Join us for Back-to-School Orientation next week,
Thursday, August 10th!
Student schedules are now available via FACTS SIS prior to orientation.
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All students and parents/guardians are invited to join us for our Back-to-School Orientation next week, Thursday, August 10, 2023. Students and parents will visit their classroom(s) to meet their teachers and drop off their supplies.
Orientation is not mandatory but highly encouraged. Orientation allows students to feel prepared and ready for the first day of school. Upper School students will navigate their classrooms according to their schedule, receive locker assignments, purchase locks, and more!
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Visit us in the Gym!
After visiting your student's classroom(s), we ask that all families come to the gym for more information regarding the Gator Chomp Cafe, athletics, Yearbook, and Guidance/Student Services.
Attention, New Families!
We cannot wait to meet you! Please visit our new family booth located inside the gym! We will answer all your questions and provide information to warmly welcome you to the Gator family!
Additional Important Information
- Upper School students may purchase locks in the Main Office for $6.
- All school supplies should be labeled with the student's name. Supplies can be dropped off while visiting the teacher.
Pick up your Chromebook at the Media Center
All Upper School students can stop by the Media Center to pick up their Chromebook for the year. Make sure you print and fill in the contract to bring with you when you stop by. Clear here to view/print the contract.
Short on time? Skip the line! You can also pick up your Chromebook on the following dates and times between August 7th-11th:
Monday: 9-3 p.m.
Wednesday: 9-3 p.m.
Thursday: 9-3 p.m.
Friday: 9-3 p.m.
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The first day of the 2023-2024 school year begins on Monday, August 14th!
We cannot wait to welcome our students back to campus on Monday!
To help you and your family prepare, we encourage you to take a moment to closely read through the important information included in this email, and always, kindly reach out with any questions.
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First things first... there's an APP for that!
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Have you downloaded the Glades Day School app yet? Our school app contains quick access to important information and links to keep our families connected. Check the app for this school year's supply lists, textbook lists, summer reading information, athletics, and more! |
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GDS Uniform Information & Dress Code Policy |
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One of the visual aspects that distinguishes a private school from a public school is the uniformity and neatness of students’ attire. Students must be dressed appropriately at all times, including when traveling and/or representing Glades Day School for any school-related activity.
Students who arrive at school dressed in a manner that is not compliant with the dress code will be asked to address the issue. If the issue is not able to be addressed in such a manner (bottoms too short, inappropriate out-of-uniform wear, etc.), a parent/guardian will be called and requested to bring in replacement items. Students will be issued demerits for dress-code violations. The school administration will decide whether a student’s attire is suitable and reserves the right to send a student home to change.
Uniforms must be purchased and embroidered with the approved Glades Day School logo only by one of the providers listed below.
Uniform Requirements
Uniform Tops
- Must be a collared shirt style per approved uniform provider.
- Must bear the GDS logo/monogram offered by the approved uniform provider.
- Must be in good, presentable condition.
- Solid undershirts may be worn under uniform collared shirts in the colors of forest green, gold, white, gray, or black only.
- Uniform collared shirts must be worn under outerwear.
- Uniform collared shirts must be worn once dismissed from the gym, weightlifting, or physical education classes.
- Team uniforms or team shirts may be worn on game days.
Uniform Bottoms
- Must be khaki pants, shorts, capris, and skirt styles per approved uniform provider.
- Must bear the GDS logo/monogram offered by the approved uniform provider.
- Must be in good, presentable condition and worn at the natural waistline.
- Must not have frayed or cut hems.
- Must not be tight-fitting.
- Shorts, skirts, and skorts may be no more than 5” above the top of the knee.
Shoes
Outerwear
- Must be a jacket, sweatshirt, and hoodie styles per approved uniform provider or athletic/extracurricular activity.
- Must bear the GDS logo/monogram offered by the approved uniform provider.
- Uniform collared shirts must be worn under outerwear.
- Girls may wear tights or leggings under uniform skirts in the solid colors of black, white, gray, or natural.
- Hats and sweatshirt hoods may be worn during Physical Education and outdoor classroom activities ONLY. Students who consistently challenge this rule will not be allowed to bring hats or hooded sweatshirts to school, or their hats or hooded sweatshirts will be held in the Main Office.
Lower School Uniform Exceptions
- Lower School students may wear GDS spirit shirts on Fridays.
- Lower School students may wear holiday tee shirts the day prior to holidays such as Christmas, Halloween, and Valentine’s Day.
Cold Weather Dress Code
When the weather is forecasted to be 40 degrees or below, a text alert will be sent notifying parents/guardians that students may dress according to the Cold Weather Dress Code detailed below:
- Any cold weather jacket may be worn, but all sweatshirts, sweaters, and hoodies must adhere to the normal Glades Day School outwear requirements.
- Any brand of khaki pants can be worn; no denim or sweatpants are permitted.
