Starting in August, GOMM will be returning to the same uniform that was in place up until the start of the pandemic, with some added flexibility based on your input. (For those who are new to this discussion, the uniform requirement was put on pause because HISD required a relaxation of uniform policies at the start of the pandemic). We feel that this is important for a variety of reasons, including to reduce distractions in the classroom, to reduce “competitive dressing,” and to reduce the need for disciplinary interventions related to dress.
The following uniform description is pulled from the GOMM student handbook that was published pre-COVID, and we have added some additional color flexibility based on your input.
Tops: Collared polo-style shirts in any solid color. Students may also wear Garden Oaks t-shirts made by PTO and Friends of Montessori t-shirts. All shirts must be full-length (i.e., not cropped or cut short).
Bottoms: Khaki-style pants (can be typical khaki color or navy blue) or blue jeans without holes/rips/tears. Shorts, skirts, uniform jumpers, and dresses (also khaki/dark blue or denim without holes/rips/tears) must be no more than 3 finger-widths above the kneecap.
Jackets/sweaters: In the classroom these must be solid-colored (no messages or logos).
Shoes: All students must wear close-toed shoes designed for play! We have recess daily and PE throughout the week. No cowboy boots, sandals, or high heels.
We are working with PTO to make GO t-shirt sales available over the summer. Stay tuned!
If the return to the uniform or back-to-school shopping in general poses a financial hardship for your family, we want to help. Please reach out to our social worker Ms. Kazemzadeh so that we can support.
