Updated July 2024
Messages and images that are not appropriate to the school setting are prohibited at all times.
The following decorations and/or designs (including tattoos and/or brands either temporary or permanent*) imprinted upon or attached to the body or clothing are prohibited:
Symbols, mottoes, words or acronyms that convey crude, vulgar, profane, violent, death-oriented, gang-related, sexually explicit, or sexually suggestive messages.
Symbols, mottoes, words or acronyms advertising tobacco, alcohol, or illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia.
Symbols, mottoes, words or acronyms identifying a student as a member of a secret or overtly antisocial group or gang or that identifies a student as a member of an organization that professes violence or hatred toward one’s fellow man.
Visible and permanent tattoos/brands incompatible with the standards set forth herein shall be covered to prohibit their display. Excessively large or baggy clothes are prohibited. Approved garments must be of a length and fit that are suitable to the build and stature of the student.
TOPS
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Students can wear t-shirts of any color. All tops must have sleeves. All tops must extend to the waistline at a minimum. Tank tops, spaghetti straps, strapless tops, shirts with the sleeves cutoff, crop tops, tops with inappropriate messages or images, and/or tops that are excessively low cut are not permitted.
BOTTOMS
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Students can wear jeans, dress pants, skirts, and shorts. Skirts and shorts must reach mid thigh in accordance with TPS policy. Leggings are only permitted to be worn under clothing. No undergarments can show. There will be NO sagging.
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Clothing with rips/tears must not have rips/tears above the knee, or must be worn with leggings/tights underneath them that cover the body from waist to knee.
FOOTWEAR
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Shoes must have a back and/or strap that holds the shoe onto the foot.
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Athletic Tennis Shoes are required for PE classes.
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House shoes, slides, shoes without a hard sole, and shoes without a backing or back strap are prohibited.
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Crocs are permitted, except for PE classes.
Accessories
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Jewelry cannot include spikes or anything sharp.
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No hats, headbands, bandanas, durags, bonnets, or sunglasses will be allowed. The only exception are head coverings approved by the principal for medical or religious reasons.