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Zach McCleary
ReplyDeleteI would like to support the idea that students should wear school uniforms. This is a good idea because students would focus on academics more and students would have the feeling of belonging. There would even be less bullying at schools.
One of the reasons for a school uniform is so students could focus more on work than on their clothing. One school reports after one year of having school uniforms, they were seeing fewer suspensions, better grades, and high achievement. Uniforms make you feel like you belong to something. You feel like you are all on the same team. No one will judge the way you look because you are dressed like everyone else. If bullies are making fun of your fashion, school uniforms will help. The bullies can’t make fun of anyone or it would be like making fun of themselves.
We need to have school uniforms so everyone would be nice to everyone else and people won’t judge people. Looks won’t be the main focus and students can continue to focus on school.
"Uniforms Help Solve Many School Problems." Long Beach Schools. Web. 01 Feb. 2016
"Should Students Have to Wear School Uniforms? - School Uniforms - ProCon.org." ProConorg Headlines. Web. 01 Feb. 2016.
"Should Students Have to Wear School Uniforms? - School Uniforms - ProCon.org." ProConorg Headlines. Web. 01 Feb. 2016
I disagree the dress code should have some rules but not uniforms. Uniforms cost school money and some kids like to show off stuff their interested in like an ACDC shirt or Jordan basketball shoes. Uniforms would make those kids plain and non unique. Another thing is kids would have to wear the same thing every day and some could even not wash theirs causing a terrible smell and that is why I disagree with that we should have uniforms
DeleteI also disagree, students should not have to be uncomfortable, and feel like everyone else while trying to express yourself. Having a school uniform would also cost too much money, when you can use that money for upgrading education plans.
DeleteI also disagree with students having to wear uniforms because I feel like we should have the freedom to wear the clothes we buy and not have to wear the same thing as everyone else. Having to buy the uniforms would cost money that should be used for education purposes.
DeleteWere the suspensions related to what they were wearing or did they act better when they dressed differently?
DeleteI disagree with you because I think students should be able to wear what they want and not be forced to where something they don't want to.
DeleteI think school uniforms aren't a good idea because then people can't express who they really are. I think we should be able to wear whatever we want.
DeleteI disagree with you because I think people should be able to wear what they buy and with uniforms I feel as if people can't be themselves.
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DeleteI disagree with you because people like to express themselves, and if that part is taken away from them, then they are going to turn to other ways like drugs and stuff like that.
DeleteEven thought I do agree with some of the points you make about uniforms, I disagree with having them all the time .I still think students should have the right to individuality at school also.
DeleteBlake Rascon
ReplyDelete1/28/2016
Why should school uniforms be banned?
Schools have school uniforms for some unknown reason. However, I think schools should not have school uniforms because they can affect one’s self image, they attract bullies, and they can be uncomfortable. Here are the reasons why I say that school uniforms should be banned:
School uniforms can affect one’s self image. They do not give everyone a homogenous look, and students feel that they don’t look their best wearing school uniforms. According to one study by the Arizona State University, it showed that students who were not forced to wear school uniforms demonstrated higher self-perception scores.
Uniforms attract bullies. They do not stop bullies, and bullies will find other ways to show their aggression. According to a 1999 study by Texas Southern University, it showed that bullying incidents increased by as much as 12% after the implementation of mandatory uniform wearing!
Uniforms can be uncomfortable. Discomfort could get in the way of learning, and short skirts can be distracting and embarrassing to other students. School uniforms made from bad fabrics can be really itchy, and you can scratch all day long while wearing them!
I showed you the reasons why school uniforms should be banned. They need to be banned from schools because they can affect one’s self image, they attract bullies, and they can be uncomfortable.
Works Cited
"Top 10 Reasons School Uniforms Should Be Banned." Top 10 Lists ListLandcom. 16 Feb. 2015. Web. 01 Feb. 2016. www.listland.com/top-10-reasons-school-uniforms-should-be-banned/
You stated that one study found the bullying increased with uniforms. What do you think caused it to increase?
DeleteThere have been results that there has been bullying incidents increasing after schools have switched to having school uniforms.
DeleteFor the positive side of having school uniforms, school boards think that having school uniforms at schools will decrease bullying incidents!
DeleteKale Schuff
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dress code research
My take on the dress code arguments are mostly against having a dress code, but the pro dress code side did have some valid points. For example, they said it can help take away from bullying because well quite frankly you can't bully someone for how they dress if you are dressed the same way. They also stated that it can help you focus more on academics because you don't have to worry so much as to how you look, but I disagree with that on some level, because high school is all about finding your personality and shaping you to the person you will be all you life.
I’m not saying that that there should be no dress code at all, but I disagree with having to wear uniforms. Because as I stated previously, high school shapes your personality. Some of the new dress code that schools are trying to put into action are ridiculous. For example, feet and ankles must be covered, can not show any shoulders. Those are only a few examples of the ridiculous new dress codes. At this age, as teenagers we do have lots of hormones flowing through us, but that does not mean it is uncontrollable at the site of shoulders or ankles or that it is causing us to be distracted from learning. Therefor I disagree with dress code.
Work Cited
Mayers, Marion. "Why I'm Taking a Stand Against My School's 'Dress Code'"Why I'm Taking a Stand Against My School's 'Dress Code' The Huffington Post, 16 Jan. 2014. Web
What do you think of employers that don't allow employees to show shoulders?
Deletei disagree about it would not help you learn because after a while i think you will get use to it and just forget about what you are wearing at school.
DeleteI agree with you because high school does shape our personality, and if people can't control themselves at the sight of feet or ankles or shoulders, then maybe they aren't mature enough for high school.
DeleteKenzie Langan
ReplyDelete2/1/16
Dress Code
While I agree that some dress code rules are important, school uniforms aren’t necessary. If students just use common sense while picking what they wear to school each day, students and staff can find a common ground on what is an acceptable dress code.
I think with school uniforms people can’t really be themselves and they can’t really show what type of person they are. In the summer I agree that girls need to wear long shorts and not have their bottoms hanging out. I don’t necessarily agree that the shorts have to be longer than your finger tips only because not many of us girls wear long shorts in the summer and if your bottom isn’t hanging out, then I feel like students should be able to wear shorts a little above their fingertips because it gets super hot in the summer.
Spaghetti straps shouldn’t be a dress code issue unless girl´s boobs are hanging out. If you’re allowing your boobs to hang out, then you’re not mature enough to be wearing a shirt like that. If females are mature enough to keep their body parts put away, then they should be able to wear spaghetti straps. Having bra straps show is like the biggest deal ever to schools. Females have boobs and wear bras-that is just life. I see a difference with 1 inch strap tank tops and spaghetti straps, but you just need to be mature enough to wear them.
During the winter, men and women like to wear hats. I agree we should take hats off if we are in school. It’s just respectful unless it’s against your religion, then wearing hats in school should definitely continue to be a dress code rule. You should be able to wear hats anywhere anytime but make sure to take them off at respectful times.
Again, if students can use common sense while getting dressed for school, dress codes would not need to be necessary. Remember, keep your private body parts covered at all times, and there won’t be an issue.
Works Cited
"13 Serious Advantages and Disadvantages of School Uniforms." Green Garage. 07 July 2015. Web. 01 Feb. 2016. www.greengarageblog.org/13-series-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-school-uniforms
You mentioned that girls should be able to wear shorts shorter than finger tip length due to the heat. Do you feel these couple of inches makes it cooler, especially since our school is air conditioned?
DeleteI agree with you, but how much would students and teachers actually agree on what appropriate clothing is. Many students think that having their butt and chest hang out is acceptable, while many teachers find that offensive or disrespectful to them.
DeleteShelby Stucker
ReplyDelete2-1-16
Dress code
My opinion on dress code is very simple, I don’t think it’s fair for everyone.First let me start I do think we should have a dress code, but not like we have now. For example, no one needs to see anyone’s butt or someone’s chest hanging out of their clothes at school. If you were going to wear that it’s not the right place to do it. But I do believe that seeing a shoulder or bra strap is not scandalous enough to gawk over. It shouldn’t be distracting if everyone just minded their own business.
But if we are going to have our own dress code teachers need to learn it more finely. Carey Burgess of South Carolina made a post to facebook that made some publicity and was featured on Huffington Post’s website. She was granted an in-school suspension and sent home all because her professional-looking skirt was “to short”. She wore this skirt for a professional appearance requirement for a class. When she was called out in front of a lot of her friends she was humiliated. She was also disappointed because she couldn’t wear a nice outfit without someone thinking it was to provocative.
If schools want to have a dress code, fine. The thing is you shouldn’t make ANYONE feel downgraded for what they’re wearing. But especially have teachers know when something is actually inappropriate and make them learn that calling out a student in front of their peers is uncalled for.
Works Cited
Pittman, Taylor. "Teen Writes Searing Takedown Of Her School’s Sexist Dress Code." Huffingtonpost. Arianna Huffington, 16 Nov. 2015. Web.
Alicia Cockrell
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Dress Code
What is dress code? Dress code is a required way of how you should dress including; work, school, etc. According to our school handbook. These are some of the rules of dress code that we have at our school.
No shorts shorter than your fingertips.
Tank tops that have spaghetti traps.
Ripped jeans that shows underwear.
Tank tops that show are shoulders. Although it says that our tank tops have to be one inch, but we can’t wear a shirt that shows our shoulders?
No shirts that show your cleavage or breast bone.
Shirts that would show our bra, meaning a white or see through shirt.
No hats are allowed to be worn in school. Including a bandana.
Some people have wallets with a chain, those aren’t allowed either.
I think that this dress code is just too much. If a teacher finds a girl with shorts that are too short they make them change. But do boys ever get in trouble? Not at all. What about people who wear baggy pants that show their boxers? Do boys ever get in trouble?
It seems that some girls get picked on more than boys. But if we had dress code, there wouldn’t be as much bullying. I know what it's like to be bullied because of my clothes. People shouldn’t get made fun of because of their style of what they like. If we had a dress code, everything would be so much easier, but then some people would feel like they have to hide their bodies just because we are girls. Since I have to choose, I’m not for dress code. Because you should have the freedom to dress the way you want, and how you want. My brother goes to college and he can wear what he wants, so we should have the right also.
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"Dress Code." Merriam-Webster. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web.
"Senior High School Student Handbook." Www.danvillecsd.org/High-School/studenthandbook. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Feb. 2015.
I agree because I feel like its always girls that get in trouble with clothes more than boys do. A lot of girls could get bullied because of what they wear, and boys usually wouldn't get bullied for the clothes they choose to wear. I am not for dress code although I do see the points that the people who do like dress code have.
DeleteWhat if I told you I "caught" way more boys than girls in terms of dress code violations?
DeleteSawyer Foster
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Dress Code
I do not believe in dress code in public schools. We should be able to choose what we wear at public schools. I believe that private schools should be able to choose whether their students have a dress code or not because they aren't supported by the government.
One of the reasons everyone wants a dress code in public schools is because ¨boys can't control themselves,¨ which i think is a stereotype. There may be some boys that just stare at girls who are showing their shoulders, but most of them can control themselves. It's almost like people are taking a shot at boys.
Another reason people want a dress code is because some teachers and adults find it gross when girls wear leggings etc.. They feel uncomfortable. They wonder how we would feel if they wore tight leggings to work? Well it wouldn't bother me because I wouldn't be looking. It doesn't bother me what people wear.
The last reason people support a dress code is because they like the professional look. They say that if we are going to a job that we need to look professional. We are high schoolers though. We don't need to look professional. I like the idea of looking professional for sports, but for just everyday school, I don't agree with it.
I do not agree with dress code in public schools. Guys can control themselves and I don't think teachers and adults need to worry about it. I think people make it seem like a big issue, but us students don't even think about what girls and guys wear.
Works Cited
Mayer, Marion. "Why I'm Taking a Stand Against My School's 'Dress Code'" The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com. Web. 01 Feb. 2016. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marion-mayer/taking-stand-against-school-dress-code_b_4610307.html
So no dress code? What kinds of outfits might people choose to wear? Will that impact our image as a school?
DeleteI agree with you on when teachers say that students need to "dress professionally," which I don't think is true because school isn't a job. Also I agree with you about the many stereotypes that say guys can't control themselves around girls who wear leggings and short shorts isn't true either.
DeleteI agree with you on when teachers say that students need to "dress professionally," which I don't think is true because school isn't a job. Also I agree with you about the many stereotypes that say guys can't control themselves around girls who wear leggings and short shorts isn't true either.
DeleteI agree with you because a lot of teachers think guys can't control themselves or girls are distracting them from leaning in class witch isn't true.
DeleteZoey Beik
ReplyDelete2-1-2016
Dress Code
My thoughts on dress code are as follows; I believe we should not have a dress code, or at least not enforce it the ways some teachers do. When teachers/staff address dress code violations as ¨Distracting¨ or ¨Unattractive to show skin” as said in Marion Mayer in her article. When you state that showing skin is distracting towards women it makes us feel even more just as a ¨Sex Object¨ and were nothing, but our looks. I think this statement is also rude towards men because I believe that males are capable of keeping themselves under control.
Adding to the topic of ¨Unattractive to show skin¨, all thats saying to a young girl is that she should be ashamed, hate her body, and not feel comfortable in her own skin. Having thoughts like these at this young age along with all the stress with your social life and school can put anyone in a dark place.
What I mean by a ¨Dark Place” is that it can put people in depression which can lead to suicidal thoughts or actions.
