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CORAL GABLES PREPARATORY ACADEMY

SCHOOL DRESS CODE

ELEMENTARY CAMPUS (BOYS & GIRLS):

Coral Gables Preparatory Academy is a mandatory uniform school.  Below you will find the changes to our mandatory school uniform for the school year.  The Uniform Committee, along with the EESAC, identified AA Uniform company as the “preferred” uniform provider for the school.  To maintain uniformity, we encourage you to use the preferred provider; however, in accordance with School Board Rule, the selected uniform or a generic option can be purchased from a variety of sources such as department stores, catalogs, etc. School patches with our new school logo will be available through our PTSA school store.

The AA Uniform store is located at: 8807 SW 132 Street, Miami, FL, (305) 254-0000.

Website:  http://www.aauniform.com/

UNIFORM POLICY

POLO SHIRT COLORS:                White, Red, Navy Blue with embroidered logo

BERMUDA SHORTS:                    Khaki or Navy Blue

PANTS:                                              Khaki or Navy Blue

SKORTS:                                           Khaki or Navy Blue (GIRLS)

SWEATERS:                                  Navy Blue Cardigan or Vest with embroidered logo

FLEECE JACKET:                             Navy Blue with embroidered logo

In keeping with our mandatory policy we are strongly encouraging everyone to wear Navy Blue Jackets and/or Sweaters in the event of cold weather.

Polo Shirts:

1.   All polo shirts are to be a solid color in red, white, or navy blue, purchased       preferably from AA Uniform.

2.   AA Uniform will stamp the CGPA logo only on shirts purchased from them.

3.   Please, keep in mind that an appropriate fit is of paramount importance, and a shirt must be long enough to be tucked in at all times and must not fit too snugly.

Bottoms:

1.   Boys may purchase any solid colored khaki or navy blue Bermuda short or pant that AA Uniform carries.

2.   Girls may purchase any solid colored khaki or navy blue skort, pant, or Bermuda short that AA Uniform carries.

3.   Please be aware of the following fit requirements: all items of clothing must be of an appropriate fit.

Outerwear (only the following may be worn over the regular uniform):

1.   Long sleeved sweaters, sweatshirts, or fleece jackets in navy blue with the CGPA logo.  (The CGPA logo is not required but it is the only logo permitted.)

2.   In case of extremely cold weather (under 50 degrees at 6:30 am), students are allowed to wear a plain, solid colored (red, white, or blue) long sleeve t-shirt under the CGPA polo; non-uniform colored cold weather jackets over the regulation blue sweater; or CGPA sweatshirt or fleece jacket.

Belts:

1.   All pants, shorts, and skorts with belt loops require a belt.  A belt may only be worn if there are belt loops, and the belt must be worn inside the loops.

Shoes:

1.   Tie shoes (including sneakers) or loafers are permitted.  Shoes must have closed toes and backs.  A separate pair of sneakers and socks is strongly recommended for physical education.  Socks are required at all times.

NOTE:  ALL CLOTHING MUST BE OF AN APPROPRIATE SIZE AND FIT

CGPA DESIGNATED NON-UNIFORM DAYS

(These will be announced as applicable)

Spirit Dress-Down Day:

1.   Students may wear any type of pants, shorts or skirts on this day but shorts and skirts must be of an appropriate dress code length.

2.   Midriff, tank, or spaghetti strap tops are not allowed.

3.   Cut-off clothing is not allowed.

4.   Hats or caps are not allowed.

5.   Clothing must be in good taste and not be see-through.

6.   Shoes must conform to the regular dress code guidelines.

7.   Pajamas, pajama pants, surgical pants, or loungewear of any kind are not permitted.

Athletic Team “Game Day”:

Students may wear jerseys or team t-shirts. Hats or caps are not allowed.  Face painting and hair tinting are not allowed.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

GENERAL GROOMING:

Students are expected to come to school with proper attention having been given to personal cleanliness, grooming, and neatness of dress. Students whose personal attire or grooming distracts the attention of other students or teachers from their school work shall be required to make the necessary alterations to such attire or grooming before entering the classroom or be sent home by the principal to be properly prepared for school.

DRESS CODE ENFORCEMENT:

The Administration reserves the right to determine if a student is dressed or groomed appropriately.  Students, who in the judgment of the Administration do not meet daily dress code or grooming requirements, will be issued a consequence ranging from warning to cafeteria duty or detention.  Repeat offenders may receive more serious disciplinary consequences.

CORAL GABLES PREPARATORY ACADEMY

SCHOOL DRESS CODE

                              MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUS (BOYS & GIRLS):

Coral Gables Preparatory Academy is a mandatory uniform school.  Below you will find the changes to our mandatory school uniform for the school year.  The Uniform Committee, along with the EESAC, identified AA Uniform company as the “preferred” uniform provider for the school.  To maintain uniformity, we encourage you to use the preferred provider; however, in accordance with School Board Rule, the selected uniform or a generic option can be purchased from a variety of sources such as department stores, catalogs, etc.  School patches with our new school logo will be available through our PTA school store.

