Uniforms
The Heart of Ohio Classical Academy Dublin Campus Uniform Policy
A school uniform is crucial to decorum in a successful classical school, accomplishing three key goals. First, it diminishes the burden of fashion’s importance. This removes distractions in the classroom and maintains focus on the task at hand. Second, it helps students take school more seriously by acknowledging that, through dress, we respect classmates, teachers, and the common enterprise of education. Third, it develops school identity and pride. All students are therefore expected to adhere to the school uniform Policy.
When questions about particular aspects of the uniform arise, the student is expected to follow the general and leading spirit of the policy, which is to diminish distractions, show respect, and elevate the tenor of the school.
Students must be in uniform to attend class. Consequences for not wearing the proper uniforms are outlined in the family handbook.
All items that include either the school logo or the school plaid must be purchased through Educational Apparel Store (Link) where we align our school policy to Educational Apparel’s Customized Uniform Document.
Each uniform combination must include the official school plaid, patch, or embroidery. The standard uniform combinations are an option for every day of the school year. One exception to the standard uniform is the seasonal “summer uniform” options during the first and fourth school quarters. Another exception is a published spirit day for any of our official school spirit wear. At the end of October, students will be allowed to dress up like a historical or literary character provided it is modest and adheres to the spirit of this policy. Unless otherwise directed by the Dean of Students or the Headmaster, there shall be no change to this uniform policy.
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Contact Education Apparel with any questions:
BOYS K-6 School Uniform
White, Gray, or Maroon Polo with the official patch or official embroidery (polos can be short or long-sleeved)
White long-sleeve polo Oxford button down shirt
Khaki or black dress pants and shorts
Optional quarter zip fleece pullover with the official patch or official embroidery
Optional crew maroon vest with the official patch or official embroidery
Optional performance pull over quater zip with the official patch or official embroidery
Optional school branded sweatshirt
White long-sleeve polo with official patch or official embroidery
Khaki or black dress pants
Optional Fleece Charcoal pullover with the official patch or official embroidery
Optional Athletic official pullover with the official patch or official embroidery
Optional Crew Maroon Vest
Maroon long-sleeve polo with official patch or official embroidery
Khaki or black dress pants
Optional Fleece Charcoal pullover with the official patch or official embroidery
Optional Athletic official pullover with the official patch or official embroidery
Optional Crew Maroon Vest
White oxford and official black/red stripe tie (long sleeve and short sleeve)
Khaki or black dress pants
Optional Charcoal Blazer with the official patch
Optional Fleece Charcoal pullover with the official patch or official embroidery
Optional Athletic official pullover with the official patch or official embroidery
Optional Crew Maroon Vest
Official school sweatshirt with white collar shirt
Khaki or black dress pants
White oxford and official black/red stripe tie (long sleeve and short sleeve)
Khaki or black dress pants
Optional Charcoal Blazer with the official patch
Optional Crew Maroon Vest
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BOYS K-6 Seasonal “Summer” Uniform
Additional Options for the 1st quarter and 4th quarter.
White short-sleeve polo with official patch or official embroidery
Khaki or black dress shorts
Maroon short-sleeve polo with official patch or official embroidery
Khaki or black dress shorts
GIRLS K-5 School Uniform
White, Gray, or Maroon Polo with the official patch or official embroidery (polos can be short or long-sleeved)
White long-sleeve polo Oxford button down shirt
Plaid Jumper and Peter Pan collar white short sleeve shirt
Khaki or black dress pants and shorts
School Branded Cardigan in Maroon
Knee high socks
Hair Accessories:
1. Plaid: Hairbows
2. Plaid: Hairbands
Optional quarter zip fleece pullover with the official patch or official embroidery
Optional crew maroon vest with the official patch or official embroidery
Optional performance pull over quater zip with the official patch or official embroidery
Optional school branded sweatshirt
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Plaid #54 Jumper 194 (here is a link to the plaid jumper)
Peter Pan Collar white shirt with the jumper
Optional Crew Maroon Cardigan
White long-sleeve polo with official patch or official embroidery
Khaki or black dress pants
Optional Fleece Charcoal pullover with the official patch or official embroidery
Optional Athletic official pullover with the official patch or official embroidery
Optional Crew Maroon Cardigan
Maroon long-sleeve polo with official patch or official embroidery
Khaki or black dress pants
Optional Fleece Charcoal pullover with the official patch or official embroidery
Optional Athletic official pullover with the official patch or official embroidery
Official school sweatshirt with white collar shirt
Khaki or black dress pants
Official Plaid Jumper
Plaid #54 Jumper 194
Peter Pan Collar white shirt with the jumper
Optional Crew Maroon Cardigan
GIRLS 6th Grade Uniform
Additional option: Plaid skirts with white oxford or branded polo shirt
White, Gray, or Maroon Polo with the official patch or official embroidery (polos can be short or long-sleeved)
White long-sleeve polo Oxford button down shirt
Plaid Jumper and Peter Pan collar white short sleeve shirt
Khaki or black dress pants and shorts
School Branded Cardigan in Maroon
Knee high socks
Hair Accessories:
1. Plaid: Hairbows
2. Plaid: Hairbands
Optional quarter zip fleece pullover with the official patch or official embroidery
Optional crew maroon vest with the official patch or official embroidery
Optional performance pull over quater zip with the official patch or official embroidery
Optional school branded sweatshirt
White short-sleeve polo with official patch or official embroidery
Khaki or black dress shorts
Maroon short-sleeve polo with official patch or official embroidery
Khaki or black dress shorts
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Additional Options
Physical Education Uniform
Students in grades 3-6 will change into their PE uniform for PE class.
