Various changes were made to the dress code at Orlando Christian Prep this year. The most notable change has been regarding outerwear. Some may say last year’s dress code was more open, but that caused some problems. For example, OCP students previously were allowed to wear any of several solid-colored hoodies, with only a small logo being acceptable. That policy, however, was abused by many students. Currently, only official OCP outerwear is allowed, which can be purchased from Dennis Uniforms or the brand new Warrior Wear spirit store located in the gym lobby.
Mrs. Jacobson has updated this, along with other dress code rules, many of which turned in the students’ favor. She changed the “Dickies and Dennis only” rule to allow for any brand of pants or shorts. OCP student Nick Bell said, “I like how I am able to shop at different stores for different brands.”
Another rule that changed is the one regarding tattoos. Last year, student tattoos had to be covered, while some teachers and staff had theirs showing. Mrs. Jacobson recognized this inconsistency and changed the tattoo policy. Students may now have tattoos, so long as they are not deemed inappropriate, in which case they must remain covered.
Dress code changes were made in an attempt to better this school and provide fairness and consistency. While some students may not be in favor of the outerwear change, they must admit the other changes have been positive. Dress code is important because it helps keep people in line and remove distractions from the learning environment. If OCP didn't have a dress code, standards would be hard to define, and it could be difficult to uphold our Christian reputation. It is important to represent a Christian school as such, as well as show school spirit in general.
The cool weather is coming, so get your Warrior hoodie today!