A premier independent preschool to eighth grade school in Buffalo, NY.
Elmwood Franklin School
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Dress Code Guidelines

Guidelines for All Students

All clothing must be neat, in good repair, and free of graphics, slogans, and text. All clothing logos should be small enough to be covered by one hand. Solids, patterns, prints, stripes, and plaids are permitted. All clothing must be appropriate for school.
 
Students may wear:
  • dress pants, khakis, corduroys, chinos, jeans (no rips or holes), leggings, joggers;
  • dress shirts, blouses, or t-shirts (no graphics or text)
  • dresses, skirts, or shorts not higher than four inches above the knee
  • polo shirts and turtlenecks
  • sweaters, sweatshirts, vests, or fleeces (no hoods)
  • ties
  • dress shoes, closed-toe shoes, sneakers, boots; shoes must have backs
  • clothing with the Elmwood Franklin School logo
 
Students may not wear:
  • jerseys
  • athletic wear (hoodies, jerseys, running or athletic shorts)
  • shirts with spaghetti straps
  • cropped tops and shirts that do not cover the midriff
  • hats, jackets, and outerwear while indoors
  • flip-flops or open-toed shoes
  • undergarments should not be visible
  • clothing with rips, holes, tears, or cutouts
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Land's End
​EFS Logo Clothing

Visit the Land’s End website and enter our preferred school number, 900064171, to personalize clothing with the EFS Logo. 

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​Elmwood Franklin School is accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools.