Dressing for Success...School Dress Codes

Benjamin Franklin once said, "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." Today's society is built upon the values of freedom, independence and the rights of man. The freedom of expression and the basic rights that were fought for are taken away by strict school dress codes or mandatory school uniforms. Everyone should have the freedom to wear what makes them comfortable. The choices in clothing and accessories can increase self-esteem. Clothing choices can also bring awareness to a particular voice of opinion as well as making it a statement of fitting in with a crowd because the need to be a part of something is a basic need for all humans especially school aged children and teens.

When thinking of letting students wear their choice of clothing versus school uniforms the debate continues for both sides. After researching some of those debates I found the case of Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School where the court said that a student's freedom of expression in school must be protected unless it would seriously interfere with the requirements of appropriate discipline. The clothing we wear is an expression of our independence and right to express ourselves for who we are. School uniforms will do nothing but cut down on a student's individuality. Therefore choice in daily wear is not only our expression of self but a little taste of independence and ultimately increasing student confidence and grades in school.

Many people say that uniforms or strict dress codes help develop the discipline of the student. This could not be further from the truth. School uniforms only create more rules for a student to follow, taking away from the primary function of school: education. School is about education, social and academic, and uniforms or strict dress codes do not encourage a learning...

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Комплексно практичне індивідуальне завдання на тему: «Dress Code:Pros & Cons»
Виконав:
Ст. групи ФО-11
Давлєтов Рустам
Перевірив:
викладач
Сандій Л.В.
Тернопіль-2013
Overview
1. General provisions of dresscode 3
2. Dress to impress 4
3. Casual dress for business 4
3.1 Slacks, Pants, and Suit Pants 4
3.2 Skirts, Dresses, and Skirted Suits 5
3.3 Shirts, Tops, Blouses, and Jackets 5
3.4 Shoes and Footwear 5
3.5 Jewelry, Makeup, Perfume, and Cologne 5
3.6 Hats and Head Covering 5
4. Conclusion 6
5. List of Literature 7
1. General provisions of dresscode
There is a lot of discussion in the business world about dresscode and what it means. Of course, every company culture is different and has differences in the way we want to be perceived and how we manage our employees [2.p.8].
There are many schools of thought on dresscode and more and more companies these days are moving away from a formal business dresscode and option for more of a casual one. So what are some pros and cons of both schools of thought?
Organizations that are people first or work hard on having a fun, flexible culture, are...

...﻿Dress Down Day!
Dress down day means you wear regular clothes on a certain day.
We rarely had a dress down day and here are my thoughts about
having a dress down day:
Freedom of Expression- showing a bit of our personality in the style,
color, and the way we wear our clothing.
To me having a dress down day allows me to express myself.
Express – to set forth the opinions, or feelings. Students express
themselves because one of the best ways to express yourself is
through your clothes (in my opinion).
Comfortable- at times the uniform is constricting which can be a
distraction.
Wearing our clothes can make the situation at school more relaxed
giving us freedom to focus on what needs to be focused on.
Having a dress down day feels comfortable.
I say having a dress day will be comfortable because it makes you
feel like you’re at home.
This day would be providing students physical ease and relaxation.
Having a dress down day really releases you from stress.
Fun way of Teaching Responsibility – wearing our own clothes can
be a way of teaching us how we are supposed to look in a
professional environment that does not require uniform. So we
should have a dress down day to have more fun. Dress down day
would be a pleasure to show your personality and originality. A...

...started over students wearing black armbands to protest American involvement in the Vietnam War. From this case, and many others like it multiple school boards believe that with uniforms or stricter dresscodes, the students will have better learning environments. Many schools now implement strict dresscode standards, or school uniforms, because of the cases. Moreover, the students believe they already are not being allowed to express themselves and strict schooldresscodes and uniforms would not allow the students to do so.
One of the things I believe a big deal in schools are uniforms. I personally am against uniforms at school. A reason as to why I feel this way is because they don't allow people to be different, or express themselves. With uniforms a person is dull and exactly the same as the next. While it may be true that certain elements like hair color and gender make them different, it's supposed to be more than just that; clothes and not uniforms are suppose to help a student be this unique person. In the US, students have a right to a free and public education. With out depending on whether the student chooses to wear a uniform or not.
Have you ever noticed the person way in the back of class that's wearing expensive clothes, and ponder is he/she like the persona of the clothes...

