Mr. 80: I agree with you 100%. But I am also seeing skirts that end on or just above the knee recently. Maybe it is a style thing (which I know nothing about).
As far as the “attracting attention” of the clothing (ends with a “y”), it is subjective, and we have had many discussions here regarding that too. The local schools discuss it as well. A standardized guideline however, will also be subjective, and those who don’t like it will not follow or denounce it. Sensitivity (which is what is being taught now) is the key in this issue IMHO.