Campus Policies

• Shirts: white, navy blue, or grey polos; white Oxford* (embroidered logo)

• Pants/Shorts: khaki or navy blue

• Kilts/Skirts/Skorts: khaki, navy blue, or plaid 

• Blazer (optional): navy blue 

• Classroom outerwear: Flynn O’Hara outerwear

• *Tie option with Oxford; not to be used with polos

All uniform shirts must be tucked in upon arrival for both boys and girls. 

Boys’ and girls’ pants, skirts, skorts, and shorts must be uniform style (no skinny/baggy pants, cargoes, joggers, yoga-style pants, capris, cropped pants, khaki jeans, pants with holes, etc.) and can be purchased from Flynn O’Hara. If you are not sure whether uniform bottoms meet dress code, please bring them to the office for review. Pants must fit and reach to the shoe but not drag on the ground. 

A solid color leather brown or black belt must be worn with pants and shorts.  All uniform bottoms must be worn at the waist, and no boxers or undergarments may be visible, including at athletic practices and games. 

Skirts and skorts may not be rolled up and the hem should touch the kneecap. Privacy shorts or briefs must be worn with skirts. Shorts should reach just above the knee but not below, and should not be excessively tight or loose-fitting. 

Students must wear shoes with approved colors: solid white, navy blue, grey, black, light or dark brown. High-tops, platform, open heel or toe, moccasins, house shoes, ankle boots, military style boots, work boots, hiking boots, or Ugg style boots are not allowed. Heels on shoes or boots must be 2” or less and may not be stiletto style. Tall dress boots may be worn on cold days, but must not go above the knee. Shoes and laces may not have bright stripes, fluorescent colors, distracting accents or logos, glitter sequins, or light-up shoes; athletic shoes must be worn for PE. Laces on shoes must be pulled through and well tied. 

Solid white, black, brown, or navy socks must be worn above the ankle and should match; they should also be free of visible logos, decorations, stripes, or patterns. Tights or leggings must be white, navy, or black and free of visible logos, decorations, or patterns and may only be worn under skirt, skorts, or jumpers.

Additional Clothing: During certain times of the year, a student may wish to wear a light jacket or sweater to school to remain warm. Only FCA fleece jackets and approved ¾ pullover size up with FCA logos (from the approved FCA vendor) may be worn inside school buildings. Jackets with official FCA logos purchased prior to this year may be worn. On cold or rainy days, other sweaters and jackets may be worn to school but students must take them off and hang them on classroom cubby hooks or place them in lockers upon entering the school building. Hoodies, trench coats, and dusters are not allowed. High school students may wear a traditional navy blue blazer with their Oxford shirts and conservative-traditional ties or bowties (examples can be seen on the school website).

Students must wear navy blue or grey apparel in good repair (no holes, torn sleeves, etc.). During cold weather seasons, students may wear solid navy sweat pants without logos or designs. Boxers or undergarments may not be visible. P.E. shirts must be worn either tucked in or well over the waist of the shorts, if not tucked in. No midriffs may be shown. Athletic shoes must be worn for PE (refer to the notes about shoes). 

Athletic Team Clothing (for after-school practices): Students must wear modest athletic wear in good repair (no holes, torn sleeves, etc.). Athletic shorts or pants during cold weather should be worn at the waist and should be no shorter than mid-thigh and no longer than just below the knee. No spandex, short shorts, or long baggy shorts are permitted. Boxers or undergarments may not be visible. Pants must be free of designer messages. T-shirts must be worn either tucked in or well over the waist of the pants/shorts, if not tucked in. No midriffs may be shown, and no tank tops, camisoles, or sports bras may be worn as outer garments. T-shirts should be a solid color and free of messages; this excludes an official school t-shirt with the mascot (students may wear FCA athletic wear with school logos sold by approved vendors). T-shirt colors include navy blue or grey.

Each Friday is designated as Spirit Day. Students may wear blue jeans without holes, slits, decorations, or embellishments. Students may not wear skinny or baggy jeans, jean shorts, joggers, jeggings, or capris. Students may wear any approved spirit-wear t-shirts and sweatshirts including shirts approved for extra-curricular activities or uniform shirts. There may be other pre-approved, designated days, where spirit wear may be worn. Shoes and socks must adhere to the uniform policy.

*If students are not wearing spirit wear, they must be in school uniform.

Startling, unusual, or immodest attire of any sort is not allowed. Fads in hairstyles, clothing, or anything designed to attract attention to the individual or to disrupt the orderly conduct of the classroom or campus is not allowed. 

