should stupid little catholic skools b allowed to give uniform violations if youre not even wearing it?
352198
In my opinion, school is not fair at all.  She let you slide on the first one and you pushed your luck when you wore the second one.  They have a dress code for a reason and you violated it when you wore the skirt.  Your answer back was rude and uncalled for.
311508
Probably not. That sounds extreme and unfair to me. I would ask a lawyer or look at the schools dress code though. You could probably sue them...But that requires a lawyer. But yeah, check out the dress code. Hope that helps\n\n\npeace
884113
yes schools should wear uniform to give students a feeling tht they belong to same class, group and category.no upper class or lower class feeling.
732491
There should be a degree of a dress code. Alot of the coaches dress looking good for being on the sideline. So just make those last 2 or 3 dress resonable as well.
746143
I don't think there should be a uniform policy in public schools. They say kids in uniforms are better behaved and after working a year in an elementary school that requires uniforms, I learned that just isn't true. They're the same kids, only in uniform. Uniforms are pointless. Uniforms don't change the ways kids act, a juvenile delinquent in a uniform is still a juvenile delinquent.
673729
If you mean "allowed", I would say "NO".  Don't do it.  Note the date, time, witnesses, then report it to the police, the principal, and your parents.
340153
Thesis Statement:Uniforms should not be required in schools because students will not able to express themselves with them.\n We have enough restrictions in our life already and will get more as we grow older. We should be able to have at least a bit of fun in life while we can.\nThat should give you some idea. Hope this helps:)
523433
Assuming you're in America, the idea of it being against a religious practice would be not only an irrelevant consideration, but one you were legally forbidden to consider, except insofar as making exceptions to allow for religious beliefs (for instance, if your school's dress code did not allow headgear such as hats, but made a specific exception for religious headgear such as Jewish males wearing a yamukkah, Muslim females wearing a veil, or Sikh males wearing a turban*).\n\nIf, on the other hand, you're arguing it should be more strict because of your religious point of view, I hate to sound rude, but the only appropriate legal response is "go take a flying leap", because America is founded not only on the notion you should be free to practice your religious beliefs in peace, but that everyone else should be free from you oppressing them and forcing your religious beliefs on them, which is what tightening the dress code to take into account your ideas of what it should be based on your religious views would actually be.\n\nOther than that, I believe schools which receive public funding are allowed to enforce the basic standards of decency with how revealing clothes are allowed to be, obscenities printed on them, etc... and beyond that are not allowed to limit what students wear because it would be a violation of their First Amendment rights to free expression, and therefore something the government of the United States or any institution affiliated with it is expressly forbidden by the United States Constitution to do.\n\n\n\n*I know SOMEONE with an encyclopedic knowledge of religion will quite rightly point out this opens the door to the concept of nude students since advancement in Jainism (which is a major world religion) requires its adherants to wear less and less clothing, finally requiring them to be nude once they achieve the level of "saint", but I will note right now that Jains are very particular about progression in their religion and that most people cannot even hope to come close to achieving sainthood in their lifetime, and those few who do are extremely old before they have done enough to do so, so while it may be possible, I would bet you dimes to donuts it will NEVER come up when making allowances for formally recognized religions.
693043
One pro is that it cuts down on gang affiliations if the students all have to wear the same thing.\n\nIt also narrows the gap between the rich and poor.  \n\nIt also saves class time because the dress code is clearer.  I've worked at schools with uniforms and those with dress codes and it's easier to work with uniforms as there's no argument from students as to certain accessories.\n\nUniform violations are also used as a secondary discipline device.  If a teacher or administrator notices consistent violations, there's usually more going on in that student's behavioral pattern that needs looking into.
501238
You're confusing a uniform dress code with school uniforms.\n\nHere's the guidelines, gleaned off the web:\n\nAllowed:\n\nNavy, black or khaki pants or shorts or cotton or corduroy material. Girls may elect to wear a skirt or jumper.\nShirts with a collar - polo, buttoned down or regular collar.\nShirts with solid plain colors - blue, white, pink, yellow or gray hues only.\nStudents may wear Gilmore spirit wear, including hooded sweatshirt spirit wear.\nPlain-colored sweatshirts, sweaters or turtlenecks (same color scheme as shirts, but it does not have to match the shirt color, i.e. students can wear a blue shirt with a gray sweater.) * Brand name logos are acceptable.\nShirts can either be tucked in or not tucked in.\n\nNot allowed:\n\nJeans.\nSweatpants.\nHooded sweatshirts other than spirit wear hooded sweatshirts.\nNo writing, sports teams, etc.\nClothing that's not appropriately sized for that particular student.
