Welcome to St. John School! Joining a new school community can be confusing. Here are answers to common questions new families often have.
When you say “Uniform”…?
When are Drop-off and Pick-up?
What is the School Lunch program?
What school supplies do I need to buy?
Where can I learn about St. John team sports?
How do I earn my Volunteer Hours?
What is the VIRTUS training & background check and do I really need them to volunteer?
When you say “Uniform”…?
St. John School’s uniform dress code is similar for all grades but does vary as the students rise. See below for a detailed list. Certain uniform pieces must be purchased at the Dennis Uniform store, either online or at the San Francisco location. For store information, check our Dennis Uniform page.
St. John families also have a robust “gently used” uniform hand-me-down program. All enrolled families are invited to pick up extra uniform pieces, at the school, August 13th and August 17th, 10am – 2pm each day. This is a great opportunity to pick up extra uniform clothing at no cost!
Girls Uniform Dress Code
• Grades TK-2 Required; Grades 3-8 Optional: Uniform blue & grey plaid jumper (must be purchased from Dennis)
• Grades 3-8 ONLY: Uniform blue and grey plaid skort – (must be purchased from Dennis)
• Uniform navy blue sweater – cardigan or v-neck – (must be purchased from Dennis)
• White blouse with Peter Pan collar or white polo with Peter Pan collar, short and long-sleeve recommended
• Solid white knee socks and/or black, navy, or white tights or leggings
• Black, white, or black and white sturdy shoes (athletic shoes recommended)
• Navy blue twill pants (optional)
Note: Grades TK-1 may wear PE uniforms Monday-Friday, except for Mass and picture days.
Boys Uniform Dress Code
• Uniform navy blue sweater – cardigan or v-neck – (must be purchased from Dennis)
• Navy blue twill pants (available at Dennis)
• Grades TK-5: White polo shirt, short and long sleeve recommended
• Grades 6-8: White button-down shirt, short and long sleeve recommended
• Dark socks
• Black, white, or black and white sturdy shoes (athletic shoes recommended)
• Grades 6-8, required: Belt
• Grades 6-8, required: Solid blue or black tie
• Blue twill walking shorts (optional)
Note: Grades TK-1 may wear PE uniforms Monday-Friday, except for Mass and picture days.
P.E. Uniform (All Students)
The PE uniform is worn on PE days and for most field trip days.
• St. John Eagles navy sweatshirt (must be purchased from Dennis)
• St. John Eagles navy sweatpants (must be purchased from Dennis)
• St. John Eagles navy t-shirt (must be purchased from Dennis)
• White socks
• Black, white, or black and white athletic shoes (tie or velcro)
• St. John Eagles gym shorts (optional) – rarely worn by students, run very small
Parent tip: It’s helpful to have two sets of PE clothing and at least two sweaters. Label everything with your student’s name. Sweaters are the most misplaced item in the school. Labeled items will be returned to the students when found. Items without labels will be placed in the Lost & Found and are available to anyone looking for a replacement item.
When are Drop-off and Pick-up?
Drop off for all students: 7:45 – 8:00 AM
Pick up for all students:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 3:00 – 3:15 PM
Wednesday has an early release: 2:00 – 2:15 PM
Note: one Monday per month has a 12:30 PM release for all students. Early release Mondays are noted on the school calendar.
What is St. John’s School Lunch Program?
This year St. John is using the SchoolFoodies school lunch program. Parents can order meals, snacks, and drinks online for a single day, week, or month. Orders must be placed at least three days in advance. All meals include seasonal fruit, vegetables, condiments, sporks, and napkins.
Lunch Pricing
Regular Size (normally K to 4th): $5.59
Large Size (normally 5th and above): $6.09
To register and open an account with SchoolFoodies, visit: schoolfoodies.com
St. John registration code: SF-SJS
What school supplies do I need to buy?
School supply lists for all classes are posted on SchoolSpeak. Click on the school logo and then find your student’s class under the dropdown menu labeled “Group”. All information specific to your student’s class will be found this way throughout the year.
Where can I learn about St. John team sports?
St. John fields team sports for girls and boys throughout the academic year. Coach Trevor, St. John’s Athletic Director, sends informational emails throughout the year as sign-ups for new sports/teams become available. For general information about St. John’s team sports visit our Team Sports page.
Parent tip: If you’re interested in coaching any team sports, Coach Trevor would love to hear from you. If you aren’t able to coach but want to support the teams and athletic department, talk to Coach Trevor about helping with the snack bar during on-site games.
How do I complete my Volunteer Hours?
We recommend you start by attending PTG meetings. These are held monthly, currently over zoom. PTG meetings are the best way to stay informed about school events and volunteer opportunities. PTG attendance also counts as volunteer hours!
Parent tip: It is helpful if parents complete service hours as early in the academic year as they are able. This ensures that school events are supported year-round.
Volunteer hours can be completed through:
- serving at scheduled school community and fundraising events (Halloween Carnival, Fall Dinner/Dance/Student Art Auction, Christmas Craft Fair, Book Fair, Crab Feed, Fun Run, etc.).
- volunteering to supervise recess.
- volunteering to assist with traffic direction during drop off and pick up.
- volunteering in a class by reaching out to your student’s teachers.
- donating needed materials to the school ($20 value = 1 hour).
- attending PTG meetings.
- volunteering to help with event planning.
- serving as class parents or other PTG positions.
If you notice a service need or opportunity at the school (garden work, special projects, grant writing, etc.), come to a PTG meeting or contact the PTG president for help moving your idea forward.
What is the VIRTUS training & background check, and do I really need them to volunteer?
Yes. St. John School strictly adheres to the San Francisco Archdiocese Safe Environment program. If you volunteer in any capacity with the students you must be fingerprinted through the Archdiocese using the LiveScan fingerprinting and background check system. You must also complete the VIRTUS child-protection online training program provided by the Archdiocese. For the security and well-being of the students, there are no exceptions. For more information, instructions, and forms, visit our Volunteering at St. John School page.
Parent tip: Complete this process as soon as possible so you are able to volunteer when the opportunity presents. The background check may take a few weeks to complete.