2017. Last day for blazers will be May 7, 2018.
• White button-down dress shirts, belts, and shoes (black shoes are preferred) may be purchased from other retailers.
• No shirts may be visible under the school shirts. This includes the neckline and arms.
• No shorts, leggings, or pants may be visible under the skirt.
• All shirts and blouses are to be tucked in the scholar’s pants or skirts.
• Pants are to be secured at the waist with a belt.
• Clothing should fit the scholar and may not be oversized.
• The school patch must be affixed to the left breast of the blazer.
• Scholars who do not wear the proper gym uniform will not participate in gym and will receive a failing grade for the day.
• Scholars may not wear any visible jewelry other than stud earrings or small hoops (more than 2 inches in diameter).
• Girls’ skirts must come to no less than two inches above the knee, and must not be so tight so as to be deemed inappropriate by school administration.
• Shoes with inappropriate heels, and any type of boots or sandals are prohibited.

To Purchase Uniforms

CRAMERS UNIFORMS
4533 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215)-743-0750

Directions: From Route 95 (exit 27, Bridge St./Harbison Ave.) Drive North on Bridge St. toward James St. Turn left onto Torresdale Ave. Turn right onto Kinsey St. Turn right onto Frankford Ave.

From Route 1: Turn Southeast onto Pratt St. toward Castor Ave. Make slight right onto Oxford Ave. Turn right onto Frankford Ave.

All scholars should come to school with neatly groomed uniforms and hairstyles. No oversized jewelry is permitted. No hats or head coverings are permitted to be worn in school except for religious reasons.

BOYS

* = must be purchased from Cramers * = must be purchased from Cramers

• *School plaid tie (5th and 6th grade boys); blue/orange striped tie (7th and 8th grade boys). All school ties must be purchased at Cramers)
• Navy blue blazer with school patch (November through May)
• Tan khaki pants (no cargo or work pants)
• Black shoes are preferred
• Boots and sandals are not permitted
• Belt
• Socks must be worn

Girls

* = must be purchased from Cramers

• *Solid orange tie (5^th and 6^th grade girls); solid navy blue tie (7^th and 8^thgrade girls) (all school ties must be purchased at Cramers)
• *Navy blue blazer with school patch;
school plaid skirt (must be purchased at Cramers)
• Shoes must be closed toe; boots and sandals are not permitted (black shoes are preferred)
• Socks, stockings, or tights must be worn

GYM UNIFORM (BOYS & GIRLS) (Entire gym uniforms must be purchased at Cramers)

7^th & 8^th Grade ONLY

*Navy blue school sweatpants (school name required)

*Navy blue school sweatshirt (school name required)

*Gym Shorts (during warm-weather months only scholars may substitute shorts for sweatpants; school name required)