UNIFORM POLICY 

Students are best prepared for school when they are properly dressed and groomed. They are expected to follow standards of cleanliness, neatness and modesty in everything they wear. Students wear a uniform in order to promote a feeling of equality for all children while discouraging competition in dress. We take pride in our school and the uniform provides a means of identity for the students with our school. In all fairness to other students and their families who honor the policy with the designated uniform, we sincerely hope that you respect the uniform policy, which will be strictly enforced. 

Parents and students both share in the responsibility for seeing that the uniform policy is appropriately observed and maintained. 

 

Haircut Policy Grades Preschool – 8th Grade 

Hair styles must be neat, clean, and simple.No fad haircuts are allowed.

Hair must be natural in coloring. Highlights of any kind are not allowed. This includes lightening hair color used during the summer months such as “Sun-In.” Students who come to school with lightened hair will be required to either cut the coloring out or color it back to original color.

No fad hair accessories such as feathers, glitter, or hair extensions.

Haircuts should not be distracting.

Hair is to be out of the student’s eyes.

No facial hair or sideburns are allowed. 

 

RULES FOR ALL GRADES 

• All shirts and blouses must be buttoned with no more than the top button unbuttoned. 

• All shirts and blouses must be tucked in.

• Turtlenecks or long-sleeved shirts are permitted. Must be navy or white 

• Only School uniform Sweaters, sweatshirts, and jackets may be worn with the uniform. 

• Uniforms should be replaced when they are worn, torn, or faded; all uniforms should be properly sized. 

• Boys: Shorts length must be to the knee

• Girls: Shorts must be no more than 4 inches above the knee (this includes P.E. shorts.)

• Skirt and jumper lengths must be no more than 3 inches above the knee.

• No make-up.

• Translucent color nail polish only. (No polish for boys)

• Earrings must be in the lower part of the ear lobe, and not permitted to exceed the lobe. Only one in each ear. Boys may not wear earrings.

• No rings. Up to 2 religious bracelets may be worn.

• No acrylic nails are allowed. 

• Any short-sleeved undershirt worn must be a solid white color. 

• It is recommended that girls wear bike shorts under their skirts and jumpers.

• Tights may be worn during colder weather. (solid white, navy blue, only) 

• No hats (school beanies may be worn on cold days) 

• Apple watches or similar devices may not be worn. 

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PE UNIFORM GRADES K-8

-        OLA PE short-sleeve or long-sleeve t-shirt  

-        Navy OLA sweatpants or navy basketball shorts  

-        OLA Crewneck or hoodie sweatshirt 

-        White socks  

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OPTIONAL (FREE) DRESS GUIDELINES: 

When permitted by the teacher and principal, students may have the opportunity to have a free dress day (meaning that they do not have to wear their uniform). Parents and students are expected to exercise good judgment in their dress; if you or your child has a question regarding whether an item of clothing is appropriate for school, please discuss it first with your child’s teacher or the principal. The following are guidelines to help when selecting your child’s dress: 

 

• Clothing must be neat and respectable. 

• No short shorts. (Shorts must be no more than 4 inches above the knee.) 

• Jeans may not be ripped, frayed, or torn. 

• No low necklines, halter tops, bare midriffs, spaghetti straps, tank tops, or miniskirts. 

• Only respectable T-shirts or sweatshirts without offensive slogans are allowed.

• Shoes must be closed-toe and appropriate for recess or P.E. 

• Shoulders must be covered. No tank tops or cold shoulders. 

• No hats are NOT allowed in the classrooms at any time. Students may wear appropriate hats at recess.  

The school’s guidelines on makeup and jewelry will be in effect on free dress days. The administration reserves the right to make the final decisions regarding appropriate dress and personal appearance. 

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Boys Uniform Requirements  

 

Regular uniform  (All items MUST be purchased from the uniform store) 

-           OLA long sleeve or short sleeve polo white, or blue

-           Khaki or navy boys' flat front twill pants or shorts. 

-           Jackets and sweatshirts MUST be from the OLA uniform store.

-           White crew socks  (must be above ankle) 

Liturgy uniform   

-        OLA short-sleeve or long-sleeve white Oxford shirt with logo.  (NO POLO SHIRTS)

-        plaid 4 in hand or pre-tied necktie  

-        OLA navy V-neck pullover sweater or sweater vest  

-        Khaki flat front twill pants (from the uniform store) 

-        OLA windbreaker (no sweatshirts on liturgy wear days)

-        White crew socks (must be above ankle) 

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Girls Uniform Requirements  

 

Regular uniform   (All items MUST be purchased from the uniform store) 

-        OLA long-sleeve or short sleeve polo, white or blue 

-        Khaki or navy flat-front twill pants or shorts. 

-        Grades PK-5 plaid V-neck jumper  

-        Grades 6-8 plaid 4 pleat skirt  

-        Grades PK-8 plaid 2 pleat skort 

-        White crew socks (must be above ankle), white or navy knee highs or tights. 

-        Jackets and sweatshirts MUST be from the OLA uniform stores.

 

Liturgy uniform    

-        6-8 -OLA Short Sleeve or long Sleeve white Oxford shirt with logo.  (NO POLO SHIRTS)

-        Plaid cross tie with velcro closure or plaid necktie

-        Grades 6-8-plaid 4 pleat skirt 

-        Grades K-5- OLA white, short-sleeve Peter Pan blouse w/o pocket   

-        Grades PK-5 -plaid V-neck jumper 

-        White or navy knee highs or tights 

-        OLA navy V-neck pullover or cardigan sweater  

-        OLA windbreaker (no sweatshirts on liturgy wear days) 

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OPTIONAL (FREE) DRESS GUIDELINES FOR ALL

When permitted by the teacher and principal, students may have the opportunity to have a free dress day (meaning that they do not have to wear their uniform). Parents and students are expected to use good judgment in student dress; if you or your child has a question regarding whether an item of clothing is appropriate for school, please discuss it first with your child’s teacher or the principal. The following are guidelines to help when selecting your child’s dress: 

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• Clothing must be neat and respectable. 

• Jeans may not be ripped, frayed, or torn.

• No low necklines, halter tops, bare midriffs, spaghetti straps, tank tops, sleeveless, or miniskirts.

• Only respectable T-shirts or sweatshirts without offensive slogans are allowed. 

• Shoes must be closed-toe and appropriate for recess or P.E. 

• No hats are NOT allowed in the classrooms at any time. Students may wear appropriate hats at recess.

• No excessive headwear or jewelry 

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OUT-OF-UNIFORM INFRACTION NOTICE 

If a student is not in uniform, a notice will be sent home to inform parents. Parents may also be called in to bring the proper uniform to school. The third infraction will result in a detention. In junior high, students who are out of uniform will receive a lowered conduct grade.