ELEMENTARY SCHOOL UNIFORM 

Kindergarten – 5th grades: 

While our elementary students do not wear a military uniform like our 6th-12th graders, we begin teaching the uniform standards in the elementary grades and do hold students responsible for being in the correct uniform and following all appearance guidelines. 

Summer Uniform Summary (Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec., April, May) – Khaki shorts, skorts (for girls), or pants with short sleeve red GMC polo shirt, Junior Bulldog Sweatshirt, GMC Black Jacket 

Winter Uniform Summary (Jan., Feb., Mar.) – Khaki pants with short sleeve red GMC polo shirt or long sleeve red GMC polo shirt, Junior Bulldog Sweatshirt, GMC Black Jacket 

Shirts 

Short Sleeve Red GMC Polo (from Bookstore) 

Short sleeve red GMC polo shirts are acceptable all year with the red GMC long sleeve shirt optional when students are in the Winter Uniform. 2nd-5th grades are required to tuck their shirts in. It is encouraged in kindergarten and 1st grades. Students can wear short-sleeved white undershirts, not long sleeved. 

Shorts/Pants 

• Khaki Straight Leg Pants that touch the top of the shoe 
• Khaki shorts or skorts that are past the fingertips 
• Belt that is solid black, leather-type dress belt with a simple gold or silver buckle. No grommets, cut outs, words, sparkles, etc.  

All bottoms must be free of tears and stains. “Skinny”, tight-fitting, or elastic ankle, jogger bottoms are not allowed. No cargo shorts or cargo pants. Belts are mandatory for 2nd–5th grades and optional for K and 1st. Students in Kindergarten and 1st grades unable to button/zip may wear elastic waisted bottoms. Skorts with no blet loops do not require a belt. 

Outerwear 

• GMC Black Fleece Jacket (from the bookstore) with last name embroidered  
• GMC Black Rain Jacket (from the bookstore) with last name embroidered  
• Red or black Junior Bulldog Sweatshirt (from the bookstore) 

While in the Winter Uniform, students may wear a solid black winter knit cap when outside. The GMC fleece jacket, the GMC rain jacket, or the Junior Bulldogs sweatshirt may be worn at any time and is not dependent on the Summer or Winter uniform. 

 

 Socks 

• Plain white, above ankle crew socks-No ruffles, lace, designs, sparkles, or logos on socks are allowed. Socks must be visible above the shoe. 

Shoes 

• Black athletic shoes. Small white brand logos and white soles are allowed. 
• Any brand is acceptable if it meets expectations (no Converse, no Vans, or the like) 

No high tops or “fashion” type shoes are allowed. Fashion type shoes would include sparkles, sequins, or other decorations. Shoes must have either a white or black sole. No other colors of logos or decorations are allowed. Shoes that have a Velcro- strap in lieu of white shoelaces are acceptable. 

Watches and Jewelry 

• Watch- band must be a neutral: brown, black, silver, gold, white, or gray. No “smart” watches are allowed. 
• Necklaces/Bracelets- No necklace or bracelet can appear exposed. 
• Rings- not more than two rings are allowed. 
• Earrings- females only, one earring in lower portion of each earlobe. ¼ inch in diameter or smaller and circular in shape. No flowers, hearts, dogs, or other designs. Gold, silver, pearl, diamond, or birthstone (some birthstones come in a square shape and that is ok as long as they or about the ¼ inch size) 

Hair Regulations 

• Boys – Hair must be well kept and present a neat, natural appearance. It must be free of colors, dies, cutouts, lines, etc., and no twists, braids, faddish or Mohawk styles are permitted. The front of the hair should not fall below the eyebrows. The back of the hair should not fall below the top of the collar and the hair above the ears should not fall over the top of the ear. 
• Girls - Hair must be well kept and present a neat, natural appearance free of colors, dies, cutouts, lines, etc. The back of the hair should not fall below the top of the belt line, and no faddish or extreme styles are permitted. The length and bulk of the hair will not be excessive or present a ragged, unkempt, or extreme appearance. Females may wear braids if the braided style is conservative and lies snugly against the head. 
• Hair accessories- barrettes, pins, clips, beads must be in a solid color: red, black, white, gray, or transparent color. Beads should be minimal at the end of the hair and not at the scalp. Ribbons, headbands, and bows in the approved colors of red, black, and white – single color or a combination (including patterns) of these colors is allowed. No sequins, glitter, beads or embellishments are allowed. 

Fingernails 

Fingernail polish- Females may wear fingernail polish. Earthy pastel colors only. Extreme/ bright shades such as purple, gold, blue, green, black, bright red, neon colors are not authorized. Sparkles and multi-colored, extreme designs are not permitted. 

 

 

 

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL UNIFORM 

Middle School (Grade 6-8)- Weekly Schedule and Details

Uniform of the Day—this represents the typical unform schedule. Based on the weekly events and schedule, this is subject to change. The uniform schedule is posted to the student/parent portal each week. Uniform for the following day is also announced at morning formation and on the morning announcements.

Monday

Class A Parade

Gray trousers, white short-sleeve shirt with all required uniform pins, nametag, epaulettes, awards, white crew-neck undershirt, black crew socks, black military belt with buckle, black shoes, and garrison hat.

Winter Uniform Additions (3rd quarter): Long-sleeve white shirt, black tie, black cadet jackets, and black gloves.

Tuesday

Class A

The Class A uniform is the same as Class A Parade without the awards.

