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GVA Uniform Policy

Rationale for Uniforms

Before Global Village Academy first opened it’s doors, the Founding Families voted in favor of a mandatory school uniform dress code. These families wanted the best for their children; high academic standards, global citizenship and a safe, learning environment for every student. Research has shown that schools who require school uniforms increase safety by identifying tresspassers, reduce social and economic status by promoting equality and improve academic performance by increasing student’s attention towards their studies.

Global Village Academy understands and is aware of the families who have financial difficulties. Please contact the main office for assistance. We would also like to ask our wonderful GVA families to donate outgrown uniforms to help support other students in need. We have already established a GVA Uniform Fund for families in need of uniforms. Donations to this fund is greatly appreciated!

Global Village Academy respects and honors all religious beliefs. If your religion dictates a certain type of dress (ex: head cover, scarves, etc.), please contact school administration. We will gladly accommodate your student.

GLOBAL VILLAGE ACADEMY DRESS CODE

    1. All Global Village Academy students are required to wear school uniforms each day. The following items are approved uniform attire:

  • •      GVA Wear: T-shirts, GVA logo Polo Shirts and GVA logo Sweatshirts. Students may wear a solid color long sleeve shirt under their shirt when needed.

    •      GVA logo Fleece Jackets and Logo Sweatshirts may be worn in the classroom over their shirts. (Winter coats and other jackets may be worn only into the building and out on the playground.  Non-GVA coats may not be worn in classroom.)

    •      GVA approved uniform bottoms for boys must be a solid color, navy blue or khaki colored uniform pants and shorts.  

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    GVA approved uniform bottoms for girls must be solid in color, navy blue or khaki colored uniform pants, shorts, skirts, and skorts. Leggings or tights must be worn under skirts. The length of the uniform shorts, skirts and skorts must not be shorter than 4 inches from the knee.

    Student may not wear sweat pants, stretch pants, active wear or jeans.

     

    •     Students arriving out of uniform will have the option of changing into our gently used uniforms. These uniforms must be returned by the end of the day.  We may call parents to bring students the proper uniform.

  • The following items are NOT permitted:

  • Hats/hoods, sunglasses, kerchiefs, baggy pants/shorts, ripped or torn clothing and low-cut or midriff shirts/blouses

  • On International Fridays students have the option of wearing ethnic attire that represents their chosen language track or ethnic attire that represents their family heritage or free dress. THIS IS NOT A REQUIREMENT. Students can continue to wear their school uniforms on this day.

         Open-toed shoes (ex: sandals, flip flops, etc.) are not permitted. Sneakers are required for Gym class.

 DRESS CODE VIOLATION

1st offense: Student will receive a warning and Parent/Guardian will be notified.

2nd offense: Student will be sent home to change.

3rd offense: Student will receive detention.

4+ offense: Student will receive a 1 day suspension.