Uniform Guidelines
Students and teachers need to concentrate on learning and teaching. The dress code is in place to create an atmosphere that complements the educational objectives of Franklin Road Academy. We believe that the high academic standards we have for our students are reflected in our dress code.
Parents are requested to play an active role in the enforcement of the dress code. Questions about the appropriateness of particular clothing or personal appearance may be answered by school leaders. Teachers and school leaders reserve the right to determine what is appropriate attire or appearance for the educational setting.
Dress uniform days for grades 5-12 are every Wednesday throughout the school year. Tennis shoes may not be worn on dress uniform days in grades 7-12.
Lower school students do not have dress uniform days and are required to wear approved uniform items as noted in the guidelines under “Attire for Students in Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 4.”
Guidelines
Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 4
BOYS
Khaki Pants or Khaki Shorts: Pants and shorts may be purchased from the store of your choice but must be similar in color to the traditional khaki items offered by Flynn O'Hara Uniform, which includes unisex pull-on pants and shorts and flat-front khaki pants and shorts. Boys may wear khaki cargo shorts in Pre-K through Grade 8 - see #2 and #3 “Guidelines for All Students.”
Shirts: Flynn O'Hara Uniform long and short-sleeved navy, white, and light blue unisex pique knit shirts with FRA monogram; or navy, white, and light blue unisex poly-wicking short-sleeve polo with FRA monogram
Socks: Navy, white, grey or black socks (see #9 “Guidelines for All Students”)
Shoes: See #8 ”Guidelines for All Students”
Optional Outerwear: FRA fleece, jacket, sweatshirt (with and without hoods) purchased from the FRA Campus Store or Flynn O'Hara Uniform unisex cardigan sweater, unisex 1/4 zip or unisex fleece 1/4 zip (see #10 ”Guidelines for All Students”).
GIRLS
Jumpers and Dresses: Plaid uniform jumper with long or short-sleeved white Peter Pan blouse or Flynn O'Hara Uniform white turtleneck; or solid color long and short-sleeved navy tennis dress.
Skorts: Plaid uniform skort with long or short-sleeved girls or unisex pique knit shirt with FRA monogram. Pre-kindergarten through first grade may purchase the pull on skort.
Khaki Pants or Khaki Shorts: Flynn O'Hara Uniform unisex pull-on shorts (pre-kindergarten) or Flynn O'Hara Uniform stretch city shorts or stretch skinny pants may be worn with long or short-sleeved navy, white, or light blue pique knit shirts with FRA monogram, purchased from Flynn O'Hara Uniform. Pants and shorts may be purchased from the store of your choice but must be similar in color to the traditional khaki items offered by Flynn O'Hara Uniform (see #2 and #3 ”Guidelines for All Students”).
Shirts and Sweaters: Flynn O'Hara Uniform long and short-sleeved navy, white, and light blue unisex or girls pique knit shirts with FRA monogram. Navy Jewel Neck Cardigan with white FRA logo on the left chest (optional).
Socks or Leggings: Navy, white, grey, or black socks or solid navy, white, grey, or black tights or ankle-length leggings. Socks must be worn with leggings (see #9 “Guidelines for All Students”).
Shoes: See #8 ”Guidelines for All Students”
Modesty Shorts: Navy or black modesty shorts are to be worn under jumpers and tennis dresses
Optional Outerwear: FRA fleece, jacket, sweatshirt (with and without hoods) purchased from the FRA Campus Store or Flynn O'Hara Uniform unisex cardigan sweater, girls jewel-neck cardigan sweater, unisex 1/4 zip or unisex Fleece 1/4 zip (see #10 ”Guidelines for All Students”)
Please Note: Girls in lower school may not wear make-up of any kind.
