Our dress code is designed to instill in our students respect for their environment and for themselves, as well as enhance their learning environment. 

Lower School (grades 1-4):

Tops and shirts:

All solid colors and patterns are permitted

• Shirts must have sleeves
• T-Shirts, Graphic Tees, and any shirts with writing, characters or graphics are discouraged

Bottoms:

Boys

• Long slacks or Chino-style pants 
• Any solid navy blue, black, or khaki beige
• Dark color denim is acceptable
• Sweatpants, track pants, or zip-off pants are not permitted

Girls 

• Skirts must reach the knee.
• Skirts of all colors are allowed.
• Leggings, tights, or knee socks may be worn under the skirts
• Please avoid tunics and very short skirts

Footwear:

Please note that the footwear guidelines have been developed with children’s safety as the primary goal.

• Only closed flat shoes may be worn (heels or backless shoes are not permitted)
• Sneakers must be worn on Gym days.

Accessories:

• All boys must wear a kippah throughout the day
• Hats, hoods, or bandanas may not be worn in the classroom
• Tzitzit daily is encouraged, particularly for tefillah in the morning
• Smart watches are not permitted

Middle School (Grades 5-8):

Our dress code is designed to instill in our students a sense of belonging, comradery and dignity. It aims to enhance their intellectual and emotional growth.  Although children learn better when they are dressed comfortably, a dress code aids in putting children in a mindset of learning.

Tops:  

• Solid colors and patterns are permitted. Small inconspicuous logos are permissible. Graphics or words are not permitted. 
• Short sleeves should extend at least halfway between the shoulder and elbow. Cap sleeves and sleeveless tops are not permitted.
• Regular length shirt. Cropped tops are not permitted.
• No scoop neck or other wide neck shirts that expose the shoulder (even with a camisole or tank top).
• Please note: Hoodie sweatshirts are permitted as long as the hood stays off the head. 

Neckline and Transparency – we ask parents to guide their children to use appropriate judgment and not wear low-cut necklines or transparent tops.

Bottoms:

Boys:

• Long slacks or Chino-style pants 
• Any solid navy blue, black, or khaki beige
• Dark denim is acceptable. 
• Sweatpants, track pants, ripped pants, or zip-off pants are not permitted

Girls: 

• Skirts must reach the knees
• Leggings, tights, or knee socks must be any solid color. Fishnet tights are not permitted. 

Footwear:

Please note that the footwear guidelines have been developed with children’s safety as the primary goal.

• Only closed flat shoes may be worn (heels or backless shoes are not permitted)
• Sneakers must be worn on Gym days. Please note that Pass/Fail grades for the gym will depend on footwear as well as behavior and participation.

Accessories:

• Hats, hoods, or bandanas are NOT permitted.
• Dyed or shaved hair is not permitted.

Girls – miscellaneous: 

• Makeup should be subtle and age-appropriate. Parents, please use your discretion. 
• Girls who come to school with dark eye liners or lipstick will be asked to remove them. 
• Girls with long nails will be asked to trim them as they are not safe for school. 

In the event of a child arriving at school not following the guidelines above, the following protocol will be followed: 

1. First reminder – The child will be asked to change into clothes provided by the school. 
2. Second reminder – The child will be asked to wait in the office for the parents to either drop off a change of clothing or pick up the child from the school office. 

PLEASE LABEL YOUR CHILD’S NAME CLEARLY ON ALL ITEMS SENT TO SCHOOL.