FAQ about SJS Activites & Cirriculum
Q: Does my child have the opportunity to study a foreign language at St. James/Seton?
A: Yes, every student at SJS studies Spanish beginning in kindergarten and through 8th grade, as part of our curriculum
Q: What is the difference between a "Spirit Day" and a "Dress-Down Day"?
A: On “spirit” days students may wear jeans, sweatpants, or wind pants with a uniform shirt, uniform sweatshirt, or a SJS spirit shirt or sweatshirt. The key feature of the shirt is to demonstrate school and/or parish spirit. Shirts that demonstrate approved programs of either the parish or the school will be allowed. (i.e. SJS athletic programs, Kids for Jesus, Scouts, etc.) Shirts must be tucked in. Jeans may not be torn or have holes in them. Tight slacks are not allowed. Uniform shorts are allowed on spirit days when shorts are part of the dress code (August-October and April-May).
On “dress-down” days a specific color will typically be designated. For example a red day for Valentine's Day or green day for St. Patrick's Day. T-shirts and non-uniform sweatshirts of the designated color may be worn on that particular day. Shirts must be tucked in and the t-shirts or sweatshirts must be in good taste with no abusive or offensive language or graphic images. NO rock group messages or pictures and NO advertisements for alcohol, drugs, or tobacco products are allowed. On a day designated as a dress-down day, the students will be allowed to wear jeans, etc. and appropriate non-uniform shirts.
All other components of the Student Appearance/Uniform/Dress Code sections are still applicable.
***Note the distinction between “spirit days” and “dress down days”.
Spirit days are more frequent and require the student to wear a uniform shirt, uniform sweatshirt, or a SJS spirit shirt (sweatshirt). When either of these designated days occur, notice will be given on Sycamore and on the SJS web-site.
On “dress-down” days a specific color will typically be designated. For example a red day for Valentine's Day or green day for St. Patrick's Day. T-shirts and non-uniform sweatshirts of the designated color may be worn on that particular day. Shirts must be tucked in and the t-shirts or sweatshirts must be in good taste with no abusive or offensive language or graphic images. NO rock group messages or pictures and NO advertisements for alcohol, drugs, or tobacco products are allowed. On a day designated as a dress-down day, the students will be allowed to wear jeans, etc. and appropriate non-uniform shirts.
All other components of the Student Appearance/Uniform/Dress Code sections are still applicable.
***Note the distinction between “spirit days” and “dress down days”.
Spirit days are more frequent and require the student to wear a uniform shirt, uniform sweatshirt, or a SJS spirit shirt (sweatshirt). When either of these designated days occur, notice will be given on Sycamore and on the SJS web-site.
