STUDENT’S NAME MUST BE WRITTEN ON ALL UNIFORMS.
Part of the Catholic tradition of education has been the "equality of person" proclaimed in the message of Jesus. This value is the underlying purpose of our school uniform; a reminder of our "oneness in Jesus" and our unity in Faith. The uniform is simple and practical. All students are expected to wear the uniform with respect and pride. The school dress code emphasizes good taste, neatness, cleanliness, and modesty. If a pupil frequently offends against normal standards of dress, grooming or hygiene, and has been corrected in this regard, the cooperation of parents will be sought to correct the problem. Lack of improvement in personal appearance is grounds for dismissal of a pupil during the school day. The principal makes the final judgment on what is appropriate based on the school guidelines.
All uniforms, shirts, jackets, sweaters, PE bottoms, and caps are to be purchased from Michael’s Uniform, the company that services St. Vincent School. Backpacks on wheels may be used with a signed written note from a physician. Backpacks may not have graffiti, buttons, hanging toys/items for gang language on them.
It is very important that your child looks his or her best every day and learns to take pride in a good appearance. We appreciate your help in providing, each day, a complete, clean uniform that is free from holes and frayed edges. The uniform is your child’s professional clothing.
Girls Hair:
Natural color (NO Highlights or artificial color) or extreme hairstyles allowed
Clean and brushed
Kept out of eyes and face
Hair accessories must be purchased through the uniform store, or must be small in size and in the school uniform color scheme.
MASS ATTIRE on THURSDAY and special assemblies
THIS IS THE ST. VINCENT SCHOOL UNIFORM DRESS CODE NOTHING ELSE MAY BE WORN. (If it is not listed here, it may not be worn.)
Girls Uniform: TK-8th
Pants Black
Walking Shorts Black
Belt black, brown, white (TK and Kinder are excluded if elastic waist pants are worn)
Polo Shirt: Blue or Green with school logo Short Sleeve//Long Sleeve
SVS skort, jumper, skirt not more than 3 inches above the knee
Tights white, black or navy blue
Socks/Knee Highs and/or socks 1 inch above the top of the shoes: ALL white, green, blue, black
Shoes must be ALL Black or ALL white (COMBINATION is acceptable)
SVS jacket, V Neck sweater, Cardigan, Vest
TUCKED IN AT ALL TIMES (excluding recess/lunch)
Girls Jewelry:
BOYS
Boys Hair:
Boys Uniform: TK-8th
Pants Black
Walking Shorts Black
Belt black, brown, white (TK and Kinder are excluded if elastic waist pants are worn)
Polo shirt- Blue or Green with school -logo Short Sleeve//Long Sleeve
socks 1 inch above the top of the shoes: ALL white, green, blue, black
Shoes must be ALL Black or ALL white (NO COMBINATION)
SVS jacket, V-neck sweater, Cardigan, Vest
TUCKED IN AT ALL TIMES (excluding recess/lunch)
Boys Jewelry:
Watch
Religious medal or cross
ONE bracelet
NO Earrings
MASS ATTIRE on THURSDAY and special assemblies
Non-Uniform
Days are given at the discretion of the principal. On these days students wear non-uniform clothes or the uniform if they wish. No gang attire is to be worn on these days or at any school event. Clothes must fit properly – not too tight or too loose, too big or too small. No bare-midriffs. Shoes must be appropriate for the playground and PE. If non-uniform dress day falls on a PE day, athletic shoes are mandatory. On these days, if the student wishes to wear shorts, they need to wear a uniform. Hair guidelines apply on these days. If a child forgets it is a non-uniform dress day he/she will remain in the school uniform. Parents will not be called to bring non-uniform clothes. Clothes deemed not proper for school by the principal will need to be changed. The parents will be called to bring the student’s uniform and he/she will lose the privilege of non-uniform dress day the next time. Modesty and good taste are expected at all times. Free dress passes cannot be used on Thursday’s.
Reminders:
ATTIRE: No baggy clothes, No spaghetti straps, short shorts, low-cut tops, or fad “torn” clothes may be worn. No bare midriffs. SHOES: open-toed or platform sandals (for safety reasons) may not be worn, Socks must be worn and shoes must be secured and fastened. No inappropriate pictures or sayings on shirts will be allowed. Administration reserves the right to decide what is appropriate. A $5.00 fine will be issued to any student NOT following the (Free Dress) dress code.
HAIRCUT/GROOMING
Students are expected to be well-groomed and take pride in their appearance. Uniform expectations apply to all students when traveling to and from school, during school hours and for designated school functions. Students are expected to look clean, neat and tidy. Uniforms are to be well-laundered and ironed. Undergarments must not be visible beneath blouses or shirts. Brightly coloured underclothing and visible under-shirts or T-shirts are not acceptable. Girl’s skirts are not to be rolled-up and must sit at the top of the knee or below. Hair must be clean, brushed and kept off the face. Hair must be one natural color only. Extremes in hair styles are not acceptable. Students with extremes of hair style will be sent home to remedy the situation. Cuts or styles which, in the opinion of the SVS, are extreme are not acceptable. The SVS will exercise discretion in determining whether or not a hairstyle is acceptable.
