At the discretion of the administration, “Casual Dress” (during which the HTLA dress code will be relaxed) may be given. There is no presumption of “Casual Friday” or relaxation of the dress code on any other day unless the students are notified by the administration by email and/or website. Casual Friday is generally, but not solely dependent on whether or not the school campus is clean all week and students have been in compliance with the school uniform all week. Students will be notified of “Casual Friday” via the HTLA website and/or via email.
The following items are prohibited during Casual Friday (and at any other time on campus):
- Clothing, jewelry, accessories, or hairstyles which are, or include, a picture, writing, or insignia which is: (1) gang related; (2) presents a safety hazard to the wearer or others; (3) advertises or symbolizes any type of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, or gambling; (4) includes weapons or acts which are illegal, violent, obscene, or hazardous to one's health; (5) sexually suggestive, crude, vulgar, profane; discriminatory, obscene, contain threats, libelous; or (6) offensive or degrading to students or staff on the basis of gender, cultural, religious or ethnic values.
- Tops that are sheer or expose undergarments. No shirts may be worn that expose bare midriff.
- Hats, hoods, or bandanas indoors, except for religious headwear.
- Open-toed shoes (including flip flops or sandals)
- Any clothing that, in the determination of the teachers or administration, causes a distraction to the education of others.