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Get familiar with the school's uniform policies, and learn about approved vendors and more below.
Uniforms should be ordered through:
landsend.com
Outerwear and spiritwear can be purchased here:
stores.inksoft.com/gatewood
Uniform policy at-a-glance:
- Boys and Girls shorts and skirts fingertip length.Belts required for 3rd-12th grade.
- Collared shirt Monday -Thursday (colors shown below)
- Skirts: khaki, black, gray or plaid
- Outerwear and Sweatshirts w/ collared shirt: Black, Hunter Green, Gray, or White
- Hoodies can be worn on Fridays ONLY
- If you choose not to purchase through Lands End, only white collared shirts will be approved for local vendors for logo
- The only outerwear that can be purchased and have a logo placed on them are solid black, white or gray
The following vendors are approved to place the Gatewood logo on your white collared shirts or outerwear purchased items:
- Goldie & Co.
- Merrily Monroe
- Ann Larman
- Oconee Custom T-shirts
- Leslie Peebles
- Elmina Rose
Uniform Policy from the Handbook below:
Gatewood Uniform Standards
Colors of shirts and outerwear are approved shades of green, maize, white, and gray. Seniors have the option of also purchasing black.
Polo Style Shirts
Land’s End polo-styled shirts (long or short sleeve) with Gatewood logo may be worn. These must be tucked. *Only seniors may wear black shirts.*
Oxford Style Shirts
Land’s End oxford shirts with Gatewood logo may be worn. Regular cut oxfords must be tucked.
Pants/Shorts/Capris/Skirts/Jumpers
Khaki pants, shorts, capris, jumpers and skirts, should be a respectable length deemed appropriate by female staff member. This article of clothing is not to show any undergarments, be rolled up at the waist, or reveal any skin that is inappropriate.
** Middle and high school girls - new skirt rule: Skirts must be worn with a length to the end of fingertips. Leggings are no longer required. IF A MIDDLE OR HIGH SCHOOL GIRL SKIRT LENGTH RULE IS NOT MET, STUDENT WILL RECEIVE A DEMERIT, BE SENT HOME IMMEDIATELY. SECOND OFFENSE - STUDENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR LEGGINGS FOR THE REST OF THE SCHOOL YEAR.
**Middle and high school boys - new shorts rule: SHORTS LENGTH MUST REACH THE END OF FINGERTIPS. IF SHORT LENGTH RULE IS NOT MET, STUDENT WILL RECEIVE A DEMERIT, BE SENT HOME IMMEDIATELY. SECOND OFFENSE - STUDENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR PANTS FOR THE REST OF THE SCHOOL YEAR.
Standard Gatewood Uniform colors only. Clothing deemed to be excessively tight fitting is not authorized for wear at any time. No see-through material, cutouts or writing on the leggings. Cargo shorts are not allowed for males. Male students (grades 3rd and up) are required to wear pants or shorts with belt loops at all times accompanied by a belt.
Shoes
- Boys must wear shoes with closed toes, heel and socks.
- No Crocs allowed.
- Girls must wear shoes with a solid back or a strap on the back.
- Shoes or boots with laces must be fully laced up at all times. Boots may not be worn with shorts. Pant legs must be worn outside of boot NOT tucked in boots.
- Preferably, pre-school student shoes should meet the safety requirements as stated above, but should also be easily put on and taken off by the students themselves. Velcro fastened or slip on shoes are appropriate to meet this requirement.
Belts
Belts must be worn by all male students 3rd grade and above. Boys and Girls are to wear belts with any pants or shorts with belt loops.
Outerwear
Inside any school building, students may wear sweatshirts, jackets or pullovers bearing the school logo and/or name. Students may wear school team outerwear during the school week provided it has been approved by the athletic department prior to the team order. No Hoodies allowed Monday through Thursday. No hoods may be worn inside of building. Lands End sweater and sweater vests in green, yellow, or white may be worn. A collared Gatewood shirt with the Gatewood logo must be worn underneath the outerwear.
Dress Code for Spirit Days (Fridays)
Fridays are designated as “spirit days,” and students may wear Gatewood spirit wear bearing the name Gatewood or “the Gatewood G”. Sleeveless jerseys must be worn with a t-shirt underneath. Denim blue jeans, may be worn if they have NO holes, NO tears and NO frays or frayed edges. No skin tight pants or “jegging” of any type are authorized at any time.
Any students in weightlifting or strength and conditioning must change back into uniform after class. As a privilege, seniors may wear a sweatshirt bearing the name of any university from which they have received an acceptance letter as outerwear. This applies only to second semester.
Dress and Grooming Requirements
Grooming/ hair requirements apply to all Gatewood students (K-2 through 12). Hairstyles and/or color must not draw undue attention to an individual or interfere with the educational process. Examples of inappropriate cuts include Mohawk-style cuts, mullets or designs cut into the hair. Hair colors must be of a natural looking color, to include highlights. Boys' hair must not fall over the top of the ear, below the eyebrow, or over the collar. Students must be clean- shaven, and sideburns may not be longer than the bottom of the earlobe. Hair styles and or length are the discretion of the school. Administration can request a haircut! The student will have a 3 day grace period after the request of administration. If haircut is not done within 3 day grace period, this will be a level 1 offense. Male students are to be clean-shaven everyday.
The following are prohibited at Gatewood Schools:
- Earrings on boys
- Hats, caps, bandanas, or sunglasses
- Facial or visible body piercings
- Visible tattoos
- Any clothing or accessory that the administration deems unsuitable
