Yeshivat He’Atid Dress Code Policy 

At Yeshivat He’Atid, we take pride in educating students who are both Torah learners and engaged in a contemporary society. While we understand that current fashion trends may differ from our values, as an institution of Torah, we uphold a dress standard that reflects dignity and respect. Educators have found that well-groomed children have a more wholesome attitude towards school, perform better academically, and help develop a more conducive learning environment. 

The administration has discretion over enforcing the Yeshivat He’Atid dress code. The rules are not an exhaustive list of the rules and regulations and may be adjusted without notice accordingly.

We value your partnership and ask that you follow the same guidelines while in our school to send a consistent message to our students. Thank you for ensuring that our children are appropriately dressed for school per the following guidelines.

Throughout the year, we celebrate Rosh Chodesh and other chaggim by wearing white shirts. Students should have two to three white shirts and blue bottoms for those days.

Additionally, there are also occasional dress up days.  The following rules apply to all clothing and costumes: kippah, tzitzit, shoes, sleeve length, skirt length and no shorts.  Students not in costume must follow the regular dress code.

Early Childhood Students (Toddler-Kindergarten)

  • Children should wear comfortable clothing that allows them to fully participate in all school activities. Students are exposed to various art and play materials and should not have to be afraid of getting dirty or messy.

  • Pants and shorts are permitted for both boys and girls.

  • Sleeveless tops (e.g., tank tops, sundresses) are not permitted.

  • If your child is newly toilet-trained, please dress them in clothing that can be taken on and off quickly and easily. Overalls and one-piece outfits are usually frustrating for children trying to get to the toilet as quickly as possible.

  • Once toilet-trained, boys must wear a kippah or cap and tzitzit daily.

  • Sneakers or closed-toe shoes are best for school, and sneakers are required for gym. Sandals, Crocs, and open-toe shoes are not permitted.

  • Please dress children appropriately for the changing seasons, as we go outside for recess most days.

Parents are encouraged to label coats, jackets, school bags, rain and snow gear, etc., to prevent clothing from being lost.

Elementary and Middle School Students

Please remember that your children are growing students, and their wardrobe should align with the dress code guidelines throughout the entire school year. 

All students

Shirts

  • Shirts can be any solid color

  • All shirts (including sweaters and sweatshirts) must be solid.  No patterns, graphics or words are allowed.  Bar and Bat Mitzvah sweatshirts are not allowed. 

  • Small logos are allowed at the discretion of the administration

Shoes

  • Sneakers with embedded roller blades (wheelies), Crocs, flip-flops, soft bottom slippers, open-toed shoes and other similar footwear are not permitted. 

    • Please wear sneakers on gym days

Miscellaneous

  • Hair must be original colors, dyed hair is not permitted

  • Hats, hoods and bandanas are not permitted indoors, but may be worn during outside recess

Boys’ Dress Code

Shirts

  • Boys must wear collared shirts

  • Boys must wear a kippah and tzitzit (under their shirts) 

  • Sweatshirts and sweaters may be worn over a collared shirt

Pants

  • Pants may be black, navy, khaki or gray

  • Jeans, sweatpants or track pants are not permitted. Pants must look more like school pants than track/sweat pants.

  • Shorts are not allowed

Miscellaneous

  • Hair should be neatly groomed, kept at its natural color, worn at a moderate length 

    • The Torah is very specific in forbidding boys to "round off the hair on one's head." Specifically, shaving off the sideburns and the lower portion of one's hair is not acceptable

    • Long hair is not permitted

    • Shaved designs are not permitted 

  • No piercings allowed 

 Girls' Dress Code

Shirts

  • Shirts must be short or long sleeved 

    • cap sleeves, sheer tops, off the shoulder, low cut necklines and crop tops are not allowed

    • Shirts must reach the skirt at all times

Skirts and Dresses 

  • Skirts and Dresses can be black, navy, khaki, or gray

  • Denim is not allowed

  • Skirts and Dresses must cover the knee when sitting, walking, and standing

  • It is strongly recommended that leggings or bike shorts be worn underneath skirts

    • Pants, sweatpants and pajamas are not allowed

    • Leggings may be black, navy, khaki, or gray

Miscellaneous

  • Piercings are only permitted in ears

Dress Code Policy
We expect all children to follow the school dress code routinely. If a child does not adhere to the dress code, parents (and MS students) will be notified via email.