Click here to visit the Klipped Kippah Virtual Store to buy approved BMA uniforms and clothing.
Dress Code Guidelines for All Students (K-8 Grade):
TOPS: Students wear polo shirts with the BMA logo. The shirts can be can be purchased anywhere (most popular places have been Target, GAP, Old Navy, Children’s Place or Kohl’s.) Once purchased, shirts should be brought to a local vendor to screen print the BMA logo onto the polos. (For convenience, we suggest using BMA Business Sponsor CustomIT).
SWEATSHIRTS: All BMA sweatshirts are accepted. Additionally, solid navy or gray sweatshirts (pullover and zip-up) without a BMA logo are allowed. BMA Sweatshirts can also be purchased from PTA Spirit Wear Site.
FOOTWEAR: Sneakers or flat shoes are permissible. Slippers, clogs, sandals, pool shoes, flip-flops, Crocs, or “Heelys” may not be worn in school.
HATS: Hats may not be worn in school.
SOCKS: Must be worn at all times.
GIRLS (K–8 Grade):
HAIR: Hairstyles must be appropriate for school. Dyed hair is allowed in natural colors.
PIERCING: Earrings are permitted but must be kept to one piercing per earlobe. All other body piercings are prohibited.
MAKEUP: Makeup is not allowed at school, even if applied before school.
BOYS (K–8 Grade):
KIPPAH: Must be worn at all times. Must be appropriate in size and design.
TZITZIT: Must be worn at all times.
HAIR: Traditional hairstyles which conform to halacha (with payot) are appropriate for school. Hair must be of a length that is both neat and presentable, reflecting the basic appearance of a ben torah; no excessively long or short hair (subject to administrative discretion) is permitted. No dyed hair.
GIRLS
(K-8 Grade):
BOTTOMS: Girls are required to wear skirts. All skirts must fall to at least the knee when standing. For skirts, they must be navy or khaki and to the knee. They can be purchased anywhere as well. For girls going into Kindergarten-2nd grade, polo dresses (same color as the polo shirts) or jumpers (in navy or khaki) as long as they have the logo and are to the knee. Land’s End also has an approved plaid option for skirts as well.
PANTS: Pants may not be worn during school hours, except during approved athletic activities. Leggings under appropriate length skirts are permitted.
Middle School (6-8 Grade):
BOTTOMS: Girls are able to wear black skirts in addition to what’s listed above.
BOYS
(K-5 Grade):
TOPS: wear polos with the BMA logo with the same parameters as the girls (mentioned above).
BOTTOMS: Boys are able to wear uniform shorts or pants in the colors khaki or navy with flat fronts. Cargo bottoms are not permitted. Bottoms may be purchased anywhere with the most popular being the stores mentioned above.
Middle School (6-8 Grade):
Boys in Middle School have the same parameters for shirts as the elementary school, but are not permitted to wear shorts.
BMA SPIRIT DAYS:
www.bmaspirit.com (Every Friday and Rosh Chodesh is considered a BMA Spirit Day. On those days children can wear any BMA T-shirt from the Spirit Store)
We are happy to provide you with multiple options of uniform vendors including Custom IT and Lands’ End in addition to other stores listed on this page.
*Click here to be redirected to the BMA Lands’ End Shopping Site (Preferred School Number: 900172644). Enter your child(ren)’s name & grade. You can then purchase from the approved styles, colors and options available for BMA students.
*By popular demand – please note that Lands’ end does offer “dri-fit” type polos. These polos are called “Short Sleeve Textured Active Polo”.