Golden View Classical Academy Uniform Policy 2015-2016 Purpose A school uniform is crucial to a successful classical school, accomplishing three key goals. First, it diminishes the burden of thinking about clothing and fashion that can become all-encompassing for many students. This removes distractions in the classroom and redoubles focus on the task at hand. Second, it helps students take school more seriously, by acknowledging through dress that we respect fellow classmates, teachers, and the common enterprise of education. Third, it develops school identity and pride. All students are therefore expected to adhere to the following uniform policy. When questions about particular aspects of the uniform arise, the student is expected to follow the general and leading spirit of the policy, which is to diminish distractions, show respect, and elevate the tenor of the school. Overview Select uniform items will be required for each student, and must be purchased from Golden View Classical Academy s (GVCA s) official uniform provider, Lands End. We will have formal days once per week. On these days, students are required to wear specific items that must be purchased through Lands End. All polos must have the school logo. Oxford shirts and outerwear may have the school logo. These must be purchased at Lands End. All plaid skirts, jumpers, and ties must be purchased from Lands End. Khaki and Navy pants, shorts, and skirts may be purchased from any vendor that carries a uniform line, such as Lands End, Gap, French Toast, Old Navy, etc., but must be in the style indicated. Students in 6 th grade and up will be required to adhere to a PE dress code, described below. Ordering Information Items from Lands' End may be ordered online from www.landsend.com/school. Find the school using the Preferred School Number 900168568 or search for the school using the School Name and Location. Create or sign into your account and start shopping with your personalized product checklist. To order via phone, call 1-800-469-2222 and reference the Preferred School Number 900168568, grade level, and sex of your child.
Required Uniform Items ALL BOYS Short-sleeved, Navy and White polos with GVCA logo (Lands End); Long-sleeve, white Oxford shirt (Lands End); Chino pants and shorts in Khaki (Lands End or other vendors). Boys 3 rd -10 th Tie in Classic Navy Plaid (Lands End). ALL GIRLS Short-sleeved, Navy and White polos with GVCA logo (Lands End); Chino pants or shorts in Khaki (Lands End); A-Line or Box Pleat Khaki skirt (Lands End or other vendors). Girls K-2 nd Short-sleeved, white Peter Pan knit top (Lands End); Plaid jumper in Classic Navy Plaid (Lands End). Girls 3 rd 10 th White, long- or ¾-sleeve oxford shirt (Lands End); A-Line or Box Pleat, plaid skirt in Classic Navy Plaid (Lands End).
Optional Uniform Items The following items may be interchanged with any of the above required items, except on formal days. ALL BOYS Short--sleeve oxford, pinpoint, broadcloth shirt in White (Lands End); Chino pants or shorts in Navy (Lands End or other vendors); V-neck, crew, or cardigan sweaters or vests in Navy, White, or Gray (Lands End; logos optional but no logos other than GVCA allowed); Navy, ½ zip fleece pullover (Lands End; logos optional, but no logos other than GVCA allowed); Navy blazer (Lands End). ALL GIRLS Short-sleeve oxford shirt or blouse in White (Lands End); Pants, skirts, skorts, or shorts in Navy (Lands End or other vendors); Chinos pants or shorts in Navy (Lands End or other vendors); V-neck, crew or cardigan sweaters/vests in Navy, White, or Gray (Lands End or preferred vendors, logos optional, but no logos other than GVCA allowed); Navy, ½ zip fleece pullover (Lands End or other vendors; logos optional, but no logos other than GVCA allowed). Girls: K-2 nd Khaki Jumper (Land s End).
Formal Day Dress Code To reinforce the purpose of a uniform, Golden View will institute Formal Wednesdays. On Wednesdays, students are required to wear the following items, which are listed in the Required Uniform Items above. ALL BOYS Long-sleeve, white Oxford shirt (Lands End); Chino pants in Khaki (Lands End or other vendors). Boys 3 rd -10 th Tie in Classic Navy Plaid (Lands End). Optional Navy blazer (Lands End); Tie in Classic Navy Plaid (Lands End; optional in K-2). ALL GIRLS Girls K-2 nd Short-sleeved, white Peter Pan knit top (Lands End); Plaid jumper in Classic Navy Plaid (Lands End). Girls 3 rd -10 th White, long- or ¾-sleeve oxford shirt (Lands End); A-Line or Pleated, plaid skirt in Classic Navy Plaid (Lands End).
PE Dress Code All students in 6 th grade and up who participate in PE will need to dress out. A short- or long- sleeved v-neck or crew t-shirt, in red, maroon, navy, blue, black, white, or gray. Navy or black athletic shorts; Solid black or navy leggings under shorts (optional); Solid-colored navy sweat pants (optional); Solid-colored navy or grey, ½ zip fleece or sweatshirt (optional); Shorts must adhere to the same length requirements as the school uniform policy; Shirts may not be tight-fitting; Shoes should provide good support.
Dress Code Details When questions about particular aspects of the uniform code arise, the student is expected to follow the general and leading spirit of the policy, which is to diminish distractions, show respect, and elevate the tenor of the school. Any uniform issues not addressed in this uniform policy will be resolved in light of this spirit and at the discretion of the Principal. Temporary exceptions to the clothing requirements of this policy may be granted by the Principal for hardship. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the Uniform Policy shall be made by the Principal for students with disabilities, religious convictions which conflict with the code, or otherwise at the discretion of the Principal. All Students No logos, prints, or words other than the official GVCA logo are allowed; No cargo pants are allowed; Shirts should be tucked in; Belts should be worn with all pants and shorts in 3 rd grade and up. Belts should be solid black, brown, tan or navy; Students must be neat and tidy in appearance; Socks should be white, black, gray, or navy in solid colors (no prints); Shoes must be closed-toe, close-heel, rubber sole, and no heels above 1-inch. Shoes should not be brightly colored, and must be in navy, white, gray, brown, tan, or black; No hats are allowed inside the school (only winter hats for outdoors); Jackets/fleece/hoodies/sweatshirts may be worn to school, but must be removed and hung prior to entering the classrooms/offices; No visible tattoos/body art or piercings, other than earrings for girls. Boys Shorts must be no higher than 3 above the knee, and not fall below the knee; Hair should be neatly styled; hair color should be natural and not distracting. Hair length must be above the top of the collar. Girls Shorts, skirts, skorts, dresses, and jumpers must be no higher than 3 above the knee; Tights, leggings, or shorts in solid white, tan, or navy may be worn under all skirts/dresses; No make-up in grades K-6 th. Make-up, when used, should be natural looking; Hair should be neatly styled. Hair color should be natural and not distracting; No gauge earrings are allowed; no dangling earrings are allowed; all other visible piercings must be removed during school.