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)
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.
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
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)
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.
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.

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October 15, 2025
  • 9th - 11th Gr - PSAT

    Date: October 15, 2025 - October 15, 2025
    Time: 8:15 am- 12:15 pm
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  • 1st Gr - Animal Monologue Performances

    Date: October 15, 2025 - October 15, 2025
    Time: 8:30 am- 12:15 pm
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  • K - Farm Festival

    Date: October 15, 2025 - October 15, 2025
    Time: 10:00 am- 11:30 am
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  • K4 Garden Club

    Date: October 15, 2025 - October 15, 2025
    Time: 1:15 pm- 2:15 pm
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  • K Garden Club

    Date: October 15, 2025 - October 15, 2025
    Time: 2:15 pm- 3:15 pm
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  • 1st-3rd Grade Garden Club

    Date: October 15, 2025 - October 15, 2025
    Time: 3:15 pm- 4:15 pm
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  • Geneva Cheer (2nd-6th Grade)

    Date: October 15, 2025 - October 15, 2025
    Time: 3:15 pm- 4:15 pm
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  • Senior Night For Football, Swim, & Golf

    Date: October 15, 2025 - October 15, 2025
    Time: 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm
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  • Varsity Football Home Game vs. West Oaks **Senior Night

    Date: October 15, 2025 - October 15, 2025
    Time: 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm
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  • Varsity Volleyball District Tournament Finals

    Date: October 15, 2025 - October 15, 2025
    Time: 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm
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October 16, 2025
  • Photo IV/AP Photography Trip

    Date: October 16, 2025 - October 19, 2025
    Time: 12:00 am- 11:59 pm
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  • Teacher Workday / Student Holiday

    Date: October 16, 2025 - October 16, 2025
    Time: 12:00 am- 11:59 pm
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  • Varsity Boys Golf Home Match vs. Forest Lake***Senior Night

    Date: October 16, 2025 - October 16, 2025
    Time: 4:00 pm- 6:00 pm
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  • Middle School Swim Team Meet

    Date: October 16, 2025 - October 16, 2025
    Time: 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm
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October 17, 2025
  • Photo IV/AP Photography Trip

    Date: October 16, 2025 - October 19, 2025
    Time: 12:00 am- 11:59 pm
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  • Fall Break

    Date: October 17, 2025 - October 17, 2025
    Time: 12:00 am- 11:59 pm
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  • Chamber Orchestra

    Date: October 17, 2025 - October 17, 2025
    Time: 7:15 am- 8:15 am
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October 18, 2025
  • Photo IV/AP Photography Trip

    Date: October 16, 2025 - October 19, 2025
    Time: 12:00 am- 11:59 pm
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October 19, 2025
  • Photo IV/AP Photography Trip

    Date: October 16, 2025 - October 19, 2025
    Time: 12:00 am- 11:59 pm
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October 15, 2025
  • 9th - 11th Gr - PSAT

    Date: October 15, 2025 - October 15, 2025
    Time: 8:15 am- 12:15 pm
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  • 1st Gr - Animal Monologue Performances

    Date: October 15, 2025 - October 15, 2025
    Time: 8:30 am- 12:15 pm
    See more details

  • K - Farm Festival

    Date: October 15, 2025 - October 15, 2025
    Time: 10:00 am- 11:30 am
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  • K4 Garden Club

    Date: October 15, 2025 - October 15, 2025
    Time: 1:15 pm- 2:15 pm
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  • K Garden Club

    Date: October 15, 2025 - October 15, 2025
    Time: 2:15 pm- 3:15 pm
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  • 1st-3rd Grade Garden Club

    Date: October 15, 2025 - October 15, 2025
    Time: 3:15 pm- 4:15 pm
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  • Geneva Cheer (2nd-6th Grade)

    Date: October 15, 2025 - October 15, 2025
    Time: 3:15 pm- 4:15 pm
    See more details

  • Senior Night For Football, Swim, & Golf

    Date: October 15, 2025 - October 15, 2025
    Time: 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm
    See more details

  • Varsity Football Home Game vs. West Oaks **Senior Night

    Date: October 15, 2025 - October 15, 2025
    Time: 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm
    See more details

  • Varsity Volleyball District Tournament Finals

    Date: October 15, 2025 - October 15, 2025
    Time: 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm
    See more details

October 16, 2025
  • Photo IV/AP Photography Trip

    Date: October 16, 2025 - October 19, 2025
    Time: 12:00 am- 11:59 pm
    See more details

  • Teacher Workday / Student Holiday

    Date: October 16, 2025 - October 16, 2025
    Time: 12:00 am- 11:59 pm
    See more details

  • Varsity Boys Golf Home Match vs. Forest Lake***Senior Night

    Date: October 16, 2025 - October 16, 2025
    Time: 4:00 pm- 6:00 pm
    See more details

  • Middle School Swim Team Meet

    Date: October 16, 2025 - October 16, 2025
    Time: 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm
    See more details

October 17, 2025
  • Photo IV/AP Photography Trip

    Date: October 16, 2025 - October 19, 2025
    Time: 12:00 am- 11:59 pm
    See more details

  • Fall Break

    Date: October 17, 2025 - October 17, 2025
    Time: 12:00 am- 11:59 pm
    See more details

  • Chamber Orchestra

    Date: October 17, 2025 - October 17, 2025
    Time: 7:15 am- 8:15 am
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October 18, 2025
  • Photo IV/AP Photography Trip

    Date: October 16, 2025 - October 19, 2025
    Time: 12:00 am- 11:59 pm
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October 19, 2025
  • Photo IV/AP Photography Trip

    Date: October 16, 2025 - October 19, 2025
    Time: 12:00 am- 11:59 pm
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