I believe that itś okay to have some dress code restrictions such as; Crude jokes, sexual references, hate statements, and curse words on shirts is a good thing to be banned. Also, I believe that tang tops, being able to see some back, seeing bra straps, and hats should not be something we can´t wear. Back on to the fact of ¨Distracting¨, this can lead back to rape culture because saying how a women dresses will lead guys on to her is almost saying she's asking for it which is beyond wrong in so many ways. Just because you can see a girl's shoulders doesn't mean it is okay to say hurtful curse/slang words to her to make her feel even worse about herself. This concludes my stand on Dress Code ruling.
Works Cited
Mayer, Marion. "Why I'm Taking a Stand Against My School's 'Dress Code'" The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com. Web. 01 Feb. 2016.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marion-mayer/taking-stand-against-school-dress-code_b_4610
307.html
I would agree with you but it depends on how people wear certain things, like tank tops. If someone's chest was to be hanging out, would that be distracting to people? Most likely the answer would be yes. The dress code in this sense would be protecting these people from hearing horrible things about them.
Delete^^So I disagree with you
DeleteIs it possible to be proud of one's body without having to display it? Are there more appropriate times or places to display it?
DeleteI disagree with you because without a dress code many people would come to school in clothes that hardly covered anything at all. While I do agree that seeing bra straps and shoulders isn't something that people need to freak out over, girls shouldn't have their entire chest hanging out of their shirt.
DeleteI disagree with you because a lot of guys really can't control themselves and we should have a dress code because girls shouldn't be walking around with their butts hanging out.
DeleteEmily Grace
ReplyDeleteFebruary 1, 2016
Dress Code
The dress code. Something that has been debated about for quite a long time. Some people think that certain things need to be strongly enforced, while others think it should be more laid back. Some people think we should just get rid of it in general, and some people think that we should all have school uniforms. The question is: Where do YOU stand on this topic?
Personally, I think we should have a mix between laid back and strong. I feel as though we should make the reasons for the dress code more legitimate, instead of “Boys will be boys,” or “How do you really want people to look at you,” because those are honestly some very demeaning reasons. I think that we should allow people to express themselves freely, as long as it isn’t offensive or dangerous. I have multiple reasons for this, one or two of them are somewhat personal, but that doesn’t take away from the value of them. I understand if you disagree, but this is just my opinion, and I ask of you to respect it.
Let’s start off with the “why,” shall we? WHY do we need the dress code? A lot of schools say “It’s because we don’t want to distract the boys,” or “You need to be modest or else people will get a bad impression of you,” and you know what? Those are by far, the stupidest reasons for a dress code. Good reasons for a dress code would be something like: “We want to make sure everyone is in a safe and happy environment.” My biggest issue is with the “Boys” part. Boys are not in any way going to be animalistic in nature, or destructive, or aroused at the slightest show of skin. I have no idea why they are stereotyped to be that way, but they are. And that is wrong. Not only are you sending a message that “Boys are going to be aroused and destructive,” But you are also telling girls (or boys) that them being comfortable and expressing themselves is less important than a boy's education. To be fair, education if VERY VERY important, but so is being confident and comfortable with how you look. Another thing this stupid rule does is promote rape culture. It sends out the thought that if you don’t cover up, it’s going to be your fault that a boy may harass you. That. Isn’t. True. Now onto the part about modesty. This one is simple. Who cares about what other people think about you? Sure you need to be a least a LITTLE modest (Please stop with the booty shorts in school….) but telling someone that what another person thinks about them is more important than expressing themselves can do a great deal of damage to their self-esteem.
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ReplyDeleteEnough about what we SHOULDN’T have, let’s talk about what we SHOULD have. Make is safe okay? No clothing promoting violence against a group of people, no offensive clothing in general! This includes homophobic, racist, sexist, transphobic (etc.) clothing in any way, even if it’s just a joke. This carries onto the topic about clothing with sexual innuendos, or references to drugs or alcohol on them. We are in high school! We shouldn’t even be joking about those things! And keep the profanity out of here. Children may see it! Think of the kids! I also think that a hat should only be allowed for a few reasons: You are trying to cover up a bald head (though you do not HAVE to cover it up, only if you want to), or you are wearing it in memory of someone. Something I was PLANNING on doing for Monty Oum, but I could not. If you want to wear a non-offensive piece of clothing to commemorate something/someone, fine! As long as it is a legitimate reason.
So in conclusion: Don’t be too laid back, but don’t be so strong. A perfect balance between the two that allow people to express themselves freely without endangering others or making them uncomfortable to the point where they cannot focus on anything else, but if you follow the above rules than they are more than likely trying to get under your skin. Also, if you want people to take the dress code seriously then give real reasons for the rules instead of demeaning retorts that make people feel very bad about themselves.
Works Cited
Mayer, Marion. "Why I'm Taking a Stand Against My School's 'Dress Code'" The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com. Web. 01 Feb. 2016.
"When School Clothes Lead to Suspension - CNN.com." CNN. Cable News Network. Web. 01 Feb. 2016.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/14/living/schools-fashion-suspension/
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marion-mayer/taking-stand-against-school-dress-code_b_4610307.html
I agree with you that some parts of dress code should be followed, but that doesn't mean wearing uniforms. People should be confident and comfortable in what they wear. They should be able to wear close that express who they are.
DeleteCan I wear a dirty old hat every day, if I say it's in memory of someone? Would people abuse it?
DeleteI agree with you that we should be able to openly express ourselves with what we wear, but we should not be wearing anything that is offensive, violent, or hating towards a certain group of people. We are in 9th grade we do not need sexual innuendos on are shirts, as you said, "There are children!" These are just some of the reasons I agree with you
DeleteReid Yaley
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Dress Code
A lot of people think dress codes in schools are not allowing them to express who they are. I think dress codes are appropriate in the school setting because without dress code people could wear things that offend or distract students. Also, I think clothing is an important way for someone to show who they are,
I think limits should be that students cannot wear symbols on clothes promoting beer because they are underaged anyway. I also think cuss words or sexual references shouldn’t be allowed on clothes because it isn’t something that everyone in the school need to be seeing. Also, clothes need to cover everything that needs to be covered.
Some people think that a dress code that consists of khaki pants and button up or polo shirts is the best option for dress code. I disagree because even though it may be less distracting it may also be more expensive and some people may not be able to afford it. If schools provide the dress clothes then why is the school spending money on dress clothes when the could be spending it on education supplies.
School uniforms if provided by the school could help kids fit in. It could also make school prepare you for the business world because in the future most jobs require you to dress nicely. It could also be cheaper for parents if the school is providing some of their clothes.
Another question that is asked a lot is about whether dress codes are sexist. I think they aren’t sexist because the same rules apply to girls as to boys. The difference is that girls more often than boys wear things against dress code, but the rules are still the same.
Work Cited
"School Uniform and Dress Code Information." N.p., n.d. Web. .
Menza, Kaitlyn. "Debate: Are School Dress Codes Sexist?" N.p., n.d. Web. .
What kind of clothing offends or distracts you? I'm offended when people wear ISU stuff and I become distracted by their poor taste.
DeleteKelsey Jackson
ReplyDelete2-1-16
Dress Code
I don’t have very strong feelings when it comes to dress code but I do believe that we should have one. I don’t think we should have uniforms because students should be able to wear what they want. What I mean when say that is students should be able to dress freely and be comfortable while in school.
On the other side school uniforms wouldn’t be such a bad thing, it would stop people from judging others on what they wear to school. It has been proven that schools have higher academics scores when the students have to wear uniforms. I’m not saying I agree with having them but in some ways they are helpful.
I think schools should have dress codes but not out of control ones. For example, kids should be able to dress themselves and know what is appropriate and what is not. If they want to make themselves look trashy then let them, but set limits. If kid were mature enough to dress themselves appropriately there wouldn’t have to be any dress codes. Therefore I do believe that there should be dress codes as long as they aren’t ridiculously out of control.
Works Cited
"Do School Uniforms Help Test Scores?" KIMA. Web. 01 Feb. 2016.
Athletes are not allowed to wear what they want- they have uniforms and some coaches are very strict in terms of jewelry and hair. Shouldn't they be comfortable? Why can't they play in jeans or pjs, if that's what they like?
DeleteI agree with you because I do think people should be able to wear what they want and be able to feel comfortable in school.
DeleteGavin Thompson
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Dress Code
Our society has determined that there is an acceptable attire for work, church, and restaurants, but why are some opposed to dress codes for school? My topic is dress code and whether or not it is appropriate in a school setting. Dress code is a set of rules about what clothing may and may not be worn at a school, office, restaurant, etc. Many people are passionate about this topic because it has to do with how they express themselves and their emotions. Although most students don’t like the restrictions of dress codes, having a set of rules for school attire promotes a more serious school environment, increases student achievement rates, and prepares students for attire regulations they will likely encounter in their careers. I believe that we should mandate either uniforms or strict dress codes in all schools in America.
Dress codes promote a more serious school environment, thus causing students to improve their behavior. School uniforms improved students behavior inside and outside of the classroom according to professor Margaret Harris, head of the psychology department at Oxford Brookes. Harris led a major study on behavior and academic improvements on schools before and after they required students to wear uniforms. She also associated a direct feeling of school pride with the uniforms. Students didn’t want to jeopardize this positive feeling by misbehaving outside of school. In her study she proved that attire regulations caused students to take their academics more seriously.
Dress Codes increase student achievement rates. In Ohio, a study of the six biggest public schools in the state showed that schools which instituted uniforms mean graduation rates jumped nearly eleven percent. At schools that didn’t require uniforms mean graduation rates fell almost five percent. However there is mixed data about dress codes improving grades. In a study from the National Center for Education Statistics, reading scores in the eighth and tenth grade were higher in public schools that required uniforms. Yet, in other subjects the opposite was found. Intuitively, it seems that a strict dress code would enable students to be more successful at school and prepare them for clothing regulations they will most likely encounter in the future.
Dress codes familiarize students with attire regulations that they will likely encounter in their lives and careers. There are many reasons for employees to establish dress codes in the workplace. Uniforms could help customers to easily identify employees. There are hygienic reasons for dress codes, such as covering hair while working in a restaurant kitchen.There are safety reasons, such as hardhats for construction workers. If the school you attended had a required dress code, it would make adapting to your employer’s regulations easier.
Dress codes in schools have been shown to improve students behavior, increase graduation rates, and prepare students for workplace regulations in the future. Even though many students dislike having restrictions put on their apparel, it will likely benefit them now and in their future. Should we encourage such simple measures in order to enhance our youth’s education?
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What would the strict dress code be?
DeleteBryce Carr
ReplyDelete2-1-16
Dress Code
Dress codes are a very smart idea to have in a school setting. They keep the school environment clean-minded and more professional. School is for learning, it is not a brothel. I do not think uniforms are necessary, but I do think that there needs to be limitations in place. People also definitely need to be aware of dangers in a class that could cause safety issues.
Having dress codes is necessary so that schools can maintain a clean and semi-professional environment. If students and staff members were allowed to wear whatever they want, who knows what would happen? Some students may not even wear the bare minimum. Kids could come to school in swimsuits, and it would be completely alright with the school rules. Certain clothes, or lack of clothes, can be a distraction to some people and that would take away from the educational experience. There is a difference in being comfortable and being flat-out inappropriate. This is why think dress codes are necessary so that schools can maintain a clean and semi-professional environment.
Although I do think a dress code is important to have in a school setting, I do not think uniforms are. Yes, they make everyone look professional, but where is the individuality? Where is the “Be your own person” and “Don’t go with the crowd” that schools have been teaching since kindergarten? We should have limitations, not a regulation. Individuality is one of the characteristics that makes the U.S.A. the best country in the whole world.This is why I do not think uniforms are important in a school setting.
One of the reasons I think dress codes are important, is that there may be safety issues in certain classes. If a young lady was wearing flip-flops and was in a shop class, sparks could easily fly onto her feet and burn her. That is just one easy example. Maybe there should just be certain dress codes for different classrooms. Teachers would have to address that. At Danville, Mr. Van does a great job of making sure his students are out of harm's way before they do anything that could cause possible danger. If students clothes, or lack of clothes, are infringing on their own ability to be safe, then there needs to be guidelines to keep that student safe from him or herself. This is one of the reasons I think there should be dress codes in the school environment.
Dress codes are important in order to keep the school environment clean-minded and semi-professional. I do not think school uniforms are necessary, but I do believe that there should be limitations on what a student can and can not wear. Students need to be safe in the school workplace at all times. Dress codes are important, but do not have to be super strict.
Work Cited
"School Dress Codes." FindLaw. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Feb. 2016. .
You made a good point about safety. What about when it's not a safety issue, like in and English or math class?
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ReplyDeleteElijah Svoboda
2-1-16
Dress Codes in School
Are dress codes appropriate in the school setting? If so what should the limits be? Well,
Dress codes have been a very touchy subject for schools and what kids should and should not wear. Kids in school have protested dress code saying that it is their right that they should be able to wear what they want to every day. Dress codes should just not even have to be thought of because students should wear nice modest clothes in public, but with the situation schools are faced with there should be dress codes.
Dress codes should have the limit of you can wear shorts and a t-shirt as the least you can wear. Students, mostly girls, will probably say that the restricted clothes are the most comfortable clothes they have, and that they have rights that they can wear what they want. You can still wear them if they are the most comfortable clothes you have, but you would need to cover them up, which does not stop you from wearing comfortable clothes. Also you do not have the right to wear what you want no matter what. Schools have all different dress codes and danville has it easy. Some schools make you wear uniforms or you will be sent home.
So dress codes are very appropriate in the school setting and those who say that they aren’t are wrong. Teachers should not have to see all that at their jobs. Dress codes are set up for the betterment of all people whether you think so or not.
