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2	"School Board of the City..." School Board of the City of Virginia Beach first established a Dress Code (Policy 5-41 ) in 1969 and most recently amended it in 2006. Each school is expected to establish guidelines in alignment with this citywide policy. Therefore the Ocean Lakes High School dress code has been established to promote a positive self-concept, instill discipline, avoid safety hazards, and prevent disruption. Modesty, cleanliness, neatness and appropriateness are the standards which should be observed by all students in their personal dress and grooming.
3	If in doubt, ask… If you have doubt about a particular clothing item, please contact a school administrator PRIOR to wearing the clothing to school.
4	Students must wear appropriate footwear at all times. Slippers are not permitted.
5	Clothing that overexposes the body and/or undergarments is unacceptable. No see-through or mesh clothing should be worn. No halter tops, tank tops, tube tops, strapless tops, spaghetti strap tops, or any other clothing which might reveal a large portion of the body are allowed.
6	Tops should have some type of sleeve material. Tops that are considered sleeveless must cover the entire shoulder. Bare midriffs are not permitted. Examples of Acceptable Tops
7	Dress Code Text Regarding Length of Shorts, Skirts & Dresses Shorts and skirts worn to school must be of an appropriate length that reaches at least the longest fingertip when the student’s arms are extended equally down to the side.
8	Examples of Acceptable Lengths for Shorts, Skirts & Dresses
9	Examples of Unacceptable Lengths for Shorts, Skirts & Dresses
10	Pajamas and pajama bottoms are not permitted.
11	What about head gear? Bandanas, hats, visors, caps, sweatbands, and other head coverings may not be worn inside the building (unless related to a religious practice or for a medical purpose and approved by the principal).
12	Anything Else? Chains may not be worn as adornment to clothes, nor should any student carry a chain. Lewd or suggestive attire or apparel which advertises, glorifies, or symbolizes gangs, obscene words, sexual acts, illegal items, illegal substances, racial epithets, or harmful actions, may not be worn. Jewelry or clothing that might create a hazard to a student’s safety may not be worn.
13	"Students who are referred to..." Students who are referred to the office because of inappropriate dress will not be permitted to return to class until an acceptable change has been made. In the event that a change of clothing cannot be obtained, the student will spend the rest of the day in the In-School Suspension Classroom. Repeat offenses will result in further disciplinary action.