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Student Life

Uniform & Dress Code

Christian Leadership is one of the pillars at Grace Leadership Academy. We believe that as educators, it is our responsibility to develop well-rounded individuals who are not only academically successful but also excel in the area of Christian leadership. In line with this value, we have chosen to require uniforms for our students. We desire to raise the next generation of Christian leaders and to promote a positive school culture that reflects our values and esteems character development. Instilling the value of honor and upholding the pillar of Christian Leadership promotes strong moral character, discipline, and respect for authority, all of which are essential qualities of a leader. *Students will receive further information regarding uniforms upon acceptance in their enrollment packet. 

Girls / Boys Uniform Guidelines


UNIFORM DRESS CODE FOR BOYS AND GIRLS (MONDAY-THURSDAY)

  • GLA Monogrammed Polo (navy, white, black)
  • GLA Monogrammed 1/4 zip (navy, black)
  • Dark wash jeans (no holes or rips – no cargo pants)
  • Dress pants (navy, khaki, black – no cargo pants)
  • Dress shorts (navy, khaki, black – no cargo shorts)

* All shirts and outerwear must be branded with the GLA Elementary/Secondary logo.

* Shorts must be to the top of the knee.

* Dresses, jumpers, and skirts, the hemline should extend at least 3 finger widths below the top of the knee when arms are relaxed at the sides


SPIRIT WEAR (DRESS DOWN FRIDAYS)

* GLA is committed to encouraging our students to show school spirit by allowing them to

wear their spirit items. On Fridays, students can wear shirts/sweatshirts associated with Grace World Outreach Church, including Ascend and/or Grace Kids, other Christian apparel, and school spirit shirts.

School Supply Lists

Kindergarten Supply List

  • DO NOT LABEL:
  • 1 pack of Crayola Twistables Crayons (24-count)
  • 2 packs of Crayola Crayons (24-count)
  • 10 glue sticks
  • 3 bottles of Elmer’s Liquid Glue
  • 1 Crayola Washable Watercolor Paint Set (16 colors)
  • 2 packs of Ticonderoga #2 Pencils (sharpened)
  • 2 boxes of Jumbo/Chubby Pencils (with sharpener)
  • 2 packs of pencil-top erasers
  • 1 Primary Composition Notebook
  • 1 package of Play-Doh
  • 1 pencil/supply box
  • 3 plastic pocket folders with prongs
  • 1 2-inch binder with a clear front sleeve
  • 1 package of index cards
  • 2 packs of copy paper
  • 1 pack card stock paper
  • DO NOT LABEL:
  • 1 box of quart-size Ziploc bags
  • 1 box of sandwich-size Ziploc bags
  • 1 box of gallon-size Ziploc bags
  • 2 large boxes of tissues
  • 1 container of unscented baby wipes
  • 2 containers of Lysol or Clorox Disinfecting Wipes
  • 1 pack of Mr. Clean Magic Erasers
  • 1 bottle of hand sanitizer
  • 2 packages of non-coated (microwave-safe) large paper plates
  • 2 packages of non-coated (microwave-safe) small paper plates
  • 2 rolls of paper towels
  • 1 Hands-On Bible (NLT version, available on Amazon)
  • 1 pair of headphones
  • 1 bookbag (no wheels; large enough to hold a notebook, lunchbox, water bottle, etc.)
  • 1 change of clothes (labeled with the student’s name)
  • 1 leak-proof reusable water bottle labeled with the student’s name)

*Classroom bulk snacks (preferably with no food coloring and minimal sugar)

1st Grade Supply List

Additional materials may be requested from students during the school year. Please, replenish items as needed throughout the school year. Please refrain from bringing backpacks with wheels, as they do not fit in the cubicles.