Works Cited
The Atlantic. Atlantic Media Company. Web. 01 Feb. 2016.
"You Can't Wear Whatever You Want to School." Washington Examiner. 31 Jan. 2016. Web. 01 Feb. 2016.
What kinds of shirts and shorts?
DeleteI like what you said in the first paragraph about how dress codes shouldn't even be a problem but it is one that schools have to deal with. So I agree its unfortunate but school dress codes are necessary.
DeleteI agree with you, I think that there should be limits but where would you decide to draw the line?
DeleteMorgan I think that the limits should be at how most schools have it set up no shorter than finger length and for shirts short sleeves.
DeleteMrs. Macans shorts no shorter than finger length and short sleeve shirts.
DeleteSierra Kelman
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Dress Code
Along with many other issues in today’s schools, dress code comes up quite often. To enforce a strict dress code or a more laid back dress code, or to not have a dress code at all and have a school uniform. According to Debate.org 21% of people polled agreee there should be an inforced dress code. While 79% say there should be no dress code or limits at all. Trends in modern day bring clothing choices into the schools that everyone has different opinions on. Danville, known as the rural, country school, wouldn’t quite fit into the school uniform category. That leaves a more strict dress code the option that makes sense the most.
In Southeast Iowa there are many different climate changes. It goes from freezing in the winter to sizzling hot in the summer. Most dress code rules aren’t broke as much during winter months since skin naturally gets cold, which leads to being uncomfortable in the winter. Yet, during the summertime when it get hots out and clothing starts getting less and less because of the heat climax, dress codes get broke more. Shorts should have at least a three inch inseam and if any part of your butt (boy/girl) and straps on all clothing should be at least 1in. thick in width.
Disturbances are brought into the classroom every day that go along with clothing choices. Whether it’s a large hat, blue hair, or a disturbing image or words on a shirt, there has to be rules set in place. Hair colors and styles, tattoos, and body piercings should, in my opinion, be decided by the student and his/her’s parents before coming to school. Hats though are a tougher issue for both girls and boys, but in any way they should be treated the same. All people take off their hats during the national anthem or in churches to show respect, I think the same should go towards schools. It is our right to go to school, yet thousands of people every day are risking their life and freedom for us to have that right. Hats aren’t a necessity in school, it’s not like you’re going to get rained on, that’s what roofs protect you from.
Respect. That’s what it comes down to. We abide by rules every day, some knowingly and some not, that are set in place to protect others and respect them as well. Teachers so example go to college for over 4 years to teach other kids about education, they deserve the respect in their workplace to not see scandalous clothing options. What about the School’s Reputation? Danville, known again as the “Home of Quality Kids,” needs kids to be of quality to live up to the school’s full potential. With students roaming hallways in minimal clothing, to an outsider the school would appear unreliable and questionable. But more importantly, what about your own self respect. Even though you may think you look good in booty shorts and a low cut top, no one wants to see that at school. There’s a time and place for minimal clothing at that’s at the beach. School is not the time to be flaunting what you think you may have.
There’s plenty of inappropriate clothing choices outside of school, so if you want to wear questionable clothing, do it on your own time. Don’t waste the time of administrators or teachers argueing with you to put on some real pants or a shirt that holds in what you have. The time you’re wasting could be used for something benefiting the greater good, not your poor clothing choices. Think before you pick school clothing.
Citation:
"Should Schools Have Dress Codes?" Debate.org. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Feb. 2016.
Who will be doing the measuring? Where will they do it?
DeleteIf a teacher/administrator in the school can clearly see that shorts or straps are skinnier or shorter than the dress code the student should have to change. There's a difference between a 1 in. in-seam and a 4 in. in-seam.
DeleteDylan McClurg
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Dress code blog
I feel that dress code should have some rules but not to the extreme where you're wearing the same uniform every day. There should be some ground rules were you can’t where explicit or graphic content. One of the biggest one is religion, there is so many ways this can be wrong and can be right. Some kids have it in there religion that they have to pray before a meal or at a certain time. Ramadan is the holy month when islamic people can’t eat sun up to sun down. So they should be able to not eat lunch at school to follow traditions. Shirts that say god is fake and so on, also shirts that say god is real should not be allowed. Because they could cause arguments even fights that could end up terrible. The rule should be that the only thing you can do if it is in your religion. That is safe so people can’t say “ I have to bomb the school its my religion.” That definitely should not be allowed.
Dress codes can affect how we work at school. Some studies show that schools with dress code such as a uniform. That the kids are more successful because they don't have to worry about what they are wearing. Some people though hate uniforms and don't want to wear them. Some schools allow everything but graphic content such as nudity, racism, cuss words, and anything that is offensive. Sometimes some things are looked at offensive to some people. Such as the breast cancer awareness bracelets. One incident with this in Easton, Pennsylvania two students were suspended for wearing these bracelets. The school said that it was seen as offensive in a sexual way towards woman. I believe that stuff that will support and spread awareness for an illness or disease should be allowed as long as it doesn’t cross the line.
Works Cited
"Groupthink - Happy New Year!!" Groupthink. Web. 01 Feb. 2016.
I agree that dress code should have some rules, so that people don't offend other people with whatever they are wearing.
DeletePeople have any and every right to wear a religion shirt at any time. I wear two shirts that say, " God loves you, but i'm his favorite." And, " Jesus is my savor, not my religion." And I have every right to wear these types of shirts. If someone else has another religion then shouldn't I respect them because of their religion? And shouldn't they respect me of my religion?
DeletePeople shouldn't try to mess with people because they have different beliefs and religions, it honestly makes me sad that people would even care what other people believe in.
I have an atheist friend(s) and if that is what they believe in then you can't change that. Maybe that was the way they were raised as a child and grew up that way, and its really no one else's business to tell them that they can't wear religious shirts.
Are you saying that any shirt that might start fights shouldn't be allowed or just fights about religion?
DeleteIs dress code a common problem that needs to be debated about? I believe that there should be some sort of rules and guidelines on dress to ensure no disruptions with concentrating and staying focused in school. I believe that education comes first, and that that education is one of the main reasons school exists.
ReplyDeleteSchool is an organization put in place to educate young humans who will soon enter reality as an adult. During the “school” time period, children develop mental, and social skills. It is important that they get an education in order to live a happy and successful life.
During this “school” period, in order to achieve that education, the child must want to learn, if they don't, they will never try. This means that they must be focused on school, in which should not involve distraction from others clothing. Although I believe there should be guidelines, there should also be freedom of the children to wear what they would be comfortable in.
Having a uniform would make the child not want to express themselves, because they are the same as everyone else. Children don't want to be uncomfortable in a uniform, and not wear what they would like. As long as children are not affecting a person's other behavior, or learning abilities.
The child should be able to wear what they want. Although in some cases, it would not be appropriate for school clothing, which would be reinforced by rules that the child must change to a more appropriate clothing. In order to learn without any distractions, we will need to enforce these guidelines. Schools are meant for children to have success, and success is the easiest way to live a successful, and happy life.
Works Cited
"First Amendment Schools: Resources for Students, Teachers, Administrators and the Community." First Amendment Schools: Resources for Students, Teachers, Administrators and the
http://www.firstamendmentschools.org/freedoms/faq.aspx?id=13000
You mentioned there would be rules. What rules would there be?
DeleteI don’t think that dress code really matters unless if you are showing too much skin or the clothing is offensive to other people. In the ERIC information center it talks about why people should follow dress codes and what might happen if people don’t. They made a point about how, if there wasn’t dress code, then that’s just saying that people don’t have to dress at all. If you don’t dress appropriately, then that reflects your personality.
ReplyDeleteIf you don’t dress appropriately, then people might get the wrong idea about you. If you dress crappy, then people think that you are probably poor. People can be harsh, if you don’t want to be made fun of, then you should dress appropriately, but if you really don’t care about what other people say, then you’re fine.
If people dress differently than other people do because of your religion, that’s ok. It’s not illegal, it’s in people’s rights and an american citizen. People can be sexist about dress codes. They think that only girls should have dress code, but if girls need dress code then so do boys because we are almost as worse. I guess that dress code depends on that certain school’s or state’s rules.
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"ERIC - Education Resources Information Center." ERIC - Education Resources Information Center. Web. 01 Feb. 2016.
"The Future of Freedom Foundation." Home -. Web. 01 Feb. 2016.
"Media Research Center." Media Research Center. Web. 01 Feb. 2016.
I agree because some schools are way to excessive on their dress codes. And at the schools if you barely brake policies the punishment can be terrible. And that is why I agree.
DeleteIf you don't care what others think, should they be able to wear whatever they want?
DeleteI disagree,I think that if you go by that you will have kids dressing with too much skin showing and teachers not saying anything.
DeleteSome people think it’s a crime to have a school dress code, but really in church, work places, and even in some schools there are dress codes. Some of us in the future depending on our type of job will have to have dress a certain way. Do i think school dress codes are appropriate in a school setting? Yes, i think school dress codes are appropriate in a school setting. It would allow others to see and like students for their personality and not by their appearance. I think it would help with students grades. It would also increase the violence in the middle school and high school kids.
ReplyDeleteSchool dress codes should be enhanced because some students think all school is about it impressing people. Some kids think they have to have the top-notch designer clothing. I myself think that is a bad thing because school isn’t all about what you wear and look like, it’s more about the education and being able to take a step forward when you graduate. So many kids think they have to look good to impress their friends. They spend so much more time trying to impress others their grades seem to drop.
School dress codes would make a lot of the students grades go up. Some schools think it would make an improvement on the student's grades and attendance. The students would put more effort into their homework and their exams if they had a uniform. Reporters in Ohio have discovered that the graduations and suspensions have went down once they passed the dress codes in schools. They also examined test scores and they have increased rapidly.
So many student get involved in gangs and violence at schools. Reporters say that the violence in school have gone down since some schools got dress codes. They say that the fighting and gang related activities have decreased about 51 percent. The sexual offenses have decreased about 74 percent since dress codes have been applied. School crimes such as school shootings, knives being brought to school, and other violent activities have decreased about 31 percent.
Most schools have seem a lot of improvement in their schools. They have seem less violence, better attendance, less suspensions and more graduating students. I think school dress codes would be a way to improve most kids, but some kids would still have the grades they have now. Some students might switch to another school or even drop out when they got old enough, reporters have seen that happen! I would encourage dress codes to the fullest for my school!
Works Cited
"Does the Way Your Kids Dress Affect How They Do in School?" Everyday Life. Web. 01 Feb. 2016.
http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/way-kids-dress-affect-school-16454.html
MailOnline, Tamara Abraham for. "One in Three Schoolgirls Is More Worried about Good Looks than Good Grades." Mail Online. Associated Newspapers. Web. 01 Feb. 2016.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1228217/One-schoolgirls-worried-good-looks-good-grades.html
"Study Says School Uniforms Might Help Attendance, Graduation Rates." - Cleveland 19 News|Cleveland, OH|News, Weather, Sports. Web. 01 Feb. 2016.
http://www.cleveland19.com/story/4356460/study-says-school-uniforms-might-help-attendance-graduation-rates
I may have misread, but did you research state kids dropped out due to uniforms?
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dress code blog
I believe that dress code should not be a requirement. If students want to wear what they want then let them. Schools shouldn’t make kids wear what they don’t want to. Many people think that kids who wear uniforms are smarter and do better in school. Well I am going to tell you why these people are wrong.
What would happen if one of your classmates go suspended because they were wearing a bad shirt or if they shaved their head for cancer. In my opinion kids shouldn’t be suspended for those kind of things. Schools shouldn’t suspend kids because of their outfit they should ask them to change their outfit. Do you really think a student should be suspended a week for shaving their head, but then when they come back they will still have a shaved head, so what is the point for punishing a kid for shaving their head.
What would happen if a kid has to have a uniform, but their guardians can’t afford it.
Know the kid can’t go to school because he/she doesn’t have a uniform. If these plans go ahead then we will see less kids in schools that require a uniform.
Do you want to be a part of a world where students can’t wear a shirt that expresses their individuality, which is guaranteed by the First Amendment. There is no reason for all the boys and girls to look the same in schools. Some days you can tell if someone if having a terrific day or if they are sad by what they wear, but when you make kids wear a uniform then you couldn’t tell how that person was feeling.
We can solve all of these problems by letting kids wear what they want. Don’t be one of those people who think uniforms make kids better because really they don’t. They just take away who they are. Join my side and try to stop dress codes in schools
Works Cited
"Reasons Why Schools Should or Shouldn't Use Uniforms." Everyday Life. Web. 01 Feb. 2016. http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/reasons-schools-should-shouldnt-use-uniforms-16854.html
"School Dress Codes - FindLaw." Findlaw. Web. 01 Feb. 2016. http://education.findlaw.com/student-rights/school-dress-codes.html
In my opinion, kids should get in trouble for wearing things like t-shirts with drugs and things like that. But I do feel that we should have the freedom to wear what they would like. If a kid has cancer and has to shave their head that is no reason to suspend them, at all.
DeleteBut there should also be some requirements as to what to wear. Like what can and can't on a shirt. Just in my opinion, schools do need dress code.
Kindest regards,
Alicia Cockrell
You mentioned the kid who got in trouble for shaving their head in support of cancer. Do you know if that school had an issue with "skinheads" and other gangs? Would that make a difference?
DeleteI don't entirely agree with this. I think, yes we should be able to wear want we want and it shouldn't be an issue, but when people start wearing things with jokes and offensive slang towards a certain group of people it goes to far. Some people who fall into the group of people, which this shirt jokes about, could be hurt or feel worse about themselves. This can lead to suicidal thoughts or actions as a result of the crude jokes on shirts.
