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PERSONAL APPEARANCE POLICY

The OLA uniform is expected to be worn with pride as it represents Our Lady of the Assumption School. The dress code emphasizes the word “uniform,” underscoring the need for all students to abide by the intent of the uniform code. The school is the judge on the suitability of attire.

Students are required to arrive at school in proper uniform attire. It is the student’s responsibility to be in complete uniform each morning. Throughout the day, students are expected to maintain a neat and proper uniform appearance.

All components of the school uniform are available for inspection and for purchase at Buckhead Uniforms.

INAPPROPRIATE ATTIRE

Citation Points will be issued for inappropriate attire. Parents will be expected to bring a change of clothing before the student is readmitted to class.

OLA’s school uniform attire must meet the following specific regulations.

• All items of clothing should be clearly marked with the student’s name.
• When uniforms become worn, discolored, or torn they must be replaced immediately.
• When uniforms are no longer of an appropriate fit, including length, they must be replaced immediately.
• Skort and pant waists must fit and be worn at the waistline of the student.
• Uniform must be worn appropriately.
• Skorts and jumpers will be measured for appropriate length (no shorter than 2 inches above the knee) by having girls kneel on the floor. The skort or jumper must be no higher from the floor than the height of a soda can lying on its side.


HAIRSTYLES

A simple hairstyle consistent with the simple, tailored appearance of the school uniform is expected. Extreme hairstyles or hair colors and excessive hair length is not acceptable.
• Boys’ hair must be cut above the eyebrows (not pushed back or to the side), above the collar in the back, and above the ears on the sides.
• For girls, hair ornaments should be limited to small barrettes, headbands, combs, or bows, which coordinate with the color of the uniform.

MAKEUP

• Seventh and eighth grade girls may wear pale lipstick and a light amount of makeup.
• Clear nail polish, only, is allowed for all grades.

JEWELRY

• Jewelry is limited to thin gold or silver chains, bracelets, small crosses or medals for both boys and girls.
• Girls may wear small gold or silver earrings or simple colored earrings no longer than the ear lobe. Hoop earrings are limited to the size of a dime.
• The number of earrings per ear is limited to one.
• Boys are not permitted to wear earrings.
• No visible body piercing or tattoos.

SHOES

• When shoes are worn-out, they are to be replaced immediately.
• Writing on shoes is not acceptable.

OUTERWEAR

• Outerwear may not be worn in the classroom. Only uniform sweaters, sweater vests, or school sweatshirts may be worn in the classroom during cold weather.

OUT OF UNIFORM DRESS CODE

“Out-of-uniform” days are designated by the school administration. Clothing should not be in conflict with our Catholic identity. Students are expected to be neat, well groomed, and to adhere to these rules:
• Shorts — At the administration’s discretion, students may wear shorts on out-of-uniform days during the regular uniform time period. Shorts must be average length or longer (at least to the length of fingertips with arms at side) and in good taste. At no time are students in grades 6-8 allowed to wear shorts.
• Capris — Capris may be worn by girls at the administration’s discretion.
• Jeans — Students may wear jeans on any out-of-uniform day. The jeans must be in good condition.
• Shirts — T-shirts must fit appropriately and be in good taste. Sleeveless shirts must have straps at least 4 fingers wide. No bare midriffs are permitted. No logos on any clothing that is in conflict with our Catholic identity.
• Shoes — No flip-flops.
• Field Day — Field day may require a dress code which differs from the one stated above.

UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

EFFECTIVE DATES

All students are required to wear the Dress uniform EVERY Wednesday from August through May.

Students in Pre-K:

• uniform is optional
 
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