Pupils should wear clothing that is appropriate for their age and for school. Pupils are expected to come to school wearing neat, appropriate and suitable attire that does not distract others and is not offensive. Clothing that is appropriate for the beach, pool, or health club is not appropriate for school. Examples of inappropriate attire include, but are not limited to, garments that reveal under garments, midriffs, or buttocks. Pants must be able to stay up without being hand held. The length of skirts, dresses, and shorts should be appropriate for school. The straps of tank tops should be at least two inches wide. Spaghetti straps, halter-tops, short shorts, hats, headbands, sunglasses, ski goggles, and bandanas are not appropriate for school. Pupils may not wear clothing and/or accessories that have any associations with substances, violence, or gangs. Clothing that is offensive to any national ethnic, religious, sexual orientation, or gender group is not appropriate for school. Clothing that has any obscene writing or promotes suggestive, indecent, or unacceptable school behavior whether stated or implied will not be permitted. Shoes/sneakers are required to be worn at all times. Discretion should be used regarding the appropriateness and/or safety of certain types of shoes. FLIP FLOPS ARE PROHIBITED and sandals are discouraged. Students wearing inappropriate clothing will be required to change.