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Dress Code Blog
I think dress codes are somewhat appropriate in a school setting. Dress codes can be both, harmful and helpful at the same time. They can also help students get better grades, and be less distracted in classes. A lot of dress codes are seen as unfair though because they seem to be more directed at girls rather than boys.
The dress code isn’t an overall good thing. It teaches girls that they are being seen as sexual objects, rather than people. The girls then begin to think that showing any skin is a sin which lowers their self esteem. More and more girls today are having self esteem issues, and many people think dress code has a major part in that.
Teachers and administrators say that the dress code is fair to both boys and girls,but it doesn’t seem like it at all. We are told not to wear short that are above our fingertips. Most guys don’t wear shorts that are above their knees, and what about those girls who have really long arms. It’s not their fault that their arms are long, or short. The rules are directed and enforced mainly to girls. Girls are told to cover everything up all the time because they are a distraction, yet boys do not have to cover up all the time. Boys are allowed to wear bro-tanks, but if a girl wears a tanktop they are told to change or put on a t-shirt. That isn’t an equal system of dress code for boy and girls.
Dress code is only a good thing because it prevents people from coming to school in very little clothing. Some people think uniforms help improve students grades and attention span, but that isn’t always true. Uniforms don’t allow children to develop their own sense of style which causes problems in the future. Uniforms may prevent bullying for some, but others it only increases how much they get bullied. Bullying is increased when the individual doesn’t look as good in his/her uniform as the rest of the students do. Uniforms only have positive outcomes when the students are allowed to personalize the outfits.
In closing, the dress code is only a good thing in the school setting some of the time. Dress code isn’t equal for both girls and boys which makes the girls form ideas that they are objects. The boys then view girls as objects. Dress codes are an overall bad thing in schools.
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Chemaly, Soraya. "Every Reason Your School's Gendered Dress Code Is Probably a Sexist
Mess." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 9 Sept. 2015. Web. 01 Feb. 2016.
I agree with you that dress code treats girls as if they are sexual objects. Shoulders are not sexual and us girls don't want people seeing our shoulders and them saying how disgusting they are.
DeleteWhat about the girls that show excessive skin due to low self esteem?
DeleteMorgan Darrah
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I do not agree with dress code, I feel as though the majority of teens can handle dressing themselves. However, I think that there should be restrictions on dress code, for the teens who cannot. When there isn’t a strict dress code teens have more room to express themselves. Some parents might not be able to afford uniforms if we had them. School uniforms would delay the transition into adulthood.
Freedom of expression is a right given to people via the constitution, this amendment appeals to many people, especially teens. Teens express themselves in many ways, one of the most common ways, is expression through clothing. Kids having their own choice of clothing is not only an extremely important way of expression, that helps build social and interaction skills, but is a constitutional right. Taking this away from kids in unlawful and will also alter decision-making skills later in life.
Some middle and lower class families simply do not have the money to buy a school uniform and everyday clothes. With the cost of uniforms rising and the cost everyday clothes not going down it would be adding an extra cost on to many families bills. Families, already in financial trouble, may not be able to afford this change. Granted, there are cases of the school and school districts handling the cost of the uniforms. However, just as many families, some school districts will not be able to afford this change and will lead to possible budget cuts if forced to make the transition from not using a strict dress code, to sustaining a school uniform rule.
Adulthood offers the privilege of freedom of expression through clothing and their general appearance. Denying children and teenagers the opportunity at a young age will impair clothing choices into adulthood. Teens view clothing choices as means of identification, and seeking their identity is a key asset in the mind of an average teenager. As teenagers progress through school, their clothing choices change along with their personality, obstructing this part of the change of mind and body will alter creative expression within the person themselves.
For those three reasons, freedom of expression, financial difficulties within families and the schools, and prohibiting teens to grow into adulthood with all essential skills. I do not believe that allowing dress codes in schools will hurt students more than help them. This will apply not just in school but also outside of school, at home, in social situations, and even later in life after school careers are over for students. Allowing dress code in school will not improve learning quality, social interaction, or any other aspect in a teen’s life.
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"Why I'm Taking a Stand Against My Schools 'Dress Code'" N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Jan. 2016. . \
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"School Uniform Costs 'break the Bank' for Poorer Families." N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Jan. 16. <http://www.theguardian.com/education/2011/sep/03/school-uniform-costs-break-bank>.
What amendment protects your right to dress however you want at school?
DeleteI agree that kids should be able to express themselves openly through their clothes but also with restrictions.
DeleteI agree that it would delay the transfer to adult hood and could tamper with maturity
DeleteI agree with how you said "freedom of expression" we should be able to wear whatever we feel free too, but also have some kinda of limits.
DeleteI agree with how you said "freedom of expression" we should be able to wear whatever we feel free too, but also have some kinda of limits.
DeleteClare Palmatier
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In my opinion, dress code is simultaneously a good and bad thing. Dress code in schools prepares students for “The Real World” that teachers so love talking about and gives students professional skills. However, I also believe that schools can take dress code too far. For example, according to CNN reporter, Ann Hoevel, in Colorado, a third grader was suspended from school after shaving her head to support a friend going through chemotherapy for their cancer. Just think about that for a minute. The student was suspended for showing their support of a friend struggling with cancer. The school’s dress code prohibits shaved heads, which thus banned this display of sympathy. Does that really seem reasonable?
Another issue with dress code is the reasoning behind some of the common rules. Many schools’ reason fro strict dress codes involving female clothing is that certain items of clothing will distract the boys. Well, first of all, I think they aren’t giving men enough credit. If schools really think male students won’t be able to control themselves around a bare shoulder, maybe they should reevaluate that logic. Who really loses control over themselves over a shoulder? Secondly, it teaches female students that it is okay for men to judge them based on their clothing. This just backs up the “she deserved it” opinion about such horrifying things as rape. That can be so harmful to a student’s self esteem and opinions about themselves and other women. Isn’t it time we stop promoting the objectification of women and instead teach male students that it is not okay to view women as objects?
At the same time, dress codes can be a good thing. Amy Cox of CNN reports that some parents find uniform dress to be economical. Some parents also say they feel dress codes like these make their children look nice and neat, which is something you would want for the workplace in the future. However, I feel the negatives still outweigh the positives.
An argument could be made for dress code infringing on our First Amendment right: the freedom of speech. As long as a student’s clothing does not promote hate speech or the violent overthrow of our government, they are free to wear it; however, schools are also given the right to ban clothing if it disrupts the learning environment. The question in this argument is whether something as trivial as a lack of hair is really interrupting a learning environment.
I can see why schools would have a dress code. It is important to prohibit clothing that promotes hate speech as well as alcohol and drugs because these things are actually harmful, but a shaved head? A shoulder? Really? Dress code has gone too far. It directly promotes objectification and prohibits such things as self expression. That just isn’t realistically what we should be teaching children.
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Cox, Amy. "Custom-Fit for Schools." CNN. Cable News Network, n.d. Web.
01 Feb. 2016.
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Network n.d. Web. 01 Feb. 2016.
Does requesting that students dress modestly (to demonstrate respect for the environment) have to mean we are objectifying them?
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ReplyDeleteHannah Higdon
English 1
Mrs. Macans
February 1, 2016
Dress Code
Dress code in a school is very important so people don’t dress in a distracting manner. And at the same time I feel as if some dress codes are not needed. As far as school uniforms go, I think that is a bad idea because I personally think it is not giving kids a chance to be unique.
As Amy Knox of CNN states, critics dispute the benefits and argue dress codes and school uniforms restrict students' free speech. I think she has a good point because if everyone has on the same clothes then the students don’t have the way they dress as a way of expressing themselves.
Justin Taylor, a 10th-grader at Alabama's Fayette County High School says that he would not like to wear the same thing every day. Opponents also say that a dress code would not take away the distinctions of social classes with the options of accessories, etc.
A personal opinion is that schools that make their kids wear school uniforms make themselves look strict and unable to handle the situations at school. Because whatever their reason for the uniforms are, weather it be they want to take away the bullying, or want it easier to spot the people who aren’t supposed to be there, it looks as if they don’t want their students to be able to express themselves. Also if schools protect the students from bullying them because of what they are wearing, then who is going to stand by them and defend them after high school and college when they are on their own?
These are just some of the reasons why I think a school dress code is not a very good idea. Some wouldn’t be comfortable, and they won’t prepare the kids for the real world where there are people who are mean and are going to judge them by what they are wearing.
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CNN. Cable News Network. Web. 01 Feb. 2016.
http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/08/12/style.rules/
Are there other ways, like creative writing, art, and music, that students can use to express themselves?
DeleteI agree, when students get to dress in their clothing it lets them express themselves in a non-verbal way.
DeleteI agree with you! Many students find it hard to express themselves through what they do in life, but they seem to find a way with what they are wearing.
DeleteAshley Pfadenhauer
ReplyDeleteMrs. Macans
English 1
February 1, 2016
Dress Code Blog
There are two sides to every problem. The exceptional issues and the non exceptional issues. Most people don’t see what the problem is and how it can be solved. Dress code is a significant problem at schools right now and uniforms are becoming an optional choice to solve the variety of complications. I believe that we shouldn’t have school uniforms do to various reasons.
Uniforms create a more serious atmosphere, focusing, and punctuality in classes. They are widely known for reducing social conflicts, violence, and they prevent gang colors and symbols. The students will become a superior unity. The perspective of the gear prepares us for the world of work. It shows us how to look professional and have punctuality.
It is reasonable that uniforms helps you with several activities, but uniforms take away the right of expression. Most people have authentic looks that express themselves and their personalities. Personally, I like clothes that are comfortable to be in all day, but uniforms don’t seem so delightful. They are itchy and inflexible to wear and that will distract everyone around you. Students want what they want and they don’t like being forced to do things, but wearing such gear is thrusting us to do the opposite of why we would be getting them. They limit so much of our lives. We have to make choices everyday and wearing a uniform takes away your decisions of your unique appearances, so how will we make choices in our life when we are older. Not everybody can pay for a few outfits and take the time to wash them every night, because it all costs.
What side are you on? Are you ready to choose uniforms and not have much say over what you choose? Uniforms defeat the whole purpose of making decisions. You can’t ban everything without complaints and problems, so take your choice.
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"Modest Clothing for the Modern Lifestyle." 5 Benefits of a School Dress Code. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Feb. 2016. .
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Most schools' uniform consists of khakis and a polo. Would this be distracting?
DeleteAbby Dameron
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I’m very indecisive about the dress code I believe that everybody deserves a chance to express themselves without someone telling them how to dress. There are so many pro’s and con’s of a dress code. If there is a strict dress code then that will be taking away some freedoms of the kids but if there isn’t one then the kids may go over bored with the freedom they are given..
I understand that many girls confuse the word “shorts” with “short shorts”. Therefore it seems reasonable to put a length on them. As a girl I know how hard it is to find cute shorts that don’t look like shrunk capris. So I know how hard it is to shop for shorts in the summer. I also know all the question you have to ask while shopping for them such as; Do these show too much? Will my teachers approve? When did my arms grow so long? Then there is always the thing that we tell ourselves to make us feel better but it in the end it never does any reassuring like; I can always pull them down and wear a long shirt. In the end the rule should stay to keep the shorts to finger tips and the girls modest.
I do agree with the rule about a tank-tops and straps. What every your reason is that you’re wearing one, tank tops should not be worn in public. The common reason for this is that people would wear them inappropriately. All girls can learn to cover up and be a little more formal in public.
I do not agree with school uniforms. Uniforms make the school bland and lifeless. Without uniforms kids would be able to express themselves freely as our first Amendment says we are promised to have the right to. I feel that no school should have such a strict dress code. Kids should be able to have fun with their clothes without being told otherwise.
In all I mostly agree with the all of the rules here in our school. The dress code isn't really limiting on our opinion unless it’s an impure shirt. I realized that the rules are to help us focus and to obtain our learning in the best way. I feel that they should stay the same that they are here in the school.
Hubbell, Martindale. "Our Opinions of the Dress Code." Our Opinions of the Dress Code. Lawyers.com, 2016. Web. 02 Feb. 2016.
If it violates the first amendment, how have so many schools been able to have uniforms?
DeleteLately dress code has been a popular discussion for many schools. There are many different opinions between the people who discuss this. Sometimes girls think that their dress code is sexist and doesn't go against what guys wear. I agree with many of the opinions and disagree awith the others.
ReplyDeleteFirst, I believe that we should have to wear uniforms. I believe that they teach kids the proper way to dress. According to CNN one kid was so used to it that he tucked in the shirt of his pajamas.
Second, they should have to wear uniforms because it has proven to stop some violence in schools. It has done this by eliminating gang related outfits.
Third, I don’t think that dresscode is sexist at all. I just believe that people think this because girls can’t wear what they want and guys don't care because they typically only wear jeans or shorts, but girls have many different choices on what to wear.
Last, if schools don’t have uniforms they should at least have some sort of dress code. They need a dress code that is strict but at least free enough that they can wear shorts in the summer. This is because people are getting suspended from school because of what their shirts are saying According to CNN.
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CNN. Cable News Network. Web. 01 Feb. 2016.
"Debate: Are School Dress Codes Sexist?" Choices. 04 Feb. 2015. Web. 01 Feb. 2016.
"When School Clothes Lead to Suspension - CNN.com." CNN. Cable News Network. Web. 01 Feb. 2016.
