Dress Code
One of the hallmarks of Jewish behavior is modesty of dress. Part of being an Academy student is an understanding that, as Jews, we need not adopt the fashions and lifestyles of the world at large—no matter how popular they may be. Our pride and positive self-image are reflected in how we dress.
The following dress regulations are in effect for the entire student body whenever entering the building during regular school hours, finals week, vacations, summer school, extra-curricular activities, after-school classes, or committee meetings. Students who do not adhere to dress code will need to correct the problem for the first two offenses. On the third offense, students will be sent home. We also respectfully visitors that parents who visit the building come in dress code.
General Guidelines:
- All clothing must be neat and clean. Torn clothing (even if “fashionable”) is unacceptable.
- No slogans, symbols or illustrations are acceptable on clothing. The only exceptions to this rule are small designer or manufacturer’s labels, and ICJA club or school attire.
- Tight clothing, shorts or sweat pants are never permitted at any school function.
- Hats may not be worn during the school day.
- If students must change into clothing not in conformance with the dress code (e.g. sports uniforms) they must do so in the lower level washroom and enter or leave from the lower level.
- Students may wear sandals or sneakers. Slippers, “flip-flops” or other similar footwear may not be worn
Girls
- Girls are expected to wear dresses or skirts that cover the knee while sitting. Slits in dresses and skirts may not be open above the base of the knee.
- Tops must be modest and must have sleeves that reach the elbow. Necklines must touch the collar bone. Low-cut blouses (in the back, more than 2 inches) are unacceptable, as are “scoop” and boatneck necklines. Blouses exposing the midriff, shoulder, halter-tops or tight fitting tops are also prohibited. If an appropriate top is not immediately available, the school will provide a new black or white top at a cost of $6.
- The fabric of girls’ clothing must be of such thickness as to promote modesty. Girls may only wear crew neck tee shirts with a thick fabric.
Boys
- Boys are required to wear tzitzit under their shirt and a kippa at all times.
- All shirts must have a collar and a minimum of two buttons at the top. The sleeve must extend to mid bicep. Boys must be sure that all shirt buttons are buttoned. (The top button may be left unbuttoned.) Turtlenecks are acceptable as collars. While sweaters may be worn, collared shirts must be worn underneath.
- Boys must wear full-length pants (no shorts, sweat pants or “baggy pants/hip-hop pants”).
- Hair must be neat, of appropriate length and in consonance with halacha. Halacha requires that the sideburns extend below the upper juncture of the ear to the head. Tiered haircuts are not permitted, nor are extremely short haircuts. Of course, boys may not wear earrings.
It is understood that not all contingencies of fashion can be covered in a list such as this. Students are encouraged to follow and will be held accountable for the spirit, as well as the letter, of these regulations.
