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GVA Dress Code

All Global Village Academy students are required to wear school uniforms each day.
All families who do not have internet access please contact the Main Office to arrange your uniform purchase.

Rationale for Uniforms

GVA-DC is charged with the responsibility to provide a safe, egalitarian, academically focused environment for students. Research has shown that a school community thrives best when the dress code is simple and does not distract from the learning surroundings. To accomplish this goal, GVA-DC requires unassuming, inexpensive uniforms. This is not intended to burden any family, and arrangements have been made to assist those families in need. The dress code and how violations will be addressed are as follows: 
 

Approved uniform attire:

  • GVA-DC logo T-shirts/polos (long or short-sleeved)
  • GVA-DC logo sweatshirts or sweaters 
  • GVA-DC spirit wear ( i.e., Fun Run Shirts, Spirit Wear with GVA Dragon logo, etc)
  • GVA-DC approved uniform bottoms (navy blue, black, or khaki)
  • Uniform bottoms must be dress pant material. Denim jeans are unacceptable. Leggings/athletic tights or tights may not be worn unless under approved uniform bottoms.
  • The uniform shorts, dresses, skirts, and skorts must follow the length requirements (fingertip length)
  • Tennis shoes are required each day
  • Students and uniforms must be neat and well-groomed
  • Outerwear worn inside must have the GVA-DC logo

Attire NOT permitted

  • Hats/Sunglasses (for outdoor recess only)
  • Baggy pants/shorts
  • Ripped/torn clothing
  • Low-cut, midriff shirts/blouses
  • Spaghetti strap shirts/blouses
  • Denim pants 
  • Outerwear with logos other than GVA logo only permitted when outside
  • Sweatpants 
  • Stretch pants/athletic leggings//leggings (unless worn under approved uniform bottoms)
  • Open-toed and open-backed shoes (ex: sandals, flip-flops, crocs, etc.)
  • Shoes with a heel
  • Sneakers with wheels

Dress Code Reminder

We want all students to come to school ready to learn, including wearing clothing that follows our dress code.

First Offense: Students wearing inappropriate attire will receive a warning, and parents/guardians will be notified. If we have a gently used uniform available, the student may borrow it for the day.

Multiple Offenses: Students may be sent home to change, or parents can bring a change of clothes to school.

Repeated dress code violations may result in further disciplinary action. Thank you for your support in helping us maintain a focused learning environment.