Dress Code - The AOA Look
The Andrews Osborne Academy (AOA) Dress Code, also known as the AOA Look, serves as a vital component of the school's commitment to fostering a productive and focused learning environment. The dress code reflects the school's dedication to promoting professionalism, respect, and a sense of unity among its students. It is expected that students, parents/guardians support and adhere to the dress code. The school retains the right to assess the appropriateness of attire or grooming and will communicate with the student, and family/guardian if needed.
General Guidelines (PK – Grade 12)
Students are expected to arrive each morning in the proper dress code
Clothing should be neat, clean, practical, modest, and unadorned with wording that could be deemed as not appropriate for a school setting. Clothes should not be tattered and should be free from rips or tears that expose the skin.
Skirts, shorts, skorts, and jumpers should be a practical length and no shorter than midthigh.
Sweatpants and pajama-style pants are not permitted for the daily class dress.
Open-toed shoes, flip-flops, sandals, crocs, and slippers are not acceptable.
Fridays are generally reserved as AOA Spirit Wear aka Dress Down Days. Students are able to wear any AOA-sanctioned shirt (from the AOA store, athletic team, or student organization). Jeans are also allowed on these days. Due to special activities, occasions, and events, an announcement may be made that students need to be in their school uniforms on Friday.
Head coverings may be worn for religious purposes only. No hats are allowed indoors.
Any facial hair should be neatly groomed
Preschool and Lower School (Pre-kindergarten - Grade 5)
Daily Dress (Monday-Thursday)
Solid color polo or turtleneck style shirt (short or long sleeve) – navy blue, white, gray, red, or pink in support of AOA Cares (AOA embroidered logo is not required daily but all students should have one for special occasions such as assembly speeches or field trips when announced)
Sweaters – navy blue, white, gray, or red
Chino-style pants in khaki or navy blue - elastic waist pants and cargo pants are permitted
Skirt, skort, or jumper in khaki or navy blue or AOA plaid skirt or jumper
Shorts in khaki or navy blue
Socks, tights, or knee socks
Tennis shoes (Velcro closure is acceptable) or dress shoes
No open-toed shoes or shoes without backs (i.e. clogs, crocs, etc.)
Middle School (Grades 6 – 8)
Daily Dress - Phoenix Dress
AOA Shield polo shirt in navy blue, white, grey, or pink (in support of AOA Cares) with embroidered Andrews Osborne Academy logo (available through the Campus Shop) must be worn each day.
Other AOA Shield polo options may be available seasonally
Chino-style pants (casual trousers), shorts, and skirts are acceptable in khaki, navy, gray, or black. Skirts may also be AOA plaid. Tights, leggings, or knee socks, worn under a skirt, must be navy blue, white, black, or gray.
Athletic pants/shorts, leggings, joggers, sweatpants, and pajama-style pants are not permitted as Daily Dress.
Fleece, vests, hooded sweatshirts, or sweaters/sweatshirts that are branded with any AOA logo (including any Andrews Osborne Academy program (Student Group, Athletic, Art, etc..) that have been sold either at the AOA campus store or through the School, etc. may be worn on top of an AOA Shield polo shirt.
Shoes must be safe and comfortable. Sneakers/athletic shoes, Vans, Sperrys, Keds, or similar shoes.
Shoes must be closed-toe and with a heel of less than two inches.
Winter boots in good repair are acceptable during inclement weather.
Slippers and Croc-style shoes are not permitted as they are unsafe in specific school environments.
Upper School (Grades 9-12)
Daily Dress - Phoenix Dress
AOA Shield polo in navy blue, white, grey, or pink (in support of AOA Cares) with embroidered Andrews Osborne Academy logo (available through Campus Shop) must be worn each day.
Seniors may wear a sweatshirt from a college to which they have been accepted over their AOA Shield polo shirt, blouse, or dress shirt with an AOA tie.
Other AOA Shield polo options may be available seasonally
Chino-style pants (casual trousers), shorts, and skirts are acceptable in khaki, navy, gray, or black. Skirts may also be AOA plaid.
Tights, leggings, or knee socks, worn under a skirt, must be navy blue, white, black, or gray.
Athletic pants/shorts, leggings, joggers, sweatpants, and pajama-style pants are not permitted as Daily Dress.
Fleece, vests, hooded sweatshirts, or sweaters/sweatshirts that are branded with any AOA logo (including any Andrews Osborne Academy program (Student Group, Athletic, Art, etc..) that have been sold either at the AOA campus store or through the School, etc. may be worn on top of an AOA Shield polo shirt.
Shoes must be safe and comfortable. Sneakers/athletic shoes, Vans, Sperrys, Keds, or similar shoes.
Shoes must be closed-toe and with a heel of less than two inches.
Winter boots in good repair are acceptable during inclement weather.
Slippers and Croc-style shoes are not permitted as they are unsafe in specific school environments.
Spirit Wear
Fridays and specially designated days
Any AOA shirt or AOA team jersey may be worn. Any sleeveless jerseys must be worn with a sleeved shirt underneath.
Jeans, shorts, jogger pants (grey or black pants that have a drawstring waist and tapered legs with snug cuffs), yoga pants, or leggings are permitted.
Dress Uniform
AOA Formal Dress for Middle School and Upper School (Mondays beginning in October) and Special Occasions
Students wear AOA Formal Dress on Mondays and for special occasions which will be announced in advance.
White Dress Shirt or Blouse, worn with an AOA tie
Khaki pants with belt, khaki skirt, or AOA plaid skirt
Dress shoes (athletic, casual shoes are not permitted). Shoes must be closed-toe and with a heel of less than two inches.
Sweaters, blazers, and non-hooded AOA Shield sweatshirts unadorned with logos or wording may be worn.
The AOA Formal Dress is not limited to Monday and can be worn any day of the week if the student so chooses.
Field Trips
Because we represent the AOA Community while we are off-campus,
all students should be in proper Andrews Osborne Academy dress for field trips.
Students should expect to be in “Daily Dress” for school-sanctioned field trips
“Dress Uniform” or “Spirit Wear” may be more appropriate and will be decided by the trip organizer.
Proper footwear for the field trip should be worn. Sandals, flip-flops, athletic shoes, etc. may only be worn when explicitly instructed by the trip organizer.
Out of Dress Code Policy
Students will be given a chance to correct the violation if possible. After additional dress code violations, the administration will be notified and the student may be issued a warning or other assignment on a case-by-case basis. If the dress code violation is deemed disruptive to teaching and learning it may result in parents/guardians being called to school with the appropriate clothing (boarding students will be sent back to their house to change).
Points of Purchase
While parents may purchase school clothing at their favorite store, there are two sites, which can provide the appropriate dress code items.
Torch Cafe (Phoenix Campus Shop)
The Campus shop will sell the appropriate polo shirts, crew sweatshirts, and quarter zip sweatshirts with the school logo, as well as a variety of AOA Spirit Wear. (ext. 229)
Schoolbelles
AOA plaid skirts and jumpers can be purchased here
888-637-3037
AOA #1721
www.schoolbelles.com
