Uniforms
The dress code at Robert M. Beren Academy is governed by neatness, cleanliness, modesty and religious considerations. Appropriate dress is educationally and psychologically critical to the learning process. The dress code encourages social recognition based on character, personality and special talents, rather than on the superficial basis of physical appearances. As such, the following policies are in effect. All students must be dressed in accordance with dress code from their time of arrival on school grounds until their departure and at all school activities (on campus and off), even on weekends and evenings.
Students who do not comply with any aspect of the dress code at any point during the school day will be asked to do so immediately. Students who do not follow the dress code on a regular basis will be warned and earn a detention after being asked three times to change.
Lower School
Polo Shirt
- Any color is acceptable.
- Both boys and girls must buy the unisex (men’s or boy’s) short-shirt as these sleeves are of appropriate length.
- Short-sleeve or long-sleeve polo shirts are acceptable.
- Polo shirts may be purchased at any retailer but must be free of embellishments.
- T-shirts may not be worn.
Pants and Shorts (Boys)
- Navy blue, black or khaki are allowed. Pants may not be cargo style, jeans, sweatpants/sports pants, pajama bottoms or have any writing, stitching, or other detail.
Skirts and Dresses (Girls)
- Navy blue, black or khaki skirts must be at or below knee level.
- Navy, light blue, or khaki polo dresses of appropriate length are also acceptable.
Sweaters & Sweatshirts
- Collared shirts must be worn under all sweaters and sweatshirts.
- Sweaters and sweatshirts must be of a solid color.
Leggings (Girls)
- Gray, black, or navy blue leggings can be worn underneath skirts/dresses, while sweatpants may not.
Footwear
- Closed toe shoes or sneakers are acceptable; no casual slippers or plastic slip-on type sandals are permitted.
Kippot, Tzizit and Tefillin
- All boys are required to wear kippot while on campus, including during PE class and sports practices and games.
- Boys are expected to wear Tzitzit at all times. Tzitzit may be purchased from the school office.
Jewelry
- Earrings and necklaces for boys are not permitted.
There are occasions in which the dress code is modified by the administration for special events such as special dress up days in anticipation of Purim, Spirit Days, certain field trips, etc. Whenever a change will be made, students and parents are informed in advance and in writing.
Upper School
Female Students: Shirts
- Knitted crew neck tops or polo shirts are acceptable. Students have free choice of color. Images and logos are not permitted.
- Both boys and girls must buy the unisex (men’s or boy’s) shirt as these sleeves are of appropriate length.
- Short-sleeve or long-sleeve shirts are acceptable.
- A collared shirt is not required under sweatshirts or hoodies.
- Hoodies/sweatshirts must be free of logos/visuals.
- School spirit wear will be permitted on select days.
Female Students: Skirts
- Upper School (6-12th) girls must wear skirts.
- Acceptable colors: black, navy blue, gray.
- Denim material is not allowed.
- Acceptable lengths: to the ankle, mid-calf, or 2 inches below the knee. Knees should not be seen.
- Sweatpants and pajama bottoms are prohibited and may not be worn under a skirt.
- Black, navy blue, and gray leggings may be worn under skirts during cooler weather.
Male Students: Shirts
- A collared shirt is required. Polo or button down shirts are permitted.
- "Hawaiian" style, large logos and visuals are prohibited.
- Hoodies may be worn.
- A collared shirt is not required under the hoodie and hoodies must be free of logos/visuals.
- School spirit wear is permitted on select days.
Male Students: Bottoms
- Navy blue, black, or khaki dress pants are required.
- Sweatpants, pajama bottoms, sweatpants/sports pants material, and shorts are prohibited.
Footwear
- Closed toe shoes are required; Crocs are permitted; slides and slippers are prohibited; Uggs must have a "lip" at the back (no backless Uggs).
Kippot, Tzizit and Tefillin
- All boys are required to wear kippot while on campus, including during PE class and sports practices and games.
- Boys are expected to wear Tzitzit at all times. Tzitzit may be purchased from the school office.
- Boys above the age of Bar Mitzvah must wear Tefillin for Davening.
P.E. clothing may only be worn during the P.E. class and at after-school games and practice.
Hairstyle
- Unclean or unkempt hair, coloring or other distracting styling, etc. are not allowed.
Jewelry
- Earrings and necklaces for boys are not permitted.
There are occasions where the dress code is modified by the administration for special events such as special dress up days in anticipation of Purim, Spirit Days, certain field trips, etc. Whenever a change will be made, students and parents are informed in advance and in writing.