Students are expected to exercise maturity and responsibility in all matters including their dress and personal grooming. Oakmont is a place of serious work and dress should be attuned to that concept. Students should remember at all times the five guiding principles of dress: neatness, suitability, moderation, cleanliness and safety. School is a serious work environment and clothing should be appropriate to that setting.

Teachers and the administration will determine the interpretation of these guiding principles. Any attire that is disruptive, distractive or does not conform to standards of common decency and propriety is forbidden. Wearing apparel harmful to school property or that could be injurious is not permitted. Footwear must be worn at all times, subscribing to public health and sanitation standards. Outside clothing, including hats, coats or jackets must be kept in lockers. We do not advocate tobacco, drugs, alcohol or sex and we do not allow clothing that advertises or advocates these topics.

Some current fashion trends are not acceptable in our school environment.  These include but are not limited to: pants worn low on the hips to reveal underwear or the midriff, midriff or breast baring tops, short shorts or skirts, underwear as outerwear and any form of revealing clothing.

Refusal to change or cover offensive clothing items will result in disciplinary measures for insubordination and may result in removal from school.  Missed class time due to dress code violations will be treated as unexcused absences.