Uniform Policy
Uniform Policy
2025-26 GLA School Uniform Purchasing
GLA Online Uniform Store is OPEN!
We’re thrilled to announce that you can now order all your GLA uniform pieces online—including our brand-new GLA Crewneck Sweaters! Perfect for cooler weather and fully approved as part of the GLA uniform.
Available Items (all uniform-approved!):
- Short Sleeve T-Shirts – $13
- Long Sleeve T-Shirts – $16
- GLA-Branded Polos – $16
- NEW! Crewneck Sweaters – $20
How It Works:
- Orders placed Monday–Thursday → Ready for pick-up the following Wednesday
Pick-Up Hours:
- Mon–Thurs: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- Fri: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Fastest Option: Parents can also purchase all items directly from the GLA Front Office during the hours above. This is the quickest way to grab a GLA-branded uniform piece and make sure your scholar is ready to go!
👉 Shop now at the GLA Uniform Store- CLICK HERE!
For 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. 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 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).