School Uniforms Should Be Made Mandatory Throughout Academic Environments

In high school and middle school, however, most of the learning comes from inside the classroom. Adolescents often find out a lot about who they are in their school environments. “Ten states currently allow states to mandate school uniforms” (Boutelle, Marsha. "UNIFORMS: Are They a Good Fit?." Education Digest, vol. 73, no. 6, Feb. 2008, pp. 34-37. EBSCOhost). The advocates of school uniforms believe that they will reduce violence in schools and promote a better learning environment for students.

Overall uniform policies are not trying to restrict student’s individual creativity. Uniforms are trying to help better schools in ways that will benefit both student and staff. Moreover, when students are wearing uniforms and not possibly dress code violating clothing, they are getting more time in class that can be valuable to them in the future. Overall, uniforms will provide many beneficial attributes to

This assignment is based on a year 6 pupil’s work, which is developing and the genre that is focused on is, discussion. The discussion bases around whether or not uniforms should be worn in school. Looking at the generic text structure, this piece of writing includes some areas, such as, a statement of what the discussion is based on and an introduction point of what the argument is about. There is also some strong evidence on why you should wear uniform in school in depth in each paragraph. However, again looking at the generic text structure, there is no evidence on why you should not have to wear school uniforms, for this reason the discussion is not very balanced. The child has included a conclusion but has not summarised the full text

Controversy over school uniforms is not a newfound issue. Children wearing uniforms dates as far back as 1222. Most parents and students alike agree that they should have to wear uniforms. I agree in that uniforms can help see students see each other through the same eyes, enhance the attendance level, and make preparing for the school upcoming school day easier.

The idea of uniforms being required for public school students has been a widely controversial topic in the recent past. In the 2003-2004 school year, only one in eight public schools required students to wear uniforms (ProConorg Headlines). In the 2013-2014 school year, one in five public schools required students to wear uniforms (ProConorg Headlines). This essay will discuss the reasons that uniforms restrict the individuality of students, burdens families that cannot afford two sets of clothes for each of their children (Farrell), and serve little to none purpose in benefitting the education of students. Uniforms are meant for the workforce, not school children.

“If it means that teenagers will stop killing each other over designer jackets, then our public schools should be able to require their students to wear uniforms” This statement from Bill Clinton was what started a movement toward using uniforms in-state school in the United States in 1996. Since then school uniforms have become a common thing in the school system in the United States. There is no doubt that school uniforms can lead to loss of students’ rights to express themselves and that school uniforms will not generally stop bullying even though they might increase student’s safety.

According to a study done by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) said that the popularity of school uniforms are clearly on the rise. Now more schools have uniforms rising from 28 percent to 49 percent in thirteen years (Tucker). School uniforms can help improve behavior leading to safer schools and safer communities. School uniforms can also lead to an increase in academic behavior leading to better grades, better colleges, and better lives. School uniforms should be implemented in K-12 public because they help improve student behavior and increase academic success.

Educators and parents, alike, want safe, respectful learning-oriented schools for their children. In 1996, President Bill Clinton challenged schools “to teach character education, … And if it means that teenagers will stop killing each other over designer jackets, then our public schools should be able to require their students to wear school uniforms.” (Boutelle 36). As a result, the "Manual on School Uniforms" was issued by the government to provide guidelines for those considering establishing a school uniform policy. Ever since, proponents and opponents of mandated school uniforms have been at odds with both sides strongly supporting their views. Uniform requirements can differ between schools requiring specific colors, styles, and types of clothing, ranging from white shirts and ties with blazers with school logos to simple pants and shirts in school colors. According to the report, "Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2013." by National Center for Education Statistics, nearly twenty per cent of all public schools have adopted school uniform mandates in the school year 2011-2012. This essay supports the position that mandated school uniforms may resolve several problems facing today’s public schools.

