Transfer Guide

Transfer Student Orientation (Students Only)

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Transfer Student Orientation is for students only. Attendance is required for all transfer students. Students should wear their formal uniform. (For formal uniform requirements, see the "Uniform Guide" drop-down below.) Snacks will be provided. 

Time: 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Location: Seminar Room in the OLP Library 

Keep your family organized with important dates and milestones for the 2026–2027 school year.

August 6, 2026 — Transfer Student Orientation
August 11, 2026 — First Day of School
August 13, 2026 — Parent Back to School Night
October 9, 2026 — PSAT (Grades 9–11)
November 20, 2026 — Grandparents’ Day
November 23–27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break
December 14–17, 2026 — Final Exams (Mandatory Attendance)
December 18, 2026 – January 3, 2027 — Christmas Break
January 4–8, 2027 — Retreat Week (Mandatory Attendance)
January 11, 2027 — Start of Second Semester
March 25 – April 4, 2027 — Easter Break
May 20 & 24–26, 2027 — Final Exams (Mandatory Attendance)

To help your daughter start the school year smoothly, please upload all required documents to your PowerSchool account by July 15, 2026.

1. Birth Certificate or Passport
   All incoming students must submit a copy of their birth certificate or passport.
2. Immunization Records
   State law requires that current immunization records be on file by the first day of school. California law also requires that all students entering grades 7–12 provide proof of the Tdap booster vaccination. Please ensure your daughter’s record includes this documentation.
3. Physical Exam
   The physical exam is a separate requirement and must be completed in order for your daughter to participate in Physical Education classes and OLP Athletics.
   • Must be completed by a licensed MD or DO
   • Must be dated June 2026 or later

For assistance with uploading documents, please contact [email protected].

Your daughter’s transition to OLP will begin even before the first day of school through summer assignments designed to help students stay engaged, continue building academic skills, and feel confident and prepared for the year ahead. 

Because transfer students may enroll in a variety of different courses, required summer assignments will vary based on each student’s individual schedule. Some students may have assignments in one course, while others may have assignments across multiple subject areas.

All OLP student course schedules for the 2026-2027 academic year will be available through the PowerSchool App after June 1 on the OLP PowerSchool website. To navigate to the Class Registrations 26-27, it is located on the Left Side Menu. 

To view a Student's ID, go to Student Profile, also accessible on the Left Side Menu on either the PowerSchool App or on the OLP PowerSchool website. 

Please use our Summer Assignments page to review your daughter’s required summer assignments by course. The navigation bar located at the top of the page will allow you to check for assignments in the following departments:

• English
• Math
• Social Studies
• Science
• World Language

Transfer students should carefully review all courses in which they may be enrolled, as they could have required reading, assignments, or coursework in one or more subject areas.

At OLP, summer assignments are intentionally designed to help students enter the school year ready to participate in thoughtful discussions, engage deeply with course material, and begin building relationships with teachers and classmates. Our faculty members are passionate about helping girls find their voices, grow in confidence, and discover their strengths in a classroom environment where students are known, supported, challenged, and championed.

We encourage students to begin assignments early and pace themselves thoughtfully throughout the summer so they can complete their work with care and start the school year feeling prepared for success.

Textbook information for the 2026–2027 school year will become available on June 1.

OLP partners with Follett as a convenient option for purchasing course materials, including rental and used textbook options.

Families may visit the OLP Follett Virtual Bookstore (note: opens June 1, 2026).  

Families are also welcome to purchase textbooks elsewhere. The complete 2026–2027 textbook list may be accessed here in the OLP Course Materials Guide. To ensure the correct editions are selected, families should reference the ISBN numbers provided within the guide.

Additionally, students may visit campus for the OLP Used Uniform & Textbook Sale on May 22, 2026, from 12:00–2:00 p.m., where students buy, sell, and donate gently used textbooks and uniforms directly with one another.

Empowering Girls Through Technology

OLP strives to develop mastery of 21st-century skills in each student in order that she becomes an engaged agent of change in our global society. Technology plays a critical role in the way we collaborate and communicate in that same world. OLP requires that all students have access to the tools of the 21st-century via a mobile device. With respect to OLP’s mission and the economic diversity of our families, OLP does not mandate the specific device each student uses, but rather, has adopted a “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) policy that outlines recommended and minimum specifications for whatever device a family chooses.

This policy and practice guide the use of interactive instruction and learning that connects our students more meaningfully to the world outside and, just as effectively, to the world outside the classroom.

