Uniforms

Updated July 2025

Tulsa Public Schools has a universal uniform policy. Emerson Montessori students will follow the TPS uniform policy. The uniform dress code begins the first day of school. Students may wear Emerson school spirit shirts and jeans everyday. Students out of uniform will receive a phone call and parents will need to bring the appropriate attire (details in Student Handbook).

School colors: yellow and blue

Tops: 

• Collared, button down polo (no logo) in blue, yellow/gold,, or white..
•  Sweaters and cardigans are preferred, sweatshirts may not be oversized or have a hood
• 1 undershirt may be worn, must be white and tucked.
• Emerson school shirts can be worn daily..    

Bottoms:

• Slacks/Shorts/Skirts/Jumpers in Khaki or Navy
• Jeans without rips,holes, or excessive embelishments may be worn
• Shorts are to be worn under dresses during Physical Education.
• Plain white, navy, black, khaki leggings can be worn under skirts .
• Leggings or shorts that are not fingertip length  are not considered appropriate uniform pants.

Shoes:

• Tennis shoes are encouraged, especially since all students attend gym class.
  • NO high heels, backless shoes, flip flops/house shoes, shower shoes, cleats, crocs, or roller shoes

Accessories:

• Coats, hats, gloves, scarves, purses, cinch sack, and fanny/backpacks must be stored in student lockers. These items will not be allowed in the classrooms.
• Hats, caps, curlers, sweatbands, bandanas, or scarves may not be worn within the school building unless prescribed by a physician and approved by the school administration.
• cinch sack (preferred); no backpacks with wheels.
  • Please be mindful that student lockers are small. The lockers measure 10" in width and 10" in depth and 16" from the hook to base of locker.

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Uniform Exchange

To serve the families at our school, we have started an “uniform exchange closet”.  At anytime during the year, families are welcome to drop off uniforms that no longer fit their child. Uniforms must be:

• washed
• no holes or tears
• no stains 
• zippers and buttons in good working order

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Inappropriate Attire

Not approved uniform options:

• Denim shorts/cargo shorts,  denim pants.
• Sleeveless shirts, sweatpants, hoodies.
• Athletic pants/shorts or sportswear pants/shorts.
• Hats, non-religious head coverings, sunglasses and coats are considered inappropriate for inside wear. 

Uniform non-negotiables:

• Students must wear shoes suitable for school attire at all times. Heels on shoes must be lower than 1 inch.  Shoes with wheels and lights are not allowed. Pants and shorts must be worn at the waistline. “Sagging” is not allowed.