Dress Code 

DRESS AND PERSONAL APPEARANCE-

Students are expected to dress in a manner that is sensible, safe and not distracting to the learning environment.  Examples of unacceptable dress would include halter tops, bare midriff tops, tank tops, hats or heavy coats worn inside the building.  Some mini-skirts, short shorts, crop tops or other items of clothing worn in an inappropriate manner which may tend to distract from the learning process may not be acceptable pending school authorities' discretion.  No open-toed shoes or "heelys" are permitted.

CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS DRESS CODE-  

Shorts are permitted as long as the shorts reach the middle of the thigh, defined as shoulders relaxed and arms straight down alongside the body where they fingertips touch the thigh.

Skirts are permitted as long as the skirt reaches the middle of the thigh, defined as shoulders relaxed and arms straight down along side the body where fingertips touch the thigh.  Slits in the skirt may not rise more than 2 inches above fingertips.

Sleeveless shirts are permitted as long as they are at least 2 fingers width of fabric covers both shoulders and the chest area or undergarments are not exposed.

Spaghetti straps are not permitted with the exception of formal wear.

Midriff area –front and back- must not be visible at any time, even while seated.

Undergarments must not be visible at any time.

Cleavage must not be visible at any time.

Pants must be secured no lower than mid hip and must not cover the front of the shoes while walking.

Backless and open-toe shoes with a hard sole are permitted as long as the shoes do not pose a safety hazard.  Foam and similar soft-soled shoes such as flip-flops or beach footwear, are prohibited.

Headwear is not permitted.  This includes but is not limited to hats, visors, bandannas and hoods.  Sunglasses are not permitted except during outdoor activities.

Sleepwear and sleepwear-type clothing are not permitted.

Sports uniforms that are worn during the school day must conform to the dress code.

Clothing that displays or symbolizes and language or material that is inapporpriate for school or offensive to any group is not permitted.  This includes, but is not limited to, material relating to drugs, alcohol, profanity, obscenity, racism, gang activity and violence.

Jewelry that poses a safety hazard to the student or other students is not permitted.