UNIFORM POLICY/DRESS CODE
AKIBA APPROVED SCHOOL UNIFORM DRESS CODE DESCRIPTION
(Lower School Grades K-5)
BOYS
GIRLS
Slacks/Shorts:
o Khaki pleated or flat front slacks with belt
loops
o Khaki Pleated or Flat Front Short with Belt
Loops
Skirts/Jumpers (below knee):
o Plaid jumper - Style #194 / Color #76
o Plaid skirt - Style #134 / Color #76
o Khaki skirt - Style #143
Privacy Shorts:
o Navy bike shorts (under jumper & skirt)
Shirts:
o White or blue short or long sleeve Oxford cloth
shirt.
o White or navy short or long sleeve pique knit
shirt with School Logo
Shirts/Blouses:
o White or blue short or long sleeve peter pan
blouse (if worn with skirt, must be tucked in)
o White or navy short or long sleeve knit
overblouse, with waist band and School Logo
Outerwear:
 Sweaters
o Navy V-neck pullover (fine gauge acceptable)
o Navy crewneck pullover
 Sweatshirts
o Navy or white AKIBA spirit wear (available
from Team Sports, see vendors below)
Outerwear:
 Sweaters
o Navy or white crewneck cardigan (navy fine
gauge acceptable)
 Sweatshirts
o Navy or white AKIBA spirit wear (available
from Team Sports, see vendors below)
Socks:
o White socks worn with shorts
o White or black socks worn with slacks
Socks/Tights:
o White, navy, or black socks, tights, or leggings
(leggings must come to ankles)
Shoes:
Shoes:
o Any predominantly neutral solid color (blue,
o Any predominantly neutral solid color (blue,
black, grey) shoes may be worn as long as
black, grey) shoes may be worn as long as
they have a closed toe, closed heel, are
they have a closed toe, closed heel, are
fastened with Velcro or shoelaces. In addition,
fastened with Velcro or shoelaces. In addition,
they must have an appropriate shoe for PE
they must have an appropriate shoe for PE
with soles that do not mar the wood floor in the
with soles that do not mar the wood floor in the
gymnasium.
gymnasium.
Other:
o Belt: Black Braided or Solid Leather Belt.
o Coats: Only allowed outside. Akiba fleece
jackets or sweat shirts are allowed inside.
o Hair : Clean and well groomed – should be no
longer than collar length.
o Jewelry: Simple jewelry. No earrings.
o Kippah: Kippah must be worn at all times,
including recess, PE, and at off-campus
activities; use of a clip or bobby-pin is
recommended. Kippot are supplied by the
school office for students who have lost or
forgotten their own. A kippah is the only
allowed head covering.
Other:
o Coats: Only allowed outside. Akiba fleece
jackets or sweat shirts are allowed inside.
o Hair/Accessories: Hair must be clean and
well-groomed. Plaid #76 or color coordinated
hair accessories are allowed.
o Jewelry: Simple jewelry (dangling earrings
not allowed); only one earring per ear. No
multiple bracelets or bangles.
o Cosmetics: Make-up not allowed.
UNIFORM POLICY/DRESS CODE
AKIBA APPROVED SCHOOL UNIFORM DRESS CODE DESCRIPTION
(Middle School Grades 6-8)
BOYS
GIRLS
Slacks/Shorts:
o Khaki pleated or flat front slacks with belt
loops
o Khaki Pleated or Flat Front Short with Belt
Loops
Skirts:
o Plaid skirt (below knee) - Style #134
Color #76
o Khaki skirt (below knee) - Style #143
 Privacy Shorts
o Navy bike shorts (under skirt)
Shirts:
o Blue short or long sleeve Oxford cloth shirt.
o White or navy short or long sleeve pique knit
shirt with School Logo
Shirts/Blouses:
o Blue 3/4 sleeve fitted Oxford overblouse (not
tucked in).
