School Uniform Guidelines
The school uniform is intended to develop a sense of pride and unites us as a Learning Community. In making the decision to attend The Oxford School, students and parents have made a commitment to comply with and support the school uniform policy.
Girls’ Formal Uniform
(JK - Grade 2)
GIRL’S SHIRT OPTIONS
McCarthy’s easy care wrinkle resistant white or oxford blue, dress shirt, long sleeve with logo or plain
McCarthy’s white blouse with Peter Pan collar, short sleeve with logo or plain
GIRL’S PANT/SKirt OPTIONS
McCarthy’s navy or school tartan tunic
McCarthy’s easy care wrinkle resistant grey, flat front dress pants (regular or slim fit available)
ADDITIONAL mandatory ITEMS
McCarthy’s school tartan tie (only required when wearing dress shirt)
Navy, knee high socks OR navy, tights
Black or navy dress socks (when worn with pants)
Black, closed toe and closed heel footwear
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
McCarthy’s navy, front button cardigan with logo
McCarthy’s navy, 1/4 zip sweat top with logo
School tartan, navy or black scrunchy
School tartan, navy or black headband
Black belt
Girls’ Formal Uniform
(Grade 3 - 8)
GIRL’S PANT/SKirt OPTIONS
McCarthy’s school tartan kilt
McCarthy’s easy care wrinkle resistant grey, flat front dress pants (regular or slim fit available)
additional mandatory ITEMS
McCarthy’s easy care wrinkle resistant white or oxford blue, dress shirt, long sleeve with logo or plain
McCarthy’s navy blazer, embroidered logo crest on left pocket
McCarthy’s school tartan tie
Navy, knee high socks OR navy, tights
Black or navy dress socks (when worn with pants)
Black, closed toe and closed heel footwear
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
McCarthy’s navy, front button cardigan with logo
McCarthy’s navy, 1/4 zip sweat top with logo
School tartan, navy or black scrunchy
School tartan, navy or black headband
Black belt
Boys’ Formal Uniform
(JK - Grade 2)
mandatory ITEMS
McCarthy’s easy care wrinkle resistant white or oxford blue, dress shirt, long sleeve with logo or plain
McCarthy’s easy care wrinkle resistant grey, flat front dress pants (regular or slim fit available)
McCarthy’s school tartan tie
Black or navy dress socks
Black, closed toe and closed heel footwear
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
McCarthy’s navy, front button cardigan with logo
McCarthy’s navy, 1/4 zip sweat top with logo
Black belt
Boys’ Formal Uniform
(Grade 3 - 8)
mandatory ITEMS
McCarthy’s easy care wrinkle resistant white or oxford blue, dress shirt, long sleeve with logo or plain
McCarthy’s easy care wrinkle resistant grey, flat front dress pants (regular or slim fit available)
McCarthy’s navy blazer, embroidered logo crest on left pocket
McCarthy’s school tartan tie
Black or navy dress socks
Black, closed toe and closed heel footwear
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
McCarthy’s navy, front button cardigan with logo
McCarthy’s Navy, 1/4 zip sweat top with logo
Black belt
Girls’ Spring Uniform
Spring uniforms may be worn as of May 1st.
GIRL’S SHORT/Pant OPTIONS
McCarthy’s easy care wrinkle resistant navy skort
McCarthy’s easy care wrinkle resistant navy, flat front walking shorts (unrolled)
McCarthy’s easy care wrinkle resistant grey, flat front dress pants (regular or slim fit available)
additional mandatory ITEMS
McCarthy’s white polo shirt, short sleeve with logo
Navy, knee high socks (when worn with skort)
White, navy or black athletic ankle sock (when worn with shorts)
Black or navy dress socks (when worn with pants)
Black, closed toe and closed heel footwear
Note: Dress shirts, blazers and ties are not worn as part of the spring uniform
Boys’ Spring Uniform
Spring uniforms may be worn as of May 1st.
