Academic dress

Every school across the United States, and schools internationally, have a dress code for their students. Although each one varies from the other they have the same basic guidelines; graphic designs, logos, mottoes, phrases, and images may not convey messages that are vulgar, offensive, sexually explicit, affiliated with gangs, or reference things that are illegal such as drugs; undergarments must be covered; spaghetti straps and tank tops are prohibited; dresses and skirts must reach a minimum…

the implementation of dress code policies in United States public educational institutions have transformed since the earliest examples of the 19th century. In 1894, the announcement of uniform requirements for students at South Carolina’s Winthrop Normal and Industrial College was a push to eliminate sartorial distinctions among members of different social classes (Bodine, 2003). More recently, however, dress codes are applied for reasons relating to school safety and academic achievement.…

ridiculous with their dress code policies. In that case, public schools should start thinking about school uniforms instead of spending their time catching students on dress code whereas the school should spend more time on student education. A former assistant principal from North Texas very well stated that she, “wished many times that [they] had uniforms,” because it was taking a lot of the administrators time disciplining the students instead of taking less time enforcing the dress code to…

Effects of Uniforms and Strict Dress Codes on Schools Throughout the last half-century, dress codes and uniforms in schools have been a big topic of debate. They were introduced in many urban schools to help stop the rise of gang affiliation and in private schools to help create an inclusive environment for students. Implementing dress codes and uniforms were not always welcomed, as some students and parents feel that dress codes force every child to fit into a mold and take away the right of a…

was living in East St. Louis their schools had dress code. If you came to school not in dress code they discipline you and send you to ISS (in school suspension), or more likely have you call your mom because they wouldn't let you in the school. We had dress code because girls would wear clothes that revealed body parts and dudes from gang wars but, most schools have dress codes only to help keep the students in order. Most people think it's not the dress code it’s the person behavior and…

fashion can end up putting a dent in a parent’s wallet. Yes, freedom of expression is a right that should be upheld, but in schools a uniform dress code should be enforced due to the cost efficiency for the student’s families as well as the sense of community that having a uniform brings to a school. Many students who must follow their schools uniform dress…

articles of clothing. For example, the majority of court cases about dress code in the United States are being lost “Because a wide range of student expression, including political and religious speech on clothing, is protected by the Constitution.” (Haynes 1). In one instance, a boy wore a shirt for a gun company to school, went to court over the matter, and won due to his right to express himself. Similarly, several students believe dress codes and uniforms are put in place to force students…

work should require uniforms as their dress policy. Uniforms make a person look more professional. It can change the way a person stand and upholds themselves. Especially when being taught and used at a young age. Uniforms may be costly, but they can last for years if maintained correctly. It can also be used as hand-me-downs to save a couple more bucks. And most importantly, it’s a classic. Uniforms are expensive. Children doesn’t know how to maintain their dress clothes. Children get lazy,…

requiring students to dress in a particular way is against the First Amendment of the US Constitution. Another opposing argument is that School uniforms restrict the students’ freedom of expression. Another argument against school uniforms is the claim that it forces conformity and decreases creativity development. Plainly stated, most students don’t like the requirement of school uniforms. Others who support school uniforms will argue that school uniforms improve academic achievement, school…

techniques were slightly different, their dress code rules were exactly the same, there wasn't one. Then when I transferred to the amazing town of Flower Mound Texas, I found out that the dress code here is actually enforced and very strict. Whenever I hear the term ‘dress code’ all I hear is ‘pointless’ and many more words other than it's true meaning. Now don't get me wrong, I do think there should be limits when it comes to dress codes but the dress codes in the LISD are completely…