Uniform Policy
DLS 25-26 Uniform Policy
DLS actively promotes and recognizes principles of fairness, equity, and social justice, and it is our hope that the uniform policy reflects these principles.
As previously communicated here, DLS has gradually made shifts in the uniform policy over the past year. Middle school students can no longer wear the gray Denver Language School t-shirts, Spirit Wear days will be limited to Fridays, and all Spirit Wear must be a solid color with the Denver Language School logo, available from Impact We Print.
Families with questions, or seeking exemptions to the Uniform Policy due to religious beliefs, ethnic or cultural background, student disability, or health condition may reach out to their Campus Principal to submit a request for an exemption. For families facing economic hardship and would benefit from uniform assistance, please contact financialaid@denverlanguageschool.org.
GRADES K – 4 (Whiteman)
Tops
Students wear navy uniform polo shirts with the school logo.
Navy DLS uniform outerwear with the logo may be worn when students are inside school buildings. Other non-logo outerwear may be worn during recess and lunch, but must be taken off when students return to their classrooms.
A khaki or navy uniform jumper dress with the school logo may be worn over a plain white or navy shirt. Students may also wear a navy DLS polo dress.
Students may wear plain white, gray, navy, or black long-sleeved shirts under their short-sleeved uniform shirts. Undershirts must be plain and may not have visible logos, writings, or designs.
Bottoms
Students can wear khaki, gray, navy, or black pants, shorts, or skirts.
Plain white, grey, navy, or black leggings may be worn alone or under skirts/dresses. Leggings must be opaque (not see through) and may not have logos or patterns.
Plain white, grey, navy, or black tights may be worn under skirts, dresses, or shorts..
Fridays
Students may wear Spirit Wear on Fridays only. Starting SY 25-26, Spirit Wear shirts are the plain colored shirts with the DLS logo. The shirts are available on the Impact We Print website. Uniform bottoms must still be worn on Fridays.
GRADES 5 – 8 (Gilpin)
Tops
Students wear maroon uniform polo shirts or maroon t-shirts with the DLS logo.
Maroon DLS uniform outerwear with the logo must be worn when students are inside school buildings. Other non-logo outerwear may be worn during recess.
A khaki jumper dress with the school logo may be worn over a short- or long-sleeved maroon DLS polo shirt or a plain white shirt. Students may also wear a maroon DLS polo dress.
Students may wear plain white, grey, navy, or black long-sleeved shirts under their short-sleeved uniform shirts. Undershirts must be plain and may not have visible logos, writings or designs.
Bottoms
Students can wear khaki, gray, navy, or black pants, shorts, skirts, or jeans that are in good shape (no rips, tears, or distressing).
Plain white, grey, navy, or black leggings may be worn alone or under skirts/dresses. Leggings must be opaque (not see through) and may not have logos or patterns.
Plain white, grey, navy, or black tights may be worn under skirts, dresses, or shorts.
Fridays
Students may wear Spirit Wear on Fridays only. Spirit Wear shirts are the plain colored shirts with the DLS logo. The shirts are available on the Impact We Print website. Uniform bottoms must still be worn on Fridays.
BOTH CAMPUSES:
Uniform tops must be purchased through the vendors listed here.
Students must wear closed-toed shoes, preferably with non-marking soles. Heelys with wheels are NOT allowed.
Pajama pants are not part of the uniform and may not be worn.
Hats, scarves, and bandanas are not allowed to be worn inside the buildings.
Sunhats or other protective clothing for sun, wind, or harsh weather conditions may be worn outside.
Uniform Policy Noncompliance
First occurrence: The teacher will send the student to the office to change into the appropriate school uniform, if available.
Second occurrence: The teacher will send the student to the office to change into the appropriate school uniform, if available. Parents will be contacted by the teacher or a staff member and provide resources for the student to be in compliance with the uniform policy.
Third occurrence: Parents will be called. A meeting may be set up by the Assistant Principal to create a plan for uniform compliance with the parent and the student.
Gilpin students will receive detention for not following the uniform policy.
Purchasing Uniforms
Financial assistance is available for uniforms to qualified students. Contact financialaid@denverlanguageschool.org for more information.
DLS Uniform Vendors are:
*Dennis Uniforms has gone out of business