School Uniforms
Telra Institute recognizes the benefit that dress code and uniform standards have in creating a distraction-free environment for learning and in contributing to school identity and spirit.
In establishing our dress code, we strive to strike a balance between safety, simplicity, and flexibility. We aim for a common style and standard while allowing parents the freedom to use the vendors of their choice for convenience and cost-effectiveness.
Dress Code Principles
Support active kids
Children will be physically active every day. Ensure clothing, shoes, and accessories are safe and appropriate for kids running, playing, and jumping.
Minimize distraction
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All clothing items (with the exception of shoes and coats for outside wear) must be solid colored and free of stripes, patterns, graphics, logos, or text.
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No visible tattoos, hair coloring, or glitter allowed.
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Subtle make-up or nail polish colors ok, but should be free of symbols or designs.
Reinforce pride in self and in school
All clothing must be neat, clean, well-fitting, and in good condition (no holes or rips). Outfit components must follow the style, length, and color standards.
We know these are hard times for many families and we never want financial constraints to prevent a child from taking advantage of the unique education that Telra can provide.
Click the button below if you need some help in purchasing a school wardrobe for your child or if you would like to be a Uniform Angel to help another family.
Standards
The basic Telra uniform is a solid colored polo top and neutral-colored dress bottoms (specific colors described below). Various combinations are possible, and parents may purchase uniform components from any vendor. While general guidelines are provided here, we understand no set of dress code standards will address every scenario. In the event of doubt, reach out to frontdesk@telra.org for assistance in interpreting these standards.
Telra Storefront with French Toast
NEW THIS YEAR! Telra Institute has a storefront with retailer French Toast.
To take the guesswork out of shopping, we've hand selected items and colors from French Toast's line of apparel. When you shop at this link, you know that the items comply with Telra's dress code standards. And a helpful pop-up box will let you know if you try to navigate beyond the Telra storefront (to items that have not been pre-approved.)
Telra's School Code for French Toast: QS61ANV
You may also shop Telra's storefront with Lands' End.
Remember, you can purchase uniform elements from any retailer(s) as long as they fit with Telra's dress code standards. Telra's storefronts with French Toast and Land's End are offered for convenience.
Step 1: Required Basics
Pants
Dress-style. No corduroy or knit material. No jogger style. Neat cargo pockets ok.
Length: Full-length to ankle (no capris, should not drag on ground)
Color: Telra neutrals
Shorts & Skirts
Dress-style. No corduroy or knit material. Neat cargo pockets ok. Skorts ok. Modesty shorts required under skirts.
Length: No longer than knee-length and no shorter than 2 inches above the knee
Color: Telra neutrals
Shirts
Polo-style cotton or synthetic collared shirts. No puff sleeves. Standard collars - no peter pan collars or decorative stitching.
Length: Long sleeve or short sleeve. Tucked in for grades 2+
Color: Telra blue or orange; navy, red, light blue, or pink.
Dresses
Polo-style, one-piece collared dresses (short or long-sleeve) over modesty shorts
Length: No longer than knee-length and no shorter than 2 inches above the knee
Color: Telra blue or orange; navy, red, light blue, or pink.
Step 2: Optional Layers
Top layers
sweaters, vests, cardigans, zip ups, sweatshirts
Fleece or tightly knit or woven fabric, without a hood. Must be worn over an approved shirt or dress
Length: Waist/hip length or above (no long sweaters)
Color: Telra neutrals; Telra blue or orange; navy, red, light blue, or pink.
Jumpers
Dress-style. No corduroy or knit material. Must be worn over approved shirt and modesty shorts.
Length: No longer than knee-length and no shorter than 2 inches above the knee
Color: Telra neutrals
Sub-layers
undershirts, camisoles, turtlenecks
Permitted if worn underneath approved shirt or dress
Length: Tuck in if needed to ensure hem not visible
Color: Telra blue or orange; navy, red, light blue, and pink; white.
Tights or Leggings
Permitted if worn underneath approved bottoms or dress
Length: Full-length to ankle
Color: White; Telra neutrals; Telra blue or orange; navy, red, light blue, or pink.
Step 3: Footwear
Sneakers / tennis shoes
Solid or patterned, but nothing distracting (no lights, charms, sequins, etc.)
Style: Toes must be enclosed and no high tops permitted. No Natives, Keens, Crocs, etc.
Color: No neon colors
Dress shoes, heels, boots
Not allowed - However, students may wear weather-appropriate boots to-from school or for recess on rainy/snowy days if they change into tennis shoes once inside.
Sandals, Crocs, flip flops, Natives, Keens, anything with open toes or tops
Not allowed
Socks
Subtle logos ok
Color: Telra neutrals, white, or black
Step 4: Accessories
Belts
Not required, but functional belts may be worn with pants, shorts, or skirts that have belt loops.
Color: Black, brown, or Telra neutral
Jewelry
Light, stud earrings permitted, but no facial piercings. No necklaces, and any bracelets or watches should not be excessively large or dangling. These can lead to injuries during recess and PE.
Headwear
Hats, bandanas, or other head coverings are not allowed indoors. Thin headbands (solid colors and minimalistic) are ok for hair retention
Step 5: Outerwear
No restrictions on coats or other outerwear when worn outside. Any length. Any color.
Just ensure there are no school-inappropriate images or language.
Colors
School Colors & Classics
Telra blue and orange, as well as commonly-available classic colors can be part of the uniform for all Telra students. We want to ensure families have ready access to affordable uniform components online or in-store.
Examples color names by brand/retailer:
French Toast: teal, orange or sun orange, navy, red, light blue, pink
Children's Place: orange (flame), navy (nautico, tidal), red (ruby, classic red), light blue (daybreak, brook), pink (sparklpink)
Lands' End: navy (classic navy), red, light blue (blue), pink (ice pink), orange (orange spice)
Cat & Jack: navy, red, light blue, pink
Old Navy: orange (orange surfboards), navy (ink blue, dark sea blue), red (red tape, robbie red), light blue (monet blue, something blue), pink (preppy pink, puffy pink)
GAP: navy (crayon true indigo, true indigo), red (modern red, ruby red), light blue (Hampton blue, pure blue)
Telra Neutrals
All grades may wear Telra neutrals—medium gray and khaki—for pants, shorts, skirts, and jumpers.
Examples of approved Telra Neutrals by brand or retailer:
The Children's Place: medium gray (storm, gray steel), khaki (sandwash), avoid: flax and fin gray
Lands' End: medium gray (gray, arctic gray), khaki, avoid: charcoal heather
Cat & Jack: medium gray (charcoal gray), khaki (khaki, light khaki, beige)
French Toast: gray, heather gray, khaki
Old Navy: khaki (rolled oats, khaki, shore enough), avoid: earl gray
GAP: medium gray (grey), khaki (wicker, beige, khaki)
Primary: slate gray
Masks
Any child-appropriate patterns or colors are acceptable. Please avoid text.
Spiritwear
Telra spirit wear is available from multiple locations so that you can showcase your Telra spirit around town or around the world! Note that spirit wear is not an approved substitute for a uniform, however it may be worn on designated dress down days.
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Seasonal store (orders fulfilled monthly)
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On-demand store (select "spiritwear" on the “select grade / status” pull down to see the styles available)
We never want financial constraints to prevent a child from taking advantage of the unique education that Telra can provide.
Click here if you need some help in purchasing a school wardrobe for your child or if you would like to be a Uniform Angel and support another family.