Uniforms

School Uniforms Have you ever heard the phrase “I would kill for those shoes”? In the mid 90s’ down in Long Beach, California students were actually taking that phrase a little too literally, they were actually killing one another for their high end clothes. The growing issue caught attention of the current U.S. President at the time Bill Clinton stated, "It's tragic when young people without a balanced upbringing, without grounded values, without a secure education, wind up believing that it's…

the option to vote on what you wanted, what would you pick. This is my opinion for my school. First of all buying new uniforms is a big one. Many uniforms at our school are not returned. Some uniforms are ripped or to dirty to clean. We are starting to get new uniforms but when I was younger the uniforms were really ugly and not very comfortable. Nicer and more comfortable uniforms might get more people active and playing sports like Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Volleyball, Golf, Football, etc.…

School Uniforms School uniforms have become one of the leading ways that make all students feel equal when it comes to the clothing. The wearing of uniforms will make the students feel as if they are part of a team that dresses alike. The uniforms also put the students in a safety net, with the wearing of uniforms to school no gang colors or items that identify gang association will be worn. I am an advocate for the wearing of school uniforms. Three reasons that support school uniforms are 1)…

Although some people may think schools need school uniforms, I for one am against having school uniforms forced upon the students. I am against school uniforms because it can not show your personality through your style of clothing, freedom of expression, and it is too expensive if you have too many children. If we have to wear what we do not want, the world will never be the same. First, we should not have to wear school uniforms because the students cannot show their own personality through…

in what they wear. School uniforms have always been considered a controversial issue. Teachers and faculty continue to support dress codes while many students resist the steady increase in uniforms that is occurring in schools today. Both sides of the argument are well represented with structural evidence supporting them. Studies show that school uniforms can both improve test scores and well as prevent bullying in schools, yet the overall student opposition to uniforms can unintentionally cause…

wanted to wear a school uniform because it makes the school unified. Wearing a school uniform helps me feel like we are part of a family. In our diverse society, everyone has different fashion sense. Some are just a tad too distracting. With uniforms we can get rid of those distractions. It also improves school academics, reduces bullying and it’s convenient for parents and students. Over the past few years the amount of students that are required to wear a school uniform has increased. Not…

Whether school uniforms should be mandatory or not has been a debate that has lasted many years. Not many studies have been conducted over the issue, but the ones that did, presented positive effects with children who wear school uniforms. The board of education needs to enforce a school uniform policy amongst all public schools because regular clothing may be destructive to students’ social and learning skills. Doing so will present a stress-free environment that will help children improve…

upcoming year. Usually Sally has to wear her older sister’s worn-out clothing and reuse her back pack. This year, Sally’s school is requiring her to purchase uniforms before the school year begins. While many believe uniforms would be great change for public schools, others believe uniforms would only burden families financially. Uniforms provide students a sense of equality. A great advantage for all students is the ability to attend schools without being labeled based on their…

School Uniforms Uniforms were once prescribed specifically for private schools over the years uniforms have been adopted by public schools. However, only nineteen percent of public schools in the U.S. have adopted these dress codes. Years of research have proved to the public that schools that have uniforms have shown positive affects among the environment. Uniforms improve a variety of different factors in the school environment, therefore all school should require uniform policies, because…

The Effect of School Uniforms Everyone knows that there are many discussions about school uniforms. Do they affect students education or not? Danielle Spanner published by GlobalPost says, “Uniforms are being used as a way to level the socio-economic status of students, promote a school-wide culture and, most importantly minimize disciplinary problems associated with wearing casual clothes. . . Students from upper socio-economic statuses commonly receive more attention because of the latest…