UNIFORMS

Goethe International School Uniforms are
Available for Purchase

BUY EARLY!

For the 2010/11 school year Goethe has two approved vendors for school uniforms. Please refer to the following documents for a detailed description of the policy and the approved items sorted by vendor with pricing:

Click here to download the Uniform Policy, 2010-2011

Click here to download Uniforms by Vendor

You can buy your child’s school uniforms two ways:

1.At the Storefront:
Michael’s Uniforms
225 So. Market Street,
Inglewood, CA, 90301
Store Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 10am-6pm
Goethe’s Shirts with embroidered logo will be right on the racks!
Michael’s also offers online ordering at michaelsschooluniforms.com

2. Online
www.landsend.com
Goethe approved logowear is available for ordering as of June 7th, 2010. Please enter GICS’ preferred school number: 900138215 in order to access our dress code and the correct logo for embroidery.
In conjunction with the uniform program, the school is also selling Land's End gift cards which can be used on-line or at any Land's End or Sears store.  The school will earn from 10% to 15% of each gift card it sells, depending on volume.  These gift cards do not expire and can be used to purchase anything from the on-line or retail store (not just uniforms).  If you are interested in purchasing Land's End gift cards from the school, please contact Jenny at jtmx@yahoo.com.

UNIFORM FAQ

What may boys wear to school?
Bottoms:Navy blue shorts or pants that fit at the waist .Cargo pants, baggy pants, and jeans are not permitted.
Tops: Red or light blue polo shirts or light blue Oxford style shirts (with embroidered Goethe logo)

What may girls wear to school?
Bottoms:Navy blue or (Manhattan) plaid skorts or skirts or navy blue shorts or pants that fit at waist. Skirts and skorts should be no higher than three inches above the knee. Bike shorts should be worn under skirts to ensure modesty.
Tops: Red or light blue polo shirts or light blue Oxford style blouses (with embroidered logo). Alternatively, a navy blue jumper dress with embroidered Goethe logo can be worn. A white or blue turtleneck or a Goethe polo must be worn underneath the jumperdress.

What outerwear options are permissible?
Boys and Girls must wear either a navy blue zippered sweatshirt, navy blue fleece jacket, or heavier navy blue Timberline jacket (all with embroidered logo).

Are caps and hats allowed?
Only navy blue, Goethe logo embroidered hats are allowed, either a baseball cap or bucket hat style. They can be purchased through the Goethe shop order or at Goethe events several times a year. Note that caps and hats may only be worn outside the classroom.

Are shirts to be tucked in?
 Yes, it is preferred that all shirts be tucked in.

Are belts required?
 No.

What type of footwear is appropriate?
 Any athletic shoe or other rubber soled shoe is permissible with the preferred colors being black, white or navy.

What sock colors are permitted?
Any.

Are non logo heavy jackets permitted in very cold weather?
No. White or navy blue turtlenecks or long sleeve undershirts can be worn under the polos or oxford shirts in extremely cold weather,in conjunction with one of the three jacket options currently available. Long sleeve polos and oxfords are also available.

What items must be purchased through Michael's uniforms or Land’s End, and what may be purchased elsewhere?
 All logo items including must be purchased through either Land’s End or Michael’s Uniforms. Any  Manhattan plaid skirts and skorts must be purchased through Michael's uniforms.
All navy blue pants, shorts, skirts and skorts can be purchased at the uniform retailer of your choice as long as they meet school uniform requirements (fit at waist, no insignias, no cargo, no denim, no sweatpants or yoga pants - just traditional uniform pants, shorts, skirts or skorts). The following retailers have school uniforms shops on their websites: Gymboree, Children's Place, Land's End, Target, Old Navy, JC Penny.

Is there a sweater option?
Yes, there is! For the 2010/11 school year we have added knitted cardigans in two styles to our uniforms. They can be purchased through Land’s End.

What clothing will the students wear for PE?
 Students will remain in their school uniforms for PE class.