Dress Code for Field Trips
The dress code for all field trips is regular uniform collared shirts, bottoms, and shoes. Exceptions to this policy must be approved in advance by the Administration.
Dress-Down Days
All dress-down days must be approved in advance by the Administration. The dress-down day may be a full dress-down day in which students are invited to wear alternatively approved tops and bottoms, or a shirt-only dress-down day in which students can wear an alternatively approved top with uniform bottoms. These days will be communicated to parents/guardians and students in advance via email, the school announcements, and posted on the Glades Day School calendar.
The following items are not permitted on dress-down days: shorts other than uniform shorts, torn jeans, leggings/yoga pants, athletic pants, excessively baggy clothes, tank tops, spaghetti straps, bare midriff tops, bare-back shirts, dresses, skirts, and clothing displaying inappropriate logos, phrases, or advertisements.
Full Dress-Down Days
- GDS-approved spirit shirt or alternatively approved shirt.
- Blue, black, or white jeans with no rips or holes worn at the natural waistline or alternatively approved bottoms.
- Closed-toe and closed-heel shoes.
Shirt Only Dress-Down Days
- GDS-approved spirit shirt or alternatively approved shirt.
- Uniform bottoms.
- Closed-toe and closed-heel shoes.
School Organization Shirts
The Administration must approve all class, sports, club, and other school-sponsored organization shirts before they are purchased. Order forms will be provided to students.
Physical Appearance
- Students may not have visible tattoos.
- Students may not have nose rings, tongue rings, or other visible body piercings, with the exception of earrings for females.
- All students must have a conservative hairstyle that is kept clean and maintained. Extreme hairstyles and hair colors are prohibited.
- Hair must be kept off the face and eyes with natural-looking color.
- Words and designs may not be cut into the hairstyle
- No mohawks.
- Male students’ hair must not cover the eyebrows or touch the collar.
- Male students may not have ponytails.
- Male students may have neatly groomed facial hair.
- No hats, hoodies, or sunglasses are to be worn on campus unless during an approved activity.
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Shop GDS Uniforms Locally
StitchWorks Plus
Glades Day School-approved uniforms are available for purchase locally at StitchWorks Plus. Uniforms may conveniently be purchased in-store or over the phone. Phone orders can be picked up at StitchWorks Plus or delivered to the Main Office at Glades Day School to be sent home with your student.
August Hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
- Saturday, August 14th, from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Lands' End
Lands' End offers easy online shopping using a custom school web experience. Their helpful Customer Care Specialists are available 24/7, 365 days a year. Lands' End has hard-to-find fits like slim, tall, plus, and husky, as well as junior and young men's fits for teens.
Our school number is 900155060, or you can search by our school address. Once you input your student’s grade and gender, anything that is in the online store is acceptable to be worn as part of the uniform policy. All items are required to bear the GDS logo.
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BSN Sports
Glades Day is excited to offer fans school spirit apparel & accessories, as well as several regular uniform-approved items from Sideline Store.
Sideline Store offers clothing for men, women, & kids - as well as accessories ranging from backpacks to hats!
GDS uniform-approved items from our custom Sideline Store include outerwear & polo shirt choices. Other items may be worn on "dress-down" days.
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Herff Jones
Letterman jackets and senior sweatshirts are offered through Herff Jones at select times throughout the year. Communication and order forms will be sent home for students to purchase these items.
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GDS Lunch Information & Gator Chomp Cafe |
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Glades Day School contracts Gator Chomp Cafe to serve lunches and snacks in the cafeteria during school hours. Students may purchase lunch or bring food from home. The cafeteria provides microwaves for students to warm food, not to cook it. Neither parents nor students are permitted to contact an outside food service for the purpose of arranging for food delivery to campus.
Parents/guardians delivering a packed lunch to their student must report directly to the Main Office. Lunch must be delivered at least 30-minutes prior to the student’s lunchtime, as outlined below.
PK3-PK4
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
K-3rd
10:50 am - 11:20 pm
4th-5th
11:15 am - 11:45 am
6th - 8th
11:40 am - 12:05 pm
9th - 12th
12:30 pm - 12:55 pm
Online Meal Payments Available
Gator Chomp Cafe offers Glades Day School parents/caregivers a safe and secure way to pay for student meals online from any browser using EZ Parent Center.
After signing up, you will have the opportunity to:
- Use your credit card to deposit money into your student's account anytime from anywhere using any browser.
- View your student’s account balances 24/7.
- Track your student’s payments and purchases.
- Receive notifications when your student’s account balance is low.
- View the school’s menu options.
Click the button below to set your account up today and enjoy the convenience of online payments with the ability to view your student’s account 24/7!
Upon landing on the EZ School Apps website, click "Sign Up" in the top right corner. Enter the zip code for Glades Day School (33430) and complete the remaining information to set up your account today!
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Have a question or need additional information? |
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Stay tuned for additional information in the upcoming days! |
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