I disagree because, that would cost the school a lot of money, we don't need to have uniforms, and we would most likely be made fun of for doing so.
DeleteI disagree with that because with personnel experience uniforms are uncomfortable. I think there should be some sort of dress code but no uniforms.
DeleteIf a school doesn't have a problem with gangs, why do they need uniforms.
DeleteI disagree because kids wouldn't have the freedom to express themselves. I believe all kids deserve a chance to show their true colors without a rule telling them other wise.
DeleteI agree that schools need some kind of dress code and that having uniforms would not be bad and there are many comfortable school uniforms if the school chooses the right ones.
DeleteI disagree with that it helps against violence because the violence doesn't always come from the way you dress.
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ReplyDeleteEmmalee Stewart
February 1, 2016
Period 3
Dress Code Research
Our schools have changed so much in the last decade. The dress codes, the school work, etc.; they have made a huge impact on the way our schools run and how they are proceeding, not only are the students starting their career in education, they are also being taught by the school to hide their bodies otherwise they aren’t “good enough”. Throughout their entire school education junior high is probably the toughest because that’s where they are finding their “identity” that’s where they are trying to fit in, so by making them cover their shoulders, or little parts of their legs on their jeans that were designed to have have rips in them, they will now think that they are disgusting because they are showing a part of skin that everybody has. This situation is usually directed towards the girls rather than the boys.
Dress codes are a huge impact on our schools. The style of clothing has changed immensely since 2005, it is now 2016. Some schools have a uniform policy, these schools say they’re higher in academics than a school that doesn’t have uniforms. Even if that is true, the students wearing the uniforms can’t express their personality, identity, and themselves through a piece of clothing that everyone has to wear. Wearing their own clothes lets kids express themselves in ways they couldn’t while wearing a uniform. The dress code shouldn’t be about degrading innocent children, it should be about letting kids express themselves without have to worry about what other kids think of them. I think we should be allowed to wear whatever we want to a certain extent and not having our clothes being chosen for us.
The identity of the students wearing the clothes they picked out themselves lets them express them for who they are. It shouldn’t matter what other kids wear, it should matter how you see yourself whether that’s through a uniform or if it’s through wearing your own clothes that you’re comfortable in. Teachers shouldn’t be concerned about what other kids have to wear to school, their job is to teach and educate us, not to police us on our outfits. Most people don’t understand that some of the reason kids dress the way they do is because that’s all they have. They might have jeans or t-shirts with rips in them, others might have clothes too small or too big for them, but that’s maybe all their parents can afford. No one ever really knows what goes on in every student’s life, they can only hide so much. In conclusion, I think that we should have rules to our dress code but not so critical that everyone has to dress the same because no one has the same personality as the next person, everybody's different.
Works Cited
"School Uniform & Dress Code Information."
School Uniform & Dress Code Information.
Web. 01 Feb. 2016.
To what extent should students be able to pick their clothes?
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Dress Code Blog
I feel like schools should focus less on what students should wear and more on the education and development of the students. Technically school should worry about the students getting a good education and having a good place to work and learn. I do understand why we have dress code though, because it could distract students and their learning and also could make teachers not as focused on teaching if they have to worry about making sure the students are dressed appropriately.
One main problem with dress code targets girls more than boys with the shorts in the summer. Sometimes it's hard for girls to even be able to wear shorts to school. The reason for that is because depending on your height, or your arm length it could be hard to not violate the dress code. Personally, I think it's a good thing to have the rule on shorts. If we didn't, a lot of people would wear clothes that shouldn't be worn at school.
I agree with schools not allowing students to wear shirts that advertise alcohol, drugs, gangs, etc. Dress code helps prevent that because if people aren't seeing the shirts with those things on it, they won’t get curious and want to go try it. I agree with students being able to wear any shirt that supports their religion. To me, that would be wrong if a student got told to change a shirt that was their religious belief.
One dress code rule I disagree with is students not being able to wear hats in the building. I feel that way because if it's a part of their outfit they should be able to wear it. Even though I disagree with it, I do see a point on why people aren't allowed to wear hats. Mainly I think it's used as a sign of respect. Either way the hat rule doesn't affect me whichever way it goes because I don't wear hats.
As far as dress code goes, on some points I agree with dress code and on others I don't. I think the strict dress code on girls should be taken down. Students should be able to express themselves through what they wear and how they wear it. It is not the school's decision or district's decision to regulate what students wear. Education needs to come first and dress code can be brought up when it is needed.
Works Cited
"Why I'm Taking A Stand Against My School's 'Dress Code'" The Huffington Post. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Feb. 2016.
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So if I'm wearing my Iowa hoodie, I can wear my Iowa hat?
DeleteYes, because as long as it doesn't cover the persons face, isn't a hat that's distracting students or teachers, and doesn't advertise drugs you should be allowed to wear them.
DeleteTaran Nelson
ReplyDelete2-1-16
Appropriate Dress Code
I agree that we should have a dress code so people don’t just show up in little to no clothes, but uniforms is too far for a dress code. Also, I don’t think that uniforms would work well in a small town school like Danville because we don’t really have many cases involving people violating dress codes like bigger schools. I do agree that we should have a dress code but uniforms is too far for a dress code. Uniforms violate some people’s religion. In all cases uniforms violate your rights of not being able to express yourself. Most students don’t want to wear the same thing as everybody else every day. Some individuals think uniforms get people ready for the workplace, but that’s not so.
We don’t have gang problems like big schools in like Chicago. We don’t have anybody that wears clothes that support a gang or gang violence. It’s not really a problem in our school. I agree that in some big schools it would be and should wear uniforms so they can’t support it, but it wouldn’t help at all at our schools. Also, uniforms would do no good because a majority of people wouldn’t wear them when they got home and many students see each other outside of school.
As for violating some religions and rights, we don’t really have a problem with religion here, but if we did have a Jewish student for example the dress code would make them violate their religion by not wearing the Star of David as told by ADL. Also, students wouldn’t be able to express themselves. Students would all be the same and no one would know how the other one expresses themselves.
Uniforms would not get students ready for workplace because as stated in an article by Scott Key of the Pacific University School of Education most workplaces don’t wear the exact same thing as the other employees. They focus more about what gets done by the employees than what they are dressed like. Students need to learn what to dress in rather than be forced to wear something. Uniforms would make it to where they wouldn’t really need to make any decisions on their own.
In conclusion, I think that uniforms would not work because we don’t have problems with people violating the rules often enough to change anything. It would violate our rights and some religions. Also, uniforms do not help us get ready for anything later in life. Lastly, I think that uniforms would ruin how Danville is because that would be a huge change for the community.
Works Cited
"Pros and Cons of School Dress Code | Fresno Pacific University." Pros and Cons of School Dress Code | Fresno Pacific University. Web. 02 Feb. 2016.
http://www.fresno.edu/news/11/11/2007/pros-and-cons-school-dress-code
"Religion in the Public Schools - Dress Codes." Religion in the Public Schools - Dress Codes. Web. 02 Feb. 2016.
http://archive.adl.org/religion_ps_2004/dress_codes.html#.VrC6K7IrKJA
How will they learn to appropriately choose attire?
DeleteI agree with you completely. I like what you said with the workplace I've seen that quit a bit and never agreed with it.
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ReplyDelete2-2-2016
Dress Code
I think that school dress codes are necessary but only to a limit. I would have to draw the line when they give you uniforms or say you have to dress nice for school, I think you should be able to where what you want as long as its appropriate. I know people have different views on whats appropriate and whats not. I think if your showing something you don't wand your grandparents to see then you probably shouldn't were it.
I also say in Noter Dame when they make them where khakis and a polo shirt I don't think that's right. I say if you want to where pj's to school then you can wear pj's as long as its appropriate. I also feel that cloths is away of speech if you take out the freedom to wear what you want then that is almost like taking away their freedom of speech. Freedom of speech has limits too though so you have to make sure you don't offend or demote any race or certain group of people.
This is only for schools that are public though Noter Dame is a private school so they can have the kids wear what they want, they could have them wear clown costumes if they want. In a public school its different they get money from the government for the school so they can make rules that relate to the school but not like dress code or religion.
I do not feel the dress code is sexist in any way. You do not see guys walking around with booty shorts and low cut tank tops (not bro tanks) or spaghetti straps. Now I know most of it is our culture telling girls that its okay and they need to show more skin but in my opinion its not, girls do not need to feel shamed for what they wear, that is not what I'm saying. I'm just saying that I do not feel there is anything sexist against girls in the school dress codes some times they just have to be more strict because some people like to walk the line.
I do feel like the dress codes are fair. I've never had a problem with them. Now granted I've read things on the internet that make no sense why they would be inappropriate or discriminating and that needs to be addressed, but with our school dress codes I feel they are fair. That is not to say the whole world is fair they do have schools out there that are not right with there dress codes.
Zhou, Li. "The Sexism of School Dress Cdes." The Atlantic. Atlantic Media Company, 20 Oct. 2015. Web. 02 Feb. 2016.
Are you saying that public schools can't have a dress code?
DeleteNo, in the first paragraph I state that "I think that school dress codes are necessary but only to a limit." What kids wear should be appropriate but there are a few cases where they went over board on dress code.
DeleteI agree. You should be able to wear what you want, to a certain extent. Dress codes are set in place for the students that push that limit or go over it completely. Dress code can be too strict at sometimes too.
DeleteCassandra Callaway
ReplyDelete2-1-16
dress code research
Dress code
Dress code is important for school’s because if we didn’t have one people would be walking around school with crop tops and really short shorts. On the other hand, we shouldn't have uniforms because some people don’t like having to dress up the same as other people and they like to show what their personality is. If we had a dress code that people like, it would be better than wearing khaki pants and a specific color of shirts. For example a third-grader got suspended for shaving her head because her friend had cancer and she was showing sympathy to her. Some schools’ have a hard dress code policy to stand by.
If we had uniforms I understand that some people would probably do better with their academics and not worry about people talking about them. Some people wouldn’t like wearing the same thing over and over again. On the other hand people want to feel like they are equal to other people.
If we didn't have uniforms, I feel like some people would be bullied by what they wear and I don't like that. I would like to wear uniforms.
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Cox, Amy. "Custom-made Fit for School." CNN. Cable News Network, 15 Aug. 2005. Web. 02 Feb. 2016. .
Hoevel, Ann. "When School Clothes Lead to Suspension - CNN.com." CNN. Cable News Network, 25 Mar. 2015. Web. 02 Feb. 2016. .
What if the third grade student only said that they were supporting a friend with cancer, but we later found out that they were supporting a white supremacist parent?
DeleteI agree, if we had dress code everyone would be wearing around the same outfit so there would be no reason for bullying because of their appearence, since their wearing the same thing.
DeleteI disagree because if we had uniform there would be no way to violate the dress code unless you don't wear that.
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ReplyDeleteMy honest opinion about the dress code is that girls have it harder than guys. So do we really have change cause we don't cover our shoulders when our chest is covered? Or how some girls have really long arms that basically go down to the knees and we have to change because it doesn't pass your finger tips but it covers everything?
If they are worried that guys can't concentrate because we are showing our shoulders or that our our cleavage is showing. They need to get get some control even guys don't understand the whole shoulder rule. i understand the shorts rule but as long as it covers everything, it doesn't have to go to your fingertips.
Guys have it easy and because girls have more options in clothing. If we make some of these changes then there would less complaining about the whole dress code. I think my opinion is understandable and acceptable.
can't figure out who you are (this is why I told you guys to put your heading in here, just in case).
DeleteI agree because with the whole going to far with the shoulder dress code because guys do need to control themselves.
DeleteI believe that there should be some sort of rule of dress code but that it should not go as far as everyone wears the same thing all the time. in the past I have had to wear a dress code at private schools and I loathed it. I think that a dress code in a loose form is good for example being modest is always a good thing, but students should have the right to express themselves.
ReplyDeleteSchools with a dress code are known for having less violence and no dress code can be a distraction at times. The school system also does not need to be so strict kids loathe wearing the clothes they wear. In an article I read it said how a child was prohibited from wearing a college football shirt that his family supported. Students should be able to show what team they like or what school they want to go to after high school. It should not be a problem to wear a t shirt that has your team name or your cause. Unless something is vulgar or inappropriate it should not be prohibited.
So yes schools should have some sort of a dress code, but just enough to keep things modest and appropriate. At the same time it should not be a problem for kids and teens to follow a less strict dress code. If they refuse to dress appropriately they should get in trouble. I also think a good share of the time it probably is the kids who fails to follow simple rules and that's what gets them in trouble.
"Custom Made Fit for School." Cnn.com. N.p., n.d. Web.
It seems there would be more to the story about the college shirt. Were they supposed to wear a uniform? Was it crude? Was it revealing?
DeleteDrake Fox
ReplyDelete1/29/16
Dress code
Is dress code appropriate in a school? Personally I say yes, I think it should be allowed in all schools. Now the difficult question is how to enforce it? When you walk in to your school you should follow all those rules they employ. Those teachers are so strict for a reason, to help shape your furture. Let’s face realtiy teachers are their for one reason, to help you be successful when you get to the outside world.
My point is when summer break is over, you sign up at a school and you should read the rules and follow them. I even read rules sometimes to clarify some of the rules. Although a lot of people aren’t like me, they wear certain types of clothing to express themselves which isn’t school appropriate. If you're a new student or you have a religous belief which you have to wear a certain type of clothing, I understand, but if you’ve been here for a while you should know what to wear and not to wear.
