Policies

Admission & Dismissal Procedures

Main Building: Morning Admit

6th, 7th and 8th Grade Students will enter the building from the Rising Sun Avenue Door
Grades K to 5 Students will enter the building from the New Tower Door

Main Building: Afternoon Dismissal

Grade K & HR 113
Dismissed from the Main Entrance (ramp) @ 1:55

Grades 1
Dismissed from the Back Parking Lot Door @ 1:55
Grade 2
Dismissed from the Tower Doors @ 1:55
Grades 3 & 4
Dismissed from the Auditorium @ 1:55
Grade 5
Dismissed from the Auditorium @ 2:00
Grades 6-8
Dismissed from front of the building beginning @ 2:05

Indoor Admit Locations

*During Inclement Weather students are to report to their indoor admit locations by 7:30:

5th, 6th, 7th & 8th Grades report to the Auditorium.
2nd, 3rd & 4th Grades report to the Cafeteria.

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.

Grades K to 6: Light Blue shirts and Navy pants
Grades 7 and 8: Red shirts and Navy pants
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.