Uniform

Lower School

Please put the student’s full name on everything!

No nail polish, makeup, or jewelry except stud pierced earrings and religious necklaces/bracelets. Smart watches are not allowed.

Required

Jumper
Designated style. Appropriate length is at or just below the knees.

Leggings
Dark green, footless, ankle-length leggings to be worn under jumpers in colder weather. Available on Amazon (please search for Stretch is Comfort brand and select hunter green), the Clothing Nook, or Beam and Barre (please select dark green) in Cos Cob (241 E. Putnam Ave.).

Shorts
Forest green shorts, legging-style or gym-style. The latter may be purchased at the GA school store located in Ruth West Campbell Hall or at City Threads.

Socks
White knee socks or short fold-over socks. Groups I-IV may also wear short/tennis socks. No socks with any trim or accessories.

Shirt
Any white collared blouse, white shirt, or white turtleneck (no color trim, no design). A white, long-sleeved GA shirt is required for formal occasions (concerts, all-school assemblies, etc.).

Shoes
Groups I-IV must wear primarily white athletic shoes (with minimal trim). Otherwise, beige, brown, black, or navy blue rubber-soled Merrell-type shoes will be permitted. No sneakers with flashing lights. White shoelaces only.

PC & CC should wear white sneakers with Velcro fasteners. Merrell-type shoes are not allowed in PC/CC.

Snow/rain boots may be worn as weather dictates, but white sneakers or Merrells (for Groups I-IV) are still expected to be worn throughout the day in the classroom.

Optional

Sweaters
Hunter green, yellow, navy, or white cardigans.

Sweatpants
Plain gray or gray GA sweatpants (sold at school store). Shorts must be worn underneath.

Fleece Jackets
Navy GA fleece jackets are available for purchase through our uniform supplier Global Schoolwear/Hilfiger Uniforms. Green GA fleeces are permitted if you already own one.

Sweatshirts
Hunter green, gray, navy, and yellow GA sweatshirts.

Physical Education

For PE classes, students remove their jumpers and wear their white uniform shirts and shorts/leggings. Girls are expected to wear white cross-training or court sneakers with minimal trim for every PE class. Running shoes or Merrells are not allowed as neither has proper lateral support.

Shoes
White cross-training/court sneakers, minimal trim

Sweatshirts/pants must conform to stated uniform requirements.

Mouth/shin guards are required for Groups III-IV only (junior-sized).

Dance

Middle School

Please put the student’s full name on everything!

No visible makeup
Hair: No more than 1/4 of one’s head may be dramatically altered (brightly-colored dye, shaved, etc.). Students are encouraged to speak to Ms. Montgelas with questions or proposals ahead of time.
Minimal jewelry

Class Colors

Required

Kilt
Length must extend below fingertips when arms are fully extended at one’s side.

Khaki Pants
Pants may be any shade of khaki and any style except cargo; no denim or spandex.

Shirt
Each girl needs at least one class color GA polo for perfect uniform days. On non-class color days, she may wear a gray, green, black, or white GA T-shirt, or a GA logo uniform polo.

Shorts
Girls should wear GA athletic shorts under kilts.

Socks
If visible above the ankle, solid colors only.

Sweatshirt or Jacket
Please keep a labeled green, gray, white, or black GA sweatshirt or jacket at school at all times to be prepared for outdoors.

Group VIII may also wear navy sweatshirts or jackets.

Shoes
Students must wear non-marking athletic sneakers with good arch and lateral support for PE/athletics. Cross-trainers or court sneakers are strongly recommended as they may be used throughout the year in various sports. Canvas sneakers (e.g. Keds, Converse) are not permitted for PE and athletics. Nike Frees are not recommended.

Optional

Leggings
Solid black only

Sweatpants
Gray GA sweatpants from GA School Store or Clothing Nook.

Outerwear
Green, gray, white, or other approved sweatshirt or fleece from GA School Store, GA online affiliate store, or Clothing Nook.

NEW: Group VIII may also wear navy sweatshirts or fleece.

