Policies
Dress Code & Uniform
A higher standard of dress encourages greater respect and better behavior. Here's a quick visual guide for parents and students.
Shirts
Polo shirts with the school logo, tucked in daily.
School Polo (Logo)
Elementary K–5: red or navy blue
Middle School Polo
Pink raspberry, red, brilliant blue, or black
- Tucked in at all times
- Solid white, gray, or black undershirt only
- No T-shirts as daily wear
- Undershirt cannot show below hem or cuff
Bottoms
Grades K–8: uniform khaki or navy.
Khaki Pants / Shorts / Skorts
Navy Pants / Shorts / Skorts
- Jeans allowed on casual / dress-down days
- No holes or ripped jeans
Shoes
Closed-toe and closed-back, every day.
Black Dress Shoes (Boys)
K–5 with uniform
Black Dress Shoes (Girls)
K–5 with uniform
Sneakers
Middle school: any color · Casual days: any color flat closed shoe
- Closed toe and closed back
- No military boots or metal tips
- No heels, wheeled sneakers, or slippers
- No cowboy / pointed boots
Socks
Worn daily — white or black only.
White Socks
Black Socks
- No higher than lower calf
- No fishnets or inappropriate leg wear
Outerwear
Navy blue jackets / zippered sweatshirts only.
Navy Jacket / Sweater
Available at Walmart, Children's Place, or Old Navy
- Plain navy — no other logos or names
- Label all jackets with student's name
Belts
Plain Belt
Khaki, brown, black, or navy
- Excess length tucked in loops
- No white or bright colors
- No large buckles, logos, or dangling items
Hair, Makeup & Nails
- Hair neat and clean, natural colors only
- No mohawks, spikes, or shaved symbols
- No hats, headbands, scarves, or bandanas
- No makeup or fake eyelashes
- No long nails or dark polish
Jewelry
- Girls: one stud or tiny hoop per ear lobe
- Watch, small bracelet, thin necklace allowed
- Necklaces worn inside the shirt
- Boys: no earrings
- No body piercings other than ear lobes
Personal Hygiene
Daily basics that keep students healthy and confident.
- Wash hands often
- Cover mouth when coughing
- Regular baths or showers
- Brush and floss teeth daily
Parents Visiting Campus
When entering Growing Together Academy, please dress appropriately. Clothing should not be offensive to anyone.
Uniform Violations
Level I
Verbal warning
Level II
Violation note sent home
Or student calls parent from office.
Level III
Parent brings correct uniform
Student waits in office until uniform arrives.
Growing Together Academy reserves the right to interpret these guidelines and make changes during the school year.