Hancock School Uniform

Dress Code/School Uniforms

The School District of Philadelphia has issued a mandatory School Uniform Policy for all students enrolled in the Philadelphia Public Schools. Students must wear school uniforms in school each day.  Below is a description of the Hancock School Uniform:

1. All students should come to school clean and well groomed.  Good personal hygiene is practiced at home as well as in school.
2. Navy blue or white shirts with collars and navy blue or khaki slacks is the required uniform.  Shirts must have collars.
3. Girls may wear knee length navy blue skirts, knee length navy blue skorts or jumpers if desired.
4. No shorts unless the temperature is above 75 degrees.  When shorts are appropriate, below the knees is the required length.
5. No jeans, sleeveless tops or midriff tops are permitted.
6. No logos on the clothing are allowed with the exception of Hancock School Logo clothing. (Hancock clothing with school logos is permitted and is sold by Home & School at the School Store.)
7. Footwear may be shoes or sneakers.  No lights or skates in shoes. Shoes must have rubber soles. Sneakers are recommended footwear.
8. On gym days, children will wear Hancock T-shirts (gold or navy) and navy sweat pants in cold weather, and Hancock T-shirts (gold or navy) and navy shorts or sweat pants in warm weather.
9. Jewelry is not encouraged.
10. When cold in the classroom, students may wear navy blue or khaki sweaters or crew neck sweatshirts over their uniform shirts. Hooded sweatshirts are not permitted.