Public Image
Levine Academy employees are expected to dress as role models for our students and in accordance with our Jewish tradition’s rules of mod esty. During school hours or whenever representing Levine Academy, you are expected to present a clean, neat, and tasteful appearance. You should always dress and groom yourself according to the requirements of your position, accepted social standards and the guidelines below. Teachers and employees working in office areas should always dress conservatively and professionally. Loose fitting, modest clothing should always be the general standard. Skirts and blouses, dresses and dress slacks are acceptable. Sleeveless attire is acceptable but thin straps are not acceptable. Men are expected to wear dress shirts. Jeans are acceptable for teachers in the Early Childhood Center and Kindergarten. For all others, jeans are never appropriate attire unless special permission is given in advance by the Head of School.
During summer break the office is in summer casual mode.
Employees involved with outdoor school activities may wear more casual clothing as directed by their supervisor. Long hair must be tied back to ensure employees' personal safety. Loose clothing or dangling jewelry that poses a safety hazard to employees is also prohibited.
Uniforms are provided for employees who work in certain positions. Uniformed employees must wear neat and clean uniforms and safe, clean and well maintained shoes at all times.
For all employees, professional appearance also means that the school expects you to maintain good hygiene and grooming while working. Facial hair is permitted as long as it is neat and well-trimmed. Earrings are acceptable. Rings through the nose, eyebrow, tongue, or body parts (other than the ear lobe) visible to the public may not be worn while working. All tattoos must be small in size or covered at all times and may not be offensive in nature. Levine Academy reserves the right to determine appropriate dress at all times and in all circumstances and may send employees home to change clothes should it be determined their dress is not appropriate. Employees will not be compensated for this time away from work. Your supervisor is responsible for maintaining a reasonable dress code appropriate to the job you perform. Be sure to consult your supervisor if you have questions as to what constitutes appropriate appearance. We may, when necessary, make reasonable accommodation in this policy for a person with a disability.
Consult your supervisor if you have any questions about appropriate business attire.
KASHRUT Policy
Kashrut , the Jewish dietary laws, is one of the pillars of Jewish practice and life. Kashrut is one of the most significant ways of making our behaviors kadosh – holy. Judaism teaches that our basic drives are neither holy nor unholy, but they are waiting to be holy, and by our thought, intention, and our ability to make moral distinctions we can make all of our acts holy – even the way we eat. Levine Academy serves students across the entire spectrum of religious observance and Kashrut practices vary from family to family. While we completely respec t each of our family’s personal observance and spirituality at home, we maintain a standard of Kashrut that is inclusive of all our Levine Families.
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