School Dress Code The Safe Schools Act, 2000, subsection 302 (5), provides that “a board shall establish policies and guidelines respecting appropriate dress for pupils in schools within the board’s jurisdiction, and the policies and guidelines must address such matters and include such requirements as the Minister may specify”. All staff and students at the Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School are expected to maintain an appropriate level of dress and personal hygiene such as would be acceptable to an employer.  This helps to set the proper tone for a respectful workplace and learning environment.  Specifically, acceptable garments will include athletic wear and jeans, if worn in a way that there are no visible undergarments or exposed midriffs. Footwear must be on at all times. Clothing must bear no vulgar, profane or disrespectful symbols; no images that promote drugs or alcohol, or that are racially, ethnically, sexually or religiously offensive.  No headgear is to be worn inside the school, other than that required for accepted religious practices or school programs.  Hats, bandanas, and       do-rags are not allowed. The Principal and/or Vice-Principals will make final decisions regarding appropriate dress.  Students who fail to respect the dress code will be instructed to do one of the following:   • Surrender inappropriate accessories; • Change into other clothing; • Wear clothing items provided by the school (e.g. t-shirt or shorts); or • Go home and to change into appropriate clothing.   Appropriate dress at The Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School includes:   No headgear to be worn inside the school. Hats, head-scarves, and do-rags are not allowed. (Religious and program-related headgear excepted.) Shoulders straps must be three-finger width (minimum). No halter or tube-tops. Clothing free of rips, & inappropriate logos, slogans, pictures and symbols. No depiction of weapons, violence or gore. No undergarments showing. Leggings must be covered above mid-thigh. Midriff and back covered completely. No jewelry that can cause physical harm. Mid-thigh length for bottom garments (including slits). Shorts/skirts no shorter than finger-tip level. Non-see-through clothing for tops and bottoms.