Uniforms and Dress Code
School Uniform Requirements (including gym uniforms and out of uniform days):
At St. Vincent Ferrer we enjoy a proud tradition of excellence in all that we say and do. Our School Uniforms, while allowing for some individual choices, help carry on traditions from our past, connecting us with proud previous generations and unifying the current student body. Our Uniform Policy is for all students grades JK - 8.
Preschool students are NOT required to wear uniforms, but are advised to dress comfortably for indoor/outdoor play and messy art/learning projects.
We are also going back to an old tradition. On days we attend Mass as a school (Wednesdays), we want to be at our best! Hoodies, sweats with large SVF logos on back are not to be worn. Cardigans, small crested SVF logo items are preferred items during those colder months. Students are not allowed to use dress down passes on days we will be attending Mass. We want to look our best as we represent our school and celebrate together with our community!
While the faculty and staff have the responsibility to review and respond to student appearance, the school expects the parents to monitor the appearance of their children before the child enters the building. We suggest the following standard at home: If it is questionable whether an item of clothing would be acceptable, then students should not wear it to school.
School uniforms may be purchased at Schoolbelles:
Schoolbelles of Chicago Ridge
10139 S. Harlem Ave
Ridge Plaza Suite A
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
Schoolbelles of Chicago North
7246 West Foster Avenue
Harlem-Foster Shopping Center
Chicago, IL 60656
(888) 637-3037
Used Uniforms / Gym Wear are available for purchase. Please check out our Used Uniforms/ Gym Wear Page
Gym Uniform(JK-8th): Approved Gym Wear can be purchased through our Friar Store which will open end of July. Students will be required to wear new uniforms by Oct. 1st. The uniform will consist of approved black logo gym t-shirt, SVF crew style sweatshirt(No writing on the back and must have the banded bottom), approved shorts and sweatpants, or plain, solid black shorts and sweatpants for all students in grades JK-8.
School Logo: The SVF school logo is property of the school. It may not be used or reproduced without the written consent of the principal. This may result in a meeting with the Administration and the Pastor.
Preschool 3’s: Please send your child to school in comfortable clothes appropriate for play. Skirts must have biker shorts underneath. Jewelry is limited to earrings not larger than the ear lobe (no dangling earrings), a ring, a non-smart watch, one bracelet and one necklace (cross, or scapular). Ankle bracelets are not allowed.
Junior Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Grades 1 – 8 wear uniforms daily. See policy below.
Hair:
Students are not allowed to dye, add any type of extension or highlight their hair with extreme colors (exception: Halloween).
Styles (boys & girls) must be appropriate to uniform and non-distracting (i.e. no tails, striped sides, shaved sides, mohawks, sculptured or shaved designs, etc.) Haircuts and styles that interfere with the educational process by drawing attention to the student or causing a distraction are not permitted.
Boys’ hair should be worn above the shirt collar, ears and eyebrows.
St. Vincent Ferrer School does not prohibit hairstyles that are historically associated with race, ethnicity, or hair texture, including but not limited to, protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists
Girls:
Grades JK–2:
Jumpers only: Uniform plaid
Tops: Plain white or plain navy blue polo shirts (with straight hems; logo optional), Tops can be short or long sleeved. Polos with logos are optional. Turtle Neck Top & Mock Turtle Neck are also acceptable: white or navy blue only. All tops must be loose fitting and long enough to be tucked in so that the top band or belt of the Skort/pants is visible. Banded bottom Polos can also be worn in navy or white: Plain or embroidered: Short or long-sleeved: Available at Schoolbelles.
Sweaters: Plain Navy blue, hunter green or light gray cardigan style, 1/4 zip pullover, V-neck or crew style acceptable.
Sweatshirts: School approved crew neck or 1/4 zip with school logo or plain navy blue, hunter green or light gray sweatshirt. School approved sweatshirts can be worn over school uniforms. Hooded sweatshirts with school logos may be worn to and from school but not throughout the school day. Hooded sweatshirts may be worn on spirit wear days throughout the school day.
Headbands: Must be plain (navy blue, hunter green or gray) or SVF plaid–small bows are acceptable in navy blue, hunter green, gray, or black No headbands with any type of animal ears/horns/ribbons/etc. are permitted
Pants: Navy blue dress pants – cotton blend, corduroy, twill (no cargo pants)
Shorts: Walking shorts; Navy blue shorts may be worn in May, June, August, September. Shorts must be fingertip length or longer.
Shoes: Dress shoes/casual shoes; solid white, navy blue, gray, black or brown.
Ex. Sperry's, penny loafers, casual type shoes can be worn with school uniforms.
Gym shoes are not allowed on school uniform days.
Flip-flops, sandals, or any other backless shoes are not permitted.
Shoes with heels 1.5 inches above the sole or fashion boots are not allowed. On snowy days when children wear boots to school, they need to bring a pair of shoes for the classroom. Snow boots may not be worn throughout the school day. This includes Uggs or any other Ugg-style boot. Gym shoes may be worn on gym days only.