Operating System Requirements

Students must have a device running one of the following operating systems:

Windows

• Windows 11 (Home or Pro)
• Not supported: Windows 10 or Windows 11 S Mode

Mac

• MacOS 26 Tahoe (recommended)
• MacOS 15 Sequoia (minimum)
• Note: Apple typically supports the two most recent operating systems

Chromebook

• ChromeOS version 147 or later recommended

Important Notes

• iPads are not supported as a primary device due to incompatibility with several programs used daily by students.
• Students and families are responsible for installing the latest operating system updates. These updates often include important security patches and improvements to performance and reliability.

General Hardware Recommendations

• Screen Size:  13” recommended  (11” minimum)
• Wi-Fi  802.11ax or later recommended (802.11x/ac minimum)
• Battery Life  6+ hours recommended   (4 hrs. minimum)
• Physical keyboard (due to incompatibilies with on-screen or virtual keyboards)
• System Age:  No more than four years old and must meet OS requirements.

Appearance Code
Students are expected to demonstrate good taste and modesty in their appearance, as appropriate to an educational environment. Guidelines for both uniform and non-uniform dress are listed below. All clothing must be modest and appropriate for school wear. Students found to be in violation of the dress and grooming code will receive an infraction and/or be sent home to change. This applies to uniform dress as well as non-uniform dress.

Uniform Overview

Beginning in the 2025–2026 school year, all uniform items must be purchased from Colours Uniforms, OLP’s new official uniform provider. Previously purchased Dennis/Mills uniforms may still be worn, provided they follow current uniform guidelines.

OLP reserves the right to confiscate any items or possessions a student may bring to school which violate the school dress code or rules. Said items or possessions will be returned to the student at the end of the school day or to the parent at the discretion of the Administration.

Uniforms are available for purchase the week of JULY 21st 2025!  An email will be sent directly to families when the site is live.

Colours Uniforms

Password:

#AOLP25-COLOURS

This is a formal uniform Example:

AOLP Letterman V-Neck Cardigan Navy & AOLP Breezy Taylored White Polo & Plaid Skirt 

Additional uniform options:

Attire Expectations & Dress Code

Jackets & Outerwear

Colours-approved styles:

• Black puffer jacket or vest
• Navy fleece varsity jacket
• Navy blazer

Athletic jackets with OLP logo are permitted in and out of class.

Sweatshirts

Only OLP Athletic Department, approved club sweatshirts, or approved spirit wear. May only be worn on non-formal uniform days.

Sweaters

Colours sweaters with OLP insignia (pullover, cardigan, or sleeveless sweater vest). Required for formal uniform days.

Shoes

Must be all-black, soft-soled shoes (including all-black tennis shoes). Heels and soles must be no higher than one inch. High-top sneakers allowed. Tennis shoes may have white soles, white shoelaces, or white accents only.

Socks and Tights

Solid, non-patterned socks in white, navy, gray, or black. Navy or black tights, fitted leggings, or flared leggings may be worn under skirts.

Shorts

Options include gray pleated trouser shorts or navy campus chino shorts. Must follow the same length guidelines as skirts.

Skirts

Approved Colours styles:

• Pleated skirt in gray, navy, or blue plaid

Must fall no higher than 3 inches above the knee. Must be worn at the waist and remain zipped and buttoned.

Pants

Colours-approved styles only:

• Charcoal Track Trouser
• Gray Campus Chino
• Black Twill Joggers

Uniform Components

Blouses and Polo Shirts

All-white, button-down blouse (short or long sleeve) with a collar. Polo shirts (white, navy blue, or gray) must include the OLP logo. Turtlenecks or long sleeves may be worn under the blouse/polo if they match the color of the outer shirt.

Additional Uniform Guidelines

• Hair must be neat, clean, combed, and a single, natural-looking color. Shaved hair is not permitted.
• Make-up, hairstyles, and jewelry must be moderate and in good taste.
• Only earlobe piercings are allowed (maximum of two per ear).
• Tattoos are not permitted.
• The school reserves the right to determine whether a student is appropriately dressed and groomed.

10.2 Formal Assemblies/Liturgies
For formal assemblies and/or liturgies, students must be in complete formal uniform. Students must wear a white blouse or OLP polo shirt with a blue long-sleeve sweater/cardigan, blue sweater vest or blue blazer with the OLP logo, and either the uniform pants or a gray, blue or plaid skirt. The white blouse or OLP polo shirt must be tucked into the skirt. No school sweatshirts or letterman jackets may be worn. The formal uniform must be worn for the entire day of the Formal Assembly/Liturgy.