Alexis returns to her locker after first period, locker is wide open and her Steve Madden leather jacket is no longer there. The school Police Officer is gathering information and trying to solve on going thefts at the school. On a daily basis school officials receives a report of theft, gang activity and violence amongst students. School uniforms need to be in consideration for many of our high schools. Mandatory uniforms in high school can prevent violence over designer clothes, ease financial burden, gang activity and allow our students to have a positive impact in the best years of their lives.

Public schools should not require uniforms. For example, some students express themselves through their clothes. According to, “Misguided Education Reform: Debating the Impact on Students," Nancy E. Bailey states that “Teens should be able to develop self-expression and their personal identity. Instead, they might resort to unconventional piercings and tattoos... School uniforms encourage followers not leaders. The practice discourages independent thinkers. ” Students should feel that they can show their true selves and express themselves instead of being restricted. In addition kids should choose what outfit they want to wear, when they want to wear it. In “Should Students Have to Wear School Uniforms?”, ProCon.Org states that, “The First

Imagine this: Money being put in the hands of people instead of their necessities, teachers stopping kids in hallways, covering up the issue instead of eliminating it, and kids being forced to hide who they are, to make another kid unprepared. Because it makes our wallets slimmer, wastes the time of students and teachers, hides the issue instead of taking care of it, and forces kids to no longer feel accepted to be themselves, uniforms should only be worn in private schools. To begin, our parents are forced to put money into clothes that many can’t put the money aside for. Let alone pay for groceries and bills. Uniforms aren’t carried in places such as the ARC, Goodwill, and other thrift stores, so many parents can’t afford these clothes that

Two years ago, during my junior year in high school, I was asked to write an essay on whether I agree or disagree that uniforms should be required in schools. I automatically disagreed, which made it easy for me to start my essay. I always hated wearing uniform, especially when we went on field trips. It was extremely difficult for anyone to express himself or herself; we needed to dress the way we wanted. When writing the essay, during my third paragraph I had run out of reasons as to why uniforms should not be required. I then realized that disagreeing was not going to work for me; therefore I needed to think of something else. As a result, I used critical thinking by making a list and thinking of positive and negative outcomes uniforms provided.

In this paper you will find four main reasons why all public schools should adopt a school uniform policy, and there is a paragraph with a counter argument with school uniforms. There is a discussion on how the crime rate decreases amongst students, how uniforms save the families money, how gang related activities have decreased, and how there is less stress between students and parents. By the time you finish reading this paper, you too should agree that all public schools should adopt a school uniform policy.

Imagine three sixth grade girls walking into different schools on their first day. One girl is wearing a t-shirt, jeans, and sneakers with no name brands. As she walks in her classroom she immediately feels out of place because she surrounded by her peers wearing the most expensive name brands she has ever seen. The second girl walks into school wearing Abercrombie jeans, a Lilly Pulitzer top, and Sperry’s that makes her feel popular because of her clothing. The last girl walks into her school wearing a khaki skirt and a purple polo shirt-- her school’s colors. She feels comfortable and fits right in with her other peers that are wearing the same uniform. Which girl would you rather be? The one that feels like she does not belong, the girl whose confidence is in her clothes instead of her personality, or the girl who has high self esteem? This debate goes on everyday in schools, communities, and even families. Uniforms should be enforced in schools throughout the country because they save families money, students will not be judged by their clothing, and overall school safety will improve.

School systems have debated for years if they should make school uniforms mandatory for all students. Some parents do not want school systems to mandate uniforms due to pressure from their children to be able to maintain their individuality through clothing, while other parents prefer uniforms to reduce spending money on name brand school clothes and to minimize associations with gangs. More school systems across the United States of America are going to uniforms from grades one through twelve where students are still impressionable by their peers. I believe public schools should require students to wear school uniforms to help parents save money in these hard economic times, to limit the number of incidents of violence in the school systems due to gangs and gang associates such as colors, and to prepare students for the job force after school where some places make it mandatory to wear uniforms to work every day.