Hair is to be clean, well-groomed and out of the face. Unnatural coloring (e.g. blue, red, pink, green, purple, etc.), streaking, or excessive hairstyles (e.g., “tails,” “designs,” “mohawks,” “fauxhawk/fohawk,” “mullets,” etc.) are not permitted. Words, symbols, or designs shaved in hair (including facial hair and eyebrows) are not allowed. 

Hair accessories for girls (headbands, bows, clips, beads, etc.) must be minimal in size and in uniform colors (navy, grey, white, black, or brown). Boys may not wear hair accessories.

Boys should not have man-buns, top knots, or ponytails. No facial hair is permitted for boys. 

Students' nails should be trimmed to a neat length, and nail polish, if worn, should be a neutral shade in color with no decorations. Boys may not wear nail polish.

Tongue rings/studs, nose rings/studs, and visible body piercings, other than earrings, are not allowed. Studs are allowed, but no dangling earrings for safety reasons. Spacers in place of pierced earrings are not allowed. No gauges may be worn in pierced ears. Boys may not wear earings. Visible tattoos and body art are not allowed (this includes marking your body with permanent marker or pen). Students may wear a watch (smartwatches or fitbits not permitted). Jewelry should be minimal and not seen while wearing the uniform.

Hats, scarves, bandanas, hair coverings, sweatbands, or hooded shirts and sweatshirts are not allowed except under circumstances designated by the Headmaster only on spirit days. Grills or temporary decorations on teeth are not allowed. Chains, handcuffs, jewelry, or accessories that suggest weaponry are not allowed. Jewelry and accessories should be modest and simple.

Communal items will be turned into the school. Please bring them to Meet the Teacher.

• (1) Package of Black Expo Dry Erase Markers (larger markers NOT narrow markers)

• (4) Kleenex boxes

• (2) Clorox Wipes

• (1) Ream of basic white copy paper

• (3) Paper towel rolls

Please label all personal items with your students’ name. These items stay with the student and are brought on the first day of school:

• Student Planner

• Blue or Black Pens

• Red Pens

• 1 box of Colored Pencils

• Pencils and Erasers

• Pencil Bag

• Ruler

• Highlighters

• Notecards

• Loose Leaf Paper or Spiral Notebooks (College-Ruled)

• Binder (with Pocket Dividers) or Plastic Folders

If your student is enrolled in the following classes, they must have the following items:

• Math: Protractor, Compass

• 7th grade and on:  TI-84 Plus CE calculator

• PE: Gym Clothes, Drawstring Gym Bag

• Art: Middle School Art Supply List, High School Art Supply List 

*Please label these with your students’ name. These items stay with the student and are brought on the first day of school.

• Lockers are purchased, furnished, and maintained by the school and remain the property of the school. 

• Having a locker is a privilege. Any misuse of a locker may lead to termination of locker privileges.  Lockers are subject to inspection at any time without prior notice and with or without consent. Items found in a locker may be confiscated and/or secured.

• The decision to assign lockers rests with administration. Each student must maintain the assigned locker for the entire school year.  Any change to locker assignments require administrative approval and must be requested through the school office. Students may not share lockers.  

• Students are responsible for the condition of the locker itself (inside and out). Students must keep their locker clean.  Lockers must be kept free of graffiti or other damage.  No permanent markings are allowed in the locker (this includes stickers).  The cost of any repairs to damaged or permanently marked lockers will be the responsibility of the student.

• It is the responsibility of the student to completely remove all items from the locker on the last day of attendance. The school is not responsible for items left in the locker. The contents of a student's assigned locker will be thrown away, should they fail to empty and clean out their assigned locker by the last day of the school year. 

• Students are responsible for all contents of the locker they are assigned.  It is recommended that important items not be left in lockers overnight, on weekends, or holidays. The school assumes NO responsibility for items left in school lockers, including but not limited to textbooks, cell phones and other items of value. The school is not responsible for lost or stolen items.  If there is concern that items have gone missing from your locker, please make a report with the school office.

• Students are responsible for all contents of the locker they are assigned. The following items may not be stored in lockers:

• Anything illegal such as but not limited to:  Drugs, Alcohol, Vape materials, Cigarettes,   Stolen property,  Anything that would be considered a weapon

• Flammable materials, chemicals, explosives, or weapons of any kind in a student locker.

• Medications of any kind, including over-the-counter or prescribed to by a physician. 

• Food - other than your school lunch, please do not keep food and snacks in your locker. Please do not store perishable items in a locker, specifically dairy, fruits, or vegetables.

• Students may use lockers before school starting at 7:30 AM, during passing periods, and after school from 3:15 PM and 3:45 PM. 

• Lateness to class due to locker use will result in a tardy and perpetual issues could mean the loss of locker privileges. 

• Lockers are made available for student use to store school supplies and personal items necessary for use at school only.