My daughter's school is enforcing a dress code and I'd like the oppinions of others about dress codes, here's the link to her dress code. http://www.northlamar.net/dress_and_grooming.htm
2006-06-28 01:30:46 · 11 answers · asked by semper_fidelus07 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
No, it's not a uniform, uniforms I'd have no problem with. It's that she can't wear anything sleevless or above the knees. All shirts are to have crew neck colars or be a polo shirt. Also should the bottom of her pants become freyed or have fringe, she has to sew them up immediatly or be sent home.
2006-06-28 01:43:42 · update #1
That seems really extream. What's the school thinking? How long has this been the dress code, was there any alternatives?
Growing up I had a dress code in school, but it was nothing like that. We had to wear a shirt supporting our school and we had the figertip length for our shorts and skirts. You school should be focused on the education NOT how kids are dressing.
2006-06-28 01:47:02 · answer #1 · answered by ooh_rah07 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've also had a strict dress code such as this one (and not uniforms) in my 8th grade year. I think dress codes are ridiculous, because the teachers at my school could wear whatever they please, and they should be one's wearing the code since they are the professionals.
Anyhow, you can't really get around the dress code if they enforce it. The rules are much more simple to follow than you think, it's just that the children/teenagers like to be rebellious against it, since, of course, they don't like to do something if they don't want it.
As for the sewing up thing, I also had the same. I was sent immediately to In School Suspension for it, I had no choice in sewing it up. They should atleast have back-up pants for students who wear something freyed. How long does she have to go to this school? Hopefully you can wait out the time until she's out. The district won't change it unless a large amount of parents are against it.
Just don't forget there are advantages as well as disadvantages to having a dress code. or the rest, not much can be done. Just have your daughter follow the rules and buy her (cheap) appropriate clothing, or if the school has some clothes they lend out for free, get them.
2006-06-28 02:22:37 · answer #2 · answered by Stratovarious 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a teacher and all of us at our school have a dress code and uniform policy. I think it is great. First, it builds a sense of family and unity.
It gives a sense of pride..........work ethic etc.
You don't have to worry about what to wear.
Children are not wearing inappropriate apparel
The frayed thing is big in my son's school. It's all about teaching children to dress for success.
We also have no dangle earrings or flip flop shoes.
Teens often pull earrings out when fighting........thus the reason for no dangle earrings.
Flip flops can be unsafe to walk in.
If you question the policies, I guarantee you there is a good reason that will only benefit your child. Ask the administrators.
2006-06-28 02:22:49 · answer #3 · answered by heartwhisperer2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I also live in the UK and most schools do have a set uniform. When I was at school I used to long for non-uniform day but then when it arrived and we got the chance to wear whatever we wanted, it took me ages to decide and invariably once I got to school I wished I had worn something else! It was a major distraction so a good job it only occurred one day a term.
So I hated it but could see the point even then. I also think it helps to bond kids from the same schools and helps them to take pride in the school they attend. It also teaches them to dress smartly, as many of them will have to do when they leave and go out into the world of work! There's is my opinion anyway for what it is worth! Hope you find it a little useful in your decision making! And good luck to your daughter throughout her school life! It's tough sometimes, but we all have to do it!
2006-06-28 01:42:07 · answer #4 · answered by Tatsbabe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes in south africa its the norm for children to wear a school uniform. it is very strict, no makeup or short skirts or dyed hair. I dont have an issue with it. wear a uniform until you are 18 then do whatever the h you want.
I dont see the issue. i followed your link and it sounds simple and easy to me. when kids all wear the same thing they dont worry about what they look like and instead focus on school.
2006-06-28 01:34:12 · answer #5 · answered by tay_jen1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard of a tale contained in the information very last month. a school in texas despatched over like 500 youthful ones because of the incorrect belt. some faculties help you positioned on an open toe OR an open heel shoe, yet no longer both.WTF?
2016-10-13 22:03:24 · answer #6 · answered by ikeda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in England and most schools over here have uniforms.
2006-06-28 01:33:41 · answer #7 · answered by corleonelover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my school there is a dress code.Actually in India all schools have uniforms. I think , it just symbolize unity.
2006-06-28 01:34:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've read the dress code. I think most of them are quite common. in my country we wear uniforms but we also have rules like only black shoes are to be worn. sport shoes must be dark coloured. white stockings only, frames must be black or dark, our nametags have to be sewn to our uniform (i'm in highschool) and other things. personally i think some of it are ridiculous but i obey them. dress code teach us to dress properly and your daughter's dress codes are normal. i've seen worst.
2006-06-28 03:37:48 · answer #9 · answered by purplefalls_135 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.... many schools have a dress code. and they have various reasons for enforcing the code too. find out why they want to implement it and then abide by it.
2006-06-28 01:38:20 · answer #10 · answered by relaxplease2005 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