YOU WEAR IT WELL – Dress Guidelines
The purpose of the OCMS dress policy is to advocate a respectful and safe learning
environment for all students and staff members. Students in violation of the dress policy
will be subject to disciplinary action, parent contact and/or borrowing clothing from the
office. Progressive discipline will be administered for subsequent violations.
- Clothing and accessories (including backpacks) are unacceptable and not allowed
on campus that:
- advertise and/or promote drugs, alcohol, and/or tobacco products;
- display foul or sexually suggestive language or symbols and/or weapons:
- discriminate against race or sexual identity;
- advertise and/or promote gang affiliation.
- Suggestive or revealing clothing is not suitable for school. Strapless or thinly
strapped shirts are not appropriate on campus. Undergarments or midriffs must
not show at any time.
- Skirts and dresses are to be fingertip length when arms are straight at the side.
- Shorts are to be at least to the fist when arms are straight at the side.
- Pants are to be worn at the waist. Oversized pants and/or dangling belts are not
allowed.
- Footwear must be worn at all times while on campus.
- Hats, caps, beanies, gloves and/or hoods must be removed immediately upon
entering any buildings or classrooms.
- Wallet chains and bandannas are NOT allowed (worn or carried).
- Student appearance, including makeup, piercings, or jewelry, may not cause
distractions or safety concerns in any way to the school environment.