Athletic Uniform

GA athletic attire (T-shirts, shorts, outerwear) is available on campus at the GA school store and the Clothing Nook, online at the GA online store or the GA affiliate store.

Shoes
Non-marking athletic sneakers with good arch and lateral support. Cross-trainers or court sneakers are strongly recommended as they may be used throughout the year in various sports. Canvas sneakers (e.g. Keds or Converse) are not permitted. Nike Frees not recommended.

Shorts
Hunter green or black GA shorts

Sweatpants
Gray

Shirt
Gray, green, white, or black GA T-shirt

Sweatshirt
Green, gray, or white.

Additional Gear

Mouth guards are required for field hockey and lacrosse; they are available in the school store or athletic office for $2
Goggles are required for field hockey, lacrosse, and squash and are provided by GA.
Shin guards are required for field hockey and soccer; they are available in the school store.
Hockey equipment is required for ice hockey.

Groups VII-VIII
Hunter green sports kilt (available from GA athletic office) and cleats or cross-trainers are required for field sports. Hunter green mesh shorts may be required for some teams. Coaches will provide guidance at the beginning of each season.

Dance

Groups V-VII
Leotards, dance/yoga tops, fitted tank tops or T-shirts, leggings, shorts, Spandex shorts, and jazz pants are all appropriate. All shirts and tops must cover the abdomen with arms raised.

Group VIII
Comfortable clothing that does not inhibit movement and still fits well enough to highlight movement; no kilts or GA polos

Civvies

Upper School

Class Colors

Shirt

Any solid color polo shirt with collar
Any solid color sweater or sweatshirt
Any GA gear

Leg Covering

Solid black tights, leggings (fleece-lined for winter), dance pants, or spandex
No sweatpants

Kilt, Skort, or Khaki Pants

Kilt with capri or ankle length black leggings or solid black tights
Skort - must be mid-thigh length
Khaki pants - any style except cargo (no spandex)

Shoes

Athletic shoes or any closed-toe shoe
No flip-flops, sandals, or slippers

Seniors Only
College sweatshirts

Where To Buy

Jumpers/Kilts/Skorts

GA Class Color Polos

Sweaters

Clothing Nook
Global Schoolwear/Hilfiger Uniforms - school code: GREE01

GA T-Shirts

Outerwear

Shorts

Sweats

How To Buy

Global Schoolwear/Hilfiger Uniforms

Global Schoolwear/Hilfiger Uniforms is GA’s official uniform supplier. Order directly from their site.

Go to site
Search for Greenwich Academy or enter code GREE01
Select grade, gender, program type
Select items & place order
Return or exchange within 30 days
One-page printable download

Global/Hilfiger

Clothing Nook

The Clothing Nook offers gently-used GA uniform items and school spirit wear at very modest prices and is an important part of GA’s sustainability efforts. There are two Nook locations, one in the Wallace Performing Arts Center (PAC) that carries MS & US items and another for PC-Group IV in the LS conference room.

LS
- Hours: Mon,Tue,Thu, Fri - 7:30-9:30 AM - CLOSED Wed
- Location: LS conference room
- Parents are welcome to shop outside these hours, if the conference room is open & not in use.
MS/US
- Hours: Mon-Thu 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
- Location: Wallace Performing Arts Center, past Black Box theater
- Sign out key from Mrs. Franco/reception in Ruth West Campbell Hall (RWC)
- Key ring includes keycard to enter PAC (if locked)
- Please return key to Mrs. Franco/reception!

Questions?

Please email the Clothing Nook Co-Chairs.

School Store

Located in RWC, GA’s school store carries school supplies, spirit-wear, gifts & accessories, and more. Many offerings are also available online.

Mornings
- Mon & Thu: 8:00 AM-12:30 PM
- Tue & Fri: 8:00 AM-12:45 PM
- Wed: 9:00 AM-12:30 PM
Afternoons
- Mon & Thu: 1:15-3:00 PM
- Tue & Fri: Closed
- Wed: 1:15-3:00 PM