DRESS CODE/UNIFORM POLICY

 

Wearing Apparel

All students are expected to observe the ordinary rules of neatness and cleanliness in dress. The school reserves the right to send home any student whose dress is deemed inappropriate for school. This includes items of apparel considered disruptive or gang related. A uniform violation will be given for infractions of the Dress Code. A Behavior Notice will be issued after three (3) violations of the Dress Code in a grading period.

DARK GREEN ITEMS MUST BE PURCHASED FROM THE APPROVED SUPPLIERS:
ARTEX, LAND'S END, LAROSE, OR SHAHEEN'S

KHAKI, NAVY AND WHITE UNIFORM ITEMS MAY BE PURCHASED FROM OTHER SUPPLIES. THESE ITEMS MUST MEET THE STYLE, QUAILITY, COLOR, AND MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE APPROVID SUPPLIERS.

Navy must not be faded.

Khaki should be a medium color color not the very light shade.  Any logos must be removed.

Shorts and skorts may not be worn from December 1st to March 31st.

BOYS

Belts:                  Belts must be worn with pants and shorts that have belts loops.  Belts
                             must be plain navy, black, or brown.

Hair:                    Hair should be kept clean and properly styled.
                              Hair should be no longer then the collar in the back, no longer then the bottom of the ear lobe on the sides, and no longer then the eyebrows.
                              Hairstyles or color bordering on the extreme will not be permitted.
                              The decision will be at the discretion of the administration.

Jewelry:              The only jewelry that will be permitted: a medical or religious bracelet,
                              a simple watch, one (1) ring and/or a religious medal or cross on a chain. 
                              No body piercing or tatoos are permitted.

Pants:                  The uniform pants are navy twill for kindergarten through grade 5.
                              Kindergarten students are permitted to wear pants without belt loops.
                              The uniform pants are navy twill or khaki twill for grades 6-8.

                              No Dockers, Old Navy, etc. are permitted.

                              Pants may not be pegged or rolled up, or slit at the hem.
                              Pants should be at the natural waist.

Shirts:                 The uniform top may be one of the following:
                              1.  a white long or short sleeved button-down oxford shirt
                              2.  a white or dark green long or short sleeved knit polo shirt
  
                        3.  a white or dark green turtleneck or mock turtleneck
                              4.   a white GSS knit polo shirt purchased through the P.T.O.
                              5.  t-shirts that are worn under the uniform turtleneck or polo shirt must be
                                   solid white with no lettering on the front or the back.
                              6.  shirts are worn under the uniform shirt may not extend beyond the sleeve length of the uniform shirt.
                              7.   sleeves on short sleeved shirts may not be rolled up
                              8.    shirttails must be tucked in at all times

Shoes:                 Shoes may be casual or athletic. All shoes must have a closed toe
                             and a back or a back strap.  Shoe laces must be tied. No Crocs are permitted.

Shorts:               The uniform walking shorts are navy twill for Kindergarten through grade 5.
                             
The uniform walking shorts are navy twill or khaki twill for grades 6-8.
                             The uniform walking shorts are navy twill or khaki twill for grades 6-8.
                             Kindergarten students are permitted to wear shorts without belt loops
                            
The length is to be no more than two (2) above the knee.
                             Shorts should be worn at the natural waist
                             Shorts are not permitted from December 1st to March 31st.

Socks:                 Navy or white plain ankle-length, crew, or tube socks are required.  
                              No logos are permitted.  No footies are permitted.
                              Socks must be visibly noticeable above the ankle.
                             
Socks must always be worn.

Sweaters:            Navy, white, or dark green sweaters may be worn with the uniform.
                              The sweater may be a plain cardigan, a plain long-sleeve pullover, or
                              a plain pullover vest.
                       Sweaters are not to be worn around the waist.                             

Sweatshirts:       The GSS gray or dark green sweatshirt maybe worn instead of the 
                              uniform sweater.   A uniform shirt, knit polo shirt, turtleneck, or mock
                              turtleneck must be worn under the sweatshirt
                              The collar must be visible.
                              
Hooded sweatshirts are not to be worn during the school day.
                               Sweatshirts are not to be worn around the waist

GIRLS

Belts:                    Belts must be worn with pants and shorts that have belt loops.
                               Belts must be plain navy, black, or brown with no extra decorations or designs.

