Introduction
Students at Sunnyside High School are routinely being detained by faculty for dress code violations. Additionally, during extreme weather, numerous students attend school without the proper attire to protect them from the elements. Common dress code violations include: gang affiliated clothing, short shorts, and violent or inappropriate images.
State records show that 68 percent of the 6657 students in Sunnyside schools are considered economically disadvantaged, defined as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch or other public assistance. And about 63 are in the foster care system this 2014-2015 school year ("Washington State Report Card").
Problem to address
Sunnyside High School has a need for a clothing closet for students who may not be dressed appropriately for various reasons:
1. Violation of dress code: shorts too short, spaghetti straps, etc.
2. Not appropriate for weather: no jacket, sandals, no socks etc.
3. Facility referral: student identified by facility as having a need for additional clothes (homeless, low-income).
Macro and personal reality:
Currently, no member of the school district benefits the status quo regarding this issue, dress code violations. If anything, when a staff member has to stop and address a …show more content…
The end goal is to have a permanent Clothing Closet, located on campus and accessible for students to use. Students will be referred to use the closet by staff for dress code violations or when otherwise identified as needing appropriate clothing. If a student is violating the dress code, the clothes will be a temporary loan and return of the item will be expected. Referrals for the clothing closet will be given to teachers and used if a student is identified as needing the clothes. We plan on acquiring the clothes from donations by local businesses, staff, and people of the communities of Tri-Cities and
Students at Sunnyside High School are routinely being detained by faculty for dress code violations. Additionally, during extreme weather, numerous students attend school without the proper attire to protect them from the elements. Common dress code violations include: gang affiliated clothing, short shorts, and violent or inappropriate images.
State records show that 68 percent of the 6657 students in Sunnyside schools are considered economically disadvantaged, defined as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch or other public assistance. And about 63 are in the foster care system this 2014-2015 school year ("Washington State Report Card").
Problem to address
Sunnyside High School has a need for a clothing closet for students who may not be dressed appropriately for various reasons:
1. Violation of dress code: shorts too short, spaghetti straps, etc.
2. Not appropriate for weather: no jacket, sandals, no socks etc.
3. Facility referral: student identified by facility as having a need for additional clothes (homeless, low-income).
Macro and personal reality:
Currently, no member of the school district benefits the status quo regarding this issue, dress code violations. If anything, when a staff member has to stop and address a …show more content…
The end goal is to have a permanent Clothing Closet, located on campus and accessible for students to use. Students will be referred to use the closet by staff for dress code violations or when otherwise identified as needing appropriate clothing. If a student is violating the dress code, the clothes will be a temporary loan and return of the item will be expected. Referrals for the clothing closet will be given to teachers and used if a student is identified as needing the clothes. We plan on acquiring the clothes from donations by local businesses, staff, and people of the communities of Tri-Cities and