SJS K-8 Handbook – Important Highlights

The Saint James School Parent/Student Handbook outlines the policies, procedures, and expectations for our school community.  Here are some important items from the handbook to keep in mind as you get your student(s) ready to return to school.

* Tan Pants, Tan Shorts, Uniform Skorts and uniform shirts must be purchased from Lands’ End or Tommy Hilfiger. Other brands are not permitted.

* Hair must be the student’s natural color.  If it has been colored or highlighted over the summer, it must be back to their natural color by the 1st day of school.  Boys’ hair must not touch their shirt collar and must not cover their ears or eyebrows.

* The following jewelry is allowed: one watch, one ring, one bracelet, one thin chain necklace with or without a cross.
— Smart watches/Fitbits are NOT allowed.
— Girls are allowed one pair of stud earrings worn in the earlobes (no hoops).
— No make-up of any kind is permitted.

* No logos or designs on socks.

* If your student is going to be absent on any given day, please call the school by 8:00am and provide a reason for their absence.  If you do not provide a reason, it will be recorded as an unexcused absence.

* Cell phones are not permitted to be used at school.  If your student must have a phone with them on our campus, it must be turned completely off and stored in their backpack at all times.

* If your family chooses to take a vacation outside of the scheduled school vacation times, teachers are not responsible for gathering work ahead of time.  It is the family’s responsibility to make sure all missed assignments are made up within 3 DAYS of returning to school.