Next week is our Student Appreciation week at ODCS. Each day is a fun dress down for students. If you do not wish to participate, you should wear campus wear as normal. Jeans may be worn every day except Wednesday.
Welcome! Open Door Christian Schools exemplify faith, virtue, and knowledge. Students learn about the Lord and themselves in an environment that challenges them to grow in their Christian walk. ODCS is a place for fun, sports, drama, music, art and making life-long friends! "You don't have to worry about being the "new kid" here, everyone is so nice," said one new student recently. ODCS is large enough to have a ton of things to do (clubs, missions projects, social events, sports), but it is small enough that you never feel like just a number. Our teachers really care about our students and give extra time to help.
"You can talk about God and it's cool!" brags one elementary student. There is Bible class every day and chapel every Tuesday. Every course is taught from a Christian perspective. High School chapel even features its own student praise band!
As a graduate of ODCS, the sky is the limit! Our alums are doctors, lawyers, teachers, musicians, pastors, business owners and every thing in between.
Matthew LaFleur, ODCS 2007 alumnus attending the University of Notre Dame said, "Open Door did an outstanding job of preparing me for higher education. The high quality of instruction at Open Door clearly places its alumni many steps ahead of the average student."
All Campus Wear must be purchased through the designated suppliers, except boy’s dress shirts.
Shirts and blouses must be buttoned with the exception of the top button.
All shirts and blouses must be tucked in (Grades 1 – 6 only), including a shirt under a sweater.
Skirts/skorts/jumpers may be no shorter than 2-inches above the knee when standing and 4-inches above the knee when sitting.
Slacks/shorts/skirts/skorts waistline may not be worn below the top of the hips.
If applicable, belts must be worn (optional for kindergarten).
Socks (or hose, if applicable) must be worn, except with sandals.
Tennis shoes are allowed if they are in good condition.
Shorts* may be worn Aug/Sept and May/June no shorter than 4-inches above the knee when standing.
Flip-flops may be worn Aug/Sept and May/June for grades 5-12 only.
No uniform clothing should be frayed, torn, or patched.
PERSONAL GROOMING
Hair must be combed neatly.
No visible tattoos.
No visible body piercing except pierced ears.
No extreme hair colors, hairstyles, makeup, or jewelry.
FOR BOYS ONLY
In order to create a more specific policy, the administration has decided on the following guidelines for boys.
Hair can never be in the eyes of the student. This includes the hair being combed or brushed to one side.
Hair cannot be past the bottom of the ears.
Hair should not touch the collar of the shirt.
Hair should generally be neat and not shaggy.
Mustaches and beards must be trimmed at all times.
Earrings may not be worn to school or school-sponsored activities (on or off campus).
CHAPEL DAYS (GRADES 7-12)
Girls must wear skirts or jumpers, skorts are not acceptable.
Boys must wear a dress shirt and tie.
No sweatshirts are permitted.
CASUAL DAYS (GRADES 7-12
Casual dress days will be observed every Friday for Grades 7 – 12 only.
Jeans or Campus Wear pants only may be worn. They may not be torn, frayed, patched, or tight fitting.
A standard Campus Wear shirt/blouse must be worn. All other dress code standard rules apply.
DRESS-DOWN DAYS
No sleeveless tops.
No clothing should be worn that is tight or form fitting.
Male/female students may wear jeans, t-shirts, sweats and sweatshirts in addition to other acceptable clothing per Campus Wear guidelines.
As a general rule, the front neckline of a top should not extend more than 2 inches below the clavicle.
Undershirts must be worn under and tucked in with any top that does not extend below the top of the lower garment. Shirts may not have writing or symbols that represent rock groups, professional wrestling, or anything of a negative nature. Capri pants may be worn during Aug/Sept and May/June only.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR EVENTS
In order to remain consistent with our policy concerning student dress, we have established the following guidelines for all of our students when they are attending school activities or any venue as a representative of ODCS:
Modesty and general neatness are the two primary guidelines. When in doubt, a parent is encouraged to instruct their child not to wear that particular item or outfit to school or to the school activity.
If shorts may be worn – they may be no shorter than four inches above the knee when standing. This is per our shorts policy that is in effect as part of Campus Wear.
