School Policies & Regulations

All Students should abide by the following school polocies and regualtions:

• Student Handbook
• School Uniform
• Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
• Student Code of Conduct

Admission & Dismissal Procedures

Main Building: Morning

• 7th and 8th Grade Students are to line up with their class and teacher in the Schoolyard at 8:30.
• 5th and 6th Grade Students are to meet with their class and teacher in the Cafeteria at 8:30.
• 2nd, 3rd and 4th Grade Students are to meetwith their class and teacher in the Auditorium at 8:30.  

Main Building: Dismissal

• 7th and 8th Grade Teachers will escort their class in a line out of the building at 3:09.
• 5th and 6th Grade Teachers will escort their class in a line out of the buildning at 3:05.
• 2nd, 3rd and 4th Grade Teachers will escort their class to the Auditorum at 2:45 where they will be dismissed at 3:09.
  
  *During Inclement Weather students are to report to their indoor admit locations by 8:30
  • 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th Grades report to the Cafeteria.
  • 2nd, 3rd & 4th Grades report to the Auditorium.
    
    
  Salvation Army: Morning
• Students are to meet with their class and teacher inside the Gym at 8:30.
  
  Salvation Army: Dismissal
• Teachers will escort their class to the Gym at 3:09 where they will be dismissed.
   
  Pilgrim Baptist Church: Morning
  
• Students are to meet with their class and teacher inside the Multi-Purpose Room at 8:30.
  
  Pilgrim Baptist Church: Dismissal
• Teachers will escort their class to the Multi-Purpose Room at 3:09 where they will be dismissed.

Uniform Policy

The School District of Philadelphia has adopted a student dress code. At Franklin, it is expected that all students participate for the entire school year.

• Navy Blue Khaki Slacks (All Grades)
  
  • Girls may wear Navy Blue Khaki Skirts
• Light Blue Oxford Shirt or Light Blue Golf Shirt (Kindergarten - Grade 6)
• Red Oxford Shirt or Red Golf Shirt (Grades 7 & 8) 

Students should wear comfortable shoes, such as a loafer or sneakers—NO flip-flops or backless shoes.

Hats, head coverings and outerwear are not part of the dress code. If head coverings are to be worn for religious purposes, parents must notify the school in writing.

Not Permitted:
 
Bare shoulders, sleeveless T-shirts, tank tops, halter or midriff tops, short-shorts and mini skirts are prohibited. Clothing with offensive language, pictures, or symbols are prohibited.
 
Students will not be permitted to wear oversized clothing. Uniform pants and shirts must fit appropriately. If the shirt is too long, it must be tucked in. If the pants are too big, you must wear a belt. Jeans are not permitted to be worn under the uniform pants.

 

Promotion & Graduation

Promotion & Graduation
Review the School District of Philadelphia's Promotion and Graduation Policy.

Code of Student Conduct

Find out about acceptable behaviors listed in the Code of Student Conduct for the School District of Philadelphia.