In accordance with the Jersey City Public Schools 2009-2010 Code of Conduct, PS #23 strictly adheres to the uniform policy.Uniforms are mandatory.

Our K-7th grade school uniform consists of a grey collared shirt either short or long sleeved paired with khaki pants or a skirt.

Uniforms must be worn throughout the entire day.
Proper and safe footwear is required at all times.
All head coverings, sweat bands, and street related headgear are not permitted unless for religious or medical purposes.
Skin fitted clothing is not permitted.
Clothing could cause damage to any student or school property is not to be worn.
Miniskirts (mid-thigh or higher) are not to be permitted. Undershirts are not permitted to be worn as the outer garment or exposed from under their uniform shirts.
Slogans, patches and emblems that are obscene or promote violence in nature are not permitted in school or any school sponsored activity.
Pants should not hang so low as to expose underwear. Students who wear their pants so low as to expose their underwear while on school grounds are subject to detention
Sneakers or shoes with laces must have laces tied or secured at all times.
Clothing or symbols that are gang oriented or promote violence are not permitted at any school or any school-sponsored activity.
Metal name belts are not to be worn in school (p. 5 2009-2010 Student Code of Conduct)

First Infraction: Verbal Warning to Student, Phone Call Made Home
Second Infraction: All of the above and a Parent/Guardian must bring a change of clothes to school that are appropriate for our academic setting.
Third Infraction: All of the Above and Detention
Fourth Infraction: Immediate Suspension