Dress Code Policy
St. John Vianney Regional School (SJVRS) is a school built upon strong Catholic Christian values, traditions and beliefs. Therefore, any type of clothing or accessory deemed inconsistent with the school’s philosophy or with Catholic values are not permitted to be worn during school hours or any school sponsored activity or event. Student dress at St. John Vianney Regional School will reflect the mission of SJVRS at all times. The manner of dress is a reflection of our Catholic Christian values and provides a positive environment conducive to learning. Students are expected to dress appropriately and respectfully. The school administration reserves final judgment in all dress code matters. Dress code violations will be assessed on an individual basis.
Uniforms must be purchased through Flynn & O’Hara. Students may elect to wear the summer uniform before November 1st and after April 1st. At all other times of the school year, they are to wear the year-round uniform.
The school has a uniform exchange program, held every first Thursday of the month in the PAC (Parish Activity Center), in the basement of the Cathedral Parish of St. Catharine of Siena.
Girls Year-Round Uniform: Grades K - 4
Flynn & O’Hara (only) plaid jumper with a white long or short sleeve peter pan collar shirt. Closed black, brown, navy, or tan dress shoes. No sneakers or boots. Solid navy blue, maroon or white knee socks or tights. All jumpers and skorts must fall no more than one inch above the knee.
Girls Summer Uniform: Grades K - 4
This uniform may be worn before November 1st and after April 1st. Flynn & O’Hara (only) khaki skort and cardinal golf shirt. All jumpers and skorts must fall no more than one inch above the knee.Closed black, brown, navy, or tan dress shoes. No sneakers, boots, or heels. Solid white or navy blue socks which must cover ankles and have no printing or logos on them.
Girls Year-Round Uniform: Grades 5 - 8
Flynn & O’Hara plaid skort OR long khaki pants. All jumpers and skorts must fall no more than one inch above the knee.White long or short sleeve oxford shirt and cardinal sweater vest. Closed black, brown, navy, or tan dress shoes. No sneakers, boots, or heels. Solid white, maroon, or navy blue knee socks or tights.
Girls Summer Uniform: Grades 5 - 8
Flynn & O’Hara plaid skort and cardinal red golf shirt. All jumpers and skorts must fall no more than one inch above the knee. Closed black, brown, navy, or tan dress shoes. No sneakers, boots, or heels. Solid white or navy blue knee socks.
Boys Year-Round Uniform: Grades K - 4
Khaki pants (Flynn & O’Hara preferred) and cardinal golf shirt, long or short sleeve. Black or brown belt is optional but it must not have any ornate buckles or printing. -Black, brown, navy, or tan dress shoes. No sneakers or dress. Solid navy, tan, or white dress socks which must cover ankles and have no printing or logos on them.
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Boys Summer Uniform: Grades K - 4
Flynn & O’Hara khaki shorts and cardinal polo shirt. Black or brown belt is optional but it must not have any ornate buckles or printing. Closed black, brown, navy, or tan dress shoes. No sneakers or boots. Solid white or tan socks which must cover ankles and have no printing or logos on them.
Boys Year-Round Uniform: Grades 5 - 8
Khaki (Flynn & O’Hara preferred) pants. White long or short sleeve oxford shirt with Flynn & O’Hara striped silk tie. May wear a cardinal red cardigan. Black or brown belt is required and it must not have any ornate buckles or printing. Black, brown, navy, or tan dress shoes. No sneakers or boots. Solid navy, tan, or white dress socks which must cover ankles and have no printing or logos on them.
Boys Summer Uniform: Grades 5 - 8
Flynn & O’Hara khaki shorts and cardinal red golf shirt. Black or brown belt is required and it must not have any ornate buckles or printing. Closed black, brown, navy, or tan dress shoes. No sneakers or boots. If wearing shorts: plain white or tan socks which must cover ankles and have no printing on them. If wearing pants: solid navy, tan, or white dress socks which must cover ankles and have no printing on them.
Gym Uniforms (All students K-8)
Gold shirt with navy blue SJV emblem. Navy blue sweatshirt and sweatpants with gold SJV emblem. Navy blue athletic mesh gym shorts with gold SJV emblem can be worn April 1st to October 31st. Solid white crew socks, which must cover the ankle and have no printing or logos. Sneakers are required as part of the gym uniform. Sneakers may not have lights. Gym Uniforms must be purchased through Flynn & O’Hara.
Grooming and Hair
No unusual or extreme hairstyles. Hair color must be a natural color. Make-up, nail polish, and artificial nails are not permitted. Boys’ hair must be neatly trimmed and must not be longer than shirt collar and may not cover ears. No distracting hairstyles permitted (i.e.ponytails, shavings, mohawks, designs, dyed hair, etc.).
Shirts
All shirts must be tucked in at all times. If a t-shirt is worn under a polo or gym shirt, it must be plain white. Top button of the dress shirt must be buttoned. Non-St. John Vianney sweatshirts or fleeces are not permitted to be worn inside school/church buildings during school hours.
Jewelry
Girls may wear one pair of post or small hoop earrings in the lower lobe. Boys are not permitted to wear earrings. Students are allowed to wear one religious medal or cross of a reasonable size on a gold or silver chain. It is permissible to wear watches.
Shoes
Flat sole shoes are required for safety. No sneakers (except on gym days) boots, clogs, or flip-flops. Shoes with wheels or lights are not permitted.
Uniform Exchange
Uniform exchange is the first Thursday of the month. Parents are encouraged to exchange gently used uniforms for credit.
Out of Uniform Days Guidelines
Attire must follow Dress Down Day directives and may not be inappropriate in any manner or conflict with Catholic values. Only regular school shoes or sneakers may be worn.