I really don’t think we need to have this talk for high school because by now I think high schoolers know what path to take. High school is your last four years to really know who you want to be and where you want to be. That means you need to show others who you are and show them the right path to achieve your goals by dressing appropriately. For example, if you want to get a job, you should go in for a interview wearing business attire. What do you think your employer is going to think of you when you walk in the door dressed this way? Now you are presenting a presentation for school and your wear business attire. What will your teacher think of you? It’s important to dress for success now.
If you enforce to kids now during the years of school, kindergarten to a senior in high school, they will learn that you need to wear the right clothes at the right time and place even after high school. Some students don’t realize that having a dress code now is helping them for when they get into the average work place. If you go into the work place not up to snuff and wearing what ever you want, life will smack you right in the face and you will be fired. That why you should take dress code serious.
Dress code is also important because it improves the view the community has on the students that go there. They want to see the student be respectful and good kids. They also want to send their kids to a place that is seen as a good school. If kids don’t have a dress code, the community might think that the kids go there are out of control and the school doesn’t care or do anything about it.
In conclusion, dress codes should be allowed in schools. They help students become better people after school and they inspire others to send their kids to that school. Finally, when students graduate and go to the workplace they know how to dress to get a job and keep a job.
Work Cited
"Do You Think Schools Should Enforce Dress Codes?" Debate.org. Phillip & Crystal Ferreira, 1 Feb. 2016. Web. 1 Feb. 2016.
Madell, Robin. "Your Looks And Your Job: Does Appearance Affect Advancement?" Http://career-intelligence.com/. Robin Madell, 2 Feb. 2016. Web. 2 Feb. 2016.
Why is it the community's business what students wear?
DeleteI disagree with you on how you said a dress code now can help prepare ourselves to know what to wear in the future during the right times. Also I don't think it would be fair if a teacher made a biased opinion on a student based on what they are wearing.
DeleteTristan Miller
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Dress Code
I personally think there shouldn’t be a dress code in public schools. We should be able to wear what we want. I recognize that private school’s should be able to determine if their school should have uniforms or not because the government doesn’t support them.
A lot of people think public schools should have a strict dress code. I do agree we should have some sort of dress code but not so strict that people say that girls can’t show a bra strap or it will distract the boys. I don’t understand that because I don’t think any mature guy will make that big of a deal if they see a girl’s bra strap. As Marion Mayor said, “you should be able to wear what you feel comfortable in.”
Some people say we should treat school like it’s a job. The problem with that is it’s not my job, my parents pay for me to go this school. I’m pretty certain I don’t get payed to come to school. I should be able to wear what I want to school since my family pays for me to be there. There's also people who say we should have uniforms to look more professional. We are high school students who do we need to look professional for?
I don’t agree with the idea of having a dress code in public schools. Students have the right to wear what they want and so do adults. Schools need to fix bigger issues not something that’s not an issue at all.
Works Cited
Mayer, Marion. "Why I'm Taking a Stand Against My School's 'Dress Code'" The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com. Web. 01 Feb. 2016. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marion-mayer/taking-stand-against-school-dress-code_b_4610307.html
I agree, I believe that not wearing a school uniform will make you act like what your personality is. It also separates you from looking, and feeling like everyone else.
DeleteWhat if the article of clothing has offensive symbolism on it? What then? Public schools are supposed to be a safe learning environment (Even thought it obviously isn't) and allowing kids to wear whatever they want can make that worse. I don't think they should force us to wear uniforms, just take into account the harm that could be done due to clothing with homophobic/transphobic/racist symbolism.
DeleteI disagree, the purpose of any school is to prepare you for the next stage of your life. If your parents are paying their hard earned money so you may attend a school shouldn't you have the right to study and learn in the least distracting environment possible. One of the most distracting things in a classroom is clothing. Even if the clothing itself isn't distracting, students feel the urge to keep up with the latest trend. If the school enforced a uniform policy students wouldn't have any clothing trends present in the learning environment.
DeleteI disagree and agree with you. I get your point about how we need more freedoms. On the shorter end of the stick, when you go out to the outside world your bosses will want you to to wear what they want you to wear. What a perfect place to apply dress code s in the schooling environment.
DeleteSo you get nothing out of coming to school?
DeleteBrent Boyer
ReplyDelete2/1/16
Dress code blog
I think all of us have been worried about our dress code at one point or another and here are some of my reasons I think at least a dress code should be required. The topics I will be going over are people being themselves. my place on school uniforms and girls being treated different than boys and boys off topic.
Here are some reasons i think it is ok not to express your feelings in school and some pluses to letting students express themselves with clothing at school. The first thing is self esteem I think it can help some people but also hurt others by how much money they have or just there fashion in general because if everyone is not wearing the same thing then other students usually judge them fast on there clothes. Second thing is I believe guns on a shirt should be okay to wear in schools as long as they are not promoting violence. As an example I think I should be able to wear a hunting shirt with a gun on it to school. The final thing is going too far at school to express yourselves like pointed toward gangs and violence one that should obviously not be in school I think gangs and violence is just obvious why people want to keep them out of schools to keep their students safe and get them on a good path when they are finished with school. Overall I think it is different with every school. Bigger schools might have a harder time so they need school uniforms and smaller schools might be just fine.
On to school uniforms I don't think school uniforms are as bad as what everybody say but they could help with students who have a low income and feel out of place because so, bullets could not make fun of what the other person is saying because they have to wear the same thing. The final thing is I have heard girls saying it is unfair to mostly them but if we had uniforms they could not even make that argument.
The final thing is i have heard mom's and girl students write that they are being treated different than a boy in how they get to dress and that boys can't control themselves. I do not know why some females think they are being treated different than boys when if boys wore what females wear they would get made a lot more fun of then a female and they would still get in trouble by the office the same way. I personally think that girls should should have to cover up to control boys and I personally think it will help them think more of themselves. I think it will help control boys because some boys have a very hard time focusing in class already overall I think girls should have to cover up so their male peers can ficus and they will think more of themselves,
theses are the reasons I think at least some kind of regulation on what clothes you can where is necessary but should not be overly regulated. And why a uniform is not a bad idea but just not needed for some schools.
My Bibliography
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http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/14/living/schools-fashion-suspension/
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marion-mayer/taking-stand-against-school-dress-code_b_4610307.html
http://america.aljazeera.com/opinions/2014/10/school-dress-codegirlsstudentprotestsmaplewoodnewjersey.html
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I disagree that uniforms are okay in schools because you said it lets kids not feel out of place. That is the purpose of not having uniforms, so kids can be unique. Also so they can be comfortable. Just think if every day you had to wear the same close and couldn't be comfortable or express your feelings. I would not like that.
DeleteShould all students be able to wear shirts depicting weapons? What if they were known to be violent?
DeleteHunter Perkins
ReplyDelete1/29/16
Blog
Against the Dress Code
Dress codes for schools should not be enforced. Schools restrict the way we express ourselves when they tells us what we can’t wear. Dress code also singles people out for what they wear to school. Also the dress code shouldn’t be telling us what we can’t and can wear it’s our choice not the schools.
When schools restrict the way we dress ourselves in our everyday life it tears us down. The way we dress is our own way not the way they want it to be. When people wake up they dress to express feelings and the way they feel about themselves. They don’t dress for you or for me, they dress the way they express themselves.
Dress code singles girls and guys out for what we wear to school. We can’t wear shirts with guns, gang sings, spiritual thoughts, and some Nike shirts but it’s the way we express ourselves. If they don’t like what we wear they don’t stare at our shirts because you’re not the one wearing it.
We buy clothes that express us and if the school doesn’t pay for it, I don’t even see a problem. The school can’t stop girls from wearing shorty shorts and etc because it would feel like sexism. They wouldn’t stop guys from wearing a pair of short shorts because they used to wear them. I don’t see any problems with people expressing themselves.
I don’t get why there is a dress code because people dress to dress. People could care less what you say about their feelings of dress. Everyone has there own style, if you agree you would know where I’m coming from.
Downey, Maureen. Girls Getting Fed up with School Dress Codes That Treat Them as Distractions. N.p., 14 Nov. 2014. Web. 1 Feb. 2015. .
Zhou, Liz. "The Movement Against Sexism." The Atlantic. Atlantic Media Company, 20 Oct. 2015. Web. 01 Feb. 2016. .
While I do agree with the fact that some dress codes seem to be fairly sexist, I have to object to your statement that "guns, gang sings, spiritual thoughts, and some Nike shirts but it’s the way we express ourselves. " I understand that some people express themselves that was, but if it is something that distracts or causes discomfort (I.E: Swastika, Homophobic slurs/racial slurs etc.) to other students to the point where they cannot pay attention then it should not be allowed in a school. "expressing yourself" shouldn't include causing any kind of harm, whether it be physical,emotional,or mental, to others.
DeleteIt seems to me you are saying students should get to wear what they want, even if it is threatening or derogatory. Could this cause problems?
DeleteTucker Hulse
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Dress Code
About 16 percent of the schools in America have uniforms and over 50 percent practice a strict dress code, according to the NCES (2007-2008 survey). In some places, dress codes are not much of a problem, mainly because students dress appropriately. In other places, it can sometimes be the school's biggest problem.
In private schools, it's not uncommon to find school assigned uniforms. Private schools have very strict rules, and usually appeal only to a select group of people. These people are usually from strict families, and don’t have a problem with this. Another scenario is academys, or even military school. At some academy's, students have to wear dress pants, and dress shirts with ties most of the time. At military schools, such as MMA (Missouri Military Academy), cadets wear military uniforms, mostly army uniforms. At schools like Annapolis (U.S. Naval Academy), cadets wear naval uniforms or marine uniforms. These are examples of very strict scenarios.
In public schools, most students are allowed to dress as they please as long as it follows the dress code. Almost half of these schools practice a strict dress code. Lots of these schools have problems with people who dress outside the code, and this tends to put a bad name on dressing freely. Some examples are showing too much skin, wearing shirts that have guns or the NRA (National Rifle Association) logo. Other examples are wearing a different school shirt to another school, wearing hats, or walking around with a hood up. Some school administrators are strongly against school uniforms, while others are strongly for it. School uniforms and dress codes will be a large debate for quite some time because there will always be someone who is going to push the envelope and break the rules.
Now that I have covered the size and shape of the cloths problems, I have not talked about what the shirts say. Students, on a regular basis, wear shirts that advocate drugs, violence, and even “logos” such as red swastikas. In religious schools, or even military schools, this would be highly against the rules. Now let's come back to the argument about wearing shirts that support guns. “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” This is America's Constitution's second amendment. Wearing shirts that support this amendment should not be a problem, such as wearing a shirt that supports the first or third or fifth amendment. There is a line that is usually crossed, like wearing a shirt with a machine gun on it. Now wearing a shirt that simply states the amendment, that might not cross the line in most schools, depending on locations, and whether it's private or public. The only thing that really fuels this argument is the fact that it’s the second amendment. If we were in the UK, or Germany, or even France, this argument would be pretty hard to debate. With increasing gun violence, and the debate over rather to make gun laws stricter, this debate will be a constant companion to everything else.
ReplyDeleteMore schools are starting to go with uniforms. There are pros and cons. With uniforms, there will be no problem with content and showing too much skin. Kids won’t get made fun of because their clothes are old, dirty, or even different. Without uniforms, kids can wear whatever they want, but the problem with content and appropriateness will still be there, because like I said earlier, there will always be someone who will break the rules and push the issue, and ruin it for everyone else.
"Uniforms." Archived: Creating Safe and Drug-Free Schools:. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Feb. 2016.
"Percentage of Public and Private Schools with Various Safety and Security Measures, by School Level: 2003-04, 2007-08, and 2011–12."Percentage of Public and Private Schools with Various Safety and Security Measures, by School Level: 2003-04, 2007-08, and 2011–12. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Feb. 2016.
CNN. Cable News Network, n.d. Web. 02 Feb. 2016
"When School Clothes Lead to Suspension - CNN.com." CNN. Cable News Network, n.d. Web. 02 Feb. 2016.
How do you know when a shirt might cross a line?
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Do I agree with dress code? My answer is simply yes, I do agree with dress code but at the same time I don’t. I think dress code is more set towards girls than boys in my opinion. How are girls suppose to be self-confident towards their bodies when we have to hide everything because “It’s a distraction for boys”? Adding onto that statement though, I can argue the other way. Girls should not have their butts hanging out of their pants, and their cleavage showing in school.
I don’t think it is fair for people to be sent home or having to go to their locker to change because of “ inappropriate clothing.” Some kids don’t have appropriate clothing, maybe because they might not have enough money. Being sent home, harassed, feeling ashamed of your body, that’s how some girls feel when they have to change. At the same time, if it is really inappropriate that causes everyone to complain about it, like cleavage hanging out too much or someone's shorts way too short, then I think that would be the time for them to change.
The question we hear a lot is, “ should we get school uniforms”? Personally my opinion is no. My reasoning for this is because we want to be able to wear whatever without a school forcing us to wear something we don’t want too. I think we should be able to wear our own clothes to school and not have certain things we need to wear. School Uniforms though would prevent bullying in some cases. Teenagers today get bullied for some things they wear and with uniforms they would be equally treated and have the same clothing as others around them. I could argue either way on this question, but personally I would not want uniforms in our school.
Girls have to follow many rules because of dress code. We can’t have shorts shorter than fingertips, so how is that fair for short arm girls to have their butts hanging out and for long arm girls to basically capris on. Girls can’t have their shoulders showing because “ it turns guys on”. It’s not fair for girls because that’s an honest opinion and guys can wear bro tanks and have their shoulders out. Girls can’t have straps showing underneath their clothes or outside of them and guys don’t even have straps.
