Dress Code
Below is our approved dress code for the 2024-25 school year. The dress code at Detroit Merit Charter Academy is flexible, affordable, and designed to encourage success. With less distractions and competition, our scholars can focus better in school.
If you need help paying for uniforms, please call the front office to discuss options.
K-8 Students
Tops
- Long or short-sleeve white, navy blue, or light blue collared shirt
- Students may also wear solid navy blue, white, or light blue sweaters and vests
- Wednesdays: Students may wear Detroit Merit pride shirts with uniform bottoms
Bottoms
- Solid navy blue pants, shorts, skirt, skort, or scooter
Additional
Shoes
Additional
Shoes
Shoes must be loafer style, dress shoes, tennis shoes, or closed-toe sandals with backstrap. Croc-style shoes, slides, and shoes without backstraps are not allowed.
Accessories
Additional
Accessories
Socks must be neutral colors.
Tights and leggings worn underneath uniform bottoms must be solid white or navy blue.
PE Uniforms
Additional
PE Uniforms
Tops: White or black t-shirts with DMA logo (may be purchased at the beginning of the school year).
Bottoms: Black sweatpants with DMA logo (may be purchased at the beginning of the school year).