Official CLASSICAL T-shirt and CLASSICAL gym short, available from Educational Apparel, are required; CLASSICAL sweatpants are optional.
General Uniform Requirements
Additional background information to ensure the best results from our school uniform policy
- Students may wear their outerwear (coats, sweaters, vests) to school and on the playground. If a student is cold in the classroom, he or she should wear one of the long-sleeved uniform items or the uniform sweater.
- All students must be in uniform at all times. No other clothing other than uniform tops and bottoms is permitted. No outside tops, jeans, or bottoms are permitted in the building.
- All shirts must be tucked in.
- Jumpers and shorts shall fall no higher than two inches above the knee as measured when the student is standing.
- Leggings or tights may be worn underneath jumpers but must be ankle-length or footed in a solid color—gray, navy, white, or black. Leggings are not to be worn without other bottoms on top.
- Girls may wear gym shorts or compression shorts underneath their jumper, so long as these are not visible when the student is standing.
- Students may use any backpack as long as it meets the following requirements: no wheels, no trendy-isms or pop culture advertisements or references, and no slogans.
- Hair must be clean and neat. Only natural colors are allowed. No unusual or radical hairstyles are permitted. Hair accessories must be uniform colors (options available from Educational Apparel. Boys’ hair should not come lower than the eyebrows in the front or lower than the top of the shoulders in the back.
- All girls’ and boys’ polo shirts may have the top button unbuttoned. All other buttons must be buttoned.
- Modest jewelry is allowed. An object that has a purpose other than jewelry may not be worn as jewelry (e.g., chains or collars). Students may wear no more than two necklaces at one time.
- Girls are permitted a maximum of two earrings per ear on the earlobe, and earrings must not be larger than a quarter. No stretched piercings (gauge) or holes may be visible.
- Boys are not permitted to wear earrings.
- Tattoos must be covered at all times. Temporary tattoos that are visible on the body or face are not permitted.
- Makeup and nail polish must look natural. Colors such as black, red, yellow, orange, blue, green, rainbow, etc., are not acceptable.
- Hats and sunglasses are not to be worn in the building. Hats include visors and bandanas. Religious headgear is permitted when worn for religious purposes.
- Non-marking tennis shoes are required for P.E. class and/or sports.
- Kindergarten, first, and second-grade students will not change for P.E.
- Shoes, socks, and shoelaces should be one of the following colors: white, black, blue, brown, or gray. Shoes must be closed-toed, closed-heeled performance or dress shoes; we recommend wearing comfortable shoes that can be worn in the classroom, in gym class, and outdoors at recess.
- The following footwear is NOT permitted: boots, sandals, moccasins, Crocs, and slippers.
- Good personal hygiene is required at all times. This includes wearing neat, clean clothing.
- Clothes may not be ripped or torn.
- The use of perfumes, oils, and body sprays by students should not inhibit the learning environment and smells should not be detectable during a normal school routine. Smells of this nature that saturate a room often cause headaches, exacerbate allergies, and cause disruption to the learning environment. Students will be excused to the front office to call home if this occurs.
- Should a student require reasonable uniform alterations based on religion, disability, or medical condition, please contact the Dean of Students. Please know that we will provide accommodations for these students.
- All school-sponsored events that occur during the school day, including field trips, are subject to school uniform policy unless parents are otherwise informed.
- Some Fridays or special days throughout the year are designated as “Spirit Days.” On these days, students are permitted to wear Spirit Wear as tops. This includes CLASSICAL T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, fleece pullovers, and quarter zips. Outerwear, including full-zip jackets, are not permitted to be worn during the course of the day. (Outerwear may be worn to and from school and on the playground.) Students must wear uniform bottoms on Spirit Days.
FAQs
All items must be purchased through Educational Apparel.
Designated Students will be allowed to wear CLASSICAL Spirit Wear shirts, sweatshirts, and quarter-zips on Fridays. (Uniform bottoms are still required.) All other days of the week students will be dressed according to the normal dress code.
Students in grades 3-7 are required to wear a gym uniform, which consists of shorts and CLASSICAL T-shirt. Students in grades K-2 will not change for physical education.
Yes, girls do have the option of wearing khaki pants instead of the plaid jumper. Khaki pants are part of the alternative dress code for girls.
There are incentives for early orders, so visit Educationalapparel.com to learn more or read from this list of items that comply with our uniform policy
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