Uniform: 9th–12th Grade
The table below outlines the uniform guidelines for rhetoric school students (9th–12th grade).
A few items to note:
- Appropriately sized and fitted polo shirts may be worn untucked.
- Oxford shirts must be tucked in at all times, buttoned to the second-from-the-top button, and collar buttons buttoned down.
- If an undershirt is worn, it must be white.
- Students must wear a school polo or Oxford shirt beneath any school sweater.
- Skirt, skort, and optional-day dress lengths should be fingertip length or longer.
RHETORIC GIRLS (Grades 9–12)
| RHETORIC BOYS (Grades 9–12)
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Every Day Except Chapel
- TGS monogrammed polo shirt (in navy, white, or gray)
- TGS monogrammed short-sleeve or long-sleeve Oxford shirt (in white)
- Skirt or skort (in white plaid, navy, or khaki)
- Pants (in navy or khaki; with brown/black leather belt)
- Shoes should be comfortable and practical, in a color and style in good taste. Closed-toe athletic or dress shoes are encouraged. Sandals are also allowed but must have a back strap. Shoes that are not permitted include flip-flops, Crocs, slides, slippers, high heels over 2″, and shoes with inappropriate graphics.
| Every Day Except Chapel
- TGS monogrammed polo shirt (in navy, white, or gray)
- TGS monogrammed short-sleeve or long-sleeve Oxford shirt (in white)
- Shorts (in navy or khaki)
- Pants (in gray, navy, or khaki)
- Belt (in brown or black)
- Shoes should be comfortable and practical, in a color and style in good taste. Closed-toe athletic or dress shoes are encouraged. Sandals are also allowed but must have a back strap. Shoes that are not permitted include flip-flops, Crocs, slides, slippers, and shoes with inappropriate graphics.
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Dress Up Uniform (Chapel and Other Special Occasions)
- TGS monogrammed long-sleeve Oxford shirt (in white)
- Skirt or skort (in white plaid)
- Black, brown, white, or navy leather closed-toe dress shoes
| Dress Up Uniform (Chapel and Other Special Occasions)
- TGS monogrammed long-sleeve Oxford shirt (in white)
- Dress slacks (in gray)
- Belt (in brown or black)
Geneva tie or bow tie (in navy/dark crimson) - Black or brown leather dress shoes
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Outerwear Everyday Except Chapel Day and Other Special Occasions
- TGS monogrammed sweater/cardigan/fleece (in navy or gray)
- TGS branded outerwear purchased from the school store or that represents specific TGS sports teams, clubs, or houses.
Outerwear for Chapel Day and Other Special Occasions
- TGS monogrammed sweater/cardigan/fleece (in navy or gray)
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Options for Friday
Any Geneva top (e.g., TGS polo; house, team, or club shirt/sweater/sweatshirt; or TGS shirt purchased through the school store) may be worn with uniform skort, skirt, shorts, or pants.
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Optional Dress-Up Days for Seniors
Seniors may dress up in professional dress on Mondays and wear their senior shirts on Tuesdays. |
If you have ANY questions about the uniform, please do not hesitate to contact Sarah Cloke in the advancement office.
