St. Valentine School Uniform Policy

The objective of the Uniform Policy at St. Valentine School is an appearance of neatness, and uniformity. Students that fail to comply with the school uniform policy will receive "an out of uniform violation". The 2nd written violation will result in an after school detention. The detention note will be mailed home and should be returned to school with a parent/guardian signature. A 3rd written violation will result in the parent being called to pick up the child and return them to school in proper uniform. The student will not be allowed back in the classroom while waiting for the parent/guardian. A zero will be given for all missed work.

Girls (Grades K-8) The regular uniform for girls consists of:

  1. Jumper or Skirt
    Grades K-3: Plaid jumper from Educational Outfitters.
    Grades 4-8: Plaid kick pleat skirt from Educational Outfitters.
    All skirts must be at or very near to knee level. Rolling of the skirt or other attempts to shorten the skirt will result in a uniform violation. Other colors and styles, as well as skirts from other companies, are not permitted.

  2. Shirts: A solid dark green or white knit (polo-style) shirt may be worn with either a straight or ribbed bottom.
    All buttons except the one at the collar must be buttoned.
    • Shirts may be either long or short sleeved.
    • Shirts may not be oversized and must be tucked in at all times. Ribbed bottom shirts do NOT need to be tucked in.
    All dark green or white polos will be monogrammed "St Valentine School" in white script purchased only through Educational Outfitters.

  3. Pants or Shorts:
    Grades K-6
    Navy blue dress pants or dress shorts purchased through Educational Outfitters or French Toast brand found in department stores. Students will be asked to replace all faded navy blue pants.
    Grades 7-8
    Khaki Twill dress pants or dress shorts purchased only through Educational Outfitters.

  4. Vest and/or Fleece:
    Grades K-3
    A solid navy vest or navy fleece or navy dress sweatshirt monogrammed with "St. Valentine School" in white script purchased only from Educational Outfitters. The monogrammed vest or fleece or navy dress sweatshirt is part of the uniform and must be worn between November 1st and April 1st with pants or shorts unless exempted by the Principal.
    NOTE: Girls K-3 wearing the jumper are not required to wear a vest or fleece with the jumper. They must wear the vest or fleece or dress sweatshirt between November 1st and April 1st when wearing pants or shorts.
    Grades 6-8
    A solid navy blue vest or navy blue fleece monogrammed with "St. Valentine School" in white script purchased only from Educational Outfitters. The vest or fleece or dress sweatshirt is part of the uniform and must be worn between November 1st and April 1st unless exempted by the Principal.

  5. Shoes: Dress shoes with closed heel and toes, with appropriate height heel, in any dark solid color (black, brown or navy) and saddle shoes are acceptable. No platforms, high heels, boots, moccasins, or sandals. All black or all white athletic shoes may also be worn daily. All soles should be non-marking. On gym day students in K-6 may wear any athletic shoes of any color that fully cover the foot. Grades 7-8 should bring their athletic shoes along with their gym clothes to change for physical education class.

  6. Socks: Socks or tights are to be either solid white, solid dark green or solid navy blue. Nylons are not permitted.
    • Socks must always be worn.
    • Socks must rise above the ankle.

  7. Jewelry: Only one set of post earrings in the earlobe are permitted
    (Cartilage earrings are not permitted) No other piercings allowed.
    No dangling or hoop earrings.
    No tattoos.
    No rings may be worn to school.
    No bracelets may be worn to school.
    No chokers. A crucifix necklace may be worn under the blouse.
    Wristwatches are permitted unless it becomes a distraction to the student and/or classroom instruction.

  8. Make-up: Girls are not permitted to wear makeup. Only clear or light colored nail polish may be worn. False/acrylic nails are not permitted.

  9. Hair: Hair that is dyed, colored, highlighted, or otherwise altered from the student's natural hair color is not permitted. Hair accessories should remain simple. Any hair style that becomes a distraction will be brought to the parents' attention and expected to change.

  10. Belt: All pants and shorts must be worn with a belt. Belts must be navy blue, black, or dark brown dress belts. Belts with adornments are not accepted.
    Kindergarten and Grade 1 are exempt from wearing a belt.

