Most people can agree that the school dress code is frequently violated. During a typical school day, anyone can see girls wearing short shorts or a short skirts. Even during winter, I see girls wearing a low cut shirt that exposes more skin than is necessary. But girls are not the only miscreants, guys are as guilty of dress code violations as girls are. Everyday I see guys sagging their pants so low the world can see their undergarments. I see guys wearing snapbacks during school hours and no one berates them for their misconduct. The only reason students keep on contravening the school dress code is because the faculty members do not try to stop them. Everyday I see students violating the dress code policy and they will continue to do it unless faculty members start enforcing the dress code, students begin to suffer consequences, or until the school modifies the way the dress code is being presented to students. Students violate the dress code regularly, and that is a problem. Everyday I see at least three girls wearing short skirts or short shorts, or sporting a v-neck shirt that shows more than necessary. During a game day, girl athletes wear dresses so tight I question how they can fit in the dress; and so short that when the girls walk, they have to keep pulling the dress down to keep from showing way too much skin. Walking down the hallway, anyone can spot at least five guys sagging their pants, thinking that sagging their pants make the guys cooler than anyone else. Or wearing shirts so inappropriate that they make me blush just by looking at them. But these are not the only dress code infringements anyone can see during school hours. There are guys that believe they are too cool to take off their snapback, even though i... ... middle of paper ... ...rtips. Faculty members will enforce this policy just like the rest of the policies. Also, many people believe that making boys and girls follow the same rules is wrong and will never work out since they are different genders. But it will work because that way people will stop complaining about the unfairness of one gender having it easier. It will also stop people from being funny and wearing clothing violates the dress code to be “cool.” While the school has many problems dealing with the dress code regulations, they can still be prevented by enforcing the dress code, giving consequences to the offenders, and modifying how the dress code is presented to students. It will help because many teenegers just need to be told what to do and what will happen if they do not do it. Also, with the help of faculty members, the school will become a better learning environment.
Life is full of distractions and, for high school students, inappropriate clothing has the potential to grab much attention. However, does the matter of clothing warrant strict rules? I agree that, like alcohol, the students’ attire should have rules regarding whether or not the choices in clothing are suitable for a public school setting. I also agree that violators of school rules should receive punishment for their lack of compliance to the school policies. However, there is a fine line. Some schools, like Carroll High School, are taking dress codes too far. One rule in particular hinders the students’ ability to wear pants with holes in them. It makes sense that holes located in certain places might cause a...
Dress code enforces the modest dress of students, preventing bullying and distractions.Numerous people believe clothing is a distraction and when eliminated the school environment is more professional and gives a better education to a student. Authority figures consider the school apparel enforcements are constitutionally sound, not affecting the child’s right to freely express, and providing a professional and working setting causing a better learning environment and decreased amount of bullying due to clear differences in appearance. However, opposers disagree with the restrictive code because of its limitations on individuality
The belief that public schools should enforce strict dress codes has been the topic of many controversial and heated debates throughout history. Although it is uncommon for public schools to require uniforms, every school has some type of dress code. Elizabeth Forward High School in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, is no different than the rest of the nation. When caught violating the dress code, some teachers will choose to ignore it, whereas others will send the student to the high school office. If sent to the office, students are penalized with a day of in-school suspension instead of being allowed to call for a change of clothes. At first glance, the prohibition of tank tops, jeans with holes above the knee, and shorts and skirts shorter than fingertip length, among many other guidelines, seems reasonable, but after further reconsideration, it is clear that the dress code at Elizabeth Forward High School is ridiculous and hypocritical. I think that Elizabeth Forward High School should lift the harsh policies because of the temperature fluctuation in the building throughout the school year, recent trends among teens, and the hypocrisy associated with the dress code.
Dress codes will create a positive learning environment for kids. “Many educators believe that a dress code also promotes a positive educational environment.” (Wilder 1) “Dress codes will help to instill student discipline, helping to resist peer pressure, helping students concentrate on academics and aiding in recognition of intruders.” (Wilder 2). “Students reported there was an improved sense of belonging and tolerance when a dress code was implemented.”