...Rancho Public Schools district are irrelevant to the needs of the students. These rules are not helping to provide the proper quality of education, but instead are interrupting classrooms to deal with this so-called problem. The students these days do not need rules such as: dresscode, identification cards, and truancy (not attending school). We are old to understand the consequences of our actions, and we are willing to accept them. Most of the rules in our school are somewhat logical, however, we don’t need rules that are going to disrupt our learning. The reason I say this is because when we go to school everyday, all we worry about is if we have our ID, or if we’re in dresscode or not. The teachers spend more time enforcing those rules, than they do actually teaching. Students these days already have the pressure of graduating, getting a job, and for most of us, playing a sport. Having to worry about other useless stuff is completely ludicrous. The government as well as the faculty themselves, are ruining the students of tomorrow with these rules of insanity.
Dresscode was a rule brought to RRPS when I was in third grade, and ever since then, the students have been miserable. In no way can wearing diverse clothes influence the learning style of any student. The teachers used to tell us that it was because of a couple students...

...safe and best for society. Although dresscodes are increasing in popularity throughout the United States, educators do not uniformly agree upon the benefits produced by these regulations (king, 1998). There is no certainty that dresscodes reduce school violence or improve academic achievement. Furthermore, strict dresscodes, which school officials justify because they are aimed at preventing gang violence, have been adopted in several areas that do not have gang problems, undermining some school official's justifications (Wilson, 1998).
This paper will explore some of the issues that effect the debate as to whether or not schooldresscodes can be used as a problem solving tool. Public school administrators are beginning to consider uniform policies to improve the overall school environment and student achievement. Do dresscodes in schools improve academic achievement? The fashion trend at schools, especially urban schools, is largely dominated by children wearing gang-related or gang-like clothing. The problematic issue of gangs and school violence in some schools must be addressed as well. Is there a possible connection between school violence and the type of...

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In all schools over the United States students are fighting over clothing. Some children have no respect for themselves when it comes to what they are wearing. They dress like it is a night club or like they are out on a nice sunny day at the beach. This is not appealing to everyone. This is one reason why many schools have gone to schooldresscodes or uniforms. Dresscodes help prevent fighting, many unwanted distraction, and embarrassing moments for students. Uniforms also help decrease the number of thieves in school. In Long Beach, California the school district has made it mandatory for all kids in k-8 grade to wear schooldresscodes. Fifty-six elementary school and 14 middle schools were involved in this mandatory school uniform policy that was set in the fall of 1994. A year after the uniform policy was set the assault and battery cases dropped 34 percent, physical fights dropped 51 percent, and school suspensions rate dropped 32 percent (Portner21). Many children who cannot afford the nicer things in life often steal to have them. It can also help with children not falling into peer pressure from their friends. They can concentrate more on their school work and not on everyone else. One...

...DressCode in School Should be Applied
Schooldresscode has always been a controversial topic in the United States mainly because of American culture. Many schooldresscodes or uniforms have come from England. Uniforms in public school reduce economic and social barriers between students, encourage discipline and affect positive attitude by increasing self-confidence, school pride, and a sense of belonging, and create a safe environment in the schools.
In the 1960s United States began adopting school uniforms in public schools but even now it is controversial whether or not they should be implemented throughout the country. The idea of uniforms came from England where their purpose was to encourage docility and obedience toward authority. However, England and United States used the uniforms to distinguish the lower class from the elite parochial schools. Even though the public schools did not start to look at uniforms until the 1960s, private and Catholic schools had uniform policies which were question for much of the first half of the twentieth century (David L. Brunsma, 2004).
In 1960, people protested against school uniforms implemented by Catholic and private schools. The...

...Dress for Success
As much as we all wish to deny it, the way we dress has a big impact on our success in life. One way to acknowledge this idea is through the use of school uniforms. Over time, schools have become aware of the importance of uniforms:
In 2007–08, about 18 percent of public school principals reported that their school required students to wear uniforms. In 1999–2000, the percentage of principals who reported that their school required students to wear uniforms was 12 percent (“Fast Facts.”)
Regardless of whether the school is private or public, the use of school uniforms should be executed as a way to promote an environment that helps students get the most out of their school education.
More than a form of dresscode, uniforms set up a discipline, a professional setting, which helps create a sense of community and unity among the students (Crawford). In sports, teams wear uniforms not only to differentiate among one another, but also to form oneness with members of their own team. This oneness helps elicit team spirit within the members of the team which majorly impacts which team will be the winning team (Khilawala). The same way, school uniforms help “increase a sense of belonging and school pride,” which ultimately define a...