Appearance is a reflection of the pride that a person has in himself or herself. Below are the Saint Jerome School rules and guidelines regarding uniforms and appearance while at school and on school trips:
Students dress in uniform from the first day of school until the last school day unless you receive notification of a change.
All students must have all items of clothing listed under Official School Uniform and Official Gym Uniform. (see below)
The Official School Uniform may be worn from September - June but is required to be worn every Friday, Catholic Schools Week and on special School/Interschool functions throughout the year . The remainder of the other clothing items (listed separately below) are optional.
Official Gym Uniform will be worn for all field trips unless otherwise indicated.
The uniform worn by the students is purchased through the Flynn O'Hara Uniform Company. Uniform items can be purchased either online or at the Flynn O'Hara Holmdel store (click on Flynn O'Hara logo at the top of this page for store address & phone #, store hours, and/or to purchase items online).
Official Uniform
BOYS' OFFICIAL SCHOOL UNIFORM (Grades K through 8)
Navy poly/cotton twill pants
Black and/or brown belt must be worn with all pants
White long sleeve button-down collar dress shirt
Navy school tie
Navy blue V-neck sweater vest and/or cardigan w/school logo
Navy crew socks only
GIRLS’ OFFICIAL SCHOOL UNIFORM (Grades K through 5)
Navy & white plaid drop waist jumper
White long sleeve Peter Pan collar blouse
Navy crew neck cardigan w/ school logo
Navy orlon knee hi socks or tights (ribbed and/or opaque)
GIRLS’ OFFICIAL SCHOOL UNIFORM (Grades 6, 7, 8)
Navy 100% polyester wrap around kilt (skirt)
NB No kilt (skirt) should be shorter than 2 inches above the knee.
White long sleeve button-down collar blouse
Navy V-neck sweater vest and/or V-neck cardigan w/school logo
Navy orlon knee-hi socks or tights (ribbed and/or opaque)
UNIFORM OPTIONS FOR DAYS THAT OFFICIAL SCHOOL UNIFORM IS NOT MANDATORY
AUTUMN AND SPRING MONTHS
BOYS
White short-sleeve button-down collar dress shirt
Blue short-sleeve polo shirt w/school logo
Navy poly/cotton twill walking shorts
GIRLS
White short sleeve Peter Pan collar blouse (K-5)
White short sleeve button-down collar blouse (6-8)
Blue short sleeve polo shirt w/school logo
Navy poly/cotton twill walking shorts
WINTER MONTHS
BOYS & GIRLS
Blue long sleeve polo shirt w/school logo
Navy flat front slacks (Girls only)
SHOES Shoes for boys and girls must be dark (black, brown, or navy: Have non-marking soles; and heels not exceeding one inch in height. (See Acceptable and Unacceptable Shoes listed below.)
BOYS
Bucks (tan acceptable), Loafers, Jungle Mocs, or Oxfords.
GIRLS
Bucks (tan acceptable), Loafers, Mary Janes, Oxfords or Saddle (navy only) shoes.
**UNACCEPTABLE SHOES FOR BOYS AND GIRLS** Boat shoes, sneaker look-alikes/slip-ons, ballet flats, moccasins, clogs, sneakers, sandals, backless shoes, flip-flops, work boots, Sanuks, Uggs, Vans, Etnies, iPaths. NB: No Novelty Shoes or Sneakers (e.g., prints, glitter, sparkles, sequins, wheels, lights, etc.) are permitted.
OFFICIAL GYM UNIFORM
BOYS' & GIRLS OFFICIAL GYM UNIFORM (Grades K through 8) ONLY Saint Jerome Official Gym Uniform (with school silkscreen) is permitted. All gym clothes should be appropriate sizes and loose fit. NB: No hooded sweatshirts allowed.
AUTUMN AND SPRING MONTHS
Saint Jerome navy tee shirt
Saint Jerome navy gym shorts
Velcro or laced sneakers (see Sneakers/Socks below)
WINTER MONTHS
Saint Jerome navy tee shirt
Saint Jerome sweatshirt
Saint Jerome sweatpants
Velcro or laced sneakers (see Sneakers/Socks below)
SNEAKERS & SOCKS
According to research, sneakers (laced or velcro) that offer cushioning and support are best for Physical Education.
Flat-bottomed sneakers with no arch support are not acceptable.
No Novelty Shoes or Sneakers (e.g., prints, glitter, sparkles, sequins, wheels, lights, etc.) are permitted.
Only solid white crew socks are to be worn with gym uniform.