Where can I effectivly complain about my school?

Question

I just got suspended from my school because my "skirt was to short." Except my skirt was over an inch longer then my finger tips. The handbook said it can only go to finger tip length. So as they were telling me to change, I asked them why. Then it turned to me asking the principal and all he said "Because I said so." Now I am in HIGH SCHOOL! Not elementary. I am no freshman either! I deserve a better response then "Because I said so." So when I continued to ask, they finally suspended me. I consider this to be unfair. Even the teachers thought my skirt was school appropriate. I even showed them the handbook where it said what the length should be. Where could I possibly report this to? Principals going against the handbook just because of they way they feel about something, isn't right. My only crime was... I looked good.

Answer 1

Your local school board.

Answer 2

You could go to the school board or if your school has a PTA you could attend a meeting with your parents and bring up the issue (assuming they are behind you in your efforts). I once had the same thing happen to me for my shorts! Like you said, the dress code stated that they had to be finger tip length, and they were. While I was being held in the office the principal called my mom and told her I had "broken the rule" and that I was being suspended. When my mom showed up she informed the principal that she was aware of the rule and was sure she did not let me out of the house with shorts that were to short, so my mom made the principal "measure" them before she signed the suspension papers, sure enough, they were long enough. My mom told the principal that she would not sign the suspension papers and that if the principal still had a problem with the way I was dressed that she could buy my clothes! Needles to say the suspension was reconsidered. At this time I was 13yrs. old, about 95lbs. and extremely slender, my shorts were long enough, but I had longer legs than all the other girls at school... principals can not expell you for being skinny, going through a growth spurt, or looking good!

Answer 3

You blew it by arguing with the principal; at that point you were not suspended for wearing a short skirt, you were suspended for unruly conduct. In the future, don't argue, either change or call one of your parents to come down to have a chat with your principal about it.

You need to try to convince one of your parents contact the school to set up a meeting with the principal to demonstrate that your skirt is long enough (although if it is too tight or revealing it may still be considered inappropriate) and request that you return to class immediately and see if the incident can be exspunged from your record. If the principal refuses, the next course of action would be to set up a meeting with the School Superintendent.

I would recommend just going to the school board or media route as not only will it not be resolved quickly, you are going to lose due to your conduct and they are likely to change the school rules going forward (like skirts must not be shorter than knee length...that is the norm at most schools these days) and maybe even enact a dress code (uniforms or polo shirts and khaki pants only) if a big deal is made out of it and everyone at your school will blame and hate your for the remainder of your high school years.

Answer 4

Your best bet is the superintendent, or if he/she won't listen, the school board. Goss v Lopez set up that students suspended for less than ten days have the right to a hearing to present their side of the story, and if the superintendent denies you this right then, in theory, you could sue the school and have the suspension and all resulting consequences removed from your record. Since suing takes time and money, however, I'd just go for seeing the superintendent or the school board. Find out when their next meeting is and look into it.

Answer 5

why ask why. it is a good question in science or math but not when dealing with authority figures. when you are fifty and your boss tells you to perform some job below your payscale and you ask why, you will most likely get the same answer. age does not matter. if you want to contest the decision go to the school board. sounds like thay suspended you for being annoying not having too short of a skirt.and as far as you looking good, vanity may be part of your problem also. a little humility can go a long way.

Answer 6

Your crime was that you were dressing like a prostitute...you have no dignity...and if I was the principal there, I would suspend you too.

However, if your skirt didn't break the rules, then the suspension comes from a personal feeling about the skirt...which is wrong of him/her to do.

To adress this you may need to have your parents complain to the principal's bosses...or have your parents bring it up at a PTA meeting or something - LOL

I applaud you for you bravery though...and your wanting to do something about it :)

Answer 7

Get thee to your local Board of Ed and talk directly with the superintendent...trust me, it is worth the effort. And for ammunition, get a petition going and bring along as many signatures as possible! Bring the skirt too, no even better, WEAR the skirt and show him how unfair your suspension is! Best of luck to you! You are doing the right thing by standing up for yourself, I wish more kids your age would do the same!

Answer 8

First, if everything you are saying is true, take it up with your school board. Next, make sure you present yourself and argument in a professional manner in order to be taken seriously. I say this because your last comment, "My only crime...I looked good." seems like an unnecessary add on and things like (whether true or not) may have the board weigh unfavorably against your character just because it lacked professionalism.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

Go to the next school board meeting, if you are a responsible student with an unblemished record there is a good chance you could get your suspension overturned.

Answer 11

tell your principle u will tell everything to the local paper..if he says he doesnt care do it. there is a possibility that he will take u back before the article in the paper because he doesnt want u to ruin his reputation..cause,after the paper say your school is to strict and the principal is rude the number of children who are planning to go to your school will be reduced and that is not in his interest (sorry for my mistakes in writting,english is my second language :)