Uniform Policy

Dress Code

Students are required to attend school and school-related activities dressed in appropriate uniform attire that does not disrupt teaching and learning opportunities for others nor violates the dress code set by the principal and governing board. This includes wearing a school uniform, ensuring shirts are tucked in, and wearing a current school year ID badge around the neck every school day. Additionally, all clothing must be of appropriate size (not sagging) and worn with proper undergarments that are not visible. Clothing must cover the entire torso without any visible openings, slits, or holes that expose skin, undergarments, upper or lower back/front, or any other parts of the torso.

The school principal or site administrator will ultimately decide if a student's attire or appearance violates these standards. When needed, the school will provide uniforms to students from the uniform closet. If borrowed, uniforms must be returned promptly. Students who do not comply with the dress code will receive appropriate consequences.

All students (except those deemed exempt by Admin) must adhere to the following dress code:

Uniform Tops

Tops must be solid burgundy polo-style shirts. White polo-style shirts are not allowed. Shirts may have the school insignia, but no other ornamentation is permitted. All shirts must be of appropriate size (not tight nor oversized). Tops must not expose the midriff or lower back. Fishnet tops, halter tops, tube tops, strapless tops, tanks tops, spaghetti straps, and other transparent or revealing clothing are prohibited.

Tops and Approved Logos

Maroon polo shirt with a collar and buttons.

Uniform Bottoms

Pants

Pants and slacks must be of a solid khaki color. No knit, jogging, or cargo pants are allowed. Pant legs should not have zippers or pockets. Additionally, pants must be belted and made of standard uniform materials such as cotton or twill. They should be the appropriate size (not tight nor oversized), worn at the natural waist, and not drag on the floor. Pants must have a finished hem.

Beige straight-leg pants with pockets.

Uniform Shorts and Skirts

Uniform shorts must be solid khaki. Skirts, skorts, or jumpers may be the school-approved plaid. Additionally, shorts, skirts, skorts, and jumpers must be no shorter than three inches above the knee and must have a finished hem. White button-down shirts may be worn with school-approved plaid skirts.

Beige knee-length shorts with pockets. Red and gray plaid pleated skirt.

Outerwear Sweaters/Jackets

Solid color burgundy, gray or navy sweaters, sweatshirts, and jackets with our without hoods may be worn over uniform shirts. NO Hoods will be allowed to be worn on a student’s head in the school building. Students violating the rules involving their hood on their jacket may lose their privilege to wear hooded jackets/sweaters and face disciplinary action for willful refusal/non-compliance which may include but not be limited to potential suspensions.

All outerwear clothing must be free of non-school logos/designs and worn completely unzipped and open inside the building. BLACK is NOT an approved color for jackets. No Dickies, regardless of color, are allowed.

Light gray crewneck sweatshirt without any prints or designs.

Navy blue cardigan with round neckline and button closure.

Please Note:

ALL water bottles must be clear plastic, with a lid. Stanley and Stanley-type cups are NOT allowed on campus.
All shoes must be properly enclosed and tied securely.
No Croc-style shoes, slip-on shoes, flip-flops, house shoes, or any other similar shoe style may not be worn.
Tights, leggings, or hose may only be worn under an appropriate length skirt or jumper.
NO Hoods will be allowed to be worn on a student’s head in the school building.
Hats, caps, or sunglasses are not allowed to be worn inside the building.
Coats and jackets must be worn fully unzipped and open inside the building.
Extreme hair colors or styles causing disruption are not allowed.
Body piercings causing disruption are not allowed.
Belts must be worn with pants, skirts, skorts, or shorts with belt loops.
Baggy or oversized garments are not allowed.
Clothing or jewelry with inappropriate emblems or writing should not be worn.
Only white T-shirts/undershirts are permitted to be worn under uniform shirts.
Current school ID badges must be worn around the neck on one grade level color lanyard at all times while on campus and during field trips.
Handbags, purses, and pocketbooks should not exceed 8.5 X 11 inches.
Any bag needed for sports, practice or after school events which is not mesh or clear plastic must be left with the student's teacher or coach at the beginning of the day.
The wearing of BEATS or other large over-the-head headphones, wireless air pods and/or smartwatches is prohibited and will be confiscated and secured inside the main office locker for parent or guardian pickup and signing of Dress Code Warning Letter.
Smart glasses are banned from Oglethorpe Charter School. Students may NOT bring or wear smart glasses on campus or at OCS activities. Smart glasses are NOT approved as a replacement for traditional corrective eyewear. Please note that unapproved use of electronics, especially during testing/assessment, will result in invalidation of scores and serious disciplinary consequences. Please reach out to a school administrator if you have additional questions or concerns.

*The principal or designee may prohibit additional clothing items and/or accessories throughout the school year. Any updates will be posted on the school website.