10.3 Non-Uniform Dress
On special occasions, including the day designated to celebrate their birthdays, students are allowed to wear OLP Spirit dress, consisting of jeans and an OLP t-shirt and sweatshirt/jacket. Such attire should be in keeping with the academic nature of the classroom and should reflect good taste and appropriateness to a school setting. Spirit dress must meet the following standards and failure to do so could result in disciplinary action:

• Approved pants for spirit dress includes full length or calf length jeans free from tears, cuts, and holes. OLP Uniform bottoms are also acceptable.
• An OLP sponsored t-shirt (club shirts, sport shirts, etc) or an OLP polo are acceptable for spirit dress tops. T-shirts acquired through winning athletic or other contests through an OLP team or activity are also approved on spirit dress days.
• OLP sponsored jackets and sweatshirts may be worn on spirit dress days, along with any sweatshirts or jackets acquired through winning athletic contests or other contests through an OLP team or activity.
• Shirts must be long enough to cover midriff.
• Shirts must cover shoulders (no spaghetti, strapless, or halter tops).
• Shoes must have a back and be close-toed. Heels larger than 2 inches are not permitted.
• Shorts are not appropriate on spirit dress days.

Any item of clothing or accessories bearing initials, names, symbols, or advertisements representing any organization that contrasts the mission of OLP or references and/or promotes drug or alcohol use is not considered appropriate school wear.

10.4 Additional Uniform Guidelines

• Hair must be neat, clean, and combed, of a shade that approximates each girl’s natural hair color and may only be one shade throughout. Shaved hair is not allowed.
• Make-up, hairstyles, and jewelry are to be moderate and in good taste.
• Only earlobe piercings are allowed (maximum of two per ear)
• Tattoos and inappropriate nail or lip color are not allowed.
• Spirit wear collarless T-shirts may only be worn on Fridays.

The school reserves the right at all times to determine whether or not a student is appropriately dressed and groomed.

Senior Celebrations 
A school tradition, seniors are granted special uniform privileges in celebration of their final year of attendance at the Academy. Beginning the first day of senior year, the senior class students may wear the following on non-formal uniform days: 

• White Tennis Shoes
• College Sweatshirts on Wednesdays
• A Senior Sweatshirt

Living Faith in Action

Grounded in the CSJ charism of unifying love, each student at OLP is invited to live her faith in action by serving the dear neighbor without distinction and responding to the needs of our world.

Serving the Dear Neighbor

Serving the dear neighbor in a spirit of “unifying love” is at the heart of the CSJ mission and, therefore, the heart of the OLP mission. Each student is called to be a loving disciple, serving others with compassion and purpose. As a member of the OLP community, she is encouraged to engage in Christian service, striving to bring about justice and love in the world, as Jesus modeled. Service at OLP is grounded in the belief that every person is created with innate worth and dignity. Students have access to a wide variety of local service opportunities, along with educational justice immersions that address a broad range of social justice issues both locally and globally.

Guidelines for Service

OLP does not require mandatory service hours for graduation. Instead, this philosophy encourages and celebrates a thriving culture of voluntary service rooted in authentic compassion. Students are invited to serve through a genuine desire to engage with the dear neighbor, both locally and globally. She will be encouraged to serve in connection with her Theology classes, and students who truly embody this commitment are recognized and celebrated within the school community.

Service Opportunities at OLP

Throughout the year, OLP Campus Ministry offers a wide range of service experiences. Opportunities are shared through Campus Ministry Instagram and Schoology pages, Theology classes, the weekly bulletin, and morning PTV announcements. Educational justice immersions are also available, offering students meaningful opportunities to deepen their understanding of social justice issues and their role in creating change.

Masses at OLP

Gathering as a community to celebrate the Catholic Mass provides meaningful opportunities for each student to grow in her understanding of the faith, experience inspiring liturgies, and connect with others. OLP warmly welcomes students from all faith traditions, including those with no faith background. While all students are required to respectfully attend the monthly all-school Mass, each student may choose how she participates based on her personal faith background and the teachings of the Catholic Church. Optional Masses are celebrated in the Chapel on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7:15 a.m., and students are invited to serve in a variety of roles.

Campus Ministry

Campus Ministry plays a central role in guiding the OLP faith community in living out the ideals of Jesus in the Catholic tradition. With a shared commitment to love and service, Campus Ministry fosters leadership development and invites each student to grow as a faith-filled leader. Students and faculty collaborate to facilitate retreats, plan liturgies, organize justice awareness initiatives, and serve communities both locally in San Diego and around the world.