Blouses/Shirts:  The uniform top may be one of the following:
                               1.   a white long or short sleeved blouse with a round
                                     or pointed collar.
                                     There should be no added lace, embroidery, or scallops.
                               2.   a white or dark green long or short sleeved knit polo shirt
                               3.   a white or dark green turtleneck or mock turtleneck
                               4.   a white GSS knit shirt purchased through the P.T.O.
                               5.    t-shirts that are worn under the uniform turtleneck or polo shirt must be
                                      solid white with no lettering on the front or the back.
                              6.      shirts that are worn under the uniform shirt may not extend beyond the sleeve length of the uniform shirt
                              7.     sleeves on short sleeved shirts may not be rolled up
                              8.     shirttails must be tucked in at all times

Cosmetics:           Girls in grades 6-8 may wear moderate make-up.
                                No glitter make-up is permitted.
                               Clear nail polish and clear lip gloss are permitted.

Hair:                      Hair should be kept clean and properly styled. 
                               
Hair coloring in sharp contrast to the natural color is not permitted
                                Glitter hairspray is not permitted.  
                                Hairstyle and color
bordering on the extreme will not be permitted.
                                The decision will be at the discretion of the administration.
                                A SIMPLE hair bow, ribbon, scrunchie, or headband may be worn.
                                Yarnbraids and beads in the hair are not permitted.
                         All barrettes and clips must be kept to a minimum.

Jewelry:                The only jewelry that will be permitted: a medical or religious
                                bracelet, a watch, one(1) ring, a religious medal or cross on a chain,
                                one (1) small pair of post earrings for pierced ear lobes.  Loops or
                                dangling earrings, pins, buttons, or decorative jewelry are not 
                                permitted.  No body piercing or tattoos are permitted.

 

Jumpers:               The uniform jumper is navy and may be no shorter then four (4) inches
                                 above the knee.
                                  Tights are to be worn with the uniform jumper from December 1st to March 31st

Pants:                     The uniform pants are navy twill for kindergarten through grade 5.
                                 Kindergarten students are permitted to wear panes without belt loops.
                                
The uniform pants are navy twill or khaki  twill for grades 6-8.
                                 Polyester material is not permitted.
                                 Kindergarten students are permitted to wear pants without belt loops.

                                
Pants may not be pegged or rolled up, or slit at the hem.

Shoes:                    Shoes may be casual or athletic. All shoes must have a closed toe and a closed back.
                                Shoe laces must be tied. No Crocs permitted.

Shorts:                  The uniform walking shorts are navy twill for kindergarten through grade 5.
                               
The uniform walking shorts are navy twill or khaki twill for grades 6-8.
                                Kindergarten students are permitted to wear shorts without belt loops.
                               
The length is to be no shorter than four (4) inches above the knee.
                                Shorts are not permitted from December 1st to March 31st

Skirts:                   The uniform skirt is navy and may be no shorter than four (4) inches
                                 above the knee.
                                  Tights are to be worn with the uniform skirt from December 1st to March 31st

Skorts:                  The uniform skort is navy twill for kindergarten through grade 5.
                               
The uniform skort is navy twill or khaki twill for grades 6-8.
                                Kindergarten students are permitted to wear shorts without belt loops.
                               
The length is to be no shorter than four (4) inches above the knee.
                                Shorts are not permitted from December 1st to March 31st.

Socks:                   Navy or plain white knee socks or ankle-length socks are required. 
                                No lace or logos are permitted. No footies are permitted.
                               Socks must be visibly noticeable above the ankle.
                              
Navy or white plain tights may be worn.
                              
Socks or tights must always be worn.

Sweaters:             Navy, white, or dark green sweaters may be worn with the uniform.
                               The sweater may be a plain cardigan, a plain long-sleeve pullover, or
                               a plain pullover vest.
                                Sweaters are not to be worn around the waist.

Sweatshirts:        The GSS gray or dark green sweatshirt may be worn instead of the
                               uniform sweater.  A uniform blouse, knit polo shirt, turtleneck, or
                               mock turtleneck must be worn under the sweatshirt.
                               The collar must be visible.
                               
Hooded sweatshirts are not to be worn during the school day.
                                Sweatshirts are not to be worn at the waist.

Extra:                     Writing or drawing on the body is not permitted.



***PLEASE PUT YOUR CHILD’S NAME ON ALL PIECES OF CLOTHING, ESPECIALLY SWEATERS, SWEATSHIRTS,GSS T-SHIRTS, AND JACKETS.***



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