Dress Code

GETHSEMANE'S STANDARDIZED SCHOOL DRESS PROGRAM

The following is the policy for student dress to be followed by all students enrolled in Kindergarten through 8th Grade at Gethsemane Lutheran School for the 2004-2005 school year. Every attempt has been made to make this program as simple as possible. These clothing items may be found in the uniform shop of a number of local merchants (J.C. Penny's, Sears, Target, Mervyns and others). You may also get them from Lands' End and Dennison stores in town or on the Internet.

Please note: No logos, brand names or printing of any kind may be visible on or through outer clothing. All items are solid color. Over-sized, too large or too tight clothing will not be acceptable.

1 Navy blue or khaki cotton/cotton blend slacks or walking shorts (NO cargo pants, denim or denim type, or corduroy) - shorts no shorter than 4" above the knee and should not fall below the top of the knee. Belts required with slacks or shorts that have belt loops.

2 Girls may wear navy blue or khaki skirt, skort or jumper (NO denim or corduroy) no shorter than 4" above the knee.

3 Navy blue, white, red or light blue polo-style knit shirt with collar, front button placket, short or long sleeves (solid color, no printing, no logos or trim of any kind).

4 Plain blue, white or gray sweatshirt (Gethsemane Lutheran School logo allowed) may be worn over a collared uniform school shirt (see #3 and #6).

5 Navy blue or white cardigan or pullover sweater may be worn over a collared uniform school shirt (see #3 and #6).

6 Peter Pan style blouse with collar and short or long sleeves (white or light blue).

7 Shirts and blouses MUST be tucked in at all times.

8 Navy blue or white crew socks must be worn. Two or more inches of sock must show above the top of the shoe.

9 Girls may wear navy blue or white (solid color, no stripes or trim) tights or bike shorts under skirts, skorts, shorts or jumpers.

10 Closed shoes must be worn - no sandals, no open-toe or open-heel shoes.

11 Boys may not wear earrings.

12 Hats or caps may not be worn indoors.

13 Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts may wear Scout uniforms ONLY on days when meetings are held (no denim jeans).

14 Coats (any color) may be worn to and from school, but not in the classroom. No advertising drugs or alcohol - no crude or suggestive sayings.

15 Turtlenecks may be worn under a collared uniform school shirt (see #3 and #6).

PLEASE REMEMBER: No logos, brand names or printing of any kind may be visible on or through outer clothing. Also, students will not be allowed in school unless dressed appropriately according to the standardized dress program.

If you have any questions regarding the School Dress Policy, please contact the School Office at 480-839-0906 ext. 120.