Parent Information

• Uniformity fosters focus
  Standardized attire minimizes distractions and peer comparisons, allowing all students to engage fully with learning.
  

• Preparation for varying real-world occasions
  Just like in life—where we dress differently for job interviews, sports, or casual outings—OCASA teaches that dressing appropriately signals respect, responsibility, and readiness for diverse environments.
  

• Encouragement of community identity & belonging
  Uniforms create a sense of unity. They visually reinforce the values of collaboration and shared purpose that OCASA promotes.
  

• Emphasis on personal discipline
  Maintaining a neat, well-groomed appearance instills habits of self-care and accountability—qualities essential for adulthood.
  

• Supports equitable access
  By eliminating fashion pressures and focusing on uniform standards instead of brand-name distractions, OCASA helps reduce socio-economic comparisons among students.

OCASA intentionally equips students to think beyond appearance, understanding that while clothing preferences may change with context, the underlying values of respect, purpose, and self-presentation are lifelong essentials.

If students come dressed inappropriately, parents/guardians will be notified of student dress code violations. The Administrative Staff will make the final interpretation of the Dress Code and personal grooming. Students will be provided with a dress code appropriate PE Uniform to change into and the parent/guardian will be charged for this PE Uniform. 

Continued dress code violations will be handled in accordance with OCASA’s progressive discipline policy. 

It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to support the school dress policy by making sure children leave home properly groomed and dressed for school.

General Expectations

1. Students must maintain a clean, neat appearance. Parents are expected to ensure students leave home properly groomed and dressed. Students’ appearances should not be distracting to the educational process.

2.  Uniforms must be neat, clean, and in good condition. 

   1. No torn or ripped pants. 

   2. No jeans or denim material pants. 

   3. No hats or beanies

   4. Leggings may be worn under the school uniform, but not as standalone bottoms.

3. If an undershirt is worn, it must be white or match the outer shirt. (e.g., a white undershirt with a blue button-down, blue undershirt with a blue polo, etc).

4. Free dress days/themed dress days are at the discretion of the administration and will be announced via Parent Square.

5. Students are expected to bring their PE uniform on PE days. They will change into/out of their PE uniform at school.
   

Order OCASA Uniforms Online

Families can conveniently order approved school uniforms through Lands' End. Visit the link below and enter our school number 900206707 to view and purchase OCASA-approved items: Lands' End Uniform Portal

Uniforms may be purchased from any vendor as long as they match the color and style requirements outlined below. School logo is not required on any item.

Additionally, families can purchase band-colored t-shirts and other spirit items at shopOCASA.org! 

OCASA does not want uniform purchases to be a barrier for any family. If finances are a concern when it comes to ordering uniforms, please confidentially message your principal or Paul D'Ambrosio, Community Outreach Manager via ParentSquare for scholarship options.