Uniform: 9th–12th Grade

The table below outlines the uniform guidelines for rhetoric school students (9th–12th grade).

A few items to note:

  • Appropriately sized and fitted polo shirts may be worn untucked.
  • Oxford shirts must be tucked in at all times, buttoned to the second-from-the-top button, and collar buttons buttoned down.
  • If an undershirt is worn, it must be white.
  • Students must wear a school polo or Oxford shirt beneath any school sweater.
  • Skirt, skort, and optional-day dress lengths should be fingertip length or longer.

RHETORIC GIRLS (Grades 9–12)
RHETORIC BOYS (Grades 9–12)
Every Day Except Chapel
  • TGS monogrammed polo shirt (in navy, white, or gray)
  • TGS monogrammed short-sleeve or long-sleeve Oxford shirt (in white)
  • Skirt or skort (in white plaid, navy, or khaki)
  • Pants (in navy or khaki; with brown/black leather belt)
  • Shoes should be comfortable and practical, in a color and style in good taste. Closed-toe athletic or dress shoes are encouraged. Sandals are also allowed but must have a back strap. Shoes that are not permitted include flip-flops, Crocs, slides, slippers, high heels over 2″, and shoes with inappropriate graphics.
Every Day Except Chapel
  • TGS monogrammed polo shirt (in navy, white, or gray)
  • TGS monogrammed short-sleeve or long-sleeve Oxford shirt (in white)
  • Shorts (in navy or khaki)
  • Pants (in gray, navy, or khaki)
  • Belt (in brown or black)
  • Shoes should be comfortable and practical, in a color and style in good taste. Closed-toe athletic or dress shoes are encouraged. Sandals are also allowed but must have a back strap. Shoes that are not permitted include flip-flops, Crocs, slides, slippers, and shoes with inappropriate graphics.
Dress Up Uniform (Chapel and Other Special Occasions)
  • TGS monogrammed long-sleeve Oxford shirt (in white)
  • Skirt or skort (in white plaid)
  • Black, brown, white, or navy leather closed-toe dress shoes
Dress Up Uniform (Chapel and Other Special Occasions)
  • TGS monogrammed long-sleeve Oxford shirt (in white)
  • Dress slacks (in gray)
  • Belt (in brown or black)
    Geneva tie or bow tie (in navy/dark crimson)
  • Black or brown leather dress shoes
Outerwear Everyday Except Chapel Day and Other Special Occasions
  • TGS monogrammed sweater/cardigan/fleece (in navy or gray)
  • TGS branded outerwear purchased from the school store or that represents specific TGS sports teams, clubs, or houses.

Outerwear for Chapel Day and Other Special Occasions
  • TGS monogrammed sweater/cardigan/fleece (in navy or gray)
Options for Friday
Any Geneva top (e.g., TGS polo; house, team, or club shirt/sweater/sweatshirt; or TGS shirt purchased through the school store) may be worn with uniform skort, skirt, shorts, or pants.
Optional Dress-Up Days for Seniors
Seniors may dress up in professional dress on Mondays and wear their senior shirts on Tuesdays.

If you have ANY questions about the uniform, please do not hesitate to contact Sarah Cloke in the advancement office.

The Geneva School
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May 9, 2025
  • 12th Gr - Senior Thesis Presentations

    Date: May 6, 2025 - May 9, 2025
    Time: 12:00 am- 11:59 pm
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  • Youth Tennis - Kindergarten-5th Grade

    Date: May 9, 2025 - May 9, 2025
    Time: 3:00 pm- 4:30 pm
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  • Buff Puff Volleyball & Powder Puff Flag Football

    Date: May 9, 2025 - May 9, 2025
    Time: 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm
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May 10, 2025
  • MS/HS Archery National Championship

    Date: May 10, 2025 - May 10, 2025
    Time: 12:00 am- 11:59 pm
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  • Varsity Track State Meet

    Date: May 10, 2025 - May 10, 2025
    Time: 8:00 am- 3:00 pm
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May 12, 2025
  • 12th Gr - Senior Thesis Presentations

    Date: May 12, 2025 - May 14, 2025
    Time: 12:00 am- 11:59 pm
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  • Chamber Orchestra

    Date: May 12, 2025 - May 12, 2025
    Time: 7:15 am- 8:15 am
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  • 5th Gr - Brave and Free Rehearsal

    Date: May 12, 2025 - May 12, 2025
    Time: 8:00 am- 2:50 pm
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  • Moms in Prayer

    Date: May 12, 2025 - May 12, 2025
    Time: 8:15 am- 9:30 am
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  • K4 Art Adventures

