Shirts: Shirts must be polo style with collar. They may be long or short sleeve. They must be tucked in properly at all times. A T-shirt or tank top may be worn under the shirt as long as it is plain white and the sleeve length is not longer than the sleeve length of the shirt. Shirts are permitted in the following solid colors: white, hunter green, or navy blue. The approved St. Vincent Logo only is permitted. No other logos will be permitted. (Shirts must be purchased from the recognized companies as of 8/2004).

The following are not permitted: Polo shirts that have snap closure rather than button, cap sleeves, shirts that are form fitting or have short tails.

Sweaters: Sweaters are to be of traditional length in cardigan or vest, and v-neck or crew neck style. Flat or traditional cable knit permitted. They must be of modest fit and not tight or oversized or longer than hip length. Sweaters are permitted in the following colors: hunter green, white or navy blue.

Turtlenecks: Turtlenecks are to be long sleeved and plain textured. They must be of modest fit, not tight or oversized. Turtlenecks are permitted in the following colors: hunter green, white or navy blue.

The following are not permitted: Turtlenecks or sweaters that are cropped or ribbed, nubby, fuzzy or fad sweaters. No polar fleece or hooded sweaters are permitted.

Slacks: Slacks must be purchased from Land’s End or Sports Den.* Slacks are to be plain, or pleated front, accepted uniform style. They may be made of twill, corduroy, or polyester. Slacks are to be solid navy blue or accepted uniform khaki (a color swatch is available in the office). They must be hemmed or cuffed and may not touch the ground. They must be of a modest fit and not tight or oversized. Pants must be worn at the waist.

The following are not permitted: Slacks that are not the accepted khaki color, ie. stone. Leggings may be worn only under skirts or jumpers for warmth during the winter months. Pants may not have a slit at the bottom or be frayed. Pants may not be worn sagging below the waist or on the hip.

Shorts: Shorts must be purchased from Land’s End or Sports Den.* Shorts are to be plain or pleated front, accepted uniform style. They may be made of twill, corduroy, or polyester. Shorts are to be solid navy blue or accepted uniform khaki (a color swatch is available in the office). They must be of a modest fit and not tight or oversized. Shorts may be worn from the beginning of the school year until November 1 and from April 1 until the end of the school year. Shorts may be no longer than the crease at the back of the knee and no shorter than four inches above the crease at the back of the knee or have a minimum 6 inch inseam. Shorts must be worn at the waist. Shorts may not be worn on Mass days.

The following are not permitted: Shorts that are not the accepted khaki color, ie. stone.

Uniform Jumper: Girls in grades 1-3 (jumper optional in gr. 4) may wear a Saint Vincent approved plaid jumper. They are available at Sports Den and may also be purchased used at registration or Back to School Night.

Uniform Skirt: Girls in grades 4-8 (skirt optional in gr. 4) may wear a Saint Vincent approved plaid skirt. They are available at Sports Den and may also be purchased used at registration or Back to School Night.

Uniform Skort: Girls in grades 1-8 may wear a skort purchased from Land’s End or Sports Den. The skort may be worn all year.

Skirts and Jumpers: Girls must begin the school year with their skirt or jumper hemmed so that it reaches the top of the knee both in front and in back. Please consider growth of your child over the school year. Skirts and jumpers are to be no shorter than 2 inches above the crease in the back of the knee at any time during the school year. If shorts are worn under the skirt or jumper, they may not extend below the length of the hem. Skirts must be worn at the waist not on the hips. Skirts shall not be rolled up at the waist.

Skorts: Skorts must be the knee length style offered by the uniform companies and may be no longer than the crease at the back of the knee and no shorter than four inches above the crease at the back of the knee or have a minimum 6 inch inseam.

Shoes: Safety is the main concern. Tie or loafers, leather, gym/tennis shoes are permitted. Sandals that are securely attached to the foot and have a strap around the heel may be worn. Heel height should not exceed two inches. Shoes with laces must be tied properly on the top of the shoe.