I do agree with dress code but at the same time I don’t. There are many reasons why I do agree with it, like no butts or cleavage in sight. At the same time I have reasons to disagree, like the “length of your fingertips.” My feelings towards dress code is split in between.
Works Cited
"Girls Speak Out Against Sexist School Dress Codes." The Nation. 27 Aug. 2014. Web. 02 Feb. 2016.
http://www.thenation.com/article/girls-speak-out-against-sexist-school-dress-codes/
Mayer, Marion. "Why I'm Taking a Stand Against My School's 'Dress Code'" The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com. Web. 02 Feb. 2016.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marion-mayer/taking-stand-against-school-dress-code_b_4610307.html
"When School Clothes Lead to Suspension - CNN.com." CNN. Cable News Network. Web. 02 Feb. 2016.
http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/08/12/style.rules/
Are there reasons girls might choose to cover themselves that have nothing to do with distracting boys? Could it be good for their self respect to cover parts that they might consider sexual or sacred/special?
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The dress code should allow people be able to wear what they want at school. Of course there should be some limits, but the school shouldn't be able to completely chose how students dress. If everyone is allowed to wear what they want most people would feel more comfortable. Because students can wear their own clothes most people will make themselves feel more at home, which can create a better learning environment.
Many dress codes can make students feel self conscious leading them to be uncomfortable in their learning environment. Also most dress code really only affect girls because most of the time you don’t see boys wearing leggings or short shorts. Enforcing a very strict dress code can lead girls to feel ashamed of themselves as reported by the Guardian website. Many sources agree that most dress codes target girls such as; www.TheAtlantic.com , and www.TheMichiganLive.com.
As I said before that the dress codes shouldn’t be enforced so harshly because it mostly applies to girls. Having a to loose of dress code can also cause fights because on students may not be able to afford what the other student can. The schools need to limit fights between people who choose to dress differently. If schools limit fights eventually people won't care what other wear. So then no strict dress code is needed.
Although some clothes can be inappropriate that's not always distracting for guys. Guys can control themselves even if their hormone levels are high. If a guy can not behave properly he should probably get help or be disciplined. A should be respectful to whatever a girl wears because they should be mature enough to handle things like short shorts.
Not having a strict dress code can have its challenges to people pushing the limits. Many case where people wear something inappropriate can be proved to be not inappropriate at all once taken to court. When a student chooses to wear something that shows too much
that should be enforced. A not so strict dress code makes a comfortable learning environment, which can promote better listening skills if they feel more comfortable.
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"School Dress Codes Have a Sexism Problem." Ed. The Grand Rapids Press Editorial Board.
Michigan Live, 28 Sept. 2015. Web.
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Valenti, Jessica. "Enforcing School Dress Code." The Guardian, 21 May 2014. Web.
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Zhou, Li. "The Sexism of Dress Codes." The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2015. Web.
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What would be inappropriate?
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February 2, 2016
Dress Code
Do I think dress code is appropriate in school settings? If so, what should the limits be? I believe dress code is appropriate in school setting for several reasons. One reason is students should dress professionally, as school is our “job”.That being said there are some things I disagree with on dress code.
School is a workplace, which is why a dress code is necessary. For students school is considered our “job.” We need guideline to help us present ourselves professionally. This helps us practice and for appropriate dress habits for our careers later on in life.
The length of shorts, skirts, and dresses is a big controversy at most schools. Many schools use the fingertip rule, which i don’t agree with. This is when clothing must go past students fingertips when their arms are fully extended. I see how this idea could have worked in the past. However in modern fashion shorts keep getting shorter overtime. This rule also isn’t really the fairest either. Girls who have extremely long arms practically have to wear shorts down to their knees. While girls with short arms can get away with very short shorts. This is why I believe schools should use an inseam policy. An inseam policy is where the measure of the fabric from the crotch of your shorts to the end has to equal a certain amount of inches determined by the school.
School uniforms are something I have several opinions on. School uniforms would help get rid of some of the bullying in schools. There wouldn’t be a way for students to pick on each other for the clothes they wear because everyone would be wearing the same thing. On the other hand uniforms don’t allow students to express their personalities. Some families may not be able to afford them. Uniforms aren’t really as bad as the reputation they get. Once you get used to them they just seem like the clothing you wear everyday.
In conclusion I agree dress code is appropriate, if not necessary in school settings. I think dress code is appropriate to help teach us how to dress like a professional. Although there are some rules I think should change. The length or shorts is one of them. I have mixed feelings on school uniforms. They are a good idea to keep students modest and reduce bullying. On the other hand they don’t let students express their personalities and not everyone can afford them
Works Cited
CNN. Cable News Network. Web. 02 Feb. 2016.
http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/08/12/style.rules/
"Typical School Dress Codes." LoveToKnow. Web. 01 Feb. 2016. http://teens.lovetoknow.com/School_Dress_Codes
Do you think girls will make teachers feel uncomfortable if they have to measure the inseam?
DeleteI feel that it would be uncomfortable for not only the teacher but the student as well. Our dress code in perfectly fine the way it is and there isn't a better way to measure shorts in my opinion.
DeleteI feel that it would be uncomfortable for not only the teacher but the student as well. Our dress code in perfectly fine the way it is and there isn't a better way to measure shorts in my opinion.
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The dress code. This topic has has been debated many, many times on platforms ranging from social media to school meetings and courthouses, but, what exactly is a dress code? By definition, a dress code is a set of rules or a policy stating what you can and can’t wear to a school, business, party etc. Seems like a good thing, right? Yet students in schools across the country have protested against dress codes, saying they can be gender biased while others say they limit their freedom of speech or are too harsh. Others say they are just what schools need because they keep students from being distracted by “inappropriate” clothes and in turn helps their grades. Which opinion is right though?
First of all, I don’t think either opinion is “right”, although they both make valid arguments. I think dress codes are a good thing and we should have some sort of policy in place to limit what students can wear so someone doesn’t come to school wearing a shirt or article of clothing discriminating against a person, race, belief system etc. I also think they can help by reducing peer pressure and according to fresno.edu there are statistics that show that parents think dress codes and uniforms can help by promoting equality and reducing violent/criminal activity.
There are many more good things to having a school dress code but there are also many downsides to having one too. One thing is many students think that they are gender biased and more harsh on girls then they are on guys. There are many articles about this online and there have been several student protests about it and when you think about it, they really are. There are many more rules against girls clothing then there are on guys and in some cases the rules at different schools are more strongly enforced on the girls. Another thing many people think is that dress codes can limit their freedom of speech by saying they can only wear certain clothes and can’t wear something that they strongly believe in. Some people think they can make kids more distracted and they should be able to wear clothes that are comfortable to them, especially if the dress code is strict and forces them to wear uncomfortable clothes.
At this point I have mentioned little about public school uniforms because they can be viewed as something entirely different than a dress code. They also have many pros and cons like research saying they can help students focus and raise their grades instead of focusing on what someone else is wearing or that they make kids uncomfortable and more distracted. Some think it can be a financial burden on parents and can invoke bullying from students that don’t have to wear uniforms form a different school. Others believe it is cheaper than constantly buying new name brand clothing and can actually reduce gang and criminal activity.
So, where do I stand on this topic? Again, I believe all schools should have some sort of dress code or policy in place to limit derogatory meanings that might be on clothes. I do think it should be less strict and more balanced between genders though. I also don’t like the idea of uniforms because it limits students freedom of speech even more than a dress code and they can be uncomfortable and can cause students to be more distracted. I do believe there needs to be a change in school dress code to make it more equal, maybe school boards should even meet with some kids before each school year to discuss a dress code that would be fair.
Work Cited
"Do Uniforms Make Schools Better? | GreatKids." GreatKids. Web. 02 Feb. 2016.
"Pros and Cons of School Dress Code | Fresno Pacific University." Pros and Cons of School Dress Code | Fresno Pacific University. Web. 02 Feb. 2016.
"What Should Students Wear? Who Decides? Dress Codes Can Be a Real Minefield for Schools | Fox News." Fox News. FOX News Network, 16 Apr. 2014. Web. 02 Feb. 2016.
Zhou, Li. "The Sexism of School Dress Codes." The Atlantic. N.p., 20 Oct. 2015. Web. 1 Feb. 2016.
How could be balance the dress code between the genders?
DeleteI disagree with Justin because people dress the way they want to dress. They don't dress for anyone but themselves, and if it's a distraction then don't look at them. Girls are different from guys, girls can wear what they want because they don't make you attracted to them you make yourself attracted tot them. Guys dont have the fancy clothes like girls so there is no problem what guys wear.
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I say schools should have a dress code but not have uniforms. I had to wear a uniform at my old school that included, khaki or navy blue shorts/pants, white, navy blue, or yellow polo shirts. To me they were uncomfortable but no one really complained because they weren't that bad. I think schools should have a dress code but not as strict as having to wear a uniform.
Some pros and cons of having a school dress code pro: prevents gang formings, peer pressure to have new expensive clothes. A few cons are: financial burdens for families, are difficult to enforce, and make students targets for bullies from other schools that have a dress code. Some kids may not realize it but by not having a dress code parents have to spend more money on nice clothes so kids don't get bullied for what they wear. A dress code prevents a lot of bullying about looks and poorness because the bullies have to wear the same clothes as everyone else.
My final thought is that schools should have a dress code but should not have kids wear uniforms. The dress code should limit lengths of shorts and what shirts say. Normal clothes are more comfortable than uniforms so I concentrate more with comfortable clothes than I do with uniforms.
Works Cited
"Do Uniforms Make Schools Better? | GreatKids." GreatKids. Web. 02 Feb. 2016.
http://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/school-uniforms/
If you guys had uniforms, what other schools would make fun of you?
DeleteI don't think that schools would make fun of us considering all of the other schools who also have uniforms.
DeleteI agree. If we had uniforms at least we would all match and be modest. It shows more about modesty then being the school that doesn't care about modesty or excessive skin showing. At sporting events you can always tell who goes to Notre Dame, they match. But it also draws attention to you. I do not think uniforms would make Danville prone to more bullying.
DeleteI agree. If we had uniforms at least we would all match and be modest. It shows more about modesty then being the school that doesn't care about modesty or excessive skin showing. At sporting events you can always tell who goes to Notre Dame, they match. But it also draws attention to you. I do not think uniforms would make Danville prone to more bullying.
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I don’t think that dress code really matters unless if you are showing too much skin or the clothing is offensive to other people. In the ERIC information center it talks about why people should follow dress codes and what might happen if people don’t. They made a point about how, if there wasn’t dress code, then that’s just saying that people don’t have to dress at all. If you don’t dress appropriately, then that reflects your personality.
If you don’t dress appropriately, then people might get the wrong idea about you. If you dress crappy, then people think that you are probably poor. People can be harsh, if you don’t want to be made fun of, then you should dress appropriately, but if you really don’t care about what other people say, then you’re fine.
If people dress differently than other people do because of your religion, that’s ok. It’s not illegal, it’s in people’s rights and an american citizen. People can be sexist about dress codes. They think that only girls should have dress code, but if girls need dress code then so do boys because we are almost as worse. I guess that dress code depends on that certain school’s or state’s rules.
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"ERIC - Education Resources Information Center." ERIC - Education Resources Information Center. Web. 01 Feb. 2016.
"The Future of Freedom Foundation." Home -. Web. 01 Feb. 2016.
"Media Research Center." Media Research Center. Web. 01 Feb. 2016.
I agree with Johann 100%. Kids already know if there is too much skin showing. The students Should know when they go to school whats appropriate for school because most girls dress them selves and say should I wear this or not. If you got religious logos or sayings on your shirt your not promoting it. Its your belief not there belief.
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I believe we should have a dress code although I clearly don’t like it. I agree there needs to be some rules set. Nobody wants to see anyone's butt or chest hanging out of their clothing. Students just need to learn how to pick out appropriate clothing when getting dressed in the morning and we wouldn't have to worry about strict dress codes or getting school uniforms.
In some situations school uniforms are good and I’ll tell you why. School uniforms help prevent gangs from forming on campus, encourage discipline, and help identify intruders in the school and diminish economic and social barriers between students. It has been proven that schools have higher academics scores when the students have to wear uniforms. In these two schools the dress code went farther than most people would want it to. At a school in Napa, California dress code required students to wear solid colors and banned images or logos on clothes. When a student was sent to detention for wearing socks adorned with the image of Winnie-the-Pooh’s friend Tigger. Then, a Colorado third-grader was suspended after shaving her head to show support for a friend who was battling cancer, because she violated her school dress code banning shaved heads, just trying to support a friend.
I still think students should be able to wear what they want and be able to dress comfortably while in school. Uniforms violate a student’s rights to freedom of expression. Plus some families can’t afford to go out and buy these uniforms and then wash them every night.
Work Citied
http://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/school-uniforms/
"Do Uniforms Make Schools Better? | GreatKids." GreatKids. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Feb. 2016.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/14/living/schools-fashion-suspension
"When School Clothes Lead to Suspension - CNN.com." CNN. Cable News Network, 25 Mar. 2015. Web. 01 Feb. 2016.
Why do you think they banned images and logos? What if they banned them, but didn't enforce the ban?
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When you think of a Police Officer you picture, blue uniform, gun and a badge. When you think of a doctor you picture, scrubs and maybe a stethoscope. So when you think of a student, someone aspiring to go to college and go into the work force, why would you picture anything but a uniform or dress code? Many people can argue that picking the outfits they wear gives them confidence and a chance to show who they are. However it's this mindset that makes the human race become materialistic, it is this mindset that will get one of your children bullied, and it's all because they don't have the latest trends. While wearing uniforms can help increase the serious atmosphere of school, it can also result in higher morale among students and reduced risk of violence. Dress codes and uniforms also diminish economic and social barriers allowing students to mingle freely and focus more time into school work than on petty drama. Dress codes ultimately help more than they hurt and being professional is something that is expected of people in the workforce so therefore children should be required to follow a dress code in school.
