Dress Code

Staff and students are expected to model proper examples of Islamic dress. To ensure modesty and a disciplined academic environment, all students will acquire and wear the necessary uniform items appropriate for their grade level. Students must remain in uniform at all times while on the school grounds, as well as during all field trips and other such school activities unless otherwise authorized by the administration and/or School Board. The school reserves the right to refuse admission into class and school to any student out of uniform. In addition, it is the school’s right to determine if an item being worn complies with a uniform policy, including color of clothing (sweater, pants, jumper, socks, abaya). Students who fail to comply with uniform requirements are subject to disciplinary action. Students are expected to follow the uniform policy. There will be no excuses as to why a student is not in correct uniform on a daily basis from the first day of school until the last day. The uniform specifications are as follows:

• There is no uniform required for preschool students. However, please make sure students have appropriate attire for Islamic School.
• No open-toed shoes, sandals, heels, boots or flip flops are allowed during school.
• Any color socks allowed
• All girls must wear pants, leggings or shorts under skirts and dresses
• Hair must be pulled back or tied back
• Boys must keep hair above ear level and above neckline 
• Face Covering (mask or shield) OPTIONAL 
  

• Navy blue jumper only (must be long enough to pass the knees)
• Light blue shirt under the jumper (short or long sleeves)
• Navy blue pants only under a jumper
• Navy blue leggings are optional (no tights)
• 2 piece white Al-Amira style hijab only (no exceptions) *for salaah only
• Navy blue sweater (button or zipper or ASE hoodie) for climate control or covering arms *for salah only
• Black, white or navy blue socks -black socks only with loafers or flats
• Hair must be pulled back or tied back
  
• No long skirts, short skirts, or skorts are allowed
• No jeans, sweat pants, athletic pants, tight pants, hats, or t-shirts (without collar) are allowed during school hours.
• Face Covering (mask or shield) mandatory at all times
  

• Navy blue jumper only (must be long enough to pass the knees)
• Light blue shirt under the jumper (only long sleeves – Oxford or Polo style)
• Navy blue pants only under the jumper
• 2 piece white Al-Amira style hijab only (no exceptions) and required to wear all day - no loose scarves or designs on caps

• Hijab is required for all girls during any school-related event during and after school hours along with appropriate attire.

• Navy blue sweater (button or zipper, or ASE hoodie) for climate control
• Black, white or navy blue socks -black socks only with loafers or flats
  
• Hair must be pulled back or tied back under the hijab
  
• No long skirts, short skirts, or skorts are allowed
• No jeans, sweat pants, athletic pants, tight pants, hoodies, hats, or t-shirts (without collar) are allowed during school hours.
• MASK MANDATORY AT ALL TIMES
  

5th grade – BOYS & GIRLS

*** Abaya needs to be put on before entering the school driveway/parking lot **

• Plain navy blue abaya (east essence only)- No waist ties or defining waistbands

• Girls are required to wear dark pants (black or navy blue) under the abaya
• 2 piece white Al-Amira style hijab only (no exceptions) and required to wear all day - no loose scarves or designs on caps

• Hijab is required for all girls during any school-related event during and after school hours along with appropriate attire.

• Navy blue sweater (button or zipper, or ASE hoodie) for climate control

• Black, white or navy blue socks -black socks only with loafers or flats
• Hair must be pulled back or tied back under the hijab
  
• No sweat pants, capris, or pajamas are allowed under the abaya.
• No hats, shorts, skirts (short), or skorts are allowed during school hours.
• Jeans, yoga pants (black or navy blue), and leggings (black or navy blue) are acceptable under the abaya only if the garment is long and one cannot see the jeans/yoga pants/leggings. 
• MASK MANDATORY AT ALL TIMES
  

Middle School (grades 6th -8th) BOYS & GIRLS

*** Abaya needs to be put on before entering the school driveway/parking lot ***

• Plain navy blue abaya (east essence only) -No waist ties or defining waistbands
• 2 piece solid white-colored (no designs) Al-Amira style hijab only (no exceptions) and required to wear all day – no loose scarves or designs on caps

• Hijab is required for all girls during any school-related event during and after school hours along with appropriate attire.

• Tuesdays they may wear any hijab of their choice (must be appropriate)
• Navy blue sweater (button or zipper, or ASE hoodie) for climate control
• Black, white or navy blue socks -black socks only with loafers or flats
  
• Hair must be pulled back or tied back under the hijab
  
• No sweat pants, capris, or pajamas are allowed under the abaya.
• No hoodies (unless navy blue with school logo), hats, shorts, skirts (short), or skorts are allowed during school hours.
• Jeans, yoga pants (black or navy blue), and leggings (black or navy blue) are acceptable under the abaya only if the garment is long and one cannot see the jeans/yoga pants/leggings.
• MASK MANDATORY AT ALL TIMES
  

• Plain black shoes, all black ONLY, no white soles
• No multi-colored, pictures, glitter, stripes, gems, designs, light-ups, etc.
• No gym shoes of any kind are allowed unless it is gym day
• No heels and/or no wheels

• Plain black shoes, all black ONLY, no white soles
• No gym shoes of any kind are allowed unless it is gym day
• No heels, high tops and/or no wheels
• Boys must keep hair above ear level and above neckline 

• Uniforms must be kept neat, clean, and free from stains, wrinkles, holes, and bad odor.

• For safety reasons, please keep all pants and garments at ankle length.
• Sandals, open-toed, high-heeled shoes, and/or skates are prohibited for all ages.
• Hats, bandannas, jewelry, watches & other clothing/accessories in addition to the uniform are prohibited by students in all grades.
• Make-up, nail polish, unconventional hairstyles, highlights in hair, designs in the hair (boys and girls), fancy hairpins, perfume (females), and excessive cologne (males) are prohibited for all ages.
• Boys are not allowed to have long hair (please keep hair at ear level and above neckline), fancy hairstyles or hair designs at Al Ihsan School.
• Alteration of uniform specifications for PE is at the discretion of the PE teacher and the administration.
• Compliance with the uniform policy is judged by the administration of the school and/or teacher.
• Non-compliance with the school uniform will be subject to disciplinary action as outlined in the school discipline policy.
• Students not wearing the right uniform will be sent to the office with a call home and may be sent back home.

Reminder: Parents are requested to write the student’s name on every uniform garment. Al Ihsan School is not responsible for any lost or stolen uniform items. Uniforms with illegible names or no names will be disposed of at the school’s discretion.