Grades 5-12: Dress Uniform
BOYS
Khaki Pants: Pants may be purchased from the store of your choice but must be similar in color to the traditional khaki items offered by Flynn O'Hara Uniform - see #2 and #3 “Guidelines for All Students”
Shirts: Flynn O'Hara Uniform long-sleeved white Oxford cloth shirts with FRA monogram
Tie: Uniform tie or bow tie, purchased from the FRA Campus Store or Flynn O'Hara Uniform
Socks: Navy, white, grey, or black socks - see #9 “Guidelines for All Students”
Shoes: See #8 “Guidelines for All Students”. Students are to wear majority black, white, grey, and navy.
Outerwear: See #11 “Guidelines for All Students”
GIRLS
Skirts: Flynn O'Hara Uniform plaid box-pleat or kilt skirt
Khaki Pants: Khaki pants or shorts may be purchased at Flynn O'Hara Uniform, which includes stretch city shorts (grades 5-8) and stretch skinny pants (grades 5-12) - see #2 and #3 “Guidelines for All Students”
Shirts: Girls or unisex long-sleeved white Oxford cloth shirt with FRA monogram, purchased from Mills Uniform
Socks or leggings: Navy, white, grey, or black socks or solid navy, white, grey, or black tights or ankle-length leggings. Socks must be worn with leggings - see #9 “Guidelines for All Students”
Shoes: See #8 ”Guidelines for All Students”
Outerwear: See #11 “Guidelines for All Students”
Grades 5-12: Daily Uniform
BOYS
Khaki Pants or Khaki Shorts: Pants and shorts may be purchased from the store of your choice but must be similar in color to the traditional khaki items offered by Flynn O'Hara Uniform. Boys may wear khaki shorts in grades 5-8. Upper School students must wear khaki pants - see #2 and #3 “Guidelines for All Students”
Shirts: Flynn O'Hara Uniform long and short-sleeved navy, white, and light blue unisex pique knit shirts with FRA monogram; or navy, white, and light blue unisex poly-wicking short-sleeve polo with FRA monogram
Socks: Navy, white, grey, or black socks - see #9 “Guidelines for All Students”
Shoes: See #8 “Guidelines for All Students”. Students are to wear majority black, white, grey, and navy.
Outerwear: School-issued or approved outerwear including fleece jackets and sweatshirts purchased in the campus store; Flynn O'Hara Uniform unisex cardigan sweater, unisex fleece ¼ zip, unisex performance ¼ zip; or gear issued from enrichments and co-curricular activities if it is clearly marked with the school’s name and/or logo and in primary school colors - see # 10 and #11 “Guidelines for All Students”
GIRLS
Skirts: Flynn O'Hara Uniform plaid box-pleat or kilt skirt
Khaki Pants: Khaki pants or shorts may be purchased at Flynn O'Hara Uniform, which includes stretch city shorts (grades 5-8) and stretch skinny pants (grades 5-12) - see #2 and #3 “Guidelines for All Students”
Modesty Shorts: Navy or black modesty shorts are to be worn under a skirt
Shirts: Long or short-sleeved girls or unisex pique knit shirts with the FRA logo purchased from Flynn O'Hara Uniform
Socks or Leggings: Navy, white, grey, or black socks or solid navy, white, grey, or black tights or ankle-length leggings. Socks must be worn with leggings - see #9 “Guidelines for All Students”
Shoes: See #8 “Guidelines for All Students”. Students are to wear majority black, white, grey, and navy.
Outerwear: School-issued or approved outerwear including fleece jackets and sweatshirts purchased in the FRA Campus Store; Flynn O'Hara Uniform unisex cardigan sweater, unisex jewel-neck cardigan sweater, unisex fleece ¼ zip, unisex performance ¼ zip; or gear issued from enrichments and co-curricular activities as long as it is clearly marked with the school name and/or logo and in primary school colors - see # 10 and #11 “Guidelines for All Students”
All-School
The Faculty and Leadership of the School wish to maintain the standards of dress and appearance appropriate for our academic community. The Dress Code is designed to reflect school pride and respect for others, to encourage neatness, and to avoid distractions. A student’s personal attire and grooming should be modest in nature, appropriate for the School environment, and not attract undue attention. The School reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of any student’s appearance and grooming as a reflection of School standards. These standards are further articulated by, but not limited to, the guidelines below:
1. All clothing must be of appropriate size, worn modestly, and in good repair.
2. All khaki pants and shorts must be the traditional khaki color like the traditional khaki items offered by Flynn O'Hara Uniform.
