School Dress Code And Uniforms

The prominent reason behind the various overdone school rules regarding dress is the loose power that administrators have been given. They have been “reserve[d] the right to determine if a clothing item or accessory is appropriate for school” (Carroll High School Student Handbook 2010-2011 18). The officials at school are using their own personal opinions to judge the students’ dress. Since styles change as time goes on, the generation in control and the

Dress codes are not helping schools like they are meant to do; they are actually harming students in the school. Dress codes shame students and make them insecure about their bodies. They also disrupt precious class time that is vital to students. Buying clothes to fit the school dress code is costlier than some families can afford. Not only are dress codes stifling, but they are also unfair toward specific body types and different genders. Dress codes also decrease a student’s ability to be different from all of their peers in the way they dress. Schools should not have dress codes because they are sexist, unfair and disrupt class time.

To some, arguing over student dress code seems trivial and useless. To others, it goes deeper than that. Dress code might seem like the typical “first world problem”, but to the average high school student, gaining the freedom ‘no dress code’ grants is incredible. The fact of the matter is, the rigid enforcement of student dress code has gone too far in today 's society and dehumanizes us as citizens. Although school dress code attempts to promote modesty and protection, it also reinforces gender inequality, smothers individualism, is unconstitutional, and should not be enforced in public schools.

Ever thought that not having a school dress code could lead to violence over something so simple as to what a person might own or wear? To many people 's surprise, school dress codes can be a very important topic to discuss at any and every public school. This essay will summarize, critique, and evaluate the article "School Dress Codes" by Krystal Miller.

Many schools use dress codes for many different reasons, but are dress codes actually a good thing? Dress codes have been around for a long time, and most of the schools in the world use them. Whether they are minor dress codes, like no skimpy outfits, or full blown uniforms, they are used. Dress codes are not necessarily a good thing to have, though. Dress codes should only slightly have enforcement due to allowing students to have the freedom of dress as well as not having to pay for special clothes to wear.

"I just feel like [the dress code] needs to be explained better, like they need to do a better job of presenting it to us, instead of just saying we can wear crew necks and then taking us out of class if we wear our crew necks," (Tori Taylor). This quote is a perfect example of how dress codes are not properly executed in schools all across America. Varying depending on school, dress codes can be confusing and extremely hard to navigate. Girls all over the country have been forced to take time out of their day to change or even leave the school, because of shirts they’ve worn a thousand times before. If there is a shirt that supposedly breaks dress code, a girl should be reprimanded every single time she wears it, right? Wrong. This is because

Dress codes are implemented in many schools worldwide, including the St. Louis County schools in ISD 2142. A dress code is a specified manner of dress that addresses what is or is not presumed okay to wear in school. Each school has a different set of rules regarding what students should wear. The policies at ISD 2142 Handbook state that it is not okay for a student to show/wear the following: ""Short shorts," skimpy tank tops, tops that expose the midriffs, and other clothing that is not in keeping with community standards." There are many holes in this policy itself, what exactly are "short shorts?" As well as, who

As I am reading the Countryside “Modified” Dress Code many things are crossing my mind. One of the many is the slow deterioration of youth expression. We go to school to learn, not to worry about what we can and can't wear. Little things like this take away from the minimal sleep many high schooler’s receive. Instead of using time and money towards the appearances, the school could give this attention to the other needs of the school such as the shortage of books in many classrooms. The school board is making irrational, and impulsive decisions while effecting the budget of parents.

School dress codes have been a topic of controversy for a long time now. Times have changed and many people have become accustomed to the new societal “norms.” However, many School Board of Trustees are failing “to revise a decades-old dress code” (“Gender Equal”) which in result is creating tensions between the students and the school faculty. Although some people believe that school dress codes do not need to be revised, numerous amount of students are unhappy and are taking action against the unfairness they face. School districts need to update and modernize their strict and out-of-date dress codes to better accommodate the changing society in which students are becoming more comfortable in expressing who they

“Cleanliness, neatness, modesty, decency, and appropriateness in dressing are important values which reflect an individual dignity and sobriety through which students of every university represent their status as learned scholars” (Omojuwa, 2014, p. 1). The issue of school dress codes and uniforms is relevant in today’s society because it affects nearly everyone since everyone goes through some sort of schooling. The issue of dress codes particularly affects the students, the parents, and the school faculty. Students are constantly wearing new fashion trends that may be distracting in the learning environment. This issue relates to social justice because the implementation of uniforms diminishes socioeconomic differences. Uniforms create equality and a sense of unity despite identity and cultural differences within the school community. Uniforms teach students to look beyond themselves and focus on how they can serve others. Dress codes and uniforms uphold the value of modesty. I believe that schools should enforce at least a dress code, and a uniform if they wish because they promote social justice, a call for service, and they uphold one’s human dignity.

Uniforms in schools are a big debate around the world. Should we have uniforms in schools? The answer is yes because uniform help the schools. They bring to table a great deal of help because students are getting bullied, killed, and some may not have as much as other when shopping for clothes. Having uniforms bring safety to schools and what goes on after school.

The ringing of the alarm clock that is placed conveniently beside your bed wakes you. The sound startles your brain into getting out of your warm, cozy bed. It is time to go to school. You must wake up now in order to make it on time. If you are late again, your teacher will probably give you that nasty look of dismissal. What are you going to wear?

Dress codes depends what school or county you are in.Currently whether or not school should have a dress code when are dress code uniforms people say it helps out with stress. So that's why i say yes to the uniforms the founders of the us referred to them as a bible uniform and so that it helps you get better at school.Sometimes people like different colors on the uniform but some people argue thats its to plane and they will complain about it in school. A school in Toledo,Ohio,Elementary school were limited palette of colors that they can wear like blue, white or dark blue shirts.A shirt tie may not be the ingredients for people, but if I were given the choice, I wouldn’t throw away the

Does ones attire have such significant effect that teachers need be be enforced a dress code? In the classroom, a teacher’s attire can greatly impact the school’s climate for a student. A teacher who practices a professional attire is more likely to establish a higher level of respect from students, behave more avidly and perform their job in a more exemplary manner. However, with the fading teacher dress code and schools enforcing a looser policy for attire expectations, teachers are increasingly opting for casual attire they can also be seen wearing on their days off. Along with many public schools with a loose policy, Shawnee Heights High School Principal Ed West explains the dress code as simply just a district wide expectation of business casual with the exception of Fridays, extracurricular activities and a teacher’s position (West). Teachers within schools obtaining a loose dress code struggle with distinguishing between teachers and students casual attire leading to a problem with teachers obtaining authority over their students.

When my son started school in 2007, he was not required to wear any type of uniform for almost two academic years. As soon as he started first grade, he noticed a big change; a new dress code which makes him wear the same color of outfit as his classmates, a uniform. Many schools in the world use uniform in schools. Brunsma a sociologist at the Virginia university stated in his book that: “The idea of requiring public school students to wear uniforms was first envisioned in the 1980s by then-Washington, D.C., mayor Marion Barry, who believed standardized dress might help public school students succeed as well as those in the city 's Catholic schools. The idea flopped, but in 1987, Cherry Hill Elementary School in Baltimore implemented the first known schoolwide uniform policy "as a means of reducing clothing costs and social pressures on children," (David Brunsma 2004). School uniform put together children of all social class and help them feel more comfortable, School uniforms enhance equality amount student and reduce complexity in schools.