Uniform Policy

The Governing Board of The Grande Innovation Academy supports the establishment and enforcement of a school uniform. It is their belief that the wearing of a school uniform by scholars of The Grande Innovation Academy assists in creating an environment conducive to a quality learning opportunity for the children that attend GIA. Parents enrolling their scholars in The Grande Innovation Academy agree to comply with the Uniform Policy at all times.  Uniforms are available for purchase through the front office.

 

  • The ONLY APPROVED shirts for boys and girls are the short-sleeved royal blue uniform shirt with The Grande Innovation Academy logo.
  • The ONLY APPROVED pants/shorts for boys and girls are black uniform line pants/shorts.
    • Shorts must be a minimum 4-inch inseam
    • Sits at the waist
    • No cargo shorts/pants
    • No “skinny” pants
    • No saggy pants/shorts, belts are allowed.
    • No black denim
    • No Skirts
    • No skorts

Acceptable:

Acceptable Uniforms

Unacceptable:
Cargo and Skinny Pants:     

Unacceptable Uniform Options

  • Any appropriate jacket may be worn to school but only the approved GIA sweatshirts may be worn in the classroom. GIA sweatshirts and hoodies may be purchased at the school.

 

DRESS CODE

All clothing will:

Be clean and neat

Be the appropriate size (not skin tight or too large)

Not be torn, tattered or written on

Not interfere with the educational process or present a safety hazard as determined by The Grande Innovation Academy administration

Uniform shirts will:

Tucked in at the waist at all times

Pants will:

Be pulled up and snug above the hips

Be no longer than just above the sole of the shoe

Shorts will:

Be no shorter than knee length; no less than 4 inches

Be no longer than the top of the knee

Jewelry/Piercings will:

Be kept to a minimum

Not include any piercing of visible body parts other than the ear/ears

Not include large hoop or large dangle style earrings

Include only appropriate neckwear, bracelets and belts

Not interfere with the educational process or present a safety hazard

Footwear will: 

Be required at all times

Be lace up athletic shoes tied snugly at all times

Hair will: 

Not be an extreme style (ex: no Mohawks)

Be only natural hair colors

Not interfere with the educational process or present a safety hazard as determined by the GIA administration

Headwear will:

Only be worn outside the building and can be worn during recess and P.E.

Be restricted to school appropriate designs that are not vulgar, violent, obscene, or gang related

Not include “do-rags”, bandanas or sweatbands

Tattoos and body art will:

Not be allowed (including permanent, temporary, henna or any other types of tattoos or body art)

Temporary tattoos or body art will be washed off immediately

Permanent and henna tattoos or body art will be covered at all times

Backpacks/Binders will:

Be free of patches and any student writing

Be free of logos, symbols or pictures that represent something illegal, violent, illicit or suggestive

Subject to search by a GIA employee at any time, without warning