Uniform and Dress Code Information


Lower School                 Middle School               Upper School

Lower School

 

K4-K5
The purpose of the preschool dress code is to create a harmonious environment that is conducive to learning.   Our goal is to eliminate distractions and competition among the children and to establish an atmosphere of love and acceptance.  Consequences for non-compliance with the school dress code are at the discretion of the grade level director.


Official uniform:

·        Red polo shirt

·        Navy or blue denim pants or shorts, skirt or skort

·        Tennis shoes or comfortable dress shoes and white socks

·        The official uniform is to be worn on all field trips and to any school functions.


Daily clothes

·        Tops - red or white polo shirts (short or long sleeve), Oakbrook t-shirts or sweatshirts, red cardigan from Lands’ End  (optional)  OPS crest allowed, but not required. No other monograms or emblems on shirts.

·        Bottoms - navy or blue denim pants or shorts, skirt, skort or jumper (if your daughter has a Parker or Land’s End plaid item, she may wear it but it is not required and may not be worn as official uniform)

·        Tennis shoes or comfortable dress shoes and socks


Grades 1-5
Oakbrook Preparatory School’s dress code was established to promote unity, provide a consistent and neat appearance for all students, and to avoid peer pressure in matters of dress. Only the official uniform and options are acceptable attire.  The official uniform must be worn for field trips, special functions, picture days, and weekly Wednesday chapel, while approved options may be worn on other days.  The only acceptable emblem, lettering, or patch on hats, jackets, sweaters, or other clothing is the school’s logo or crest. Students must have warm coats, head covering, and gloves or mittens during the winter months. A parent will be called to bring appropriate dress for field trips or for chronic dress code offenders.  Consequences for non-compliance with the school dress code are at the discretion of the grade level director.

Boys - Grades 1-5 Official Uniform

Tops

·         Red OPS crested polo shirt (short sleeve or long sleeve)

·         OPS or Knights outerwear may be worn on any day in addition to any solid red, navy blue, or white sweater, jacket, or sweatshirt.

·         Any outerwear is acceptable when worn outside the building.

Bottoms

·         Navy blue pants or shorts with belt- Please remove any visible brand labels.

·         No cargo pockets; no corduroy, nylon, or knit.

Footwear

·         Navy blue socks, plain (without emblems)

·         Black, brown or navy blue shoes - leather or suede - completely enclosed (no more than two colors)

Accessories

·         Navy, brown or black belt

·         No piercings

·         Hair must be of natural tone or color

·         Hair must be neat, out of eyes, and off collar.

·         Hair style and length is at the discretion of the administration.


Girls – Grades 1-5 Official Uniform (Every Wednesday)

Tops

·         Red Crested polo shirt (long sleeve or short sleeve) when worn with the Parker Plaid skirt or Lands’ End A-Line or Pleated classic navy large plaid Skirt.    

·         OPS or Knights outerwear may be worn on any day in addition to any solid red, navy blue, or white sweater, jacket, or sweatshirt.

·         Any outerwear is acceptable when worn outside the building.

Bottoms

Footwear

·         White socks or tights, plain without lace, emblems, etc.

·         Black, brown, or navy blue shoes - leather or suede - completely enclosed (no more than 2 colors)

Accessories

·         No piercings other than ears – no dangling earrings

·         Hair must be of natural tone or color

·         No Makeup







Boys - Grades 1-5 Dress Code (Mon./Tues./Thurs.)

Tops

·         White or Red polo shirt (long or short sleeve)

·         OPS crest optional - No other monograms or emblems on shirts.

·         Other Options:

o        Lands' End red vest, OPS crest optional

o        OPS or Knights sweatshirts and T-shirts may be worn on Friday only.

o        OPS or Knights outerwear may be worn on any day in addition to any solid red, navy blue, or white sweater, jacket, or sweatshirt.

o        Any outerwear is acceptable when worn outside the building.

Bottoms

·         Navy blue shorts or pants - Please remove any visible brand labels.

·         No cargo pockets; no corduroy, nylon, or knit.

