SHORTS: Acceptable shorts are uniform pleated shorts or flat front style shorts that have side slash pockets and front zippers. Shorts must be khaki or navy "walking shorts", offered by the uniform stores. Shorts for 5th through 8th grades - the INSEAM MUST be at least 7" long and may be up to 10" long (depending upon the height of your child.) Not allowed: Capri shorts, skorts, short shorts, spandex shorts, shorts below the knee, denim shorts.