270069
Nope..as long as they arent against breaking any laws or wanna overthrow the Gov (besides with the vote) its your business. You just cant do political stuff in uniforms like rallys and whatnot...even if its the GOP
304286
I believe that yes, they should. For me it would be a convenience issue more than anything- you don't have to worry about the "latest fashion", you don't have to plan your outfits, and there's no need to spend a lot of money on clothes. You can still wear what you want when you go out with friends, and you can still personalize a uniform with whatever jewelry is allowed or whatever. It's just a lot easier on the students and on faculty, because there isn't so much worry about dress code.\n\nAlso, have you ever noticed that it only seems to be the "cool" or "popular" kids who are against uniforms? It seems silly that in a place where you go to learn you have to worry about if you look cool or if the rich kids are making fun of you for not wearing designer labels. Uniforms are definately a good idea.
964317
I think it would be illegal under the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment. The school board is a public function. Having a prayer or some other religious observance centers out people who believe differently and it could even prejudice the proceedings against them. A person who leaves the room or just looks indifferent during the prayer might not get a fair hearing.
174506
Hi,\n\nThis can go either way, but if you work in a low socio-economic areas then in my experience having a school uniform is a good idea.\n\nI've seen kids come to school in the same clothes for several days/not washed or washed their uniforms/had badly torn uniforms. Imagine what they would be wearing if they had to wear other clothes (please note - the school often supplied extra clothes as the year progressed).\n\nAlso, by having a school uniform those students from poorer families are not as easily idenified (as they would be if students wore whatever they wanted) or made to fee uncomfortable by standing out in less flashly/trendy clothes (or worse, having to wear the same clothes repeatedly).\n\nThat was how I explained it to my students and they accepted it - junior school council brought up the idea of no uniforms. I said they could vote how they wanted - I just gave them the other side to the story.
841234
Ma'am, I agree with you. Many schools are limiting freedom, because it gives a school a "gang reputation". Honestly, they think that anything that speaks out against the school is 'gang-related'. I'm not saying that we should ignore possible gang and violence related activity, but something like wearing a wrist band isn't gonna kill someone. [but come on! for uniform?! Get over it! there are more inportant things in life than your clothes!] And is definitely not supposed to be punished by expulsion.  Of course if it violated a dress code then it could be punishable by a detention, but not expulsion from activities. \n            Also, I think that the politicians would pay more attention to young people if more young people showed more interest in politics and voting. \n            Plus, stuff like the protestrors getting arested, is still unknown in the American public, because the people take their rights for granted and dont' see the threats to them. They probably won't miss them until they're gone. They are just to busy with they're MTV and malls, to care about the community. What's gotta happen is that the power has got to go back to the people. Our schools teach the importance of staying away from drugs and violence and sex, but they don't say any words of encouragemetn about voting. Some do, but not enough. And that's another thing that has got to take place. I agree with you that we should do something about our speech rights being taken away. But as you can tell, protesting is not gonna get us anywhere. We've got to take the matter into our own hands. Like joining Congress, and law. I personally am considering joining politics.
80886
its good to have dress codes and not to have them\nCons- wearing stuff that you like would make you unique and give you freedom in what oyu want/like to wear\n\nPros- Students would dont be picked on if he/she wore something. No chance in students wearing inaproprate clothing to school. Keeps students more behaved.\n\nAnd thats all I could think of
95370
They probably\n\n1. Feel that how they dress is an expression of who they are and would like to be free to express that, and\n2. Dislike the idea of someone mandating how they are required to dress, and\n3. Hate how the uniforms look in other school districts\n\nMy kids go to a uniform only school district, and they've never really given it a whole lot of thought since it's always been this way for them, but I know I probably would have hated it when I was a kid.