Formal Uniform
Formal uniform is worn on special days such as but not limited to mass, fine art performance, concerts, presentations, awards ceremony, etc.
Women
A plaid skirt (Skirts are available at Schoolbelles, which has recently relocated to 5718 Harrison Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45248. Their phone number is 513.921.3417.
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Men
Navy pants, white oxford shirt with solid navy necktie, and navy sweater vest, sweater, or navy blazer.
Shoes For Both Men And Women
Flat-heeled navy, black, or brown dress shoes with appropriate leg covering.
Everyday Uniform
Everyday uniform is worn every day except on announced formal days, special dress-out days, or spirit days.
Women
Skirt: May be worn every day. Skirt is a black watch plaid and is required to touch the top of the knee cap when student is standing straight. Skirts are available through SchoolBelles at 1-888-647-3037.
Pants: Solid colored navy or khaki tailored style pants with belt. No cargo pants.
Shorts and/or capris: Navy or khaki walking shorts with belt and skorts or capris can be worn until September 30th and after May 1st and are no shorter than three inches above the knee. No cargo shorts.
Shirt/Blouse: White oxford shirt (with OA logo if worn without sweater vest). White or navy polo shirts must have OA embroidered logo.
Shoes: Flat heeled shoes. Shoes must cover entire heel and toe and be worn with socks that cover the ankle. Tennis shoes are acceptable.
Leggings/leg warmers: Solid navy, black, gray, hunter green.
Men
Pants: Solid colored navy or khaki tailored style pants with belt. No cargo pants.
Shorts: Navy or khaki walking shorts with belt can be worn until September 30th and after May 1st. No shorter than three inches above the knee. No cargo shorts.
Shirts: White oxford shirt (with OA logo if worn without sweater vest). White or navy polo shirts must have OA embroidered logo.
Shoes: Flat heeled shoes. Shoes must cover entire heel and toe and be worn with socks that cover the ankle. Tennis shoes are acceptable.
Additional Dress Code Requirements
- All shirttails must be tucked in during school hours (8 am to 3:05 pm).
- No long sleeved t-shirt may be worn underneath shirts/polos.
- OA sweatshirts must be blue, gray, or white and can be worn except on formal uniform days.
- Hair is to be neat and clean. Young men are to be clean-shaven. Faddish styles and/or colors are not acceptable. Men’s hair must be above eyebrows and above the collar. Sideburns at or above the earlobes.
- Hats may not be worn in the buildings.
- Jewelry and tattoos – no offensive jewelry shall be worn. Body piercing is limited to the ears and no visible tattoos are allowed.
- Spirit-wear may be worn on Friday with uniform bottoms only (skirt or pants). Clothing must be in good condition, e.g no holes in skirts, tights or frayed jeans on spirit day. If an infraction is found a detention may be issued and a letter sent home that states the reason for the dress code violations.