    Date: May 12, 2025 - May 12, 2025
    Time: 1:15 pm- 2:15 pm
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  • 1st & 2nd Art Adventures

    Date: May 12, 2025 - May 12, 2025
    Time: 3:15 pm- 4:15 pm
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  • Beach Volleyball Coed Tournament

    Date: May 12, 2025 - May 12, 2025
    Time: 3:30 pm- 6:00 pm
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May 13, 2025
  • 12th Gr - Senior Thesis Presentations

    Date: May 12, 2025 - May 14, 2025
    Time: 12:00 am- 11:59 pm
    See more details

  • 5th Gr - Brave and Free Rehearsal

    Date: May 13, 2025 - May 13, 2025
    Time: 8:00 am- 12:30 pm
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  • 5th Gr - Brave and Free Performance

    Date: May 13, 2025 - May 13, 2025
    Time: 12:30 pm- 2:45 pm
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  • K4 Garden Club

    Date: May 13, 2025 - May 13, 2025
    Time: 1:10 pm- 2:10 pm
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  • K Art Adventures

    Date: May 13, 2025 - May 13, 2025
    Time: 2:15 pm- 3:15 pm
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  • 1st-3rd Garden Club

    Date: May 13, 2025 - May 13, 2025
    Time: 3:20 pm- 4:20 pm
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  • Softball - Regional Semifinals vs. The Master's Academy

    Date: May 13, 2025 - May 13, 2025
    Time: 4:30 pm- 6:30 pm
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May 9, 2025
  • 12th Gr - Senior Thesis Presentations

    Date: May 6, 2025 - May 9, 2025
    Time: 12:00 am- 11:59 pm
    See more details

  • Youth Tennis - Kindergarten-5th Grade

    Date: May 9, 2025 - May 9, 2025
    Time: 3:00 pm- 4:30 pm
    See more details

  • Buff Puff Volleyball & Powder Puff Flag Football

    Date: May 9, 2025 - May 9, 2025
    Time: 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm
    See more details

May 10, 2025
  • MS/HS Archery National Championship

    Date: May 10, 2025 - May 10, 2025
    Time: 12:00 am- 11:59 pm
    See more details

  • Varsity Track State Meet

    Date: May 10, 2025 - May 10, 2025
    Time: 8:00 am- 3:00 pm
    See more details

May 12, 2025
  • 12th Gr - Senior Thesis Presentations

    Date: May 12, 2025 - May 14, 2025
    Time: 12:00 am- 11:59 pm
    See more details

  • Chamber Orchestra

    Date: May 12, 2025 - May 12, 2025
    Time: 7:15 am- 8:15 am
    See more details

  • 5th Gr - Brave and Free Rehearsal

    Date: May 12, 2025 - May 12, 2025
    Time: 8:00 am- 2:50 pm
    See more details

  • Moms in Prayer

    Date: May 12, 2025 - May 12, 2025
    Time: 8:15 am- 9:30 am
    See more details

  • K4 Art Adventures

    Date: May 12, 2025 - May 12, 2025
    Time: 1:15 pm- 2:15 pm
    See more details

  • 1st & 2nd Art Adventures

    Date: May 12, 2025 - May 12, 2025
    Time: 3:15 pm- 4:15 pm
    See more details

  • Beach Volleyball Coed Tournament

    Date: May 12, 2025 - May 12, 2025
    Time: 3:30 pm- 6:00 pm
    See more details

May 13, 2025
  • 12th Gr - Senior Thesis Presentations

    Date: May 12, 2025 - May 14, 2025
    Time: 12:00 am- 11:59 pm
    See more details

  • 5th Gr - Brave and Free Rehearsal

    Date: May 13, 2025 - May 13, 2025
    Time: 8:00 am- 12:30 pm
    See more details

  • 5th Gr - Brave and Free Performance

    Date: May 13, 2025 - May 13, 2025
    Time: 12:30 pm- 2:45 pm
    See more details

  • K4 Garden Club

    Date: May 13, 2025 - May 13, 2025
    Time: 1:10 pm- 2:10 pm
    See more details

  • K Art Adventures

    Date: May 13, 2025 - May 13, 2025
    Time: 2:15 pm- 3:15 pm
    See more details

  • 1st-3rd Garden Club

    Date: May 13, 2025 - May 13, 2025
    Time: 3:20 pm- 4:20 pm
    See more details

  • Softball - Regional Semifinals vs. The Master's Academy

    Date: May 13, 2025 - May 13, 2025
    Time: 4:30 pm- 6:30 pm
    See more details

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