3. All pants must have waistbands and may not be low-rise. Pants may have a pleated or flat front, be cuffed or un-cuffed, and must be made of cotton or a cotton blend. Cargo pants are not allowed. Boys in Pre-K through Grade 8 may wear traditional cargo shorts.
4. Belts are required for all pants with belt loops in Grades 3-12. Belts must be black, brown, or the FRA logo belt from the FRA Spirit Store.
5. Boys must have shirts tucked in. Girls may wear pique knit shirts over skirts, skorts, and pants.
6. T-shirts and camisoles worn under collared shirts must be white, navy, or light blue, coinciding with the colors of the FRA polo shirt and have no visible lettering and may not extend below the uniform shirt. T-shirts and camisoles worn on dress uniform days under collared shirts must be white. Short-sleeved shirts may not be worn with a long-sleeved t-shirt underneath.
7. Skirts, skorts, jumpers, and dresses are not meant to be altered or rolled, and as a general rule, skirts should be longer than one’s fingertips when arms are hanging at one’s side.
8. Tennis shoes must be predominately white, grey, navy blue, or black, and have matching shoelaces. Tennis shoes may not light up or have embedded wheels such as “Heelys.” Tennis shoes may not be worn on dress uniform days in grades 7–12. Merrill-style taupe suede Jungle Mocs and Wallabee-style shoes in sand color are acceptable. Brown or tan loafers and brown or black dress shoes are permitted. Predominantly brown or tan dock-siders/ boat shoes are permitted. In addition, girls may wear black Mary Jane-style shoes, navy/white saddle shoes, or black/ white saddle shoes. Closed-toed taupe Birkenstock-style shoes may be worn by boys and girls in grades 5–12.
9. Socks must be worn at all times, must be visible, and must be solid white, navy, grey, or black. Socks with a small logo or FRA insignia are permitted; however, socks with large logos, stripes, etc. will not be permitted.
10. FRA sweatshirts (with and without hoods), FRA monogrammed navy sweaters, and FRA jackets may be worn throughout the school day on regular uniform days. FRA sweatshirts may be purchased from the FRA Campus Store or provided by FRA coaches, teachers, or other FRA team leaders. All other outerwear must be placed in lockers during the school day.
11. On dress uniform days, middle and upper school students must wear outerwear that has a zipper. This includes gear issued from enrichments and co-curricular activities as long as it is clearly marked with the school’s name and/or logo and in primary school colors. FRA fleece jackets or Under Armor-style jackets purchased from the FRA Campus Store may be worn with the dress uniform. FRA monogrammed cardigan sweaters; unisex fleece ¼ zip jacket; or unisex performance ¼ zip purchased from Flynn O'Hara Uniform may be worn with the dress uniform. Hoodies, sweatshirts, crew neck, and V-neck pullovers are not to be worn with the dress uniform.
12. Hair must be clean and neat and not extreme in color or style. Boys must have hair that is above the collar in the back and above the eyebrows. Ears must be visible. Boys must be clean-shaven. Sideburns must not extend beyond the bottom of the ear.
13. Girls may not wear earrings that extend beyond reasonable length as determined by school leadership. Boys are not allowed to wear earrings on campus at any time during the school day or at any FRA event in which they are participating. Other body art or body piercing is not allowed.
14. Hats and hoods are not permitted during the school day.
15. To maintain a safe campus and encourage personal responsibility, middle school, and upper school students are expected to have their student IDs on their person. A new student ID will be issued each school year, along with a lanyard. Students will be charged via RenWeb for replacement IDs. It is the student’s responsibility to replace a student ID if it is lost within one week.