OLA School uniforms can be purchased from True Grits School Uniform Company. Please visit their website, www.truegrits.com, to view our uniforms.  Price lists available at the website. You may shop in store, order by phone, or order online.  The online order code for OLA is OLA101.  True Grits is located at 3600 Madison Ave., Suite 56. Sacramento, CA  95660/  Their phone number is (916) 344-9510.

OLA UNIFORM POLICY
Uniform dress is required except on “Spirit Days.”  A written excuse from a parent must be presented to the teacher if a child is out of uniform for the day.  If your child is dressed inappropriately you will be called to bring them the proper attire.  The administration exercises full authority in the interpretation of issues pertaining to uniform regulations.

GIRLS & BOYS
Sweatshirt – All students are required to have a uniform sweatshirt which is clean and in good condition when worn at school and at school events.  Kindergarten – Grade 6:  Red with school logo from True Grits. Grades 7 and 8:  Navy with school logo from True Grits.  Only uniform sweatshirts may be worn in the classroom or on field trips.  Navy polar fleece logo jacket or vest is an option in the classroom in lieu of the sweatshirt.  Fleece logo jackets may be worn to Mass. Nylon logo jackets are an option for outside wear only.

Shirts – White, short sleeve knit polo shirt with no logo, no cap sleeves and plain edge collar with no lace or crocheting, OR white polo with navy OLA logo from True Grits, OR navy, short sleeve knit polo with OLA logo only from True Grits OR plain white long sleeve knit turtleneck in winter months.  Liturgical Choir members are required to own one navy OLA logo polo.  All knit shirts must be tucked in at all times.  Plain white T-shirt or PE T-shirt on PE day may be worn under uniform.  T-shirt sleeves may not be longer than uniform shirt sleeves.

Shorts – Uniform walking shorts no longer than the top of the knee may be worn in August, September, October, April, May and June.  No “extra” pockets or loops (i.e. cargo pockets).  Kindergarten – Grade 6:  Navy uniform style or Dockers purchased at the retailer of your choice.  Grades 7 & 8 – Khaki uniform pants purchased only from True Grits.

Pants – No “extra” pockets or loops (i.e. cargo pockets).  Pants and shorts may not be baggy and must be worn waist high.  Kindergarten – Grade 6:  Navy perma-press or Dockers.  Grades 7 & 8 – Khaki uniform pants purchased only from True Grits.

Shoes  -Athletic shoes must be tied in the traditional manner and in good condition.  Flip flops and sandals are not permitted.  Slip on shoes that do not have backs, have only straps for backing, or that expose toes are also not permitted.

Socks – Socks must be seen above the shoe.  “No show” ankle socks are not permitted.  Socks are to be plain white with no logo, and worn in the traditional manner.  Solid white or navy knee socks with no logo are an option for girls. 

BOYS
Belt – Boys in grades 7 and 8 are required to wear a belt.

GIRLS
Shirt – Girls may wear any of the four shirts described above OR white, short sleeve, button front woven shirt with Peter Pan collar.

Jumper – Plaid uniform jumper, appropriate length for school, comparable length of uniform walking short, is required for Mass days in grades K-3.

Skirt – Plaid, appropriate length for school, comparable length of uniform walking short, is required for Mass days in grades 4-8.  A uniform plaid skort of appropriate length is an option in all grades except on Mass days.

Tights – Plain white or navy tights are an option for girls.  Choir members must have navy tights.
Headbands – Girls are allowed to wear traditional headbands.  Headbands with scarves attached and scarves are not permitted.

Makeup, artificial fingernails, nails tips, and fingernail polish may not be worn at school in any grade.  Girls may wear one pair of small post earrings at school on uniform and non-uniform days.  No other jewelry may be worn on uniform or non-uniform days with the exception of a small religious necklace.  Students are not allowed to color, bleach or highlight their hair or shave their heads.  Boys must wear their hair in a traditional manner; no fad or long hairstyles are permissible.  Administration will determine inappropriate styles.  Tattoos, temporary or permanent, are never allowed.

PE UNIFORMS
Uniforms are required for P.E. classes in Grades 4-8.  No substitutes.  Tied athletic PE shoes are REQUIRED for all grades (K-8) on the days they have PE.  No slip on shoes are permitted.
Shirt – Light gray PE uniform T-shirt only from True Grits
Shorts – Knit navy logo PE short only from True Grits OR mesh navy PE short only from True Grits.
Sweats – Plain navy sweat pants may be worn in cold weather.
Shoes – Athletic shoes tied in the traditional manner.

NON-UNIFORM DAYS
Clothing that is never acceptable at school includes tank tops, halter tops, spaghetti straps, bare midriffs, short shorts or skirts, low hanging or baggy pants, baseball caps, jewelry makeup and nail polish.

“SPIRIT DAYS”
Spirit Days are sponsored by the Student Council.  Please refer to the school bulletin for appropriate dress guidelines on those days.

OLA Spirit Gear Order Form