The following are not permitted: No boots, backless, clogs, platforms, jellies, flip-flops, water or Teva shoes are not permitted. Snow boots may be worn to school when exchanged for regular shoes at the classroom.

Socks: Solid color socks of white, hunter green, khaki, or navy blue must be worn with the uniform skirt/jumper/skort, pants or shorts. Acceptable styles are crew, tube socks, knee high, or opaque tights. Tights suffice as socks. Socks must cover the ankle at all times.

The following are not permitted: Socks with lace, bows, decorations or trim. Footies, anklets or sport socks with logos are not permitted. Colors such as pink, purple, orange, etc., are not permitted.

Belts: Belts must be worn if there are belt loops present. Belts must be solid black, brown, khaki, or navy with no ornamentation.

The following are not permitted: Belts with large or ornate buckles. Belts with large metal ornamentation. Colors such as pink, purple, white or sparkle.

Hair: Hair should be of natural hair colors only, i.e. blond, brown, etc., clean and styles must be appropriate - no extreme styles. Colors not permitted are blue, purple, etc. Boys' hair should be even with or above the collar. No unnatural two-tone hairstyles are permitted. No symbols of any type may be cut into the hair. Boys must be clean-shaven.

Make-up: Light make-up is acceptable and a privilege for the 7^th and 8^th grade girls only.

The following are not permitted: Heavy foundation make-up is not permitted. Bright eye shadow, dark lipsticks and sparkle make-up is not permitted. Any girl wearing heavy make-up will be asked to wash it off and will receive a dress code violation.

Jewelry: Excessive jewelry may not be worn.

The following are not permitted: Large or large dangling jewelry, including earrings. No body pierced jewelry may be worn except for in the ears of girls. No tattoos are allowed. Boys may not wear earrings.

Other: No strong perfume or cologne may be worn. Coats, jackets, and sweatshirts may not be worn during class unless the sweatshirt is the dress code approved Saint Vincent sweatshirt. These sweatshirts must be worn over a dress code shirt, not over a T-shirt.

Shirts and Shorts: All students must wear the accepted PE uniform.

Pants: Students may wear plain colored sweat pants such as navy blue, hunter green or gray. Sweat pants are to be plain in style.

The following are not permitted: Pants made of flannel, nylon or fleece. No pajama bottoms are to be worn for physical education.

Shoes: A pair of gym shoes must be kept at school to be used only for PE. These shoes must have backs and be labeled as non-marking soles. Shoes must be tied properly at all times.

Occasionally for holy days, holidays, spirit week, etc., students will be allowed to not wear their uniform. Instructions for what may be substituted for the uniform will be given by the teacher/principal. The school uniform may be worn on any of these days. The following guidelines will prevail:

Dress-Up: These days are held periodically to accentuate important school days. Clothing worn on these days should be clothing that would be worn on a special occasion, i.e. dress shirt (ties may be worn). Dress pants for the boys; dresses, blouses and skirts or dress pants for the girls. All clothing must be of modest fit and not tight or oversized. Normal shoe and sock dress code prevails. Girls may wear hose or nylons.

The following are not permitted: Shirts, blouses, or dresses that have spaghetti straps, low cut necklines, cut-outs, or are backless, off-the-shoulder or strapless are not permitted. Dresses and skirts must be of modest length and not be transparent or see through. Shirts that do not cover the abdomen are not permitted. No shorts are to be worn on dress up days. Cargo pants are not to be worn on dress up days.

Dress Down: Clothing worn on these days is of a more casual nature. It must be neat and not torn. All clothing must be of modest fit and not tight or oversized. Normal shoe and sock dress code prevails.

The following are not permitted: Any clothing with inappropriate pictures or messages may not be worn. Shirts, blouses, or dresses that have spaghetti straps, low cut necklines, cut-outs, or are backless, off-the-shoulder or strapless are not permitted. Dresses and skirts must be of modest length and not transparent or see through. Shirts that do not cover the abdomen are not permitted. All clothing must be of modest fit and not tight or oversized.