Footwear

·         White or navy blue socks -plain (without emblems)

·         Black, brown, or navy blue shoes - leather or suede - completely enclosed (no more than two colors)

·         Tennis shoes may be worn on NON-OFFICIAL days only. Tennis shoes must be neutral colors - no neon or bright colors (this includes no neon or bright stripes, soles or shoestrings), no light-up or noise makers, closed toe and heel, non-skid sole

Accessories

·         Navy, brown or black belt

·         No piercings

·         Hair must be of natural tone or color

·         Hair must be neat, out of eyes, and off collar.

·         Hair style and length is at the discretion of the administration.


Girls - Grades 1-5 (Mon./Tues./Thurs.)

Tops

·         White or Red polo shirt (long or short sleeve)

·         OPS crest allowed, but not required. No other monograms or emblems on shirts. No scalloped edges or lace on collars.

·         Other Options:

o        Lands' End red vest, OPS crest optional

o        OPS or Knights sweatshirts and T-shirts may be worn on Friday only.

o        OPS or Knights outerwear may be worn on any day in addition to any solid red, navy blue, or white sweater, jacket, or sweatshirt.

o        Any outerwear is acceptable when worn outside the building.

Bottoms

·         Navy pants, Knee-length navy blue shorts, skort, or skirt. Please remove any visible brand labels.

·         Parker plaid shorts  (www.parkersu.com)

·         Knee-length Parker plaid skirt or jumper

·         Any Lands’ End classic navy large plaid jumper, skirt or skort.

·         Knee-length navy jumper

·         No cargo pockets; no corduroy, nylon, or knit.

Footwear

·         White, red or navy blue socks -plain (without emblems)

·         White, red, or navy tights or leggings during cold weather

·         Black, brown, or navy blue shoes - leather or suede - completely enclosed (no more than two colors)

·         Tennis shoes may be worn on NON-OFFICIAL days only.
Tennis shoes must be neutral colors - no neon or bright colors (this includes no neon or bright stripes, soles or shoestrings), no light-up or noise makers, closed toe and heel, non-skid sole.

Accessories

·         Navy, brown, black or Lands’ End classic navy large plaid belt

·         No piercings other than ears – no dangling earrings

·         Hair must be of natural tone or color.

·         No Makeup  

 

Dress Code on Fridays

·         Only Oakbrook/Knights tops allowed

·         Jeans must not be “cut-offs,” extremely tight, have holes, rips, or chains.

·         “Sagging” pants or low midriff attire will not be acceptable.

·         Shorts and skirts must follow the mid-thigh rule.

·         No platform shoes, heels, or flip-flops.

·         Accessory and make-up rules still apply

Dress Code on other Non-uniform Days

·         All Friday dress code rules apply

·         Students may not wear tank tops, spaghetti straps, midriff tops, or hats.

·         All tops should completely cover the student from collarbone to below the waist, including back and shoulders.

·         Students may not wear shirts with alcohol, tobacco, or obscene messages or pictures that would compromise the integrity of Oakbrook standards.

·         Students will be notified of any exceptions to these guidelines (e.g, Homecoming)

 

 

 

Middle School
Oakbrook Preparatory School’s dress code was established to provide a consistently attractive and neat appearance for all students and to avoid peer pressure in matters of dress. Only the official uniform and other specified dress code options are acceptable attire.  Uniform options vary slightly from grade to grade. 


Grades 6-8 Official Uniform – Boys & Girls
Chapel Days (Wednesday) and other specified  days

Tops

·        Navy Oakbrook-crested polo shirt (short sleeve or long sleeve) from Land's End or Educational Outfitters.

·        Shirts MUST be tucked in

·        Girls should show no cleavage or midriff

·        No visible camisoles or undershirts (boys – 2 open buttons allowed)

Bottoms
* Dark khaki is the uniform color; no light khaki, sand, stone,  off-white, gray, olive green, brown, etc.