o Blue short or long sleeve Oxford cloth blouse
(must be tucked in)
o Navy short or long sleeve knit overblouse with
waist band and School Logo
Outerwear:
 Sweaters
o Navy crewneck or V-neck pullover (fine gauge
acceptable)
 Sweatshirts
o Navy or white AKIBA spirit wear (available
from Team Sports, see vendors above)
Outerwear:
 Sweaters
o Navy crewneck cardigan or V-neck pullover
(fine gauge acceptable)
 Sweatshirts
o Navy or white AKIBA spirit wear (available
from Team Sports, see vendors below)
Socks:
o White socks worn with shorts
o White or black socks worn with slacks
Socks/Tights:
o White, navy, or black socks, tights, or leggings
(leggings must come to ankles)
Shoes:
o Any predominantly neutral solid color (blue,
black, grey) shoes may be worn as long as
they have a closed toe and a closed heel. In
addition, they must have an appropriate shoe
for PE with soles that do not mar the wood
floor in the gymnasium.
Shoes:
o Any predominantly neutral solid color (blue,
black, grey) shoes may be worn as long as
they have a closed toe and a closed heel. In
addition, they must have an appropriate shoe
for PE with soles that do not mar the wood
floor in the gymnasium.
Other:
o Belt: Black Braided or Solid Leather Belt.
o Coats: Only allowed outside. Akiba fleece
jackets or sweat shirts are allowed inside.
o Hair : Clean and well groomed – should be no
longer than collar length.
o Jewelry: Simple jewelrey. No earrings.
o Kippah: Kippah must be worn at all times,
including recess, PE, and at off-campus
activities; use of a clip or bobby-pin is
recommended. Kippot are supplied by the
school office for students who have lost or
forgotten their own. A kippah is the only
allowed head covering.
Other:
o Coats: Only allowed outside. Akiba fleece
jackets or sweat shirts are allowed inside.
o Hair/Accessories: Hair must be clean and
well-groomed. Plaid #76 or color coordinated
hair accessories are allowed.
o Jewelry: Simple jewelry. Only one earring per
ear.
o Cosmetics: Excessive make-up not allowed.
UNIFORM POLICY/Dress Code
Uniforms may be purchased from the following vendor:
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Parker: (codes shown in descriptions above)
Lands End: Some items can be purchased at the following link:
http://www.landsend.com/pp/SchoolSearch.html?action=landing&selectedSchoolNum=900160599
The vendor who provides the plaid jumpers and skirts, the knit shirts with the school logo, the
overblouses, and the longer khaki skirts (below the knee) is Parker Uniforms. There is a local site
(Alpha Rd. and 635) where you may shop for all items. Please note that the khaki pants or shorts
for the boys, the sweaters, Peter Pan blouses, oxford shirts, socks and shoes may be purchased
at any store as long as it complies with the uniform code.
School Sweatshirts/Spirit Wear/PE uniforms should be purchased from:
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Team Sports: They are located at 6025 Royal Ln, Dallas, TX 75230. Phone #: (214) 378-5191
Uniforms are to be worn everyday with the following exceptions:
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Rosh Chodesh Dress-up day: (dates to follow):
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Boys: Dress slacks of any color or clean jeans (no sweatpants or athletic mesh-type shorts
or shirts); neat polo-type shirts with collars/no logos, tucked in with a belt; closed-toe, closedheel shoes; kipah.
o
Girls: Dresses or skirts of any type, provided that hemlines cover the knee; modest tops,
which completely cover the midriff and which have necklines at the collarbone and sleeves
that cover at least half of the upper arm; closed-toe, closed-heel shoes.
Akiba Spirit Days: (dates to follow)
Akiba will have Spirit Days to promote Akiba spirit. On these days, students can wear any
colored-Akiba spirit wear. There may be specific ones such as pep rally or Israel Independence
Day. On these days, students may wear blue and white clothing (no sweatpants or mesh
basketball shorts or shirts are allowed for boys) and girls must wear skirts that cover the knee.
Akiba logo’d shirts are also allowed.
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Game Days:
When students have athletic games in which they are participating, they are to dress in school
uniform or certain designated game day shirts. On designated occasions, they may dress in
synagogue/shul clothes, keeping within the guidelines of modesty of the school. All shoes should
be closed-toe, closed-heel shoes.