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TENAFLY CHABAD SCHOOL

STUDENT LIFE

Dress Code

At Tenafly Chabad Academy, we take great pride in being a warm and inclusive Jewish community school where every family, regardless of background or level of observance, feels welcome and valued.

 

Our dress code is meant to reflect the atmosphere we strive to create: one of dignity, unity, and purpose. As a school rooted in Jewish values and guided by the Chabad philosophy of love and inclusion, our goal is to help students feel confident, comfortable, and proud of their Jewish identity.

The purpose of our dress code is to: 

  • Elevate the school environment

  • Support student comfort, safety, and readiness for learning

  • Foster a school culture grounded in respect, modesty (tzniut), and self-worth

  • Promote a focused academic environment

  • Encourage a meaningful connection to Torah values and Jewish pride

We kindly ask all students and families help us maintain a consistent and respectful school environment by following the guidelines below. These expectations are in place not to judge or exclude, but to elevate the atmosphere and help every student thrive.

LOWER SCHOOL (GRADES 1-4)

Tops (Shirts, Sweaters, Sweatshirts):

  • All solid colors are permitted

  • No logos larger than a nickel or embellishments, other than TCA logos on shirts or sweatshirts

  • T-Shirts, Graphic Tees and any shirts with writing, characters or graphics are discouraged 

  • Tops should not have wide or scoop necklines that expose any part of the shoulder (even with a camisole underneath)

Bottoms:

Boys:

  • Long slacks or Chino-style pants

  • Any solid navy blue, black or khaki beige

  • Dark color denim is acceptable

  • Cargo pants, sweatpants, zip-offs, or snap-off pants are not permitted

  • Must be free of logos, stripes, or any decorative designs

Girls: 

  • Skirts of all colors are allowed 

  • Skirts must reach the knee

  • Leggings, tights, or knee socks may be worn under the skirts

  • Please avoid tunics and very short skirts

Footwear:

Please note that the footwear guidelines have been developed with children's safety as the primary goal.

  • Only closed flat shoes may be worn (heels or backless shoes are not permitted)

  • Sneakers must be worn on gym days

Accessories:

  • All boys must wear a kippah throughout the day

  • Hats, hoods, or bandanas may not be worn 

  • Tzitzit daily is encouraged, particularly for tefillah in the morning

  • Smart watches are not permitted

Tops (Shirts, Sweaters, Sweatshirts):

All solid colors are permitted

  • No logos larger than a nickel or embellishments, other than TCA logos on shirts or sweatshirts

  • T-Shirts, Graphic Tees and any shirts with writing, characters or graphics are discouraged 

Boys:

  • Shirts must have a collar

Girls:

  • Tops should not have wide or scoop necklines that expose any part of the shoulder (even with a camisole underneath)

  • Please avoid low-cut or transparent tops

MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 5-8)

Tops (Shirts, Sweaters, Sweatshirts):

  • Any solid color

  • No writing or logos (unless smaller than the size of a nickel)

  • No sleeveless or cap sleeve tops

  • Sweatshirts worn indoors must be free of writing or logos, except for official TCA sweatshirts, or if smaller than a nickel 

  • Bar/Bat Mitzvah sweatshirts are not permitted

Boys:

  • Shirts must have collars

  • Tzitzit is strongly encuraged

Girls:​

  • No scoop neck or wide neck tops that expose the shoulder (even with a camisole underneath)

  • Tops should not be low-cut, cropped or transparent

Bottoms:

Boys:

  • Long pants only 

  • Colors: Solid navy blue, black or khaki beige

  • No denim, cargo pants, sweatpants, zip-offs, or snap-off pants 

  • Pants must be free of logos, stripes or any decorative designs

Girls:​

  • Skirts must approach the knee

  • Colors: Solid navy blue, khaki beige, or black 

  • No denim or denim-like material

  • Leggings, tights, or knee socks must be a solid color with no stripes, logos, or patterns

Footwear:

  • No open-toe or open-back shoes, including Crocs, slides, flip-flops, slippers, or sandles

  • No sneakers with wheels (e.g. wheelies)

Accessories:

  • No hats, hoods, or bandanas may be worn in the classroom

  • Hair color must be a natural shade (no bright or unnatural colors)

  • Boys must wear kippot with clips at all times when in the building

Middle School (Grades 5-8):

Our dress code is designed to instill in our students a sense of belonging, comradery and dignity. It aims to enhance their intellectual and emotional growth.  Although children learn better when they are dressed comfortably, a dress code aids in putting children in a mindset of learning.

Tops:  

  • Solid colors and patterns are permitted. Small inconspicuous logos are permissible. Graphics or words are not permitted. 

  • Short sleeves should extend at least halfway between the shoulder and elbow. Cap sleeves and sleeveless tops are not permitted.

  • Regular length shirt. Cropped tops are not permitted.

  • No scoop neck or other wide neck shirts that expose the shoulder (even with a camisole or tank top).

  • Please note: Hoodie sweatshirts are permitted as long as the hood stays off the head. 

Neckline and Transparency – we ask parents to guide their children to use appropriate judgment and not wear low-cut necklines or transparent tops.

Girls – miscellaneous: 

Bottoms:

  • Makeup should be subtle and age-appropriate. Parents, please use your discretion. 

  • Girls who come to school with dark eye liners or lipstick will be asked to remove them. 

  • Girls with long nails will be asked to trim them as they are not safe for school. 

Boys:

  • Long slacks or Chino-style pants 

  • Any solid navy blue, black, or khaki beige

  • Dark denim is acceptable. 

  • Sweatpants, track pants, ripped pants, or zip-off pants are not permitted

Girls: 

  • Skirts must reach the knees

  • Leggings, tights, or knee socks must be any solid color. Fishnet tights are not permitted. 

Footwear:

Please note that the footwear guidelines have been developed with children’s safety as the primary goal.

  • Only closed flat shoes may be worn (heels or backless shoes are not permitted)

  • Sneakers must be worn on Gym days. Please note that Pass/Fail grades for the gym will depend on footwear as well as behavior and participation.

Accessories:

  • Hats, hoods, or bandanas are NOT permitted.

  • Dyed or shaved hair is not permitted.

In the event of a child arriving at school not following the guidelines above, the following protocol will be followed: 

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  1. First reminder – The child will be asked to change into clothes provided by the school. 

  2. Second reminder – The child will be asked to wait in the office for the parents to either drop off a change of clothing or pick up the child from the school office. 

PLEASE LABEL YOUR CHILD’S NAME CLEARLY ON ALL ITEMS SENT TO SCHOOL.

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Contact Info

Address:
11 Harold Street Tenafly, NJ 07670

Email:
Preschool: Preschool@lpsnj.org,
Elementary School: tca@lpsnj.org

Phone:

+1(201)871-1152

Programs

  • Preschool

  • Lower School

  • Middle School

  • The Springboard School

  • Hebrew School

  • Camp Gan Israel

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