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
- TGS monogrammed sweater/cardigan/fleece (in navy or gray)
- TGS monogrammed navy blazer
- Not Permitted with Dress Up Uniform (Chapel and Other Special Occasions)—TGS outerwear (jackets, pullovers, or hoodies with the school logo) purchased through the school store. The hood on the hoodie must remain off while in school.
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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.
