School uniforms have been a controversial topic since they have begun to be implemented in schools. Some people believe they have no significant benefits and that they are a waste of time, but there is evidence to show that they help more than they hurt. “…86% of schools surveyed in 2013 believed their use of uniforms made a significant, positive impact… (Principal Leadership). School uniforms are beneficial to schools because they increase safety, are cheaper, easier to enforce, and limit distractions.
One of the biggest problems schools face today is safety. “Approximately one in four students reports worrying about becoming a victim of crime or threats at school, and one in eight reports having been victimized at school” (King, Keith). …show more content…
School uniforms are a cheaper alternative because there are many companies creating school uniforms, and they all want business, so they create a situation where people can obtain high quality uniforms for a low cost. “As a practical matter, uniforms are less expensive for parents and can be handed down from one sibling to another” (King, …show more content…
If the school had an open dress policy, it would be much harder for school officials to identify violations because there would be such a variety of different clothing styles. Lee Ann Jolley states in her article “The student dress code debate” that “Schools and school districts face the challenge of monitoring students’ modes of attire in a bid to promote order”, and this supports my idea, because if all the students are dressed the same, it makes it easier for school officials to pinpoint students that are violating the dress code and take appropriate
One of the biggest problems schools face today is safety. “Approximately one in four students reports worrying about becoming a victim of crime or threats at school, and one in eight reports having been victimized at school” (King, Keith). …show more content…
School uniforms are a cheaper alternative because there are many companies creating school uniforms, and they all want business, so they create a situation where people can obtain high quality uniforms for a low cost. “As a practical matter, uniforms are less expensive for parents and can be handed down from one sibling to another” (King, …show more content…
If the school had an open dress policy, it would be much harder for school officials to identify violations because there would be such a variety of different clothing styles. Lee Ann Jolley states in her article “The student dress code debate” that “Schools and school districts face the challenge of monitoring students’ modes of attire in a bid to promote order”, and this supports my idea, because if all the students are dressed the same, it makes it easier for school officials to pinpoint students that are violating the dress code and take appropriate