Socks: Solid color – white, navy blue, hunter green, gray or black – long enough to cover the ankle, crew socks, knee socks and tights are acceptable.
During cold months, girls may wear solid navy leggings (ankle length) under their uniform. Colored leggings/pajama pants/sweatpants are not allowed to be worn in school.
Jewelry & Make-up: No make-up may be worn; jewelry is limited to earrings not larger than the ear lobe (no dangling earrings), one ring, one non-smart watch, one bracelet and one necklace (cross, or scapular). Ankle bracelets are not allowed.
Grades 3–8:
Skorts or skirts: Uniform plaid. The skirt length is fingertip length. Girls may not roll their skirts. If skirts are worn navy blue playground (biker) shorts can be worn under it.
Tops: Plain white or plain navy blue polo shirts (with straight hems) to be tucked in or white or navy blue polo shirts (with band) to be worn outside of skirt. Tops can be short or long sleeved. Turtle Neck Top & Mock Turtle Neck are also acceptable: white or navy blue only. Polos with logos are optional. All tops must be loose fitting and long enough to be tucked in so that the top band or belt of the Skort/pants is visible. Banded bottom Polos can also be worn in navy or white: Plain or embroidered: Short or long-sleeved: Available at Schoolbelles.
Students in 7th and 8th grade have the option to wear a tie to school. Navy/green plaid ties are available on Schoolbelles.
Sweaters: Plain Navy blue, hunter green or light gray cardigan or plain pullover (1/4 zip or crew neck or V-neck). School approved sweatshirts can be worn over school uniforms
Sweatshirts: School approved crew neck or 1/4 zip with school logo or plain navy blue, hunter green or light gray sweatshirt. School approved sweatshirts can be worn over school uniforms. School approved sweatshirts must have a banded bottom and cannot be cut or altered. Hooded sweatshirts with school logos may be worn to and from school but not throughout the school day. Hooded sweatshirts may be worn on spirit wear days throughout the school day.
Pants: Navy blue dress pants – cotton blend, corduroy, twill (no cargo pants)
Shorts: Walking shorts; Navy blue shorts may be worn in May, June, August, September. Shorts must be fingertip length or longer.
Shoes: Dress shoes/casual shoes; solid white, navy blue, gray, black or brown.
Ex. Sperry's, penny loafers, casual type shoes can be worn with school uniforms.
Gym shoes are not allowed on school uniform days.
Flip-flops, sandals, or any other backless shoes are not permitted.
Shoes with heels 1.5 inches above the sole or fashion boots are not allowed. On snowy days when children wear boots to school, they need to bring a pair of shoes for the classroom. Snow boots may not be worn throughout the school day. This includes Uggs or any other Ugg-style boot. Gym shoes may be worn on gym days only.
Socks: Solid color – white, navy blue, hunter green or gray or black – long enough to cover the ankle, crew socks, knee socks and tights are acceptable.
During cold months, girls may wear solid navy leggings (ankle length) under their uniform. Colored leggings/pajama pants/sweatpants are not allowed to be worn in school.
Jewelry & Make-up: No make-up may be worn; jewelry is limited to earrings not larger than the ear lobe (no dangling earrings), one ring, one non-smart watch, one bracelet and one necklace (cross, or scapular). Ankle bracelets are not allowed.
Boys:
Grades JK–2:
Tops: Plain white or plain navy blue polo shirts–short or long sleeves, with straight hems, to be tucked in. Polos with logos are optional. Turtle Neck Top & Mock Turtle Neck are also acceptable: White or navy blue only. All tops must be loose fitting and long enough to be tucked in so that the top band or belt of the pants is visible.
Sweaters: Plain navy blue, hunter green or light gray. Cardigan style, 1/4 zip, pullover V-neck or crew style.
Sweatshirts: School approved crew neck or 1/4 zip with school logo or plain navy blue, hunter green or light gray sweatshirt. School approved sweatshirts can be worn over school uniforms. Hooded sweatshirts with school logo may be worn to and from school but not throughout the school day. Hooded sweatshirts may be worn on spirit wear days throughout the school day.
Pants: Navy blue dress pants, cotton blend, corduroy, or twill (no cargo pants).
During cold months pajama pants or sweatpants are not allowed to be kept on during the school day.
Shorts: Walking shorts. Navy blue shorts may be worn in May, June, August, September. Shorts must be fingertip length or longer.
Shoes: Dress shoes – black, navy blue, gray or brown. No work shoes or boots of any type is allowed.
Ex. Sperry's, penny loafers, casual type shoes can be worn with school uniforms.
Gym shoes are not allowed on school uniform days.
Flip-flops, sandals, or any other backless shoes are not permitted.
On snowy days when children wear boots to school, they need to bring a pair of shoes for the classroom. Snow boots may not be worn throughout the school day this includes Uggs or any other Ugg-style boot. Gym shoes may be worn on gym days only.
