Uniform Guidelines
Uniforms are a positive discipline in the school. OLPH emphasizes the value of a disciplined learning environment. Just as dressing up, even wearing uniforms, is a part of the workday for parents, a school uniform helps set an atmosphere and tone for the important task of learning. Uniforms prevent problems associated with the subjective interpretation of a dress code policy. Uniforms help promote unity among the student body, assist in developing a good self and school image, and decrease peer pressure by lessening the clothing competition between students. Uniforms eliminate any confusion about what is acceptable, modest and appropriate by OLPH’s standards. Our uniform vendor provides economical and durable items. Often parents need only purchase two or three sets of uniforms to last throughout the school year, and usually these same items can be handed down to other students.
Read the following uniform policy to get details on shoes, socks, outerwear, etc.
Uniforms can be purchased at Lands’ End.
Hair
Boys: Boys are required to have a traditional haircut — no fads, perms, mullets or extreme cuts. A traditional gentlemen’s haircut is off the face, above the eyebrows, around the ears, off the collar, neatly groomed and their natural color. No noticeable facial hair.
Girls: Hair should be their natural color and no fads or extensions added. Extreme hairstyles are not permitted. Hair bows and barrettes should be no bigger than 2 inches and must be in neutral colors such as silver, gold, black, white, tan, yellow and navy.
Jewelry
Boys: In keeping with conservative Catholic values, boys may not wear earrings or rings and may only wear a small religious necklace or bracelet on campus. No smartwatches are allowed on campus.
Girls: In keeping with conservative Catholic values, girls may wear one set of stud earrings and may only wear a small religious necklace or bracelet on campus. No rings may be worn. No smartwatches are allowed on campus.
Makeup
Students may not wear makeup of any kind, including tinted lip gloss, nail polish or artificial nails.
Spiritwear
Spiritwear, including sweatshirts, is ONLY allowed to be worn on spiritwear days.
Free Dress
Careful consideration should be made when selecting an outfit. Clothing should not be too low-cut, short, see-through, thin-strapped, strapless or backless. Do not wear clothing with rips or tears, and no bare midriffs allowed. Violations on free-dress days could result in a loss of privileges to participate in free-dress days.
Shorts
Navy uniform shorts (elastic waist for kindergarten only)
Pants
Navy uniform pants (elastic waist for kindergarten only)
Polo Shirt
Light blue, gray or white with school logo (long or short sleeve)
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- Undergarments/shirts worn beneath any shirts must not be visible.
Jacket
Navy fleece, navy rain jacket, gray insulated jacket or navy cardigan (all with school logo)
Belt
Belt must be black and is required with formal uniform, excluding grades TK and kinder if wearing pants with elastic waistband.
Shoes
Solid black, solid white, or black and white lace-up oxford-style or tennis shoes (no slip-ons, patterns, cartoon characters or skulls; solid black or white laces only)
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- TK and kinder are required to wear Velcro shoes.
Socks
White (must be visible)
PE Shorts
Navy athletic with school logo (compression shorts must not be visible)
PE Shirts
Gray T-shirt with school logo (no undershirts visible)
PE Pants
Navy jogger sweatpants with school logo
PE Jacket
Navy zip-front sweatshirt with school logo
Formal uniform can be worn anytime but MUST be worn on formal uniform days.
Shirt
White oxford with school logo (short or long sleeve)
Pants
Navy uniform pants only (elastic waist for kindergarten only)
Shoes
Grades K-8: Solid black dress shoes (solid black laces); no tennis shoes
Socks
White (must be visible)
Jacket
School uniform jacket with school logo (no eighth-grade sweatshirts)
Tie
Navy plaid
Belt
Black (required unless in kindergarten with elastic waistband)
Formal uniform can be worn anytime but MUST be worn on formal uniform days.
Jumpers
Grades K-4: Navy plaid
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- Navy or black under shorts are required under the jumpers.
Skirts
Grades 5-8: Navy plaid
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- Navy or black under shorts are required under the skirts.
Blouse
Grades K-4: White with ruffle collar (long or short sleeve)
Grades 5-8: White fitted blouse with school logo (long or short sleeve)
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- Girls may wear a solid white tank top under the blouse if not visible. Undergarments must be white or nude.
Ties
Grades 5-8: Navy plaid (matches skirt)
Socks
White (must be visible)
White tights may be worn under jumpers/skirts (no leggings).
Shoes
Black dress shoes; no tennis shoes
Jacket
School jacket with logo (no eighth-grade sweatshirts)
Shorts
Navy uniform shorts with elastic waist
Pants
Navy uniform pants with elastic waist
Shirts
Yellow T-shirt with logo
Jacket
Navy fleece, navy rain jacket, gray insulated jacket or navy cardigan (all with school logo)
Shoes
Solid black, solid white, or black and white Velcro shoes only (no patterns, cartoon characters or skulls)
Socks
White (must be visible)
PE
TK students will not wear a PE uniform.
Formal
TK students will not wear a formal uniform.
- The school staff, faculty and administration will enforce the Uniform and Dress Code Policy. Interpretation and application of the Uniform and Dress Code Policy will be the responsibility of the OLPH faculty and staff.
- Students not complying with the Uniform and Dress Code Policy may be required to rectify their appearance immediately, at the discretion of an administrator. This may include removing the prohibited item or waiting in the school office while a parent is called to campus with the appropriate clothing item.
- Cheerful, consistent compliance is expected. Students who violate the Uniform and Dress Code Policy, either by action or by challenging and rebellious attitudes, will be subject to disciplinary actions.
Parent/Student Handbook
This handbook is intended to serve as a guide to help students and their families come to know about the programs and opportunities at OLPH Catholic School as well as to set forth basic expectations for students. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the content. We are hopeful that the handbook will answer many questions you may have about academics, conduct and other day-to-day aspects of school life at OLPH.
Please understand that no set of rules or guidelines can cover every conceivable situation that may arise. The rules, policies and procedures set forth in this handbook are intended to apply under normal circumstances. However, from time to time, there may be situations that require immediate or nonstandard responses. This handbook does not limit the authority of OLPH Catholic School to deviate from normal rules and procedures set forth in this handbook. OLPH Catholic School reserves the authority to deal with individual circumstances as they arise in the manner we deem most appropriate, taking into consideration the best interests of the school, its faculty, students and overall school community.
These policies may be revised or updated periodically, even during the school year. If a major policy revision is made, you will be informed.