Geneva Academy’s Uniform Policy is founded in a desire to cultivate a professional culture that is neat, orderly, and honors God in our attire. We recognize that humans are both physical and spiritual beings made in the image of God, and the way we dress is an expression of stewardship of our bodies and regard for others.
Our uniform policy exists to foster:
A Respectful and Focused Learning Environment
Humility and Modesty, Making Appropriate Gendered Distinction
Reduction of Peer Pressure and Social Stratification
Sense of Identity and Unity
The school administration will determine if there is a violation of the Uniform Policy, either in fact or attitude. Non-compliant students will be expected to correct their appearance quickly
Apparel:
The uniform consists of one required uniform for dress days with optional acceptable items for casual days
Students’ clothing must be clean, free of holes or tears, and be appropriately sized.
No visible undergarments
Hair & Accessories:
Students will keep their hair clean and well-groomed
No visible tattoos are allowed
Watches are allowed; they cannot make noise, have smart technology, or be cumbersome to wear. If watches becomes a distraction the teacher has the discretion to request it be removed
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UniformRequirements
General Uniform Requirements apply to all students Gender-specific uniform requirements follow:
Gentlemen
Hair must be kept in a traditional boys haircut, above collar, above eyebrows, and neatly groomed
No unnatural hair coloring.
No makeup, nail polish, earrings, body piercing jewelry or visible tattoos. Shirts must be tucked in.
Belt must be worn.
Pants may not be cargo, flair, or skinny
No jewelry except for watch
No mustaches or beards. Students should be clean shaven.
Ladies
Hair must be a natural color and feminine
Hair accessories must be fitting to the style of the uniform, which is modest and conservative
Modesty is required; bike shorts are strongly suggested under jumpers
Primary students: no makeup or artificial nails
Nail polish color must be classy and fitting to the uniform, and manicured to a natural length and shape.
Earrings are allowed and must be classy and fitting to the uniform; no body piercing jewelry.
If hair accessories or jewelry become a distraction, the teacher and adminstration have the discretion to request they be removed.
We hope that our uniforms can save families both and time and money. By deemphasizing the social impact of dress, the uniform helps focus the students on character and academic issues. It strives to level the playing field for every student, regardless of economic context
Global Schoolwear carries our preferred plaid (pictured to the right) and other items
You may purchase socks, tights, and shoes on Amazon, Target, Old Navy and similar retailers. When purchasing from an outside retailer, please consult the images and links we have provided to ensure continuity.
The approved plaid is “White Plaid” from Global Schoolwear
PRIMARYSCHOOLGIRLS
Category Regular Uniform Dress Uniform
Tops
Sweaters
White collared shirts
Navy or white polo
Bottoms
Solid navy, heather gray vneck, button-down or zipper
Plaid jumper
Plaid or navy skirt
Khaki or navy pants
(allowed from Thanksgiving to Spring Break)
Solid White, navy, or heather gray socks, tights or leggings
Brown or black casual dress
Footwear
shoe, closed toe
Solid white, navy, or black sneaker (canvas or leather)
Collared white dress shirt (no polos)
N/A
White plaid jumper
Brown or black dress shoes only
White socks or tights (no leggings)
SECONDARY SCHOOLLADIES
Category Regular Uniform Dress Uniform
Tops
Blazer/ Sweaters
White or light blue short or long-sleeve oxford, peter pan, or pinpoint style
Bottoms
Navy blazer or Solid navy, heather gray vneck, button-down or zipper
White long-sleeve fitted blouse (tucked in)
Footwear
Plaid or navy skirt
Khaki or navy flat front or pleated pants (allowed Thanksgiving to Spring Break)
Solid white, navy or heather gray socks or tights black or brown dress shoes
Navy blazer
White plaid skirt
Brown or black dress shoes
PRIMARYSCHOOLBOYS
Category Regular Uniform Dress Uniform
Tops
Sweaters
White, navy or heather gray
long- or short-sleeve polo
Long- or short-sleeve white oxford
Short or long-sleeve white oxford
Solid navy, heather gray vneck, button-down or zipper N/A
Bottoms
Footwear
Khaki or navy pants or shorts
(shorts allowed before Thanksgiving and after Spring Break)
Black, brown, white or navy socks
Brown or black casual dress shoe, closed toe
Solid colored sneaker (white, black, brown, navy)
Khaki pants
Dark socks
Brown or black dress shoes
Accessories
Brown or black belt
Brown or black belt
White plaid tie
SECONDARYSCHOOLGENTLEMEN
Category
Regular Uniform Dress Uniform
Tops
Blazer/ Sweaters
Short or long-sleeve white or light blue oxford
Long-sleeve white oxford
Navy blazer or Solid navy, heather gray vneck, button-down or zipper
