Dress Code
Ibn ‘Umar reported that the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: “He who imitated a people (other than the Muslims) would be among them.” Musnad Ahmad
The concept and practice of the Islamic dress code is introduced to our children as early as three years of age in the preschool. All students are required to wear clean, neat, and well-pressed uniforms. The uniform must cover the body loosely, without being transparent, revealing, or tight. Girl’s uniform should not expose the legs. Boy’s shirts/tunics should be long enough to cover the private area and pants should not drag below the ankles. A head covering for girls is part of the Islamic dress uniform. Coats, hats, jackets must be removed and stored once classes have begun.

Students not dressed in the proper uniform (which includes the cleanliness and neatness of the uniform, inappropriate hair cuts, wearing jewelry or makeup) will be denied entry to classes. It is not appropriate for students to wear clothing that have words or pictures displaying themes other than Al-Islam for physical education or other school functions. Any clothing item that draws an unusual amount of attention or comment from other students (too tight, negative or inappropriate captions, clothing that promote alcoholic beverages, tobacco, or inappropriate advertisements with suggestive or profane language or pictures, language or graphics or advocating illegal drug use, skulls, negative or belittling messages.) is not acceptable. As a rule of thumb, any clothing item that disturbs the educational atmosphere of the School is not acceptable. Parents will be contacted to either pick up the child or to bring required garments if the child neglects any of the required dress standards.

A child learns best by imitating adults. Therefore, to help teach our children the value of the Islamic dress; all parents are also required to observe Islamic dress standards and behavior at ISC-M.

ISC-M Uniform Requirements
All students, from pre-school to 5th grade, are required to wear school uniforms daily.

General Requirements
Hair

• All girls must cover their hair with white hejabs.
  
• Plain cut for boys, i.e., no design, braids, dreadlocks etc.
  

Feet

• Enclosed shoes are preferred. No thongs, over-the-knee-boots, or bare feet.
  
• Clean socks
  

Gym

• Students may bring navy sweat pants for physical education/recess.
  
• T-shirts – Plain or with Islamic themes.
  
• Sweaters or Cardigans (front button style) - navy blue or white colors only.
  
• No jackets, sweatshirts, plaid shirts, coats, etc., to be worn over the uniform.
  

Girls’ Uniforms
Pre-school to 5th Grades:

• Navy blue jumper
  
• White or burgundy blouse
  
• Navy blue pants, slacks or tights (no blue jeans)
  
• White scarf/hejab (optional for Pre-school and Kindergarten)
  

Boys’ uniforms
Pre-school to 5th Grades:

• White polo shirt
  
• Navy blue uniform pants (dress style, no blue jeans or leg pockets)
  
• Navy blue coat, or pullover