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Primary School Uniform

Our uniform standards take into account the youngest students' desire to belong to the school culture while ensuring ease of self-care and understanding that buttons and zippers take time to learn

PreKindergarten (PRK) Uniform Guidelines

The preschool uniform approach is designed to support independence in dressing and toileting, while helping children feel part of the school community from their earliest days.

Preschool students at InnovOak do not wear the full school uniform, but they do wear the selected age appropriate items listed below.

Required PreK Sets

These may be selected based on the child’s comfort and parent preference. Some families choose to purchase the full Regular Dress uniform, although availability in PreK sizes may be limited.

Tops

  • Polo Shirt (short or long sleeve)

  • Full Zip Sweater

  • Crewneck Sweater

Bottoms

  • Dress Pants

  • Skirt (girls)

    • Black/Navy tights or bicycle shorts*

  • Shorts (boys) - Warm Weather Uniform Option

  • Athletic Jogger

  • Black Belt (optional)*

  • Black Shoes*

  • Black or Navy Socks*

Items marked with * sign are to be self-arranged, our uniform store does not currently carry these items.

PreK students do not change for physical activities, so the Athletic Uniform is not required.

Kindergarten (JK/SK) Uniform Guidelines

JK and SK students wear the Regular Dress and Active Uniform. This uniform set is designed to be developmentally appropriate and easy for students to manage independently.

  • All Kindergarten students wear Regular Dress as their standard uniform, (Monday Tuesday and Thursday) This is the more formal attire for JK/SK) and you may hear this called Kindergarten Formal

  • unless advised to wear Active Uniform (see details below).

  • Although students are not required to wear Dress Shirts and Ties every day, at least one of each should be purchased and available for students to wear during school events, such as trips and concerts and the first day of school. For clarity, the Blazer is not required for Kindergarten, but you are welcome to purchase one if you choose.

  • The Active Uniform / has been adopted as Kindergarten Casual. The goal is to begin to have students learn the habits and mindset getting ready for Grade 1. Kindergarten Casual is meant for Wednesdays and Fridays, allowing parents more time for wash days.

Having students wear a shirt and tie for regular formal attire would introduce buttons and ties sooner than they are able to manage their attire independently. This is why we are focused on a Primary School version of Academic Casual and Academic Formal.

The Kindergarten uniform model reflects our belief that even our youngest students can dress for success while developing autonomy and comfort at school.