Socks: Solid color – white, navy blue, dark green, gray or black – long enough to cover the ankle.
Jewelry & Make-up: No make-up may be worn; no earrings or ankle bracelets. Jewelry is limited to one ring, one non-smart watch, one bracelet and one necklace (cross, or scapular).
Belts: Optional. Black, brown, navy, black/brown.
Grades 3-8:
Tops: Plain white or plain navy blue polo shirts–short or long sleeves, with straight hems, to be tucked in. Polos with logos are optional. Turtle Neck Top & Mock Turtle Neck are also acceptable: white or navy blue only.
Grades 7-8:
Tops: White dress shirt button down is acceptable and needs to be tucked in at alltimes. All tops must be loose fitting and long enough to be tucked in so that the top band or belt of the pants is visible.
Ties: Students in 7th and 8th grade have the option to wear our school Navy/Green plaid tie or a plain navy or dark green tie. School plaid ties are available at Schoolbelles.
Sweaters: Plain navy blue, hunter green or light gray cardigan or plain pull over (1/4 zip, crew neck or V-neck).
Sweatshirts: School approved crewneck or 1/4 zip with school logo or plain navy blue, hunter green or light gray sweatshirt. School approved sweatshirts can be worn over school uniforms. School approved sweatshirts must have a banded bottom and cannot be cut or altered. Hooded sweatshirts with school logo may be worn to and from school but not throughout the school day. Hooded sweatshirts may be worn on spirit wear days throughout the school day.
Pants: Navy blue dress pants, cotton blend, corduroy, or twill (no cargo pants).
Shorts: Walking shorts: Navy blue shorts may be worn in May, June, August, September. Shorts must be fingertip length or longer.
Shoes: Dress shoes: black, navy, gray, or brown. No work shoes or boots of any type is allowed.
Ex. Sperry's, penny loafers, casual type shoes can be worn with school uniforms.
Gym shoes are not allowed on school uniform days.
Flip-flops, sandals, or any other backless shoes are not permitted.
On snowy days when children wear boots to school, they need to bring a pair of shoes for the classroom. Snow boots may not be worn throughout the school day. This includes Uggs or any other Ugg-style boot. Gym shoes may be worn on gym days only.
Socks: Solid color – white, navy blue, hunter green, gray or black – long enough to cover the ankle.
Belts: Optional. Black, brown, navy, black/brown.
Jewelry & Make-up: No make-up may be worn; no earrings or ankle bracelets. Jewelry is limited to one ring, one non-smart watch, one bracelet and one necklace (cross, or scapular).
Gym Uniform / Non Uniform Day Guidelines
Weekly Gym Uniform: JK – 8th Gym clothes are required on gym days
The new 2023-2024 gym uniform will be sold through the Friar Store which will open end of July.
The uniform will consist of approved black logo gym t-shirt, SVF crew style sweatshirt(No writing on the back and cannot be cut or altered in any way), approved shorts and sweatpants, or plain, solid black shorts and sweatpants for all students in grades JK-8.
Gym Wear can be purchased through our Friar Store. Please note that the store is only open 3 times a year.
Spirit Wear Days: The purpose of these days is to celebrate and promote SVF.
The last Friday of each month will be spirit wear day. Friar wear, SVF race shirts, SVF only sports team shirts or SVF shirts with different colors may be worn on Spirit Days. Hooded SVF sweatshirts may be worn on spirit wear days as well. Jeans (NO rips or holes), approved gym sweatpants, approved gym shorts (shorts allowed May-September).
Out of Uniform Day Guidelines:
● Students are expected to dress in neat, clean, modest and appropriately fitting clothing.
● If leggings are worn, a modest, long shirt/tunic sweater or dress (fingertip length) must be worn over the leggings.
● Shorts, skirts and dresses must be at least as long as a student's fingertips when the student is standing.
● Rude or disrespectful sayings may not be displayed on clothing. Inappropriate images or messages, contrary to the Christian ideals and purpose of the school are not permitted on any article of clothing.
● No hats inside the school building.
● No flip flops, crocs, sandals, or backless sandals.
● No heels higher than 1 ½ inches.
● No rips, holes or tears in clothing that includes jeans.
Uniform Violations and Consequences:
All violations will reset each trimester.
JK through 2nd Grade:
1st offense: Verbal warning to the student
2nd offense: Verbal warning and an email or phone call to the parent
3rd offense and after: Phone call to parent to bring proper uniform
3rd through 8th Grade:
1st offense: Verbal warning to the student
2nd offense: Verbal warning and an email or phone call to the parent
3rd offense and after: Phone call to parent to bring proper uniform and a demerit issued 3 demerits will result in a detention
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St. Vincent Ferrer Contract for school uniform requirements
I hereby have read the school uniform policy and agree to follow it and accept the consequences when it is not followed. I discussed the Uniform policy with my child(ren) and we are fully aware of the consequences.
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Student Name / Grade
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Parent signature
Date:____________________________
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