In a bigger picture, students don’t come to school for a fashion show they come to school for an education. Somewhere along the line some students and parents have forgotten that simple fact. In some districts, like Wilson County Schools, the dress code violations got so out of hand that administration had to threaten suspensions, “During the first six days of the policy change 184 high school students were suspended.” (Creech, 1). The Lima Senior High School campus made the same decision as the Wilson County Schools. On Tuesday January 27, 2009, the Lima City Schools suspended about 164 students for dress code violations. They both knew that their students were having problems following the rules, and since the punishments that were set didn’t affect the students they did the one thing that got the students attention.
Schools typically justify their dress codes by maintain that it’s important to keep the classroom free of any distractions, however, that language actually reinforces the idea that women’s bodies are inherently tempting to men and it’s their responsibility to cover themselves up.
Such challenging attire cannot be tolerated and therefore cannot learn like the other code-abiding bodies. To protect the male focus, that student is taken out causing them to miss a valuable education. Boys wearing shorter than allowed shorts, receive a hard glance or nothing at all-who cares it’s a guy. Girls wearing shorts just as short or above the knee, revealing too much skin for their comfort, are dealt with accordingly: have your parents bring you a change of clothing. Seeing how many parents are at work and/or don’t live in Bartow, makes this an easy 30+ minute wait in the office, then back to class in the proper attire. Clothes look different on bigger people so dress code is indirectly changed for their needs.
It is extremely apparent to me, and should be apparent to others, on how much of a significant difference there is in the academic environment when dress codes and uniforms are enforced in public schools. By enforcing these policies, it neither makes students feel physically, mentally, or socially uncomfortable, nor takes away any freedoms that are stated in the First Amendment of the Constitution. Besides eliminating opportunities for the ridicule of less fortunate students based on their attire, helping prevent gang violence and in schools, and generating overall academic excellence and discipline in the educational community, there are numerous other reasons to support the principles of having dress codes or uniform policies established in every public school across the nation.
Dress Code violations is a small social issue at our school and the solution to this
In a recent survey, 93.4% of students said that they don’t get distracted when girl’s shoulders or backs are showing. Students should be able to wear what is comfortable to them and not be treated like little kids. Students deserve a say in what they wear. The dress code applies to some guys but focuses more on girls. It’s unfair because we aren’t allowed to wear what we want and what we like. The dress code keeps you from wearing comfortable clothes and clothes for specific times of the year.
The school dress code against girls has been unremarkably sexist. The basis of our dress code is on what keeps guys focused. If my thigh is showing the guy next to me won’t be able to concentrate. We have been taught from a young age that we have to morphe ourselves to be able to create a good learning environment for guys. This has given guys the right to think that when we wear shorts or tank-top we are allowing them to cat-call us and that we are putting ourselves out there for them.
Pants below waist, baggy shirts with sexist signs, and piercings, this is not a good view early in the morning. That’s why the school should implement a uniform policy. Uniforms should be mandatory in school. Uniforms make the school appear more professional. Also with uniforms students won’t compare themselves with each other. Moreover uniforms can help students save time. Additionally parents won’t have to waste so much money on clothes hence will have a better budget.
America’s school systems seem to have many issues concerning students receiving a quality education without distraction. A current debate argues weather a dress code policy is efficient or takes away from student’s expression. Administrators at schools should regulate a dress code policy because the system improves discipline and student’s attention, reduces social conflict and peer pressure related to appearance, and dress code provides a more serious learning environment.
For example, Stephanie Hughes was sent home and forced to change for exposing her collarbone. School officials were worried that showing your collarbone will distract male students. If we show our collarbones, shouldn’t you hold the boys accountable for getting tempted and looking? In a story much like Stephanie's, Miranda Larkin was not sent home, she was forced to wear a ‘shame suit’ that said “DRESS CODE VIOLATION”. She actually started crying and broke out in hives. Meanwhile, male students can wear anything but bandanas, sleeveless shirts, and sagging
We see stories Social media has more stories of girls being sent home because of dress code violations. Maybe the problem isn’t the students, but dress codes in general. Dress codes ultimately disrupt the pursuit of knowledge for the students, encourage gender bias, and can be dangerous. If we want the younger generations to succeed in the education system, we should utilize school uniforms. Uniforms in schools from elementary to high schools, will promote gender equality and facilitate student safety.