SBISD Dress Code 2007-2008   Hats, caps, hairnets, bandanas, trench coats and dusters are not permitted in school. Clothing may not be worn which displays (written or pictured) obscene or distasteful slogans, advertises tobacco, drugs, alcoholic beverages or prohibited substances. Shoes must be worn; however, water/aqua shoes, house shoes or shoes creating a safety issue are not permitted. See-through clothing is not permitted. Garments that expose the midriff during normal school activities (i.e. raising your hand) are not acceptable. Shorts must be no shorter than mid-thigh.  (Tight-fitting shorts, i.e., Lycra bike shorts are not allowed.) Hair should be clean, neat and well-groomed. Torn, tattered, unhemmed clothing will not be allowed. Pants must be worn at the waist. Boys High School Only: Sideburns must not extend below the bottom of the ear; no other facial hair is permitted. Tank tops and sleeveless shirts may not be worn. Girls Halter-tops, tank tops, tube tops, and tops which are immodest and/or expose undergarments are not permitted.  The length of shorts and skirts should be appropriate for school and school activities. The campus administration will have authority to determine what is appropriate for the campus. Undergarments (top and bottom) must be worn at all times. Additional Dress Code Requirements for Westchester Academy   Shirts should cover the top of the lower articles of clothing without having to be pulled/tugged.  Super low cut pants/jeans are not acceptable.  Pants/jeans worn excessively below the natural waist are not allowed. Oversized clothing is not permitted. Pajamas or pajama-like clothing may not be worn at school. Hair color must be a natural color (i.e. no green, pink, blue, etc.) Students who wear excessive make-up and/or excessive hair styles that cause a distraction at school may be asked to remove make-up and/or re-style hair. Earrings are permitted but nose rings, tongue rings, or other visible body piercing are not permitted. Visible tattoos must be covered. Wearing chains, other than standard jewelry, is not permitted. (i.e. chains may not be dangling from pockets or pants.  Chains may not be used as belts or lanyards.   Oversized chains may not be worn as necklaces or bracelets.) Spiked jewelry/accessories (of any kind) are not allowed. Girls Low cut tops are not permitted. Skirt slits must be no shorter than mid-thigh. Undergarments (top and bottom) should not be visible at any time during school activities (i.e. raising your hand, sitting at a desk/table). Off the shoulder tops are not permitted. Violation of this dress code will result in the student being detained in in-school suspension until a parent brings appropriate attire.