GENERAL DRESS CODE GUIDELINES

• No name brand markings are to visible on any garments which do not come from the uniform line except for outerwear in cold weather.
• Jackets, sweaters, etc., need to be removed when dress code is being checked.
• No denim clothing will be allowed.
• Shorts are not allowed for classroom attire at any grade level.
• All students in K3 through 12th grade will need to wear a school uniform shirt each day, and it will need to be tucked in at all times.
• The school uniform shirt must be the outer most garment worn if layers of the shirts are utilized. When cold weather occurs an actual coat or jacket which zips or buttons open is the only exception to this.

In an effort to promote school pride and unity, OCA incorporates a school uniform policy required of all students.  An assortment of uniform items are available locally from Pasteur's Sports.  Students also have the option of purchasing skirts and pants elsewhere as long as they meet dress code standards and are of the same colors (navy blue, black, gray, tan/khaki, brown) and style as the uniform equivalent.

YOUNG LADIES' DRESS

Young ladies' dress requires modest apparel that attracts attention to an inner spirit of meekness and quietness. (I Peter 3:4). Therefore, young ladies attending Ocala Christian Academy must wear skirts which are not shorter than the middle of the knee cap whether in a sitting, walking, or standing position. Skirts may not have any slits in them.  Skirts or other listed garments of navy blue, black, gray, brown, or tan/khaki are required along with a uniform shirt.  Young ladies may not wear suggestive or extreme clothing styles, such as form fitting attire. Standard undergarments are to be worn at all times. Culottes are not acceptable for the classroom. Girls in K3-6th grade are encouraged to wear shorts under their skirts for modesty during PE and recess. To help with some fit concerns, we will allow the K3-6th grades to include a jumper in place of the skirt provided it meets all other established regulations. We will also allow K3-6th grades to wear a skort (not the same as shorts) provided it meets all other established regulations. Flip flop style shoes are not allowed. 

Culottes and walking shorts, which come to the middle of the knee, or proper fitting slacks or jeans are acceptable attire for spectators at sporting events or on field trips when skirts are not required.

It should be understood that OCA does not wish to be associated with or promote "rock-style" clothing. Since styles do change, sometimes rapidly, new pronouncements on clothing styles may be made by the administration during the regular school year.

YOUNG LADIES HAIRSTYLES

Girls are asked to wear appropriate hair styles, Unnatural - looking dyed hair, spiked hair, etc., that are contrary to the standards of OCA as determined by the Administration are not permissible.

YOUNG MEN'S DRESS

Basic Dress pants of navy blue, black, gray, brown, or tan/khaki are required along with a polo-styled uniform shirt with a collar. Baggy pants and other extreme clothing styles are prohibited. All shirts must be tucked in at all times. Boys are not to wear necklaces, bracelets, beads, chains, or earrings on campus. Belts must be worn with pants that have belt loops (from 4th grade on) and socks must be worn and must be visible. Sandal-type shoes are not permitted on boys. A casual loafer or oxford is recommended, athletic shoes are allowed. Boys may wear shorts only for athletic purposes.

It should be understood that OCA does not wish to be associated with or promote "rock-style" clothing. Since styles do change, sometimes rapidly, new pronouncements on clothing styles may be made by the administration during the regular school year.

YOUNG MEN'S HAIRSTYLES

A man's life should reflect an attitude of self-control and prudence and should demonstrate a pattern of good works. (Titus 2:6,7). Therefore, young men attending Ocala Christian Academy must be neatly groomed (no mustaches or beards) at all times. Boys' sideburns may extend to the tip of the ear lobe. Hair should be neatly cut, short enough so as not to be shaggy or bushy, may not touch the eyebrows in the front, nor the collar of the shirt in back, nor come over the top of the ears.  Unnatural-looking, dyed hair, hair that displays more than one color at a time, "faddish cut" hair (such as lines cut in the hair, chopped, spiked, etc.), or other hair styles as determined by the Administration are not permitted.