  • Backpack – No wheels
  • 1 Hands-On Bible (NLT version available from Amazon)
  • Hard plastic pencil case (nothing with zippers)
  • (3) pack pink erasers
  • (1) ream of copy paper and white cardstock
  • (4) Crayola glue sticks
  • 2 rolls of tape
  • Fiskars tip scissors (not blunt)
  • (2) 24-pack of Crayola Crayons – (24 pack specifically not larger)
  • (36) #2 pencils Ticonderoga – pre-sharpened
  • 2 packs of Crayola colored pencils 12 pack (12 pack specifically not larger)
  • 2 packs of Crayola Markers 10 pack
  • (12) Expo dry-erase markers – Thin Black only
  • (2) 3-prong plastic folders (blue and red)
  • (2) boxes of tissues
  • (3) containers of Lysol wipes
  • (1) package of gallon storage bags
  • 1 inch binder
  • Mead Primary Journal Creative Story Tablet Composition Notebook

2nd Grade Supply List

Additional materials may be requested from students during the school year. Please, replenish items as needed throughout the school year. Please refrain from bringing backpacks with wheels, as they do not fit in the cubicles.

  • 1 Pencil Box (Plain Hard Case)
  • 1 Pack of 24 #2 Pencils (Pre-Sharpened)
  • 2 Packs of Colored Pencils (12 ct.)
  • 2 Pink Erasers
  • 1 Pack of Crayons (24 ct.)
  • 1 Pack of Washable Markers (10 ct.)
  • 1 Highlighter
  • 2 Elmer Glue Sticks
  • 1 Pair of Pointed Tip Kid Scissors
  • 2 Wide Ruled Comp Notebooks
  • 3 Plastic Folders with Pockets and Prongs (Blue, Yellow, Green)
  • 1 Pack of 3×5 Index Cards
  • 1″ White Binder
  • 1 Ream of White Card Stock
  • 1 Ream of Copier White Paper
  • 2 Containers of Clorox or Lysol Wipes
  • 1 Pack of Baby Wipes
  • 1 Box of Tissues
  • 1 Bottle of Anti-bacterial Hand Soap
  • 1 Bottle of Hand Sanitizer
  • 2 Pack of Play-Doh
  • 1 Crayola Washable Watercolor Paint Set
  • 1 T-shirt to wear during Art
  • Hands On Bible for Kids NLT (Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/00gKRNQU)
  • Backpack (No wheels)
  • Spill-Proof Water Bottle for Daily Use
  • Student Planner (Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/09fKpXzx)
  • Classroom Bulk Snacks

3rd Grade Supply List

Additional materials may be requested from students during the school year. Please, replenish items as needed throughout the school year. Please refrain from bringing backpacks with wheels, as they do not fit in the cubicles.

  • Backpack (No Wheels)
  • Pencil box (plain hard case)
  • 2 boxes of pre-sharpened pencils
  • Elmer’s 12-pack washable school glue sticks
  • 2 boxes of crayons
  • 1 subject spiral notebook, wide ruled (Blue)
  • 1 pack of washable markers
  • 12″ wooden ruler
  • 2 packs of colored pencils
  • 1 pack of Expo dry-erase markers (thin)
  • 1 pack of Expo dry-erase markers (regular)
  • Hands-On Bible (Amazon)

  • 2″ 3-ring view binder (white)
  • 1 Blue plastic folder with /prongs
  • 1 Green plastic folder with /prongs
  • 1 Purple plastic folder with /prongs
  • 1 pack of cap erasers
  • 1 leak-proof water bottle with lid
  • 1 pack of assorted colors
  • Highlighters
  • 1 individual white dry-erase board
  • 2 rolls of paper towels
  • 2 packs of Lysol Wipes
  • 1 tissue box
  • 1 Washable Watercolors (16 colors)

4th Grade Supply List

Additional materials may be requested from students during the school year. Please, replenish items as needed throughout the school year. Please refrain from bringing backpacks with wheels, as they do not fit in the cubicles.

  • 5 notebooks in different colors (Bible, history, language, math, music)
  • 2 packs copy paper
  • 1 pack colored paper
  • 1 pencil box
  • 2 packs of pencils
  • 1 pack of highlighters
  • 1 pack of dry erase markers
  • 1 pack of scissors
  • 1 Folder
  • 2 packs of index cards
  • ruler
  • 1 student dictionary
  • 1 Hands On Bible (NLT)
  • 2 boxes of tissues
  • 2 containers of Clorox wipes
  • 1 Student Dictionary
  • 1 Hands-On Bible (NLT version available from Amazon)
  • Student Planner (https://a.co/d/0geKfhFS)
  • Water Bottle with lid

*Classroom bulk snacks (preferably with no food coloring and minimal sugar)

5th Grade Supply List

Additional materials may be requested from students during the school year. Please, replenish items as needed throughout the school year. Please refrain from bringing backpacks with wheels, as they do not fit in the cubicles.

