The Geneva School believes that uniforms play an important role in maintaining a culture conducive to cultivating virtuous scholars. In many respects the uniform is the face of Geneva. Uniforms encourage a sense of school identity and cohesion and also help to raise the standards of the school’s academic and cultural pursuits. Rather than expressing themselves through fleeting youth fashion, students at Geneva are expected to express themselves through their good attitudes and behavior, keen minds, and willing hearts. Like doctors, nurses, athletes, firefighters, military, and chefs, students at The Geneva School wear uniforms.
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A student must to be in full uniform from the time he or she exits the car in the morning until he or she is in the car on the way home, unless students are changing clothes for an athletic practice or game.
- All uniform items except socks, tights, belts, and shoes should be purchased from Educational Outfitters.
- Uniforms must be worn at all times (including field trips) unless the Dean of Students gives permission otherwise.
- If a student is not in uniform for a reason authorized by the Dean of Students (i.e. a no uniform day or a field trip where wearing uniform would not be practical), they are expected to be prudent in their choice of dress. Jeans and t-shirts are not permitted unless express permission has been granted by the Dean of Students.
- The Dean of Students is the final arbiter of whether a student is in compliance with this dress policy.
Uniforms should be purchased from Educational Outfitters
located at:
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3845 East Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32803
407-897-5363
M-F:10am–6pm, SAT:10am–3pm
Extended Hours (July 26–August 23): SAT: 10am–6pm
10% off everything in the store July 7–31, 2008.
Larry James is the owner of the Colonial Drive store. His email
address is larry@educationaloutfitters.com |
School Codes
Grades K4–6: FL0299
Grades 7–12: FL0300
Uniforms may also be ordered online at
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Grammar School
Girls (Grades K4 - 6)
Grammar School Boys (Grades K4 - 6)
Grammar School
Guidelines
Dialectic & Rhetoric
Girls (Grades 7 - 12)
Dialectic & Rhetoric Boys
(Grades 7-12)
Dialectic and Rhetoric School Guidelines
Pre-K–3rd Chapel (Wednesday) Uniform:
Plaid skort
White middy blouse with navy tie
Navy TGS monogrammed cardigan (if needed)
4th–6th Chapel (Wednesday) Uniform:
Plaid skort
White, short-sleeved Oxford blouse w/ TGS monogrammed pocket OR short-sleeved broadcloth blouse w/Peter Pan collar
(the broadcloth blouse will be phased out next year)
Navy TGS monogrammed cardigan (if needed)
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: Uniform:
Plaid skort, skirt, jumper, or culottes
Khaki shorts with brown braided leather belt
White middy blouse with navy tie (Grades Pre-K–3)
White, short-sleeved Oxford blouse w/ TGS monogrammed pocket OR short-sleeved broadcloth blouse w/Peter Pan collar (Gr.4–6)
TGS monogrammed Polo shirt: navy, white or red
Navy TGS monogrammed cardigan (if needed)
Additional Cold Weather Uniform for Non-Chapel Days:
Solid navy or white tights
Solid navy or white knee-length socks
Khaki pants with brown braided leather belt
TGS monogrammed long-sleeved Polo shirt: navy, red, or white
TGS fleece: navy or black, full zipper jacket or pullover jacket with ¼ zipper placket
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Chapel (Wednesday) Uniform:
Khaki shorts
Navy TGS monogrammed Polo shirt
Brown braided leather belt
Navy TGS monogrammed sweatshirt (if needed)
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: Uniform:
Khaki pants or shorts
TGS monogrammed Polo shirt: navy, red or white
Brown braided leather belt
Navy TGS monogrammed sweatshirt (if needed)
Additional Cold Weather Uniform for Non-Chapel Day:
TGS monogrammed long-sleeved Polo shirt: navy, red, or white
TGS fleece: navy or black, full zipper jacket or pullover jacket with ¼ zipper placket
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Uniforms should appear neat at all times—ironed when needed. Parents should take account of their child(ren)’s shirt length, as they must be tucked in at all times. Belts should be brown, braided leather and must be worn with all shorts and pants. A short-sleeved, white undershirt may be worn beneath the Geneva Polo shirt.
Grammar school students may wear tennis shoes on any day but are required to wear tennis shoes on P.E. days. Shoes should be conservative, white, brown, or black with no excessive decoration (no flashing lights, flowers, plaids, cartoon characters, neon colors, glitter, etc.) Girls may also wear sandals, but sandals must have a back strap. White socks are the standard for everyone wearing closed-toe shoes. Girls may wear solid navy or white tights or solid navy or white knee-length socks in cold weather.
Please note: Grammar School students should have at least one RED TGS monogrammed Polo shirt in their wardrobe since they are required to be worn on field trips.
Christmas Service Dress Requirements:
Boys: Long pants, collared shirt, and dress shoes. Boys in grades 3 – 6 should also wear a necktie.
