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Uniforms · 2026-2027

What your child wears.

Uniforms are required all year. Tops must carry the school logo. The dress code is enforced after the first two weeks of school, so there is time to get sorted.

This is the uniform

Start here.

Three Learning Tree students in forest green, navy and burgundy logo polos with a navy skirt and khaki shorts
Forest green, navy and burgundy polos. Navy skirt, khaki shorts, navy pants.
Three Learning Tree students in red and forest green logo polos with khaki and navy bottoms
Red and forest green polos, khaki and navy bottoms.
Step one · the easy way

French Toast, through the school

Our primary provider. Sizing, ordering and questions are all arranged through the school office, so ask us first and skip the guesswork.

Call the office →
Step two · required

McDowell Awards, for the logo

Every top must carry the school logo. Wherever you buy the polo, bring it here to be embroidered.

(760) 347-0069 →
Do this first

Order early, embroider once

Buy all the polos you need in one go, then take them to McDowell together. One trip, one setup, and everything is ready before the first day.

Assembly day is red and navy.

For assemblies, special events, field trips and Fall Picture Day, every child wears full uniform attire: a red logo polo with navy pants, shorts, skirt or skort. Not burgundy, not forest green. Keep one red polo clean for it, and check the calendar for the date each month.

See the calendar →

The dress code is enforced after the first two weeks of school. After that, uniform infractions can mean a child is sent home, so it is worth getting right early. Full uniform is required for field trips, Student of the Month assemblies, fall pictures and special events.

Buy the plain pieces anywhere

Where parents actually shop.

Polos and bottoms can come from anywhere as long as the color and style match. These links are pre-filtered to school uniform pieces. Buy plain, then have the logo added.

Our supplier French Toast Built for school uniforms. Sturdy, sized for children, and the office can help you order. Shop French Toast → Best quality Lands’ End The ones that survive three children. Deep color range, generous sizing, and they hold their shape all year. Shop Lands’ End → Nicer everyday Gap Kids Softer cotton and a better cut than most. Check the color carefully against the swatches below. Shop Gap Kids → Good value Old Navy The sensible middle. Frequent sales, and fine for the pairs that live in the wash. Shop Old Navy → Easiest pickup Target Order in the morning, collect it the same day at Monterey and Highway 111. Good for the emergency spare. Shop Target → Lowest price Walmart Cheapest way to get the count up. Buy a size ahead, they shrink. Shop Walmart →
Before you order, check three things.
  1. Color. Burgundy, red, forest green or navy for tops. Khaki or navy for bottoms. Retailer names vary, so compare to the swatches below.
  2. Style. No cargo pockets on boys’ pants or shorts. Skirts are third through fifth grade only.
  3. The logo. Nothing is finished until it is monogrammed. Budget a few days for McDowell.

These links are provided as a convenience for families. The school has no arrangement with any of these retailers and earns nothing from them.

The colors

Polos and socks.

Polo shirts come in four school colors, all with the logo. Bottoms are khaki or navy.

Burgundy Red Forest Green Navy Khaki, bottoms

Socks are solid only, in forest green, navy, red, black, burgundy or white. Ankle, knee length or tights are all fine.

The full list

What to buy.

Girls

Tops

  • Burgundy, red, forest green or navy polo shirts, with logo
  • Navy sweat outfit with logo

Bottoms

  • Khaki and navy jumpers
  • Navy, khaki and plaid skirts, 3rd through 5th grade only
  • Khaki and navy shorts
  • Khaki and navy skorts, pleated or one-flap

Shoes

  • Black, brown or any dark shade of oxford, two-toned is fine
  • Tennis shoes in solid white, forest green, navy or black with moderate trim
  • No party or dress patents, no jelly styles, no sandals or boots

The rest

  • No jewelry, other than post earrings and a watch
  • No make-up. Light nail polish is fine
  • No colored hair, no tattoos

Boys

Tops

  • Burgundy, red, forest green or navy polo shirts, with logo
  • Navy sweat outfit with logo

Bottoms

  • Khaki and navy pants, no cargo style
  • Khaki and navy shorts, two styles, no cargo style

Shoes

  • Black or white solid tennis shoes
  • Black, brown or dark shade of oxford
  • Tennis shoes in solid white, forest green, navy or black with moderate trim
  • No sandals or boots

The rest

  • No jewelry, other than a watch. No earrings
  • No colored hair, no mohawks, no tattoos

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