The AA Uniform store is located at: 8807 SW 132 Street, Miami, FL; (305) 254-0000

Website:  http://www.aauniform.com

UNIFORM POLICY FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR

OXFORD:        Long or short sleeve Lt. Blue or Blue Striped with embroidered logo

RUGBY:        Long or short sleeve White/Navy stripe with embroidered logo

PANTS:                        Khaki or Navy Blue

BERMUDA SHORTS:                Khaki or Navy Blue

TIE:                                Navy/Red Stripe (OPTIONAL FOR GIRLS)

SWEATER:                        Navy Blue Cardigan or Vest with embroidered logo

FLEECE JACKET:                Navy Blue with embroidered logo

PE GYMSHIRT:                             Ash Grey with screen print

PE GYMSHORT:                Navy Blue Mesh with screen print

Shirts:

  1. All shirts are to be short or long sleeve oxford solid color in light blue or oxford light blue and white striped, purchased preferably from AA Uniform.
  2. Rugby type shirts (to be used on FRIDAYS ONLY) are to be short or long sleeve white/navy stripe with the CGPA logo.
  3. All shirts/rugbys must be neatly tucked in.
  4. AA Uniform will stamp the CGPA logo only on shirts purchased from them.
  5. Please keep in mind that an appropriate fit is of paramount importance, and a shirt must be long enough to be tucked in at all times and must not fit too snugly.

Bottoms:

  1. Boys and girls may purchase any solid colored khaki or navy blue pant that AA Uniform carries.
  2. Boys and girls may purchase any solid colored khaki or navy blue Bermuda shorts (to be used FRIDAYS ONLY) that AA Uniform carries.
  3. Pants and Bermuda shorts must fit appropriately and must be worn at the waist with a belt.

Ties:

  1. Ties are navy/red stripe (the ties are optional for girls).

Outerwear (only the following may be worn over the regular uniform):

  1. Boys and girls may wear long sleeve navy blue cardigans or navy fleece jackets with the CGPA logo.  Sleeveless navy blue vests with the CGPA logo will also be allowed.  (The CGPA logo is not required but it is the only logo permitted.)
  2. In case of extremely cold weather (under 50 degrees at 6:30 am), students are allowed to wear non-uniform colored cold jackets over the regulation blue sweater, or a CGPA fleece jacket with the school logo.

Belts:

  1. All pants and Bermuda shorts must have belt loops and require a belt.  The belt must be worn inside the loops.

Shoes:

  1. Tie shoes or loafers are part of the uniform.  Shoes must have closed toes and backs.  Socks are required at all times.  A separate pair of sneakers and socks are required for physical education.
  2. Sneakers (no higher than ankle height) will be allowed on Fridays with the use of rugby type shirts and Bermuda shorts.

PE Clothing:

  1. Ash grey gymshirts will be required for boys and girls.
  2. Navy blue mesh gymshorts will be required for boys and girls.
  3. Boys and girls must wear sneakers (no higher than ankle height) and socks as part of their PE uniform.

Friday Casual Day Attire:

  1. Optional Bermuda shorts which must be of an appropriate dress code length.
  2. Optional official school rugby type shirt.
  3. Sneakers (no  higher than ankle height) will be allowed on Fridays with the use of rugby type shirts and Bermuda shorts.

NOTE:  ALL CLOTHING MUST BE OF AN APPROPRIATE SIZE AND FIT

CGPA DESIGNATED NON-UNIFORM DAYS

(These will be announced as applicable)

Spirit Dress-Down Day:

  1. Students may wear any type of pants, shorts or skirts on this day but shorts and skirts must be of an appropriate dress code length.
  2. Midriff, tank, or spaghetti strap tops are not allowed.
  3. Cut-off clothing is not allowed.
  4. Hats or caps are not allowed.
  5. Clothing must be in good taste and not be see-through.
  6. Shoes must conform to the regular dress code guidelines.
  7. Pajamas, pajama pants, surgical pants, or loungewear of any kind are not permitted.

Athletic Team “Game Day”:

Students may wear jerseys or team t-shirts. Hats or caps are not allowed.  Face painting and hair tinting are not allowed.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

GENERAL GROOMING:

Students are expected to come to school with proper attention having been given to personal cleanliness, grooming, and neatness of dress. Students whose personal attire or grooming distracts the attention of other students or teachers from their school work shall be required to make the necessary alterations to such attire or grooming before entering the classroom or be sent home by the principal to be properly prepared for school.

DRESS CODE ENFORCEMENT:

The Administration reserves the right to determine if a student is dressed or groomed appropriately.  Students, who in the judgment of the Administration do not meet daily dress code or grooming requirements, will be issued a consequence ranging from warning to cafeteria duty or detention.  Repeat offenders may receive more serious disciplinary consequences.