NOTE: Activities such as school plays and concerts may call for attire that is more in keeping with the event. Dress-down attire is not always appropriate for every activity.
SPECIFICS (GRADES K-12)
Listed below are the specific style descriptions. All Campus Wear items must be purchased through the Lands’ End or French Toast uniform line. The only exception is the school crewneck sweatshirt sold by PTF.
Please closely review Campus Wear guidelines for specific information regarding clothing choices. The combined list of colors and styles are not necessarily offered through both suppliers. All clothing items are available through catalog purchase, and some items are available from K-Mart, Meijer, Sears, and Target.
French Toast also makes clothing under the following labels – Lolly Tags, Lee School Gear, and University Club. These brands may be purchased anywhere as long as the style and color options are exactly the same as the ones listed on our Campus Wear list and in the French Toast catalog.
When purchasing Lands’ End shirts, be sure you buy only the colors listed on our Campus Wear guidelines and in the Lands’ End School Uniform catalog. Colors listed in the catalog that say “This Season Only” are NOT permitted in our Campus Wear.
Lands’ End will give our school 3% back in sales. In order for our school to receive credit when calling or ordering online, please give our Lands’ End preferred school number 9000-4725-9. French Toast will give our school 5% back for every $2,000 in sales. In order for our school to receive credit for your order you must give the SOURCE CODE number which is QS44Q53 when placing the order by phone or online.
Second Generation Kids in Elyria has a Buy-Back program for ODCS, which allows families to take in worn Campus Wear (up to size 20) that is in good condition, for cash or store credit.
GIRLS (K-12)
POLOS, MOCK TURTLENECKS, TURTLENECKS & RUGBYS: all solid colors, fabrics and styles available in the current uniform catalogs.
BLOUSES, SHIRTS: blue, white, French blue or pink – all dress styles and fabrics available in the current uniform catalogs.
SWEATERS: all solid colors and styles available in the current uniform catalogs. Exception: No Argyle. PTF sponsored sweatshirt embroidered with the ODCS name; red, royal blue or gray. A collared campus wear shirt must be worn under sweaters & sweatshirts.
SLACKS, SHORTS*: khaki or navy – All styles available (Cargo – only K-6) in the current uniform catalogs. Exception: No Crop style.
JUMPERS*: navy, khaki, green plaid (FT), navy/red plaid (FT), classic navy/large plaid (LE) or hunter/classic navy (L.E.), Polo Dress – All styles available in the current uniform catalogs (no charcoal/gray heather).
SKIRTS, SKORTS*: navy, khaki, green plaid (FT), navy/red plaid (FT), classic navy/large plaid (LE) or hunter/classic navy plaid (L.E.) & classic navy/large plaid (L.E.) & navy/red plaid (FT) – All styles available in the current uniform catalogs.
BLAZER: navy (this is not a required item).
*NOTE: ACCEPTABLE LENGTHS – Skirts/skorts/jumpers must be worn no shorter than 2 inches above the knee when standing and no shorter than 4 inches when sitting. The front and back of the skirt/skort should measure the same distance from the floor when standing. Shorts may be worn no shorter than 4 inches above the knee when standing.
BOYS (K-12)
POLOS, MOCK TURTLENECKS, TURTLENECKS & RUGBYS: all solid colors, fabrics and styles available in the current uniform catalogs.
SHIRTS: blue, white, or French blue dress style (not necessarily oxford) – long or short sleeve – (Does not have to be French Toast or Lands’ End suppliers).
SWEATERS: all solid colors available in the current uniform catalogs. Exception: NO Argyle. PTF sponsored crewneck sweatshirt embroidered with the ODCS name in red, royal blue or gray. A collared campus wear shirt must be under all sweaters & sweatshirt.
SLACKS, SHORTS: khaki or navy – All styles available (Cargo – only K-6) in the current uniform catalogs.
In partnership with the family and the local church, our mission is the salvation, the discipleship, and the education for life and service of the students entrusted to our care.
In partnership with the family and the local church, our mission is the salvation, the discipleship, and the education for life and service of the students entrusted to our care.