  • 5 notebooks in different colors (Bible, history, language, math, music)
  • 2 packs copy paper
  • 1 pack colored paper
  • 1 pencil box
  • 2 packs of pencils
  • 1 pack of highlighters
  • 1 pack of dry erase markers
  • 1 pack of scissors
  • 1 Folder
  • 2 packs of index cards
  • ruler
  • 1 student dictionary
  • 1 Hands On Bible (NLT)
  • 2 boxes of tissues
  • 2 containers of Clorox wipes
  • 1 Student Dictionary
  • 1 Hands-On Bible (NLT version available from Amazon)
  • Student Planner (https://a.co/d/0geKfhFS)
  • Water Bottle with lid

*Classroom bulk snacks (preferably with no food coloring and minimal sugar)

6th/7th Grade Supply List

  • NLT GO Bible
  • 1.5-inch Black 3-ring Binder (with clear cover)
  • 1 Pack of 5 Tab Dividers (with pocket inserts)
  • 50ct Pack of Sheet Protectors
  • 4 Packs Loose Leaf Paper (Wide-Ruled)
  • 1 Pack Loose Leaf Graph Paper
  • 5 Composition Books
  • 300 Count White Ruled Index Cards
  • 300 Count Neon Ruled Index Cards
  • Dry Erase Markers (Chisel Tip and Fine Point)
  • 30 Count Pack Crayola Twistable Colored Pencils
  • 24 Pack #2 Pencils (preferably Ticonderoga)
  • Scientific Calculator (preferably TI-30X)
  • Compass and Protractor Set
  • 1 pack of Highlighters
  • Clear Ruler
  • Quart Zipper Bags
  • Gallon Zipper Bags
  • 1 box of tissues
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Disinfectant Wipes

8th-11th History and Bible Supply List (Mrs. Tafelski)

Bible/History

  • 1 Bible (NLT only, please)
  • 3 boxes of Ticonderoga pencils
  • 2-pack roll of paper towels
  • 2 notebooks for History journaling (can be their own choice of style)
  • 1-2 packs of 3×5 index cards (one for history and one for Bible)
  • 1-2 packs of Post-it notes
  • 1 ream of cardstock copy paper
  • 2 boxes of Kleenex

Bible Students Only

  • 1 pack of Highlighters
  • 5-subject spiral notebook**

Teacher Classroom Needs (Mrs. Tafelski)

The following items are greatly appreciated for classroom use:

  • Rolls of tape for the tape dispenser
  • Tape dispenser
  • Stapler and staples
  • Scissors
  • Crayons
  • Carpet of the world

8th-11th Grade English (Mrs. Lopez)

English

  • 3 Subject Spiral Notebook
  • 2 packs of college-ruled paper
  • Index cards
  • Post-it Notes
  • Pack of pencils
  • Blue pens

8th-11th Bible Class (Mrs. Lopez)

Bible

  • NLT Bible (ONLY THIS VERSION)
  • Journals – can choose whatever they want to use for a journal
  • Spiral Notebook
  • Pack of Multi-colored pens

8th-11th Science School Supply List (Mrs. Rodriquez)

Science

  • Binder
  • Dividers
  • Paper towels
  • Tissues
  • Pencils
  • Blue or black pens only
  • 2 Index cards
  • Clorox wipes
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Planner
  • Scientific calculator (physical science & chemistry only)

Spanish Class (Mrs. Rodriquez)

Spanish

  • Composition notebook
  • Blue or black pens only
  • Pencils
  • 2 Index cards
  • Folder

Media Psychology (Mrs. Rodriquez)

Media Psychology

  • 2 Index cards
  • Composition notebook
  • Blue or black pens
  • Pencils
  • Folder

8th-11th Grade Math Class (Mr. Guzman)

Math

  • TI-84 Calculator (can use TI-83)
  • Graph paper
  • Notebook
  • Pencils or mechanical pencils