The Islamic Academy of Burlington County believes that a mandatory school uniform policy will provide a more secure school environment, promote an atmosphere for greater discipline, and increase learning opportunities for students by removing many of the distractions and connotations associated with various types of clothing. All Students (PRE-K through 4th Grade) are required to wear uniforms to class. Parents are responsible for ensuring that their children wear the designated school uniform clothing as outlined below.

Appearance:
Students shall be expected to maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance at school.

Purchase:
School uniforms are available at a variety of stores including Walmart, JCPenny, Burlington Coat Factory & Target.

Boys:
Pants–Navy Blue or Khaki Plain
Dress shirt or oxford shirt with collar –Navy Blue, Light Blue, Green or White

Girls:
Jumpers -Navy Blue or Khaki Plain
Light blue, Blue or White Full Sleeve Shirt
Navy Blue or Khaki Pants (Plain)
Scarves-Solid, Plain White
Girls may wear stud earrings only

Footwear:
Socks-Solid Light Blue, Navy Blue, Black or White (To match the uniform)
Shoes-Black or white (Dress shoes are recommended; white sneakers are acceptable.)

Cold Weather Apparel:
• Outerwear coats, jackets, and windbreakers may be of any color, but may not be worn in class. They must be taken off once inside the classroom.
• Innerwear must be navy blue or black (sweaters, pullovers, cardigan or vests are the only accepted innerwear during cold weather).

Not Allowed:
The following are not appropriate attire for school and will not be permitted inside school.
• Extremes hairstyles
o No shaved, half-shaven designs or layered haircuts for boys
o Hair should not extend below the eyebrows or ears
• Extremes in style or fit of clothing.
o No polo shirts
o No Cargo pants (pants with pockets)
o No plastic pants
o No flared pants
o No Jeans (especially under abayas or jilbabs) or shorts
o No sweat pants, t-shirts, athletic jerseys outside of P.E.
o No tank tops
o No sagging, extremely oversized, or extremely tight fitting clothes
o No visible brand name labels, emblems, images, designs or logos EXCEPT the school logo
o No caps, hats or hoods from sweater sets
o No socks or hose with designs or lace
• No Jewelry of any type or during any school activities, with the exception of stud earrings for girls. Any kind of bracelet is not allowed.
• Girls may not wear make-up, perfume, artificial nails or nail polish
• No open-toed shoes ("flip flops", sandals, beach or house shoes)
• No high-heel or colorful fashion shoes
• No non-prescription sunglasses

Violations:
The adminstration will determine if the uniform policy has been violated. Any prohibited items of clothing will be taken by school officials and returned to the parent or guardian only.

Consequences of Violations:
Contact parents or guardian and allow them the opportunity to bring the missing item(s) to school, or allow them to take the child home to dress in the proper uniform.