YCQ Uniformed Look
Kindergarten-Grade 5 · Beginning September 2026

The YCQ Uniformed Look

A clear guide to approved shirts, bottoms, sweatshirts, shoes, and other dress expectations.

YCQ Uniformed Look Standards - Grades K-5

Tops - Boys and Girls

Students may wear short- or long-sleeved solid collared shirts without any logos in the following colors:

  • White
  • Blue
  • Gray
  • Yellow
  • Pink (Girls Only)

No cap sleeves.

Boys are required to wear tzitzit and a kippah at all times.

Girls are also permitted to wear dresses, provided they comply with all the guidelines, including collars, solid colors, appropriate length, and all other requirements.

Bottoms - Boys

  • Solid black or navy pants
  • Pants must be appropriately fitted and not tight
  • Pants must have side pockets
  • No denim stitching or jean-style metal studs
  • Not permitted: corduroys, jeans, cargo pants, joggers, or sweatpants

Bottoms - Girls

  • Solid black or navy blue skirts, covering the knee
  • Solid tights or leggings in white, navy, or black
  • No logos, designs, lace, or mesh

Sweatshirts and Outer Layers

  • Approved colors: white, blue, and gray, including light or dark shades
  • Hooded sweatshirts and sweaters are not permitted, except for official YCQ-branded sweatshirts
  • Zip-up hooded sweatshirts are allowed as long as they do not include logos, graphics, or distracting embellishments
Dress-code expectations: Neat, comfortable, and modest dress is an important aspect of good chinuch. YCQ is a makom Torah, and tzniut considerations for both boys and girls are central. These policies will be enforced beginning on the first day of school.

Visual Guides

YCQ Uniformed Look guide for shirts and approved shirt colors
YCQ Uniformed Look guide for sweatshirts and approved sweatshirt colors
YCQ Uniformed Look guide for boys pants and girls skirts, tights, and leggings

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I be able to purchase clothing from any store?

Yes. Families may shop anywhere, provided the items follow the YCQ Uniformed Look guidelines.

Will the school be selling any YCQ Uniformed Look items?

Not during the initial rollout, but school-branded options may be offered in the future. All K-5 students will also be receiving the following items, sponsored by the PTO:

  • 1 White Polo Shirt
  • 1 Piece of Outerwear
  • 4 Iron-On Patches with the YCQ logo (to cover up any existing logos on solid shirts)

Are there changes to the current shoe policy?

No. Under the longstanding school dress code, athletic slides, slippers, and flip-flops are not permitted. Students may continue to wear closed-toe shoes and sneakers.

Does the YCQ Uniformed Look apply to the Junior High School, Grades 6-8?

No. The Junior High School will continue with its current dress code. View the Junior High School dress code here.

Shopping Suggestions

These links are provided as optional suggestions. Families may shop at any store.

Please double-check that all items, including from the links below, meet all of the criteria of the Uniformed-Look, including the correct colors, a collar, no cap sleeves, and all other dress-code requirements.

Questions?

Please contact YCQ at:

[email protected]

Yeshiva of Central Queens · YCQ Uniformed Look