Gilbert Arts Academy Dress Code
The following dress code is designed to help foster a positive learning environment and ensure safety. The uniform dress-code policy is in effect Monday through Thursday. On Fridays, students may wear blue jeans and any GAA t-shirt (Mustang Club etc.) Students will be notified in advance if the dress code will be altered for a special event. Students who are out of dress code will not be permitted to attend class & parents will be notified to bring a change of clothing. All clothing must be clean and in good repair (no holes or frays).
Shirts: Black, red or light grey polos without logos. Oversized shirts are not acceptable. During colder months, solid black, red, grey or white color long sleeve shirts or turtlenecks are allowed under uniform polos. Shirts that are too small and/or expose the midriff are not permitted. Polo style dresses are permitted.
Pants, shorts, skirts, skorts, capris, jumpers: Any of the aforementioned are acceptable in black or khaki, in traditional style/materials. The length of shorts, skirts, skorts and jumpers may not be shorter than 4 inches above the knee. Athletic/sweat pant, jeggings & shorts are not acceptable. No holes or frays.
Leggings/Tights: Solid black, light grey or red leggings/tights are permitted provided they are worn underneath skirts, skorts or jumpers. Leggings are not to be worn as pants. No holes.
*Socks: They must be solid black, grey, red or white. Socks must match.*
Shoes: Tennis shoes are preferred. Shoes must be closed-toed. Jelly shoes, Heelies, shoes or boots with heels over 1 inch, flip-flops, sandals and platform shoes are not permitted. Shoes with laces must be tied. Tennis shoes must be worn on PE days.
Jackets & Sweaters: Sweatshirts, sweaters and jackets may be any solid color. Hoodies are permitted, however, the hoods should only be worn when the weather is cold and students are outdoors. No hoods that zip around the face are permitted. Students should wear regular uniform clothing under sweaters and jackets, etc.
Hats: Hats may be worn outdoors only. Hats may not be worn backwards or sideways.
Jewelry: No dangle or hoop earrings. Large chains or other extreme jewelry is not permitted.
Hair: No unnatural hair color or extreme hair styles (ie: mohawks, spikes, purple, green, etc.)
Fridays
Shirts: Any GAA issued T-shirt (Mustang Club, PTO, House, etc.) or uniform polo.
Blue Jeans: Shorts, pants or skirts. Solid blue. No embellishments. Must not be ripped or frayed and must be worn at the waist area. Jeggings are not permitted.
Leggings/Tights: Solid black, light grey or red leggings/tights are permitted provided they are worn underneath skirts, skorts or jumpers. Leggings are not to be worn as pants.
Dress Down Days
Students may wear shirt & pants of their choice, still following the guidelines above. Leggings may not be worn as pants. Tank tops and shirts with inappropriate graphics are not allowed. Above rules apply for shoes, jewelry & hair.
*new this year
Updated 6/17
Shirts: Black, red or light grey polos without logos. Oversized shirts are not acceptable. During colder months, solid black, red, grey or white color long sleeve shirts or turtlenecks are allowed under uniform polos. Shirts that are too small and/or expose the midriff are not permitted. Polo style dresses are permitted.
Pants, shorts, skirts, skorts, capris, jumpers: Any of the aforementioned are acceptable in black or khaki, in traditional style/materials. The length of shorts, skirts, skorts and jumpers may not be shorter than 4 inches above the knee. Athletic/sweat pant, jeggings & shorts are not acceptable. No holes or frays.
Leggings/Tights: Solid black, light grey or red leggings/tights are permitted provided they are worn underneath skirts, skorts or jumpers. Leggings are not to be worn as pants. No holes.
*Socks: They must be solid black, grey, red or white. Socks must match.*
Shoes: Tennis shoes are preferred. Shoes must be closed-toed. Jelly shoes, Heelies, shoes or boots with heels over 1 inch, flip-flops, sandals and platform shoes are not permitted. Shoes with laces must be tied. Tennis shoes must be worn on PE days.
Jackets & Sweaters: Sweatshirts, sweaters and jackets may be any solid color. Hoodies are permitted, however, the hoods should only be worn when the weather is cold and students are outdoors. No hoods that zip around the face are permitted. Students should wear regular uniform clothing under sweaters and jackets, etc.
Hats: Hats may be worn outdoors only. Hats may not be worn backwards or sideways.
Jewelry: No dangle or hoop earrings. Large chains or other extreme jewelry is not permitted.
Hair: No unnatural hair color or extreme hair styles (ie: mohawks, spikes, purple, green, etc.)
Fridays
Shirts: Any GAA issued T-shirt (Mustang Club, PTO, House, etc.) or uniform polo.
Blue Jeans: Shorts, pants or skirts. Solid blue. No embellishments. Must not be ripped or frayed and must be worn at the waist area. Jeggings are not permitted.
Leggings/Tights: Solid black, light grey or red leggings/tights are permitted provided they are worn underneath skirts, skorts or jumpers. Leggings are not to be worn as pants.
Dress Down Days
Students may wear shirt & pants of their choice, still following the guidelines above. Leggings may not be worn as pants. Tank tops and shirts with inappropriate graphics are not allowed. Above rules apply for shoes, jewelry & hair.
*new this year
Updated 6/17
