Uniforms & Dresscode

The Torah considers an individual’s appearance to be a reflection of his/her sense of קדושה and צלם אלוקים. The dress code reflects the schools commitment to the values of צניעות (personal modesty) and כבוד הבריות (respect for human beings). In addition, students’ dress contributes in large measure to the atmosphere in our school. In keeping with halacha and following the prophet Micha’s words, “Walk modestly with your Hashem”, discretion should be used when choosing clothing, hairstyles and jewelry.

Kindergarten – 8th Grade Uniform Policy:

1) For the 2018 – 2019 school year, we are happy to provide you with multiple options of uniform vendors including Custom IT, Lands’ End, Old Navy and Aventura Kids.

2) Sweatshirts: All BMA sweatshirts, both from PTA and Sunshine Uniforms, will still be accepted. For the 2018-19 school year, we will also accept solid navy sweaters or sweatshirts without a BMA logo.

Please click on the links below from Custom IT,  Lands’ End and Old Navy, to find the approved uniform pieces. You can also find more specific criteria for the uniforms below, as well as the dress code for after-school programs.

In order to provide our parents with more options for the 2018 – 2019 school year,

BMA will be partnering with the following uniform providers:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*By clicking the image above you will be redirected to the BMA Lands’ End Shopping Site. 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”.

Approved Uniform Colors:

Bottoms: Navy / Khaki / Approved Plaid Skirts

(Plaid print can be purchased from Lands End Only)

Tops: Navy, Light Blue, White & Pink

Additional Dress Code Guidelines:

BOYS (K – 8^th Grade):

• SWEATSHIRTS OR SWEATERS: Official BMA sweatshirts and Sunshine Uniforms sweaters and sweatshirts are acceptable.
• KIPPAH: Must be worn at all times. Must be appropriate in size and stay clipped on at all times.
• TZITZIT: Must be worn at all times.
• SOCKS: Must be worn at all times.
• 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 during school.
• 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.
• Earrings and other body piercings are prohibited.

GIRLS (K – 8^th Grade):

• SWEATSHIRTS OR SWEATERS: Official BMA sweatshirts and Sunshine Uniforms sweaters and sweatshirts are acceptable.
• PANTS: Pants may not be worn during school hours, except during approved athletic activities. Leggings under appropriate length skirts are permitted.
• 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 during school.
• HAIR: Hairstyles must be appropriate for school. Dyed hair allowed only in natural colors.
• Earrings are permitted only one piercing per earlobe. All other body piercings are prohibited.
• Students are encouraged to wear blue and white clothes on Fridays and Rosh Chodesh.
• Makeup is not allowed at school, even if applied before school.
• Girls may wear nail polish (no shades of red or black).