The belief that dress codes can limit a child's self expression can seem like a good reason for wanting to get rid of dress code. But only for those few that can afford the latest trends and afford their frequently changing style. However, children can express themselves through words and actions, allowing them to interact with students. Changing the need for new clothing can actually help all children participate in social activities as opposed to someone being a social outcast ("Do Uniforms Make Schools Better?").
Many studies have proven that dress codes improved campus morale and reduced discipline violations, increased school pride, improved collaboration and teamwork among students…("(Archived) Dress Code Study."). The professional feel that dress codes give to a school give students a taste of adulthood. While casual clothing gives the juvenile a sense of separation from teachers. This can lead to rebellious outbursts such as speaking in disrespective language and creating violence towards teachers, however uniforms or dress codes can allow the student to feel as an equal. Rather than the teacher lecturing the students the students will participate in the class discussion, and actually learn something.
Students can easily get distracted by fashion. From baring too much to inappropriate language, culture and peers influence the youth to buy this or act like that.The pressure to have the latest trends can have a big impact on children in families of low income. These children can become social outcasts, however with dress codes or uniforms the overall cost of the student's wardrobe would drop("(Archived) Dress Code Study"). Dress codes and uniforms however keep them focused on their academics. No distracting cloths, they get better grades and higher test scores("School Uniforms Put Focus on Learning, Not Looks." )
Works Cited
"Do Uniforms Make Schools Better? | Great Kids." Great Kids. Web. 01 Feb. 2016.
Mayer, Marion. "Why I'm Taking a Stand Against My School's 'Dress Code'" The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com. Web. 01 Feb. 2016.
"School Dress Codes to Prevent Gang Violence." NewsOK.com. 31 Aug. 2012. Web. 01 Feb. 2016.
"School Uniforms Put Focus on Learning, Not Looks." Ocala.com. Web. 02 Feb. 2016.
http://www.ocala.com/article/20120715/OPINION/120719862
I agree that uniforms should be mandatory in all public schools. It gives students from families of low income a greater chance to succeed academically. It also keeps students focused on their academics instead of worrying about whether or not they're wardrobe is up to the newest trends standards.
DeleteSo if we had uniforms, more students would participate in discussion? What is holding them back now? Is there something I could do to help them(maybe make everyone close their eyes so they can't see people's clothes)?
DeleteThe thing that is stopping to kids from speaking is the risk of being judged. These kids have already been giving a label by peers, and no adult can tell them any different. Forcing the “weird” kid to speak out in class would only give his or hers peers leverage.
DeleteHowever if strict dress codes or uniforms are established in schools, the next generation will grow up with a totally different mindset. They would grow up with better speaking skills considering nobody would automatically shun the kid with out the “cool” clothing. These children would learn to express themselves through words ,actions, and things that inspire them, instead of being focused on materialistic things . These children would become more focused on people and relationships.Children that began school with uniforms or a strict dress codes would learn obedience, they would learn respect, and those children would not feel subjected to bullying.
ReplyDeleteI believe that we should have a dress so people don't come to school in really short shorts and other skimpy clothes. A part or the school's dress code policy I don't agree with is the rule that bans spaghetti strap tops. What is wrong with a person's shoulder? Do some people find them attractive? Well why don't they ban long socks? For example, what if I had a thing for ankles? What if I thought that long socks enhance them. Let's pretend that I liked someone's face, do they have to wear a mask to school now?
Another problem I found with the policy is the finger tip rule. What is you have long arms or short arms? I would have to wear shorts going down to my knees and to be quite honest I don't feel comfortable in such clothing. Also I don't think there would be many people with the guts to wear short and skimpy clothes. Getting rid of the finger tip policy would be fine. I mean I would find in very embarrassing to be caught wearing that. People should just dress with common sense of what is appropriate. After all we are at school to learn, but we shall do so comfortably.
Do spaghetti strap shirts show more than other kinds of straps? What happens if people don't use common sense?
DeleteI disagree with the fingertips and the straps. Most people (girls) at our school would probably take advantage of the finger tip rule. The rules for the shorts are to cover your butt. If the shorts don't cover your butt then they are to short, and the straps are so you don't see under garments. There are supposed to be under garments for a reason.
DeleteI would like to conclude that I believe the policy must stand, but not be as strict.
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There are many sides to the topic dress code. Most people have their own opinions on what is and isn’t appropriate to be worn at school. Some think that uniforms are better and improve their attitude, but some think that wearing their normal everyday attire would be no problem at school.
Having uniforms, at some schools, has shown that children's attitude have gotten better. There is less bullying because everyone is wearing about the same types of clothes, so their is no reason that they would be making fun of people for wearing what they consider different clothes. Others think having uniforms also makes the school a less violent place because there are less gang affiliations on school grounds.
Wearing normal everyday clothes at school lets people express themselves in a way they couldn’t in a uniform. Not having uniforms help make choices in everyday life. Also not everybody can afford to pay for uniforms. Some people who don't have any plain shirts of kakihs, would have to spend a somewhat big amount of money to buy all those clothes. I don't feel uniforms are necessary because there are too many issues that can result in it.
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How often do kids get made fun of for their clothes at Danville?
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I think that school uniforms should not be implemented, but that a strict dress code should be used in place of them. While school uniforms may have been shown to increase test scores, they also take away one’s personality, making the entire school a homogenous being. High School is all about finding your personality and yourself.
Some cons of a dress code are the amount of studying that has to be done by the teachers, and the embarrassment of explaining to naive teachers just what the article of clothing means or the hidden joke within the article. Also, it would not prevent students from wearing certain articles of clothing. Some students will wear inappropriate clothing no matter the strict policy.
Some pros to the dress code would be the personality factor as mentioned above. Students would be able to express themselves as they wanted to, not as how the School Board would like to decide. School boards, while having the best intentions, would strip away all of the underlying ranking that schools generally have. This ranking is what makes a school able to flow, but is not bullying. By stripping this ranking away, the school would be potentially barren of societal class.
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The Atlantic. Atlantic Media Company. Web. 04 Feb. 2016.
CNN. Cable News Network. Web. 04 Feb. 2016.
"When School Clothes Lead to Suspension - CNN.com." CNN. Cable News Network. Web. 04 Feb. 2016.
I agree that uniforms should not be implied but that there should be some type of dress code in place of the uniforms.
DeleteI agree that uniforms should not be implied but that there should be some type of dress code in place of the uniforms.
DeleteWhat do you mean by ranking?
DeleteI agree with that if there are no uniforms there should be strict dress code.
DeleteAlyssa P I completely agree with what you have to say. Dress code and uniforms arent going to be fun to wear but it could help our school system in the end.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with Kelsey on what she is saying. We should have a dress code but not one that is out of control. We should be able to wake up and pick out an appropriate outfit for school were high schoolers . There may needs to be rules set but not out of control ones.
ReplyDeleteI disagree with Zach uniforms aren't always a good idea. You have to wear the same thing everyday, it might stop some of the problems but not all. There could be kids who can't afford it and by now we should be mature enough to pick out clothing. Be able to tell if we are showing to much skin and wether or not its appropriate in school settings.
ReplyDeleteI disagree with you Reese. I do believe we should have some sort of dress code in place to limit people from wearing skimpy clothes or clothes that invoke violence, hate speech, or drugs, but I don’t think it should be taken to such extremes as a uniform. They may teach kids the proper way to dress but in doing so they can take away from a kids freedom of expression. They can also be uncomfortable and they might not be as focused on their schoolwork and their grades would suffer because of it. You also mentioned uniforms can help violence especially violence related to gangs, which might be the case in big cities, but is gang violence really that much of a problem in rural Danville?
ReplyDeleteElijah I agree with your first paragraph saying that dress code shouldn't even be a problem.
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ReplyDeleteJohann i disagree with you when you said "dress right or get made fun of" because some people are poor and cant dress right. if people make fun of you because clothes, then they are no better.
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ReplyDeleteI agree with you Carson. I do believe we should have dress codes but they shouldn't be as strict has uniforms. Students should be able to wear want they want as long as it doesn't violate their schools dress code. I also agree that there are some schools that have gone over board on their dress codes.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Adam. He stated how instead of uniforms, to have a strict dress code. I liked his comments about how this is the time when we are supposed to find ourselves and uniforms don't let us express ourselves.
ReplyDeleteI disagree with Tristan. I think even though we are a public school, dress code is still very important. I schools just let students dress what they were comfortable in who knows what some students would show up in. Stricter dress codes also help students make good dressing habits they will need later on in their life for careers.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Morgan because I think that it should be there but not very strictly.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Bailee Morris, when it comes to dress codes most of these rules are towards what girls wear. There is nothing wrong when girls show shoulders. Men wear tank tops and there is nothing wrong with it so I don't understand why it is different for girls.
ReplyDeleteI also disagree with Emmalynn because kids should be able to wear the clothes that they want to to some degree. Because kids buy clothes that suits their own personality not some just plain generic uniform they want to be seen as special different from everyone else and clothes help that
ReplyDeleteI disagree with Sydney Johnston on the finger tip rule. If we got rid of the finger tip rule girls would be coming to school with their butt showing. The whole point on this rule is to keep everything covered, yes I understand some people have longer arms then others but taking this rule away would not be a great way to solve this problem.
ReplyDeleteTristan I agree with what you said about not looking professional. Students pay to come to school, we don't get paid as in a job.
ReplyDeleteReese I disagree with you because gangs can still form with uniforms put into place. People would figure out a way to see who was in their gang other than just clothes.What are some other ways gangs can form?
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When it comes to dress code, I think that it discriminates against girls more, but that is not always the case. Because girls have more clothing options we have lots of dress code rules but those also apply to guys, it’s just the fact that they don’t have many choices for revealing clothes. Another reason that makes us think this way is that it distracts the guys, which I believe is a false statement because I really think that they can handle themselves and will focus.
Discussing actually having a uniform in a public school in my opinion is a great idea. One advantage would have to do with equality in the sexes making it easier to engage and focus in on work. A uniform is a way to enforce dress code but I believe it is not fair to families who can’t afford to pay for a uniform.
The topic of the no-hat-rule is a battle with all schools because of things like etiquette and safety. In my opinion I think that it is no distraction to education or unsafe to wear hoodies, beanies, or normal hats. I also do see the problem in needing to see a students face but that should only apply to hoddies.
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Steffen, Wayne. "Pros and Cons of School Dress Code | Fresno Pacific University." Pros and Cons of School Dress Code | Fresno Pacific University. Fresno Pacific University, 11 Nov. 2007. Web. 02 Feb. 2016. .
I agree with Alyssa Becker. School is a workplace, and people don't always seem to dress the right way. Uniforms would eliminate bullying about cloths, but not everyone wants a uniform.
ReplyDeleteI disagree with Reese Brown. At this school, cloths are not really that much of an issue. If we were at a bigger school, and getting people to dress more appropriately was a problem, then I would 100% agree.
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When talking about dress code on one hand I think there should be uniform's , but on the other I think students should have the freedom to dress themselves how they want. Uniforms help to keep schools more education orientated, because students tend to stray and focus on who's wearing what. It's better to keep them centered on goals and their education.
The more rules put into the dress code though the more students will rebel. So I think there should be a combination between a school uniform and freedom to wear whatever you want, unless for some reason you decide to wear a swimsuit then that would definitely be no. There should be a certain amount of days you wear a uniform and a certain amount of days you can choose what you wear.
Dress code should be different for different age groups. There should be a set list of things each age group can wear, when they have a day they can choose what they want to wear. Girls always seem to have more rules in this area so I think there should be some exceptions to certain things, like beanies or just a plain old hat. Beanies usually put an outfit together and it very frustrating when someone tells you to take it off, because then your hair is going to be a mess for the rest of the day. Guys should also be able to wear a hat, especially if they are trying to support a certain sports team or something of that sort. Nothing distracting or covering the face, I can understand that, but why stop someone from wearing what they feel comfortable in.
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Administrator, Public School. "Polk County Public Schools." School Uniform and Dress Code Information. Polk County Public Schools, 1 Aug. 2012. Web. 9 Feb. 2016.
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I feel that dress code should not be needed, but it could be very helpful. Personally I would not mind for a uniform because I have been in that situation before and I liked them. On the other hand there are a lot of people that dont like them and I have nothing against that. I also feelas if dress code could help bullying because then kids would not have to worry about what they are going to wear today. It’s very time consuming “ especially to girls.”
Dress code has been lnown to help bullying situations, help kids learn, and even prove the students abilty to do work. I think its just a good idea because there are a lot of kids getting bullied for these exact reasons. I think it needs to stop and we shoul all were the same clothing.
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Steffen, Wayne. "Pros and Cons of School Dress Code."Http://www.fresno.edu/. N.p., 11 Nov. 2007. Web. 10 Feb. 2016.
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Mayor, Marion. "Why I'm Taking a Stand Against My School's 'Dress Code'" N.p., 6 Jan. 2014. Web.
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Cox, Amy. "Custom-made Fit for School." CNN.com. N.p., 15 Aug. 2005. Web. 10 Feb. 2016.
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Hoevel, Ann. "When School Clothes Lead to Suspension."Http://www.cnn.com/. N.p., 25 Mar. 2014. Web. 10 Feb. 2016.
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