Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is there a dress code for students?
A: Saint Vincent de Paul Regional School has an official uniform, which is required of all students attending our school. All students in grades K-8 are expected to wear the proper school uniform each day unless it is gym day or a designated special occasion. On occasion the school may have a "dress down day" when the students are permitted to wear appropriate casual clothing.
   
Q: What is the enrollment?
A: The school (including preschool) has an enrollment of approximately 240 students. 
   
Q: Are non-Catholic students required to participate in religious studies?
A: Yes, all students begin each day with a religion period and are required to participate in monthly liturgical celebrations as a school.
   
Q: Does Saint Vincent de Paul have a program for parents who are working at the dismissal of the school day?
A: There is an extended day program, when school is in session, from the close of school until 6:00 p.m. The program provides supervised care, structured activities and recreation for children enrolled in Grades K-8. A nominal fee is charged per hour, which is subject to change from year to year.
   
Q: Are Pre-school and Kindergarten full or half day programs?
A: Full or half-day programs are available in the Preschool. Kindergarten is a full day program.
   
Q: Is transportation available to the school?
A: Busing is available from Egg Harbor Township and Hamilton Township. Egg Harbor Township does not bus Pre-schoolers.
   
Q: What are the sending parishes and what towns are most of the students from?
A: Saint Vincent de Paul in Mays Landing and Saint Katharine Drexel in Egg Harbor Township are the sending parishes.  The school services students from Hamilton Township, Egg Harbor City, Egg Harbor Township, Estelle Manor, Weymouth, Galloway Township, Brigantine and Upper Township.
   
Q: Can non-Catholic's attend the school?
A: Yes.