Girls: Dress or skirt and blouse, and dress shoes.
Pre-K, Kindergarten & First-Grade Students: The required monogrammed portfolio bag (no back-packs in these grades) is also available at Educational Outfitters.
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Chapel (Wednesday) Uniform:
Navy plaid kilt
White, long-sleeved Oxford blouse w/ TGS monogrammed pocket
Navy TGS monogrammed v-neck cardigan (if needed)
Leather dress shoes: solid black, brown, white, or navy
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: Uniform:
Khaki or navy plaid kilt
Khaki or navy plaid stitched-down box-pleat skirt
White or blue, long-sleeved or short-sleeved Oxford blouse w/ TGS monogrammed pocket
Navy TGS monogrammed sweater: v-neck cardigan or sweater vest (if needed)
Additional Options for “Relaxed” Fridays:
TGS monogrammed Polo shirt (see notes)
TGS monogrammed sweatshirt or club/team sweater or sweatshirt
Additional Cold Weather Uniform for Non-Chapel Days:
Khaki plain front brushed twill pants.
TGS fleece: navy or black, full zipper jacket or pullover jacket with ¼ zipper placket
PE Uniforms (required for all students taking PE)
TGS gym T-shirt with silk screen
Royal blue micromesh nylon gym shorts with TGS Knight silk screen
Non-marking athletic shoes (i.e. shoes that will not mark the gym floor)
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Chapel (Wednesday) Uniform:
Khaki pants
White, long-sleeved oxford shirt w/TGS monogrammed pocket
TGS tie
Navy TGS monogrammed sweater vest (when needed)
Brown or black leather belt
Leather dress shoes: solid brown or black
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: Uniform:
Navy or khaki pants or shorts
White or blue, short-sleeved or long-sleeved, oxford shirt w/TGS monogrammed pocket
Brown or black leather belt
Navy TGS monogrammed sweater: crew-neck sweater or sweater vest
Additional Options for "Relaxed" Fridays
TGS monogrammed Polo shirt (see note)
TGS monogrammed sweatshirt or club/team sweater or sweatshirt
Additional Cold Weather Uniform for Non-Chapel Days:
TGS fleece – navy or black, full zipper jacket or pullover jacket with ¼ zipper placket
PE Uniforms (required for all students taking PE)
TGS gym T-shirt with silk screen
Royal blue micromesh nylon gym shorts with TGS Knight silk screen
Non-marking athletic shoes (i.e. shoes that will not mark the gym floor)
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- Uniforms should be clean and tidy—ironed when needed.
- Skirts should be no shorter than 3” above the middle of the knee cap.
- Oxford shirts, blouses, and Polo shirts must be tucked in at all times.
- Male students must wear a brown or black belt and may not allow their pants to sag.
- All students must have their shirts buttoned to the second-from-the-top button as well as the collar buttons buttoned down and the cuffs buttoned. Students may not roll up their sleeves except during activities such as art, science labs, and playing outside during a break.
- If desired a short-sleeved solid white undershirt may be worn beneath the girls’ or boys’ Oxford shirt.
“Relaxed” Friday Options: Educational Outfitters stocks a TGS monogrammed Polo shirt in two colors: navy with khaki trim & white with navy trim. Students may continue to wear TGS monogrammed Polo shirts previously purchased from the school. A TGS monogrammed or club/team sweater or sweatshirt will only be permitted on Fridays.
Shoes/Socks/Tights: In keeping with our uniform philosophy, when it comes to shoes, the word is conservative. Students should wear shoes to school that are comfortable and practical. That is not to say they cannot be stylish, but school is not the place for high fashion.
Chapel Day: Students are required to wear dress shoes on chapel days.
Girls: Solid black, brown, white, or navy dress shoes, with heels no bigger than 2".
Boys:Solid black or brown dress shoes.
Non-Chapel Days: Students are encouraged to wear dress shoes (in the colors listed above) for the remainder of the week, however, on non-chapel days sneakers or any conservative style shoe (girls: solid black, brown, white, or navy, boys: solid black, brown, or white) is permitted. Boots, platform shoes, heels over 2”, flip-flops, and shoes with excessive decoration or bright laces are not permitted.
Socks/Tights: White socks are the standard for both boys and girls, however when wearing dress shoes boys should wear black or brown dress socks. In cold weather, girls may wear solid white or navy knee-length socks, panty hose in a natural flesh color, or solid navy tights. Leggings are not permitted.
Appearance: Male students must have a natural (but may be dyed) color hair of one color; wear their hair neatly combed above the collar, eyebrows, and ears; and style it in a way that is consistent with the spirit of this policy. They should wear socks and proper underclothing, and keep shirts tucked in. Male students may not wear earrings or grow facial hair. Female students must have a natural (but may be dyed) color hair of one color; wear proper underclothing; and keep shirts tucked in. Female students may not keep excessively long fingernails or paint them radically. Jewelry must be simple and tasteful.
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