Uniform Policy

School Uniform

The School District of Philadelphia requires all students to wear uniforms to school. Students are expected to follow their school’s dress code so that their appearance does not cause a disturbance, distract or interfere with the instructional program, or constitute a health or safety hazard. A student’s clothing should fit appropriately and meet the guidelines indicated below.

Grades K-5:

Tops: Solid color Navy or White polo shirts (with collar – no logos other than Dobson Logo). No tee-shirts, unless it is a Dobson School Shirt.
Bottoms: Solid color Khaki or Navy (No jeans or leggings. Jogging/sweatpants only on physical education days)
Jumpers and skirts are also acceptable in the required color combination.
Shorts or skirts (mid-thigh length or longer) of the appropriate color are also acceptable during warm weather.

Students must wear closed-toe and closed-heel shoes/sneakers at all times.

When weather indicates a need for particularly warm clothing, sweaters and/or sweatshirts must be solid navy.

Grades 6-8:

Tops: Solid Color Maroon/Burgundy or Navy polo shirts (with collar – no logos other than Dobson Logo). No tee-shirts, unless it is a Dobson School Shirt.
Bottoms: Solid Color Khaki or Navy or Black  (No jeans or leggings)
Jumpers and skirts are also acceptable in the required color combination.
Shorts or skirts (mid-thigh length or longer) of the appropriate color are also acceptable during warm weather.

Students must wear closed-toe and closed-heel shoes/sneakers at all times.

When weather indicates a need for particularly warm clothing, sweaters and/or sweatshirts must be solid navy or Maroon/Burgundy.

Physical Education (P.E.)Uniform: For P.E. Days Only

Tops – Students may wear plain white or any navy Dobson t-shirts.
Bottoms – Navy Sweatpants/jogging pants or Navy shorts
Any Dobson Athletic t-shirt is acceptable on physical education days.
Sneakers – Sneakers must be worn for physical education.

Uniform Reminders & Notes:

No jeans, leggings, or hats.
Jogging pants are only allowed on designated  physical education days.
Undershirts are not to be worn alone.

Uniform clothing items with our signature Dobson Logo will be available for optional purchase! Information will be sent home at the beginning of the school year.