Farber School Dress Code
Farber Hebrew Day School is both a makom Torah as well as a serious academic environment. In order to create the proper environment of respect, seriousness and dignity, we expect everyone in the building to adhere to the dress code, which is designed to be appropriate both for a school and a makom Torah.
All students must be in proper school attire at all times, including at the end of the day or when attending an after-school function such as a game or a performance, unless otherwise instructed by the administration. We expect our students to demonstrate their respect for themselves and for their school by following the dress code. Students who are not in compliance with the dress code will not be permitted to attend class. Parents will be notified, and students will be held back from class until they are able to comply.
Kippot are available for purchase at the front office for students who forget or lose their kippot. Students will be provided two kippot at no charge, and will be charged 50 cents per kippah for any additional required. If the child does not have 50 cents, the amount will be added to the family tuition obligation.
*Parents – when visiting FHDS, please comply with the same standards of modest dress expected of our the students. Thank you for helping make Farber Hebrew Day School a place of Jewish living and learning.
Early Childhood Center
No uniform. Please dress your child in clothing that is comfortable and weather-appropriate. No flip-flops or slip-on shoes should be worn, as they pose a hazard when playing. Kippot or baseball hats are required in Nursery 4 and kindergarten. Farber shirts are required for field trip days and will be supplied the first week of school. Replacement t-shirts may be purchased in the Early Childhood Center office.
On Rosh Chodesh, Yom Ha’atzmaut and Yom Yerushalayim, we encourage all students to wear a white shirt/blouse.
Elementary School
Kindergarten
No uniform. Please dress your child in clothing that is comfortable and weather-appropriate. No flip-flops or slip-on shoes should be worn, as they pose a hazard when playing. Kippot or baseball hats are required. Boys are encouraged to wear tzitzit.
Grades 1st – 5th
Boys must wear a kippah and tzitzit at all times.
Shirts/Blouses
Boys and girls are required to wear a solid colored shirt with a collar. The shirts cannot have words, pictures or ornaments on the front or back. A small insignia will be allowed as long as it is smaller than the size of a quarter. Sleeve length should be at mid-bicep or longer; no cap sleeves are allowed.
A sweater, vest or sweatshirt may be worn on top of a collared shirt. Wording on sweatshirts must be appropriate for a Torah environment as determined by the school administration. On Rosh Chodesh, Yom Ha’atzmaut and Yom Yerushalayim, we encourage all students to wear a chag appropriate white shirt/blouse and blue/black colored bottom.
Pants/Skirts
Boys are required to wear solid navy or black pants. No skinny pants, skin-tight pants, jeans of any kind, colored denim, sweatpants (with exception of stretch cotton dress pants), breakaway workout pants, rivets, studs, or other decorations on pants are allowed.
Girls are required to wear solid navy or black skirts that extend beyond the knee when sitting or standing. Slits are not allowed. Navy or black jumpers are acceptable. Skirts must be purchased in an appropriate size and fit so that they are not snug, form-fitting or clingy. No denim or jean skirts are allowed.
Footwear
Shoes must be worn at all times that are safe for running and playing.
Middle School and High School
In keeping with the value of Tzniyut (modesty) and respect for the learning environment, all clothing should be properly fitting; not oversized nor skintight.
Hairstyles must be appropriate for a traditional makom Torah, a place of Torah study, in conformity with halacha. Hats are not allowed except for tefillah as approved by an administrator. Boys must wear a kippah and tzitzit at all times.
Shirts/Blouses
Boys are required to wear a collared shirt which is appropriately fitting so it is not snug, tight or form-fitting. Button down or polo shirts may not have more than two buttons left open on the top. A sweater, vest or sweatshirt may be worn on top of an appropriate shirt, but cannot take the place of the appropriate top. Wording on shirts, sweaters, or sweatshirts must be appropriate for a Torah environment as determined by the school administration. Sleeve length should be at mid-bicep or longer.
Girls’ tops are required to be appropriately fitting so they are not snug, tight or form-fitting. Neck line must be near the collarbone. Sleeve length should be at mid-bicep or longer. Wording on shirts, sweaters, or sweatshirts must be appropriate for a Torah environment as determined by the school administration.
Pants/Skirts
Boys are required to wear solid-color pants in a conservative color such as black, dark blue, navy, gray or khaki. No skinny pants, skin-tight pants, jeans of any kind, colored denim, sweatpants (with the exception of stretch cotton dress pants), breakaway workout pants, rivets, studs, or other decorations on pants are allowed.
Girls are required to wear skirts that extend beyond the knee when sitting or standing. Slits must break below the knee when sitting. Skirts must be purchased in an appropriate size and fit so they are not snug, tight, or form-fitting.
Footwear
Shoes must be worn at all times. No plastic or informal flip-flops or beach/pool sandals are allowed.