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Saint Leo the Great School
550 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738
Phone: 732-741-3133 Fax: 732-741-2241




 
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Saint Leo's Dress Code

All students in grades K through 8 must be in full dress code upon entrance to school each day.  The dress code is in effect from September through June.  Uniforms may be purchased through Flynn & O’Hara at www.flynnohara.com .

Preschool: 

Boys and Girls are not required to wear a uniform They should wear safe, comfortable, closed-toe shoes at all times (such as a sneaker – Velcro preferred) and clothing that allows for tumbling, playtime, and easy on and off for bathroom use.  An extra set of clothing should be kept in a zip - lock bag (with child’s name on the outside) in the classroom.

 

Kindergarten: 

Boys:

  • Khaki pull-on elastic waist long pants or shorts
  • Long- or short-sleeved navy polo shirt (no logos)
  • White or navy crew socks
  • Navy V-neck cardigan (optional)
  • Maroon full-zip fleece with SLG logo

Girls:

  • Khaki drop waist jumper or khaki 2 pleat skort, (Lands’ End or Kohl’s’ uniform skorts are allowed)
  • Khaki pull-on long elastic waist pants (optional)
  • Long- or short-sleeved dark navy golf shirt (no logos)
  • White peter pan collar long or short-sleeve blouse may be worn with the jumper
  • White or navy knee-hi or crew socks or tights
  • Navy crewneck cardigan sweater (optional)
  • Maroon full-zip fleece jacket with SLG logo

Boys & Girls Shoes:  Any safe, comfortable, and closed toe style, including sneakers is acceptable.

 

Grade 1-8 Boys Uniform*:

  • Khaki men’s classic or twill pants (As seen at Flynn O’Hara)
  • Khaki twill walking shorts (Optional)  No more than 3 inches above the back of the knee
  • Leather or web belts: black/brown color must be worn with pants or shorts
  • Maroon or white long- or short-sleeved polo shirt with SLG logo
  • Solid colored crew socks in maroon, or black
  • Maroon full-zip fleece with SLG logo

*Shirt must be tucked-in and only the top button may be open.

Grades 1-4 Girls Uniform*:

  • White peter pan collar blouse or turtleneck (no logos) with maroon/khaki plaid drop waist jumper ( no more than 3 inches above the back of the knee)
  • Khaki 2 pleat skort ( no more than 3 inches above the back of the knee)
  • Khaki flat front slacks (As seen at Flynn O’Hara)(optional)
  • Khaki shorts (optional) ( no more than 3 inches above the back of the knee)
  • Maroon or white long-sleeved or short-sleeved polo shirt with SLG logo
  • Leather or web belts: black/brown color must be worn with pants or shorts
  • White, maroon or black knee-hi socks
  • Maroon or black opaque tights
  • Maroon full-zip fleece with SLG logo

Grades 5-8 Girls Uniform*:

  • Maroon & khaki plaid wrap-around kilt ( no more than 3 inches above the back of the knee )
  • Khaki girls flat front slacks (As seen at Flynn O’Hara) (optional)
  • Leather or web belts: dark, solid color must be worn with pants
  • Maroon or white long-sleeved or short-sleeved polo shirt with SLG logo
  • White, Maroon, or black knee-hi socks ( No crew socks)
  • Maroon or black opaque tights
  • Maroon full-zip fleece with SLG logo

*Khaki plaid wrap-around kilt must be no more than 3 inches above the back of the knee. Only the top button of the shirt may be open.

 

The School sweatshirts sold in the SLG Lions Den are authorized parts of the uniform for all grades and can be worn throughout the year. The School Pawprint socks sold in the SLG Lions Den are authorized parts of the Physical Education Uniform only.

When wearing an approved SLG fleece or sweatshirt, students must wear an approved uniform shirt underneath.

ALL STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE THEIR NAMES ON THE INSIDE OF THEIR CLOTHING.

 

Boys Uniform Shoes: Bucks, Loafers, Mocs (Merrill Jungle or other brands with the same style), Boat Shoes or Oxfords ( No crocs, Hey Dudes, or Sneakers)

Shoes must be solid brown or black in color. No prints, sparkles or sequins on shoes are permitted.

                          

Girls Uniform Shoes: Bucks, Loafers, Mary Janes (Black), Boat shoes or Oxfords

Shoes must be solid brown or black in color. No prints, sparkles or sequins on shoes are permitted.

 

Hair, Earrings, Make-up, Nail Polish, Skirt length:

  • The school expects students to be clean and neat at all times. Boy’s haircuts – hair must be short and combed.  Specifically - not on the collar and not covering the ears or eyebrows. Girls may not wear their hair in a manner that covers their eyes.  Extreme hair (color or style) will not be allowed.  It will be up to the Administration to determine the appropriateness of the hairstyle. 
  • Hair accessories are limited to SLG headbands and bows only.  No oversized bows, cat ears, unicorn horns, etc. are to be worn.
  • Only girls may wear earrings and they must be studs (only in the lobes). Only one earring per ear is permitted.
  • Only clear nail polish is allowed. Special occasions must have prior permission from the Administration.
  • No artificial nail tips are allowed.
  • No eye make-up is allowed. (All grades)
  • No eyelash extensions
  • School skirts may not be shorter than 3 inches above the back of the knees.

 

The Administration reserves the right to judge the appropriateness of any student’s hairstyle, dress, shoes, use of make-up, and/or jewelry.  We deal with fads as they arise.   If a child is not in proper uniform, demerits will be issued. 

 

Grades K-8 Physical Education Uniform:

  • Black, knee-length, mesh gym shorts with SLG logo (as seen at Flynn O’Hara)
    *No Soffe shorts are allowed in place of mesh gym shorts.
  • Maroon t-shirt with SLG logo (long or short sleeve)
  • Solid black heavyweight sweatpants with SLG logo (as seen at Flynn O’Hara) (not tight or legging type pants i.e. Lululemon, yoga pants)
  • Solid colored crew socks in white or black
  • Sneakers: white or black only (Grades 1-8)
  • Maroon full-zip fleece jacket with SLG logo (Optional)

Students in grades K-5 may wear gym uniforms to school on their gym day unless directed to do otherwise.

 

Dress Down Day Attire:

On days when students do not have to wear school uniforms the following dress code is in effect:

Girls:

  • Pants, Capri’s, knee length shorts, leggings with appropriate length shirt, or jeans (no faded or torn jeans).
  • Skirts (length must follow uniform guidelines). Girls must wear tights or stockings if wearing a skirt.
  • Shirts must have sleeves and no bare midriffs. Casual shirts with printed sayings other than brand logos are not permitted .
  • Shoes (heels of moderate height for middle school) or sneakers (clean and in good condition) are permitted.

 

Boys:

  • Pants, shorts, athletic pants, or jeans are permitted (no pants or jeans that are faded, torn, or in disrepair may be worn).
  • Sleeved Shirts: Tees, dress shirts, or golf shirts are permitted. Shirts should be appropriate for school. Shirts with printed sayings other than brand logos are not permitted .
  • Shoes or sneakers (clean and in good condition) are permitted.(No Crocs).

*On Dress Up Picture Day all students must follow appropriate Dress Code Guidelines.

If a student is dressed inappropriately for school on a Dress Down Day, the student’s parents/guardians will be called to bring proper attire to school for their child.