Dress Code

Benjamin Franklin students are expected to dress in a neat, conservative fashion reflecting pride in themselves and their school. The dress code is established to help ensure an atmosphere conducive to student learning and free from unnecessary distractions.. Pride in student dress is one of the most observable differences at Benjamin Franklin Charter School. It is both the parents’ and the child’s responsibility to ensure compliance with the dress code.

This dress code applies to ALL students. All clothing must be modest in style and fit. Clothing may not be too tight or revealing.

Dress Code for K-6th

All clothing must be modest in style and fit. Clothing may not be too tight or revealing.

Sunglasses and hats are permitted, but must be removed when inside a building
Piercings may only be worn in the ears
Shoes must be worn with socks, laced, buckled, and enclosed at the toe and heel
Hair must be natural in color, cut, and style (includes clip-ins and accessories)

Not permitted:

Makeup
Flip flops, clogs, or other non-secured footwear
Any attire or jewelry that presents a safety hazard (loop or dangling earrings, spiked jewelry, chains, etc.)
Tattoos or other forms of body decoration, including drawing on yourself or others
Extreme haircuts/styles- Mohawks, shaved words/designs, unnatural colors

Dress Code for 7th - 12th

Tops

Bottoms

Must be size appropriate
Must be clean and in good repair
Shorts, skirts and dresses must be within 2 inches of the kneecap

Note: This change in the BFHS dress code will allow for any type of pants or shorts that meet stated criteria for length, fit and condition including athletic shorts and joggers.

Not permitted:

Pants with holes
Pajama pants
Sagging or dragging pants
Leggings or tights unless layered with a modest dress/skirt

Additional Guidelines

✻ Sunglasses, hats, and hoods are permitted, but must be removed when inside a building

✻ Piercings may only be worn in the ears (no gauges)

✻ Hair must be natural in color (includes clip-ins and accessories)

✻ Make-up may be worn in moderation, should complement skin tones and be natural in color/tone

✻ P.E. uniforms are only permitted to be worn during physical activity class

✻ Sandals must have an ankle or heel strap or be reinforced with a second front strap

Not permitted:

⭙ Any attire or jewelry that presents a safety hazard (spiked jewelry, chains, etc.)

⭙ Exposed tattoos or other forms of body decoration, including drawing on yourself or others

⭙ Extreme haircuts/styles- mohawks, shaved words or designs, unnatural colors

⭙ Flip flops & slides

⭙ Clothing that has inappropriate writing or pictures

Dress Code - Semi-Formal & Formal Dances

Boys

Collared shirt required. Tie strongly suggested.
Shirts must have sleeves.
Well-groomed hair and clean -shaven.
Dress shoes required; no tennis shoes or flip-flops.

Girls

Shoulders need to be covered at all times.
Dresses may not be cut below the bust line (armpits) in the front OR the back.
Dresses/skirts must be no shorter than 2 inches above the kneecap.
Slits are not permitted above the knee.
No sheer/see-through dresses, including sides or back.
No bare midriffs.

In This Section

Dress Code

Dress Code for K-6th

Tops

Not permitted:

Bottoms

Not permitted:

Additional Guidelines

Not permitted:

Dress Code for 7th - 12th

Tops

Not permitted:

Bottoms

Not permitted:

Additional Guidelines

Dress Code - Semi-Formal & Formal Dances

Boys

Girls

Crismon Campus

Gilbert Campus

Power Campus

Benjamin Franklin High School