JICS Dress Code Policy
2024-2025

*POLICY CHANGE FOR 2024-2025*
K4 must wear JICS-approved uniforms for the 2024-2025 school year.

*PLAN AHEAD - POLICY CHANGE FOR 2025-2026*
Navy blue bottoms and white polos will be discontinued after the 2024-2025 school year. Khaki and plaid bottoms will be permitted.

Lower School (K4-5th Grade) Standard Uniform Options

GIRLS

Boys 

 Uniform Choices
  • White, navy, or light blue embroidered JICS polo with: 
    • Navy or khaki skirt/skort (no shorter than 3” above the knee)
    • Navy or khaki pants
    • Navy or khaki shorts (No cargo pants) (minimum 7-inch inseam)
  • Plaid jumper with white Peter Pan collar blouse or white turtleneck 
  • Navy or light blue polo dress
  • Only JICS approved outerwear can be worn in the classroom. (JICS hoodies are not allowed in the classroom).

PE Uniform Options - 2 days/week: >> See policy update below.
  • Gray T-shirt w/ JICS Logo and Navy Blue Shorts w/ JICS Logo 
  • Gray Crew neck sweatshirt with JICS logo and Navy Sweatpants with JICS logo

Shoes, Socks & Leggings Policy for Girls:

Shoes:
  • Choose solid black or brown leather shoes, or black, white, dark blue, or gray canvas tennis shoes.
  • Shoes should be understated and not attract attention.
  • Boots, sandals, heels, crocs, or light-up shoes are not permitted.

Socks:
  • Black, white, or gray socks

Tights/Leggings:
  • Tights/Leggings should be solid black, navy, or white.
  • Tights/Leggings can only be worn under uniform bottoms (skirts, shorts or dresses.)


Uniform Choices  
  • White, navy, or light blue embroidered JICS polo with: 
    • Navy or khaki pants 
    • Navy or khaki shorts
    • If the pants/shorts have belt loops, a belt is required. (7” inseam minimum- NO Chubbies) 
    • Only JICS approved outerwear can be worn in the classroom. (JICS hoodies are not allowed in the classroom).

PE Uniform Options - 2 days/week: >> See policy update below.
  • Gray T-shirt w/ JICS Logo and Navy Blue Shorts w/ JICS Logo 
  • Gray Crew neck sweatshirt with JICS logo and Navy Sweatpants with JICS logo

Shoes & Sock Policy for Boys:

Shoes:
  • Choose solid black or brown leather shoes, or black, white, dark blue, or gray canvas tennis shoes.
  • Shoes should be understated and not attract attention.
  • Boots, sandals, heels, crocs, or light-up shoes are not permitted.
Socks:
  • Black, white, or gray socks


Standard Uniform bottoms (pants, shorts, solid skirts) do not have to be purchased from Land’s End

**POLICY UPDATE**

Lower school students are permitted but are not required to wear PE uniforms on select PE days. Standard uniforms can be worn in place of PE uniforms.

PE uniforms for LOWER SCHOOL will be discontinued in 2025-2026.

Upper School (6th - 12th Grade) Standard Uniform Options - 5x Per Week

GIRLS

  • White, navy, or light blue embroidered JICS polo with: 
    • Navy or khaki skirt/skort (no shorter than 3” above the knee) 
    • Navy or khaki pants 
    • Navy or khaki shorts (No cargo pants) (minimum 7-inch inseam) 
    • Plaid skirt/skort (no shorter than 3” above the knee)
    • Only JICS approved outerwear can be worn in the classroom. (JICS hoodies are not allowed in the classroom).

Shoes & Sock Policy for Girls:

Shoes:
  • Choose solid black or brown leather shoes, or black, white, dark blue, or gray canvas tennis shoes.
  • Shoes should be understated and not attract attention.
  • Boots, sandals, heels, crocs, or light-up shoes are not permitted.

Socks:
  • Opt for solid black, white, or gray socks.

Tights/Leggings:
  • Tights/Leggings should be solid black, navy, or white.
  • Tights/Leggings can only be worn under uniform bottoms (skirts, shorts or dresses.)

Boys 

  • White, navy, or light blue embroidered JICS polo with: 
    • Navy or khaki pants - must have belt loops and be worn with a belt 
    • Navy or khaki shorts - must have belt loops and be worn with a belt (7” inseam minimum- NO Chubbies)
    • Only JICS approved outerwear can be worn in the classroom. (JICS hoodies are not allowed in the classroom).

Shoes & Sock Policy for Boys:

Shoes:
  • Choose solid black or brown leather shoes, or black, white, dark blue, or gray canvas tennis shoes.
  • Shoes should be understated and not attract attention.
  • Boots, sandals, heels, crocs, or light-up shoes are not permitted.

Socks:
  • Opt for solid black, white, or gray socks.

Standard Uniform bottoms (pants, shorts, solid skirts) do not have to be purchased from Land’s End.

*Required*
Upper School (6th - 12th Grade), PE is offered for one 9-week period per year.

Gray T-shirt w/ JICS Logo and Navy Blue Shorts w/ JICS Logo
Gray Crew neck sweatshirt with JICS logo and Navy Sweatpants w/ JICS logo
Upper School students change in/out from Standard to PE uniforms during the day. PE is offered for one 9-week period per year.

*Required*
Upper School (6th-12th Grade) Required Chapel Wear/Special Event 

Girls:
  • Khaki or Plaid Bottoms (skirts or pants only)
  • White or Blue Short or Long-sleeved Oxford Button Down Shirt  
  • Sweater Vest or Blue Blazer with JICS Logo
  • Canvas or Leather Dress Shoes
  • No Shorts, No Tennis Shoes, or Additional Outerwear

Boys
  • Khaki Pants with belt loops and be worn with a belt
  • White or Blue Short or Long-sleeved Oxford Button Down Shirt  
  • Sweater Vest or Blue Blazer with JICS Logo
  • Canvas or Leather Dress Shoes
  • No Shorts, No Tennis Shoes, or Additional Outerwear

*Not Required*
Upper School (6th-12th Grade) Special Occasions

Students who donate $1 at the beginning of the first period may wear jeans or crocs on Fridays.  

  • Jeans must be solid blue or black and have no holes, rips, or frayed bottoms.
  • Students will wear JICS spirit shirts that are typically allowed on Fridays with their jeans.  
  • Students who choose not to donate the $1 will follow the standard Friday dress code.  Please note that this program is for upper school only.