Transportation| Student
Daily Schedule| Dress Code

TRANSPORTATION

Train
Saint Viator is located approximately one mile from the Arlington Heights Metra Train Station.  Saint Viator provides a shuttle service for those students utilizing the Metra/Northwest train line for a nominal fee.  The shuttle van picks students up at 7:35 am at the Arlington Heights train station and also provides transportation directly to the station immediately after school.  Consult the train station nearest you for schedules. Additional information about this service may be obtained by contacting the Deans' Office (847) 392-4050  ext. 226.

Carpool
Many of our students use their own cars and participate in a carpool as the primary means of transportation to and from the school.  Saint Viator provides an information sharing service to help families contact other families interested in coordinating a carpool. More information about carpools may be obtained by calling (847) 392-4050 ext. 226.
 
Please note...Saint Viator is committed to assisting families in need of transportation to and from school. Additional information about this service may be obtained by contacting the Deans' Office (847) 392-4050  ext. 226.

STUDENT

Each year, Saint Viator High School educates over 1000 young men and women from approximately 50 surrounding towns and representing over 90 elementary schools and parishes.  The following geographic areas are those in which our students reside.

DAILY SCHEDULE

DRESS CODE & UNIFORM
      
Goals for the dress code are 1) to create an atmosphere conducive to learning; 2) to be easily observable and enforceable; 3) to promote student safety; 4) to project a good image of the school; 5) to allow for comfort and variety; and 6) to be in good taste and ensure modesty.

Final interpretation of the dress code is made by the Deans of Students.

Tops

• Shirts, crewneck sweatshirts and the Red Lion jackets sold exclusively in Saint Viator Bookstore. Viator polos/crewneck sweatshirts can be worn with solid colored T-shirt underneath
• A dress code polo must be worn underneath the Red Lion jacket.
• Oxford shirts must be tucked in.
• Outdoor jackets are to be left in lockers and not worn during school hours.
• Hooded sweatshirts and team, club, or organization polo shirts and sweatshirts are not part of the regular dress code.

Bottoms

• Traditional classic cut or relaxed fit, chino-style cotton twill in beige or tan only.
• No cargo style pockets. No baggy or oversized pants. Pants should not have any rips, tears or slits
• Pants must be worn at the waist.
• Women - no skirts or skorts

Shoes

• Dress shoes, athletic shoes or closed-toe.
• Socks, stockings or nylons must be worn.
• No flip flops, slippers or boots above the ankles.
• Any shoes/boots deemed unsafe or extreme by the Deans are not permitted.

Summer Optional Dress Code: August, Sept., May, June only

• Knee-length / chino-style shorts may be worn in the following solid colors: beige, tan, khaki, black or navy blue only.
• Women – Capri pants may be worn in beige or tan only.
• Students may wear sandals with heel straps, without socks.  For safety reasons, sandals must have heel straps.

Spirit Wear - Special Dress Down Days

• Students may wear blue denim jeans (pants only) and any Saint Viator shirt, including any Saint Viator logo spirit t-shirt or sweatshirt.
• Students who choose not to wear blue denim pants or Saint Viator spirit shirts must be in regular dress code clothing.
• Cargo pants are not permitted.
• On "Proud to be a Lion" Days (Fridays when a student's sport is in season), members of that team may wear the jersey, shirt or warm-up top from that sport.

Other General Guidelines

• Hats or other headwear and sunglasses must be removed upon entering the building.
• Earrings may only be worn in the ear. Students are limited to wearing a maximum of two earrings per ear. This applies to school hours only. Other body piercing is not acceptable.
• Extreme jewelry is not permitted. References to tobacco, alcohol or illegal narcotics are not permitted.
• Chains cannot be worn as outerwear draped from pants pockets, belts, etc.
• Visible tattoos and other body art are not permitted.
• Hair is to be kept neat and clean. Extreme hairstyles, multi-layered cuts, unnatural colors, etc. are not acceptable. The length of men’s hair should not exceed the collar nor cover the eyes. Men may not wear ponytails. Facial hair must be neatly groomed.