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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.

Our 8th grade students wear a black collared shirt either short or long sleeved paired with khaki pants or a skirt.

All shirts must be tucked in, clean, and pressed.

 When getting ready for the school day keep the District Dress Code in mind as well:

  • 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)  

Any student who is not in compliance with the School and District Dress Code will be reprimanded in the following way:

  • 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

  Uniforms are available for immediate purchase at the Main Building.