·        Dark khaki pants (No shorts or capris for official days)

·        Girls may choose dark khaki skirt or skort (mid-thigh length – approximately 4” above the bend of knee)

·        Only small, non-pleated pockets are allowed on bottoms; no cargo pants

·        No jumpers; no low-rise; no corduroy

Footwear

·        Shoe color must be black, brown, or navy

Accessories

·        Belts should blend with the uniform and are at the discretion of the administration.

·        No piercings other than ears for girls; no piercings for boys; no visible tattoos

·        Hair must be of natural tone or color

·        Hair must be neat, out of eyes, and off shoulders for boys.  

·        Hair style and length are at the discretion of the administration.

·        Makeup and jewelry must be understated and are at the discretion of the administration



 

 

 

 

Grades 6-8 Dress Code – Boys & Girls
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday

Tops

·        Any red, white, or blue solid polo shirt (short sleeve or long sleeve), tucked

·        Oakbrook crest allowed, but not required; other emblems allowed, if small

·        Girls should show no cleavage or midriff

·        No visible camisoles or undershirts (boys – 2 open buttons allowed)

·        Oakbrook/Knights outerwear allowed at any time

·        Only small emblems allowed on all other outerwear worn inside the building

Bottoms
*Khaki only; No off-white, brown, green, or gray

·        Khaki pants or shorts (mid-thigh length – approximately 4” above the bend of knee)

·        Girls: Uniform khaki skirt or skort (mid-thigh length – approximately 4” above the bend of knee)

·        Girls: Plain Khaki Capri pants

·        No jumpers; no low-rise

·        Khaki corduroy may be worn on non-official days only

·        No cut-off "fringes" on shorts, skirts, or skorts

Footwear

·        Tennis shoes or any close-toed shoes, heels no higher than 2"

·        No bright or neon colors

Accessories

·        Belts should blend with the uniform and are at the discretion of the administration.

·        No piercings other than ears for girls; no piercings for boys; no visible tattoos

·        Hair must be of natural tone or color

·        Hair must be neat, out of eyes, and off shoulders for boys.  

·        Hair style and length are at the discretion of the administration.

·        Makeup and jewelry must be understated and are at the discretion of the administration

 

Middle School Friday Dress Code

·         Only Oakbrook/Knights tops allowed

·         Jeans must not be “cut-offs,” extremely tight, have holes, rips, or chains.

·         “Sagging” pants or low midriff attire will not be acceptable.

·         Shorts and skirts must follow the mid-thigh rule.

·         No platform shoes, heels, or flip-flops.

·         Accessory and make-up rules still apply

Other Non-Uniform Days

·         All Friday dress code rules apply

·         Students may not wear tank tops, spaghetti straps, midriff tops, or hats.

·         All tops should completely cover the student from collarbone to below the waist, including back and shoulders.

·         Students may not wear shirts with alcohol, tobacco, or obscene messages or pictures that would compromise the integrity of Oakbrook standards.

·         Students will be notified of any exceptions to these guidelines (e.g, Homecoming)

 

*NOTE*
School officials have the discretion to determine appropriate attire and accessories. Coming to school in non-regulation uniform is a disciplinary offense and could result in a discipline referral. The director reserves the right to call parents to bring a change of clothing. Hair must be well-groomed and color, length, or style must not be extreme.

 

 

Upper School

 

Oakbrook Preparatory School’s dress code was established to provide a consistently attractive and neat appearance for all students and to avoid peer pressure in matters of dress. Only the official uniform and other specified dress code options are acceptable attire.  Uniform options vary slightly from grade to grade. 


Grades 9-12 Official Uniform - Girls
Chapel Days (Wednesday) and other specified days

Tops

·        Solid white cotton dress shirt or blouse (long or 3/4 sleeved without crest ).

·        ONLY the short blouse style, with straight bottom, may be left untucked; Shirt style, with rounded shirt tail, must be tucked.

·        Girls should show no cleavage or midriff; No visible camisoles

·        Navy Cardigan

Bottoms
* Dark khaki is the uniform color; no light khaki, sand, stone,  off-white, gray, olive green, brown, etc.

