Uniform Policy

Uniform Policy

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2025-26 GLA School Uniform Purchasing

GLA Online Uniform Store

You can now order GLA t-shirts, long sleeves, and polos online!

  • Orders placed Mon–Thurs → ready the following Wednesday

Pick-up: Mon–Thurs 8:30–2:00 | Fri 8:30–1:00

Shop now: GLA Uniform Store

Parents can also purchase short sleeved, GLA-branded polos directly from the school (this is the quickest way to get a GLA-branded uniform piece). The price of these polos is $16.

Questions? Call the front office at 773-530-3040

GLA Spirit Wear Store

We’re excited to announce the launch of our very first GLA Spirit Wear Website! Show off your GLA pride with our unique collection of spirit wear.

Please note: This is not for purchasing uniforms.

NOTE: This is spirit wear only and if worn during the school day will be considered out of uniform for scholars.

Visit our website at: https://1stplace.sale/115856 or scan a QR code on the flyers at the front desk to start shopping.

All orders will ship directly to your home through the spiritwear store.

2025-26 GLA Dress Code Details

For our Guiding Philosophy and complete uniform policy, please see the document "Uniform Policy" posted on this page.

Tops:

  • Students are required to wear a GLA branded polo, sweatshirt, or t-shirt.

  • GLA branded cardigans may be worn over plain, neutral t-shirts or students may wear a non-GLA branded navy blue polo in place of GLA-branded tops.

  • Undergarments should not be visible and cannot be worn as outerwear.

  • No exposed midriffs.

Bottoms:

  • Students may wear pants, navy blue jogging pants, blue jeans, skirts, skorts, or jumpers.

  • They may be black, navy blue, or khaki/tan.

  • All hems can be no shorter than three inches above the knee.

  • No rips or tears.

Footwear:

  • Footwear must be appropriately sized and cover the entirety of the student’s feet

  • May be any color/design as long as they do not impede a student’s mobility in an emergency situation

  • Crocs and other sandal-type shoes are in violation of the uniform code

  • Students are not allowed to wear inclement weather footwear throughout the building (snow or rain boots)

Accessories:

  • Belts are allowed

  • Jewelry is allowed as long as it is not disruptive to the learning environment or prevents mobility in emergency situations

  • Students in grades 5-8, or with permission, are allowed to carry the branded GLA clear backpack (see our GLA storefront linked above). All other handbags and backpacks must be stored in lockers.

  • Headwear is not allowed. The exception to this rule is accommodations for medical, religious, or cultural reasons (please contact the main office to request an exemption).