Boy’S SHORT/Pant OPTIONS
McCarthy’s easy care wrinkle resistant navy, flat front walking shorts (unrolled)
McCarthy’s easy care wrinkle resistant grey, flat front dress pants (regular or slim fit available)
mandatory ITEMS
McCarthy’s white polo shirt, short sleeve with logo
White, navy or black athletic ankle sock (when worn with shorts)
Black or navy dress socks (when worn with pants)
Black, closed toe and closed heel footwear
Note: Dress shirts, blazers and ties are not worn as part of the spring uniform.
Girls’ Gym Uniform
GIRL’S SHORT/Pant OPTIONS
Black, performance gym short plain or McCarthy’s option with logo
Solid, plain, black yoga pant
mandatory GYM CLOTHING
School athletic t-shirt, short sleeve, with “The Wild” logo
White or black athletic sock
Indoor, non marking, athletic shoes
Outdoor, athletic shoes
additional GYM CLOTHING
McCarthy’s navy, 1/4 zip sweat top with logo
McCarthy’s navy, fleece sweat pant with logo
Boys’ Gym Uniform
mandatory GYM CLOTHING
School athletic t-shirt, short sleeve, with “The Wild” logo
Black, performance gym short plain or McCarthy’s option with logo
White or black athletic sock
Indoor, non marking, athletic shoes
Outdoor, athletic shoes
additional GYM CLOTHING
McCarthy’s navy, 1/4 zip sweat top with logo
McCarthy’s navy, fleece sweat pant with logo
Permitted Accessories
One wrist watch, one finger ring and stud earrings may be worn with the uniforms.
Approved school pins may be worn on sweaters or blazers.
Hair must be neat, clean and well groomed. Long hair must be pulled back from the face during learning activities where safety would be concerned.
Complying With The School Dress Code
Students must be in complete uniform, worn properly and modestly, from the time they enter the school building until dismissal at the end of the school day, including lunch periods in all areas of the school.
All clothing items must be in reasonable condition. Ripped, torn, defaced, stained or unhemmed items are not permitted.
A plain white T-shirt can be worn under a the uniform dress shirt, polo shirt or blouse. Plain white means no logos, sayings, pictures or graphics of any kind.
A long-sleeve shirt is not to be worn under a short sleeve dress shirt, blouse or polo shirt.
A uniform shirt/blouse must be worn underneath uniform sweaters.
Non-uniform sweaters are NOT to be worn in the school building. Jackets/coats and non-uniform sweaters are to be removed upon entering the building.
Hats, bandanas, scarves and similar headwear are not permitted to be worn in the school, they may be worn for outdoor activities for protection from the elements. (Religious exemptions will be made.)
The waist of the dress slacks is to be worn at the student’s waist.
Pant legs are not to be worn inside the socks. In addition, pant legs are not to be rolled up at all and must be properly hemmed.
Walking shorts are not to be rolled up.
Shoes must have an enclosed toe and heel. In addition, for safety reasons, platform shoes are not permitted. Boots are not permitted.
Accessories (scarves, jewelry, etc…) are not to be worn in the school.
The Administration reserves the right to decide on appropriate attire.
School spirit wear is NOT to be worn in place of the proper uniform items.
Only students who are in complete uniform will be admitted to class.
Please send students with appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear, to wear during recess, that suit current weather conditions
Dress Code Guidelines For
Non-Uniform Days & Events
Clothing with inappropriate logos, sayings, pictures or graphics of any kind is not acceptable at school
Tank tops, halter tops, crop/midriff tops, cut-off shorts and torn jeans are not to be worn at school; no bare midriffs, bare shoulders or spaghetti straps
No short skirts, low rise jeans are allowed.
No chains, studded collars or studded wristbands are acceptable
Shorts should cover to mid-thigh when seated.
Only students who are dressed in appropriate clothing will be admitted to class.
The Administration reserves the right to decide on appropriate attire.