2. High School Dress Code Purpose: Respect and appreciation for Torah and education should be reflected in the way we dress at school. Our manner of speech, behavior, and overall presentation should reflect the nobility, self-respect, and inner tzniut we are commanded to possess as members of a holy nation. Furthermore, the way we dress affects our seriousness in the classroom. The school has developed a dress code that will reflect the dignity and honor of a Yeshiva and maintain a positive educational atmosphere. Students who are not appropriately attired, neatly dressed, in accordance with all stated rules of the dress code, will not be permitted in class, and will receive an unexcused absence for those classes. CYHSB Shirts: Shirts must have a collar and only the top button may be left unbuttoned. Button-down shirts must be tucked in. The shirts and sweatshirts should not contain any words or pictures (Small logos are okay). To promote school spirit, on Fridays only, collarless shirts may be worn provided that they clearly present the school’s logo or name. Pants: Students are required to wear pants in conservative colors. No cargo pants are allowed. Jeans may not be worn. No sweatpants or sweatpants style pants such as ones tied with a drawstring, or warm up pants are allowed. Pants must be worn at the waist level. Other: Kippah and tzitzit must be worn at all times. Students lacking tzitzit may be required to buy a pair from the office and will be marked late to class. No torn garments Hair style or hair length must be appropriate for a yeshiva student. Hair must be neatly and appropriately groomed so that it stays out of the eyes, and is not below the midpoint of the ear, and is above the collar in the back. Examples of inappropriate grooming are extreme high top fades, extreme styles and absolutely no hair dyeing is permitted. Students should keep the requirement of “peyot” in mind when getting a haircut. No jewelry, necklaces, or piercings that would not befit a yeshiva student are allowed. Sweaters or sweatshirts with appropriate logos or designs are allowed provided a collared shirt is worn underneath. Neither hats nor sunglasses are permitted in school. Shoes or sneakers (with backs) must be worn with socks; no sandals, flip flops, slippers or the like. Students must be clean-shaven or keep their beard well groomed every day except when mandated by Halacha not to shave. Students may not wear coats or heavy jackets to davening or to class. Students should not be wearing hoods during class. During PE students must wear sneakers. GMSG Halacha and the values of modesty are the foundations of our dress code, however we recognize that each student's personal journey in understanding and internalizing those values and practices will certainly be different. With this in mind we ask parents and students to be full partners in fostering a Torah environment where tzniut is a prominent value in the way we dress and also in the way that we speak, the way we engage with popular culture and media, and how we treat each other, and everyone, with exemplary Derech Eretz. The GMSG dress code reflects halachic considerations and a commitment to an environment that appropriately supports religious and academic growth. Shirts: Must have sleeves covering the elbow. Necklines up to the collarbone. Only sweatshirts from the MHA/GMSG or sweatshirts with nothing on them are allowed. When wearing a sweatshirt an appropriate shirt must be worn underneath at all times. Shirts must be long enough so that midriffs are not exposed at any time. Shirts with words or graphics are not permitted. (Small logos are okay). Clothes may not be skin tight and should be appropriately loose fitting. No undergarment straps should be showing Tee shirts are not allowed. School clothing that is of a more casual nature (such as tournament shirts) may only be worn on Fridays if desired. Non school clothing must still adhere to the dress code even on Fridays. Skirts: Skirts must cover the knees at all times including when seated or walking without pulling down on the skirt. Skirts need to be long enough so that with all activities the skirt remains below the knee. Slits must be below the knee. Waistband must provide adequate coverage so midriff is covered when bending or raising arms. Other: No torn garments. Hair style or hair length must be appropriate for a bat Torah. Dyeing hair an inappropriate color is not acceptable. Dyed hair should be a natural color. No inappropriate jewelry or piercings, other than earrings. No jewelry in piercings other than the ears (ie. nose or eyebrow). Hats and bandanas may not be worn. Appropriate footwear should be worn at all times. During PE, everyone must wear sneakers and should be wearing shorts, leggings, or the like under their skirts. Dress Code Follow Up Students who are not following dress code will not be permitted in class until they change into appropriate attire. Students will receive an email with their parents cc-ed, indicating a Dress Code infraction. After the second or third incident, a parent meeting will be required with the student and an administrator. If a student exceeds four infractions, additional disciplinary action will be taken. Conclusion During any form of sport activity students must be wearing completely closed laced shoes. On Rosh Chodesh, Yom Hazikaron, Yom Haatzmaut, Yom Yerushalayim, & specified Assembly days students are encouraged to wear nice shirts. On Shushan Purim costumes are permitted; however, all costumes must adhere to the dress code. As the Beit Midrash is a place of davening and learning and therefore a place of sanctity all students should dress appropriately when coming in which includes long pants and a shirt with sleeves. Students should not come to Mishmar or Sunday morning Shacharit in shorts. Students on the school campus (for SAT, ACT, NCSY or the like) or participating in any school functions after school hours (such as school plays, sports, sports dinner and the like) must adhere to the spirit of the dress code. This would mean no shorts, undershirts, or similarly inappropriately casual or immodest garments. The girls should be wearing skirts while on campus and may never be on campus in shorts even during athletics. During basketball practice, girls may wear sweatpants that are consistent with the basketball uniform. All adults are kindly requested to follow the spirit of the dress code guidelines while in either school buildings or participating in any school function. Please understand that good taste cannot always be defined in specific terms. Therefore, the administration reserves the right to determine whether a student’s dress properly reflects our school’s standards. Students may be sent home to correct a dress code violation and will be marked unexcused absence from any class missed. Students whose clothing does not meet the standards of the dress code will be asked to change.