** Female Cadets: Hair must be up and off the collar of the white shirt when the uniform schedule states “Female Hair Up” on Class A days.

Wednesday- Friday

Official Red and Black

Official GMC Red Polo Shirt, black dress slacks (polyester blend preferred; denim, cargo, 100% cotton are not acceptable) with belt loops and no external pockets, black military belt with buckle, white crew-neck undershirt, black crew socks, and black shoes.

Note: Black dress slacks must fit properly (not snug or tight) and are properly hemmed—bell bottoms, labels on the outside or outside pocket stitching, cuffs, flared, hip huggers, tapered and stirrup pants, jean cut pants and non-belt loop pants are not authorized. Jeans, regardless of style or color, are not dress slacks.

PE UNIFORM 

Red GMC PT shirt

Black GMC PT shorts

Outerwear 

• GMC Official Black Jacket (from the bookstore); only jacket to be worn at formation
• GMC Black Rain Jacket (from the bookstore) with last name embroidered  
• Letterman Jacket as earned 

 

High School (9-12)- Weekly Schedule and Details

Uniform of the Day—this represents the typical unform schedule. Based on the weekly events and schedule, this is subject to change. The uniform schedule is posted to the student/parent portal each week. Uniform for the following day is also announced at morning formation and on the morning announcements.

Monday

Class A Parade

Gray trousers, white short-sleeve shirt with all required uniform pins, nametag, epaulettes, awards, white crew-neck undershirt, black crew socks, black military belt with buckle, black shoes, and garrison hat.

Winter Uniform Additions (3rd quarter): Long-sleeve white shirt, black tie, black cadet jackets, and black gloves.

Tuesday

Class A

The Class A uniform is the same as Class A Parade without the awards.

** Female Cadets: Hair must be up and off the collar of the white shirt when the uniform schedule states “Female Hair Up” on Class A days.

Wednesday-Thursday

Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCPs)

Issued by JROTC—Includes hat, blouse, tan undershirt, pants, tan boots, tan belt, required patches and name tapes.

Friday

Official Red and Black

Official GMC Red Polo Shirt, black dress slacks (polyester blend preferred; denim, cargo, 100% cotton are not acceptable) with belt loops and no external pockets, black military belt with buckle, white crew-neck undershirt, black crew socks, and black shoes.

Note: HS students must have a GMC patch sewn onto the right sleeve and a JROTC patch sewn on the left sleeve of white dress shirts.

PE UNIFORM 

Red GMC PT shirt

Black GMC PT shorts

Outerwear 

• GMC Official Black Jacket (from the bookstore); only jacket to be worn at formation
• GMC Black Rain Jacket (from the bookstore) with last name embroidered  

 

HAIR STANDARDS

HAIR

The hair will be neatly groomed and will be inspected daily. The length and bulk of the hair will not be excessive or present a ragged, unkempt, or extreme appearance.  If hair does not meet standards, demerits will be issued until corrected. Students will be assigned an automatic hour of Retraining on the 3rd consecutive day for a hair infraction. An hour of Retraining will be assigned thereafter until corrected. 

 

Males - Hair must conform to the natural shape of the scalp. Hair will present a tapered appearance and will not touch the ears, eyebrows, or touch the collar except for the closely cut hair at the back of the neck. Cut-outs, lines, designs of any type, or bowl haircuts are not acceptable. In all cases the bulk or length of hair will not exceed in length one (1) inch on the side and two (2) inches on the top or interfere with the normal wear of headgear. Sideburns will be neatly trimmed. The base will not be flared and will be a clean-shaven horizontal line. Sideburns will not extend below the lowest part of the exterior ear opening. Males are not authorized to wear braids, cornrows, dreadlocks, twists/knots, high fades, or Mohawks.

 

The face will be clean shaven.

 

Females - Hair will not fall over the eyebrows or into the cadet’s face and when worn down will be neat in appearance and will not fall below the natural waistline. Hair styles will not interfere with the proper wearing of military headgear. Cut-outs, lines, designs of any type, or two-tone hair color is considered an extreme style and is not authorized. Hair will be worn up in a tight bun (off shoulders/neck, out of eyes, behind ears) when prescribed by the uniform of the day). When worn up the hair will not extend below the bottom edge of the collar or hang down on the side of the face. Hair-holding ornaments (barrettes, pins, hair ties, small clips), if used with the Class A or OCP Uniform must be inconspicuously placed and will be in a solid color: black, brown, natural hair color, or transparent color. The use of hair-holding ornaments is for the sole purpose of ensuring a tight bun is maintained on the back of the head.

 

Females in OCP Uniform are required to wear their pulled back in a ponytail or up in a tight bun. Females in Red & Black uniform may also wear red ribbons and patterned ribbons in the approved colors (Red, Black, White). Beads, shells, or other ornamental items and headbands are not authorized for wear while in uniform. Females may wear braids and cornrows as long as the braided style is conservative and the braids and cornrows lie snugly on the head. Hair extensions that present such a large volume of hair that detracts from the uniform, prevents proper wearing of the headgear, or makes it impossible to place in a tight bun during Class A Parade is unacceptable. Any shorter hair styles where the hair length touches the collar, the hair must be pulled up on days those females are in Class A or OCP uniforms.

 

Fingernails

Nail length should not extend more than ¼ inch beyond the tip of the finger.

Males may not wear fingernail polish.

Females may wear polish that is not exaggerated, extreme in design or color. French tip, Earthly pastels or clear polish is allowed.