Boys (Grades K-8) The regular uniform for all boys consists of:

  1. Pants or shorts:
    Grades K-6
    Navy blue dress pants or dress shorts purchased only through Educational Outfitters or French Toast brand found in department stores. Students will be asked to replace all faded navy blue pants.
    Grades 7-8 Khaki Twill dress pants or dress shorts purchased only through Educational Outfitters or French Toast brand only.

  2. Shirts: A solid dark green or white knit (polo-style) shirt may be worn with either a straight or ribbed bottom. All buttons except the one at the collar must be buttoned.
    • Shirts may be either long or short sleeved.
    • Shirts may not be oversized and must be tucked in at all times. Ribbed bottom shirts do not need to be tucked in.
    All dark green or white polos will be monogrammed "St. Valentine School" in white script purchased only through Educational Outfitters. Only a white undershirt is permitted to be worn under the uniform polo.

  3. VEST/ FLEECE: A solid navy vest or navy fleece or navy dress sweatshirt monogrammed with "St. Valentine School" in white script purchased only through Educational Outfitters. The vest or fleece or dress sweatshirt is part of the uniform and must be worn between November 1st and April 1st unless exempted by the Principal.

  4. SHOES: Dress shoes with closed heel and toes, with appropriate height heel, in any dark solid color (black, brown or navy) and saddle shoes are acceptable. No platforms, high heels, boots, moccasins, or sandals are acceptable. Students may also wear all black or all white athletic shoes daily. All soles should be nonmarking. On gym day students in K-6 may wear any color of athletic shoes that fully cover the foot. Grades 7-8 should bring their athletic shoes along with their gym clothes to change for physical education class.

  5. SOCKS: are to be solid white, solid dark green or solid navy blue.
    • Socks must always be worn.
    • Socks must rise about the ankle.

  6. Jewelry: No earrings or other piercings allowed.
    No tattoos.
    No rings may be worn to school.
    No chokers. A small crucifix necklace may be worn under the shirt.
    Bracelets may not be worn.
    Wristwatches are permitted unless it becomes a distraction to the student and/or interferes with classroom instruction.

  7. Hair: Hair that is dyed, colored, highlighted or otherwise altered from the student's natural hair color is not permitted. Hair may not extend below the collar. Sides and back of head may not be shaved. No fad haircuts. Faces must be clean shaven. At all times, hairstyles are left to the discretion of the Principal.

  8. Belt: All pants and shorts are to be worn with a belt.
    Kindergarten and first grade are exempt from wearing a belt.

Kindergarten
There is full uniform for Kindergartners. Please follow the dress code as outlined above. Kindergartners are not required to wear belts.

Preschool
Preschool students are not required to a wear a uniform.

Gym Uniforms
The required gym uniform will be ordered through Educational Outfitters. The gym uniform includes a navy blue St. Valentine T-shirt and navy blue sweatpants. A St. Valentine navy blue gym sweatshirt and/or navy blue gym shorts are available for purchase as well.

Students in Grades K-6 will wear the established gym uniform on gym days. Students in Grades 7-8 should come to school in full regular uniform on gym days. Students in grades 7-8 will bring other appropriate gym attire for changing before and after physical education class.

Gym Shoes: Students may wear any school appropriate athletic shoes to school with the gym uniform. Students in grades 7-8 should wear uniform dress shoes to school and bring their athletic shoes on gym day.

Uniform Discipline
The student uniform policy is an integral part of the security, discipline, classroom expectations, and safety protocol of St. Valentine School. Uniforms are a way to quickly identify St. Valentine students in and out of the building, teach personal responsibility, eliminate fashion distractions, and prevent accidents involving jewelry during classroom, physical educational and recreational activities.

Disciplinary measures for violations of the uniform policy will take into account the age of the student and the nature and frequency of the infraction. Most uniform infractions will be dealt with immediately through reminders, and confiscation of unauthorized jewelry. Parents will be notified and expected to support this policy.

Dress-up, jeans, and other special out of uniform days are at the discretion of the Principal. A day designated as one of these special days means uniforms need not be worn: however, good personal grooming and proper dress are required. Parents will be informed if their children do not meet the defined dress code for that day. Students will be reminded of what should be worn on these specific days.