Uniform Policy

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Purpose

Uniforms improve the classroom learning environment by:

• helping students concentrate on their school work by setting a tone for serious study;

• removing distractions created by socioeconomic differences and modern fashion; and

• instilling students with discipline and self-respect.

Uniforms build citizenship and a sense of community in our children by:

• building self esteem, self respect, and school spirit among students by creating the distinction of being part of a group;

• maintaining a healthy and positive school image in the community by a clean and neat appearance;

• providing a visible and public symbol of commitment to school improvement and reform.

Uniforms create a safe learning environment by:

• helping school officials recognize intruders who come to the school;

• eliminating the possibility of wearing gang-related or other potentially disruptive clothing.

Enforcement

Enforcement of the uniform policy will be overseen by school staff and the OCS Uniform Committee. The school should strive to achieve compliance through use of incentives and positive reinforcement measures and should resort to disciplinary action only when positive measures fail to result in compliance. The school will communicate with parents so that expectations, rationale, and benefits are clearly published.

When necessary, OCS will implement the following discipline policy;

1. First infraction: send home a note with the student noting the infraction, requiring a parent and the student to sign and return the note.

2. Second infraction: send home a note with the student noting the infraction, requiring a parent and the student to sign and return the note.

3. Third infraction: the student will be sent to the office to call home and request the parent to bring the appropriate clothing to remedy the violation.

4. Fourth infraction: the student will be sent to the office to call home and request the parent to bring the appropriate clothing to remedy the violation.

5. Fifth infraction and all thereafter: the student and parent shall have a conference with the Director immediately.

Grandfather Clause

Uniforms will be appropriate for use after they have been purchased under a current uniform guideline for one year or until they no longer meet the standards of appearance, whichever occurs first.

Assistance – Low Income Students

Uniform clothing under this policy may be available for students whose parents need help in obtaining them. Decisions regarding assistance shall be made by the Director.

Modification Process

The Uniform Committee shall monitor uniform implementation and recommend to the Board of Trustees any needed changes to the policy or regulations it perceives needed based on developing circumstances. Modification of the Uniform Policy and Regulations will take place by Board action.

Uniform Exemptions

The Director is allowed, at any time during the school year, to grant an exemption from wearing a uniform to a student because of extenuating circumstances. The school will work with families who have extenuating circumstances.

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