Lower School Uniform Policy Overview

Below you will find a brief overview of the Great Hearts Irving Lower School uniform policy. Please refer to the Family Handbook for specific details regarding the school dress code. As noted below, some components of the uniform must be purchased from one of our uniform partners Dennis or Flynn O’Hara. Generic items, such as pants and shorts, may be purchased from any retailer you choose.

K–5th Grade Boys K–5th Grade Boys’ Footwear

Required: All white or all black athletic shoes: ● Short-sleeve polo shirt w/logo ● Shoes should be without distinctive Color: white or light blue brand markings. Vendor: Dennis or Flynn O’Hara ● K–2nd may have Velcro closures; rd th ● Pants or shorts 3 –5 must have laces. Color: navy blue ● Socks must be solid white, black, or Vendor: any navy, free of logos, crew or ankle. ● Solid black or brown leather belt, ● Vendor: any not woven (No belt required in Kindergarten.) Examples of acceptable footwear: Vendor: any

Optional: ● Long-sleeve polo shirt Color: white or light blue Vendor: Dennis or Flynn O’Hara ● V-neck or cardigan sweater w/logo Color: navy blue Vendor: Dennis or Flynn O’Hara ● Fleece pullover/jacket w/logo Color: navy blue Vendor: Dennis or Flynn O’Hara

1 of 3 Revised April 2021 K–5th Grade Girls K–5th Grade Girls’ Footwear

Choice 1: Option 1: Keds “School Days II” sneakers ● Short-sleeve polo shirt w/logo Option 2: Black or navy Mary Janes Color: white or light blue Option 3: All white or all black athletic Vendor: Dennis or Flynn O’Hara shoes: ● Pants or shorts Color: navy blue ● Shoes should be without distinctive Vendor: any brand markings. ● K–2nd may have Velcro closures; ● Solid black or brown leather belt, 3rd–5th must have laces. not woven (No belt required in Kindergarten.) ● Socks must be solid white, black, or Vendor: any navy, free of logos, knee-high, crew length or ankle. Choice 2: ● Vendor: any ● Short-sleeve polo shirt w/logo Examples of acceptable footwear: Color: white or light blue Vendor: Dennis or Flynn O’Hara ● Pleated Skort Color: Great Hearts plaid Vendor: Dennis or Flynn O’Hara

Choice 3 (K–2nd only): ● Short-sleeve blouse with Peter Pan collar, no lace or piping Color: white Vendor: any ● Jumper Color: Great Hearts plaid Vendor: Dennis or Flynn O’Hara

2 of 3 Revised April 2021 Backpacks, Lunch Boxes, and Water Bottles

Backpacks, lunch boxes, and water bottles should be appropriate for school and free of pop culture images or references.

Examples of acceptable backpacks:

All students will need a water bottle for school every day. For safety reasons, we ask that water bottles be made of plastic or metal, not glass.

Examples of acceptable water bottles:

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