OS Uniform Policy
K-5 Scholars:
All K-5 uniform tops must only be through our exclusive Uniform Shop, and cannot be embroidered through an outside source, but bottoms can be purchased at any clothing store that provides UNIFORM style, and is within our dress code policy. Scholars who are sent to school or choose not to follow dress code will be required to call home and change into appropriate attire. After an initial warning, dress code violations will result in administrative action.
Please note that clothing must be clean, neat and in good repair. Fading, rips, and wear and tear should be not visible. All scholars are expected to arrive at school properly dressed and to remain so throughout the day.
6th - 12th Scholars:
Middle and high school' s complete uniform must be through our exclusive Uniform Shop, including sweaters and light jackets, and cannot be embroidered through an outside source. Scholars who are sent to school or choose not to follow dress code will be required to call home and change into appropriate attire. After an initial warning, dress code violations will result in administrative action.
Please note that clothing must be clean, neat and in good repair. Fading, rips, and wear and tear should be not visible. All scholars are expected to arrive at school properly dressed and to remain so throughout the day.
Here are the top 5 reasons we celebrate wearing uniforms at One School:
School Spirit
Sense of Belonging
Character Building
Bullying Deterrent
Relieves Peer Pressure
Perspective from a scholar...
"Wearing a uniform is a badge of pride, creates an identity for a school and is an important part of being a school scholar... A school uniform teaches students to dress smartly and take pride in their appearance...
Perhaps most importantly, a uniform means students don't have to worry about peer pressure when it comes to their clothes. When everyone is dressed the same, worrying about what you look like isn't so important. There is no competition about being dressed in the latest trend, which would put a great deal of financial pressure on students and parents. Potential bullies have one less target for their insults; it's hard to make fun of what someone is wearing when you're dressed exactly the same...
My uniform might not be what I would wear in my own time, but it gives me a sense of belonging, takes away the pressure of what to wear and deters the bullies. School uniform isn't fashionable, but that's exactly why I think it should be here to stay."
“Optimism is Perspective.”
Shorts/Pants/Skirts: Khaki Uniform Style
Khaki uniform style--docker style, made of cotton twill.
Firmly, the following items are not to be worn to school:
No skinny pants or denim material pants
No bell-bottoms, low rider, hip-hugger, jogger, or cargo pants (outside pockets) are permitted.
A belt must be worn if pants do not fit securely around the waist. All skirts, skorts must be within three inches from the top of the kneecap when standing.
Pants, Skirts and skorts may not be rolled, cuffed, or altered to be made shorter or to disguise non-uniform pants (i.e. joggers)
NOTE: Leggings are permitted under shorts, jumpers, or skorts.
Places to Purchase: Lands' End, Dennis Uniforms, Target or like stores.
Jumpers or Polo Dress
Girls may wear purple or teal embroidered polo dresses.
Outerwear:
All jackets, cardigans, blazers, sweater vests, etc. embroidered with the appropriate OS logo on the left lapel. Only outerwear with the OS logo will be permitted on campus.
Extreme Weather: On cold days, scholars may wear what is needed to stay warm and are to remove it upon entering the building.
PE Uniform: Performance, Active Tees
Scholars must bring their PE uniform to school to change out for PE classes. Scholars should wear appropriate footwear for athletic activities (sneakers only please avoid cleats or specialized footwear).
Tee Shirt: Purple Lions PE shirt
Shorts: Black Gym Shorts [Elementary: Black or Navy]
style gym shorts. No brand name, stripes
or colors allowed.
Other Considerations:
The size of shirts, jackets, jumpers or pants must be appropriate to the scholar's body size. Please do not wear formfitting clothes. All skirts, skorts must be within three inches from the top of the kneecap when standing. Stretch lycra, spandex, biker pants, or yoga pants are not to be worn as outer garments. Clothing with inappropriate themes or visible branding will not be allowed. No plain jackets, sweaters, or blazers will be allowed. See “Daily Uniform” for logo’d options.
Dress Code: Daily Uniform
Clothing must be clean, neat and in good repair.
All scholars are expected to arrive at school properly dressed and to remain so throughout the day. Scholar who choose not to follow dress code will be required to call home and change. After an initial warning, dress code violations will result in disciplinary action.
Shirts: Purple, Teal, White, and Lavender
All scholars must come to school in an embroidered short sleeve polo, or oxford shirt. Polos may be purple, teal, white and must be embroidered with the appropriate OS logo on the left lapel. Oxfords may be white or lavender.
Dress Down/Casual Dress Days
These are the days that scholars may dress out of uniform. Keeping in mind that on these days, scholars are expected to dress tastefully, and that all guidelines for appropriate fit remain. No tight or form-fitting clothing such as lyrcra, leggings, or yoga pants. No ripped or torn jeans, spaghetti strap, tank tops, midriffs or sleeveless shirts, short skirts/skorts, or open-toed shoes. Scholars are not to wear apparel that promotes celebrity or political culture.
Spirit Days
On Fridays, scholars are able to show school spirit and wear school issued apparel, such as t-shirts from school clubs and programs (Yearbook, Theatre, Lions, etc.) Character Houses, and school mascot tees. Show some Lions’ Pride!
Distracting make-up, accessories, hairstyles or costume-wear is not permitted, unless on a designated Spirit day. This includes but is not limited to heavy chains, chokers, gloves, hats, fishnet tights, goth/punk-wear, etc. Jewelry may be worn as long as it is not distracting or offensive (no goth jewelry nor choker/collar necklaces allowed). Scholars may not have visible body piercing other than piercings in each ear. Wide gauge stretchers are not allowed. Nose rings are not allowed. Make-up is allowed for girls, but must be tasteful and a “natural” look. Excessive use or extremely dramatic application can be distracting and is not allowed.
