Dress Code General For Grades K-6 Clothing containing offensive slogans, symbols, and other suggestive or controversial designs is not allowed. Startling, unusual, or immodest attire of any sort is not permitted. This includes fads in hair styles, clothing, or anything designed to attract attention to the individual or to disrupt the orderly conduct of the classroom or campus. Hair is to be clean and well groomed. Excessive hairstyles that may include tails, designs,and puffs, etc. are prohibited. Clothing and other articles that are considered gang-related are not allowed. Extremely baggy clothing is not allowed. Pants, shorts, etc. are not to be worn below the waistline. Shorts may be worn by students on an elementary campus. Shorts must reach at least mid-thigh in length. Earrings are prohibited on male students. Tight fitting shorts or "short shorts" will not be allowed. Cutoffs, boxer shorts bike shorts, short leggings as outer garments, etc. are not allowed. Boys Shirts are to have sleeves. Hair is to be out of the eyes, not extend below the earlobes, and not extend over the collar (dress shirt). Shoes are to be worn. Girls Dresses and skirts must be of such length as to allow the student to participate in all regular school activities and maintain dignity. Shoes are to be worn. The following are unacceptable: clothing designed with bare midriffs, halters, or bare backs. Copyright © 2000-2007 Mesquite Independent School District. All Rights Reserved.