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Skirts, skorts and jumpers included in the uniform code for the
2006-07 school year will be grandfathered in for the 2008-09 school year as they were last year. This means that families enrolled in the 05-06 school year may continue to hand down those items to younger siblings for one more year. New families enrolling in 2006 or after are required to follow the following uniform code.
Uniform dress is required for all ODCS students. Students may choose from any of the items in the Dennis Uniform Catalog provided by the school. In addition to the items available through Dennis, the following items may be purchased from any vendor as long as they model the styles in the Dennis Catalog and meet the requirements listed.
1. Shirts
a. Polo shirts-long/short sleeve, any solid color (no logos, no pockets, lace or contrasting trim)
b. Oxfords-button down collar, short/long sleeve in white, light blue or French blue only
c. Turtleneck/mock turtleneck, short/long sleeve, plain, any solid color-stretch or ribbed knits-not sweaters, no ruffles or lace
d. Girls button-front blouse with round (Peter Pan) collar, short/long sleeve, (cotton blend-no stretch knits) white or light blue only
Shirts must be tucked in
No lace, ruffles, or extra trimmings, no contrasting stripes, zippers, logos or insignias
2. Sweaters-See the Dennis catalog for acceptable sweater styles. The crew neck (round neckline) sweater is not modeled in the Dennis Catalog.
a. Button or zipper front cardigans, crew or v-neck, in any solid color
b. Pullover sweaters or vests, crew or v-neck, in any solid color
No contrasting stripes, no see through weaves, no logos or insignias, no hoods, no collars, no belts
Should not hang below the hip
A uniform shirt must be worn underneath all sweaters
3. Pants/Shorts
Docker-style Chino (100% cotton or twill) pleated front dress pants or shorts with inset pockets and minimal logos in khaki, navy, or black, with or without bottom cuff
No extra pockets or zippers on the legs
No jeans, no corduroy or Lycra Spandex stretch (middle school girls exception)
Shorts – no more than 5” above the knee when in an upright kneeling position
No hipsters – must be worn at the natural waistline
Boys may wear flat-front docker-style pants/shorts
Belts are optional for grades 1-5, required in Middle School if loops are provided
Note: In addition to the pants/shorts listed in point 3, Middle School girls may opt to wear docker-style pants, dress pants, or corduroys in khaki, navy or black. The pants must meet these requirements:
Loose fitting (must be able to grab a handful of fabric on the back side of the thigh)
Must have a natural waist resting at the navel-not on the hip
No extra pockets or zippers on the legs
No jeans
A belt must be worn if belt loops are provided
Middle School girls may wear any of the Dennis Uniform options
4. Shoes
Any style tennis shoe or dress shoe
Heels must not be more than 1 & 1/2” high
Open heel shoes must have a strap in back
Sandals are not appropriate for boys
5. Physical Education Wear
a. PE shirts, shorts, and sweats with school logo must be ordered through the school office. Note: PE sweatshirts with the logo may be worn to class with a
uniform shirt underneath.
b. Other options:
Plain, white t-shirt
Solid color traditional sweat pants or sweatshirt
Golf-a-thon t-shirts given to the students at school
No stripes or contrasting colors
Must be size appropriate
6. Logo Wear
ODCS Logo wear may be purchased at Dennis Uniform only. Hooded sweatshirts, polo shirts, and long sleeve denim shirts with our logo are available from Dennis. The denim shirt may be worn as a shirt, buttoned and tucked in, or as a jacket with open front over a uniform shirt. Logo wear purchase in years past is acceptable. A uniform shirt must be worn with zipper front and crew neck logo wear sold in years past.
7. Accessories:
a. Socks, hosiery, or tights in any solid color
b. Belts in navy, black, brown, khaki (belts required for Middle School, opt. for grades 1-6)
c. Neckties in solid navy or black
8. Additional Guidelines:
5” Rule: Skirts, shorts, skorts, and jumpers may not be more than 5” above the floor (in front or back) when in an upright kneeling position
Blouses must be loose fitting.
All pants, shorts, skirts, etc, must be worn at the natural waistline
All clothing must be size appropriate.
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