The following types of clothing are considered inappropriate at Thomas County Central:

1. Footwear (shoes) must be worn and appropriate for the school setting both in appearance and safety. House shoes/slippers are not acceptable footwear for school.
2. No headgear is permitted in the school building at any time during the school day. The hoods of hooded sweatshirts are not allowed on head while in the building.
3. Clothing or ornamentation, which advertises alcohol or substances that are illegal for minors, or which displays suggestive phrases, designs, markings, or profanities are also prohibited.
4. Clothing that displays weapons, violence, gang affiliations, or other logos that cause dissension are not permitted.
5. No gang related signs, symbols, names, or other items that can be associated with any street gang. The principal or designee shall have the final say in determining if an item is gang related.
6. No tattoos depicting gang signs or symbols will be permitted.
7. Backless or strapless dresses or shirts are not permitted.
8. No midriff shirts or blouses are permitted. Midriff areas must be covered so that no skin is exposed on the torso at any time (front or back). No sheer garments and no low-cut necklines are permitted. Cleavage must not show.
9. Appropriate undergarments must be worn. Clothing must not reveal undergarments.
10. Shorts, dresses and skirts that are more than 4” above the knee are considered too short.
11. Slits in dresses and skirts may be no shorter than fingertip length (standing or sitting).
12. All pants and trousers must be worn at waist level and must fit properly. Pants may not have holes above the knee, unfastened belts, or exposed undergarments.
13. No coveralls or jumpsuits are allowed.
14. Piercings will not be tolerated with the exception of the ears.
15. Distracting hairstyles are prohibited.
16. No pajamas