Greetings, Live Oak Owls!
This week’s
GHLO 101 module
is focused entirely on the Academy dress code. As a parent of three Great Hearts graduates, I can say without hesitation that I LOVE the uniform. My children found it comfortable and appreciated not having an extra set of decisions each morning. I appreciated the durability and longevity of the components, and the ease with which we could make needed adjustments and alterations. Most importantly, I relished the pride my children felt in the Academy for which the uniform stood. Whether at school or about town, when they donned the uniform, they wore their best selves because they knew that their speech and actions would reflect upon their Academy, teachers, and classmates. The uniform proclaimed that they belonged to something special.
A positive relationship with the
dress code
is critical to obtaining the good will of your children—and the key to a positive relationship is
clarity
. Our goal is that by the end of this module you will understand the philosophy behind the dress code, know the basic components for your child’s grade level, and will know where to acquire the required elements. However, the dress code is more than a list of uniform items. It also covers special events such as concerts and field days, and it offers guidelines for how to wear the uniform with distinction. In short, it will take some time before you and your children feel like you “know” the dress code.
Be assured that the administration, faculty, and staff are available to answer your questions and guide your children. We commit to being proactive in our communication about the dress codes for special events, and we will keep this module available on our
website
for your reference. In my first year as a Great Hearts parent, I reviewed the dress code periodically with my children—typically at the start of each quarter—and together we made any necessary adjustments. I highly recommend this practice for your family. Finally, please ask questions about anything you don’t understand. We are here to support you as you support your children.
May you soar on wings of wisdom and strength,
Headmaster Audelo