·        Dark khaki pants (No shorts or capris for official days)

·        Dark khaki skirt or skort (mid-thigh length – approximately 4” above the bend of knee)

·        Only small, non-pleated pockets are allowed on bottoms; no cargo pants

·        No jumpers; no low-rise; no corduroy

Footwear

·        Shoe color must be black, brown, or navy

Accessories

·        Belts should blend with the uniform and are at the discretion of the administration.

·        No piercings other than ears; ng ble tano ttoos????

·        Hair must be of natural tone or color

·        Hair must be neat, out of eyes.  

·        Hair style and length are at the discretion of the administration.

·        Makeup and jewelry must be understated and are at the discretion of the administration


Grades 9-12 Official Uniform - Boys
Chapel Days (Wednesday) and other specified days

Tops

·        Solid white cotton dress shirt (long sleeved, without crest), tucked

·        Oakbrook tie: Purchased from school store

Bottoms
* Dark khaki is the uniform color; no light khaki, sand, stone,  off-white, gray, olive green, brown, etc.

·        Dark Khaki Pants (No shorts for official days)

·        Only small, non-pleated pockets are allowed on bottoms; no cargo pants

·        No corduroy

Footwear

·        Shoe color must be black, brown, or navy

Accessories

·        Belts should blend with the uniform and are at the discretion of the administration.

·        No piercings; no visible tattoos

·        Hair must be of natural tone or color.

·        Hair must be neat, out of eyes, and off shoulders.  

·        Hair style and length are at the discretion of the administration.


Grades 9-12 Dress Code – Boys & Girls
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday

Tops

·        Any solid color polo shirt (short sleeve or long sleeve), tucked

·        White or blue oxford shirt

·        Oakbrook crest allowed, but not required; other emblems allowed, if small

·        Boys’ options: Navy sport coat or solid navy sweater vest

·        Girls’ options: Navy cardigan or solid navy sweater vest

·        Girls should show no cleavage or midriff

·        No visible camisoles or undershirts (boys – 2 open buttons allowed)

·        Oakbrook/Knights outerwear allowed at any time

·        Only small emblems allowed on all other outerwear worn inside the building

Bottoms
*Khaki only; No off-white, brown, green, or gray

·        Khaki pants or shorts (mid-thigh length – approximately 4” above the bend of knee)

·        Girls: Uniform khaki skirt or skort (mid-thigh length – approximately 4” above the bend of knee)

·        Girls: Plain Khaki Capri pants

·        No jumpers; no low-rise

·        Khaki corduroy may be worn on non-official days only

·        No cut-off "fringes" on shorts, skirts, or skorts

Footwear

·        Tennis shoes or any close-toed shoes, heels no higher than 2"

·        No bright or neon colors

Accessories

·        Belts should blend with the uniform and are at the discretion of the administration.

·        No piercings other than ears for girls; no piercings for boys; no visible tattoos

·        Hair must be of natural tone or color

·        Hair must be neat, out of eyes, and off shoulders for boys.  

·        Hair style and length are at the discretion of the administration.

·        Makeup and jewelry must be understated and are at the discretion of the administration


Upper School Friday Dress Code

·         Only Oakbrook/Knights tops allowed

·         Jeans must not be “cut-offs,” extremely tight, have holes, rips, or chains.

·         “Sagging” pants or low midriff attire will not be acceptable.

·         Shorts and skirts must follow the mid-thigh rule.

·         No platform shoes, heels, or flip-flops.

·         Accessory and make-up rules still apply



 

Other Non-Uniform Days

·         All Friday dress code rules apply

·         Students may not wear tank tops, spaghetti straps, midriff tops, or hats.

·         All tops should completely cover the student from collarbone to below the waist, including back and shoulders.

·         Students may not wear shirts with alcohol, tobacco, or obscene messages or pictures that would compromise the integrity of Oakbrook standards.

·         Students will be notified of any exceptions to these guidelines (e.g, Homecoming)

 

 

*NOTE*
School officials have the discretion to determine appropriate attire and accessories. Coming to school in non-regulation uniform is a disciplinary offense and could result in a discipline referral. The director reserves the right to call parents to bring a change of clothing. Hair must be well-groomed and color, length, or style must not be extreme.