Dress Code & Campus Uniforms

Upper Attire:

Polo Shirts:
All students are required to wear solid-colored knit polo shirts (purchased at any store of your choice) with the following stipulations:

• Two, three, or four-buttoned (no zipper) polo shirt with a regular collar (no edging).
• Any plain, solid color (no patterns, striped, etc.).
• May be short or long sleeved; undershirts must not show below the sleeves.
  
• Must be cotton or poly/cotton knit fabric.
• Shirts may have a standard-sized pocket (optional).
• Shirts may have a standard-sized manufacturer’s logo on the upper left side of the shirt.
• Shirt tails must be tucked in at all times. Shirts must be long enough to stay in.
• Polo shirt collars must be visible (may not be covered by sweater/sweatshirt).
• Shirts must be modest in fit, not tight fitting or over-sized, and long enough to stay tucked in (girls' fitted "Henley" shirts are not acceptable).

Jackets, Sweaters, and Sweatshirts:

• No outer garment/shirt may be worn over polo shirts, except a coat, cardigan sweater, or official GVCS school sweatshirt.
• Coats, jackets, and cardigan sweaters may be any color but must open completely down the front.
• No pullovers may be worn except official GVCS sweatshirts. Half zippers are considered to be pullovers.
• GVCS Sweatshirts must be purchased from Campus Uniforms. Only official GVCS sweatshirts are allowed.

Lower Attire:

• All students are required to wear standard uniform navy blue lower apparel purchased from Campus Uniforms, “Elderwear” brand. (No “Dickies” or other brands).
• Boys and girls may wear slacks or walking shorts that are not baggy or tight fitting; waistband should not ride below the hip bones.
• Girls may also wear skirts, skorts, or jumpers. Shorts, skirts, skorts, and jumpers must be modest in fit and length, not altered or rolled to be shorter than manufactured.
• Belts in belt loops must be worn with pants and shorts (except kindergarteners).
• Polo shirts must be tucked in at all times while on the school campus.
• Torn, faded, baggy or tight-fitting clothing will not be allowed.

General Dress Code:

• To prevent injuries at school, supportive shoes and solid-colored socks must be worn at all times. Sandals, backless shoes, boots or other unsafe footwear are not permitted.
• Uniforms may NOT be accessorized. 
  
• Large chains, large belts, and pocket chains may not be worn at school.
• Torn, faded, baggy, low-riding, too short, or tight-fitting clothing will not be allowed.
• Tattoos, real or fake, are not permitted.
• Girls are allowed to wear stud-style earrings only. For safety, no hoops large enough to fit a finger through are allowed. Makeup, if worn, must be natural tones. Hair must be conservative style and a natural color. Girls must wear shorts under their skirts. Leggings, if worn, must be navy blue.
• Boys' hair should be a natural color, no longer than the top of the shirt collar, and may stand up no more than 2 inches. (no faux hawks, designs, etc.)  Boys are not allowed to wear earrings.
• Only the official GVCS hats and beanies may be worn at school, only during childcare hours.
• Hoods may be worn outside in cold weather but not in class or chapel.

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