why do we have school rules?
458421
There are a couple of reasons.  Without rules there are no standards of conduct universally accepted by the student body at large, thus absence of rules leads to disruptive conduct by at least a minority that interferes with learning for all.  Some rules are to encourage safe behavior. Learning is a joint endeavor by both students and teachers. As with sports, rules attempt to insure that everyone on the team/in the class knows what the expectations and respective roles are and have an opportunity to participate.\n\nA by-product of school rules is that the student does learn how to cope in a cooperative society.  The experience instills a common thread connecting all that have the school experience, rules and all.  That commonality helps bind together disparate individuals into a society.
1124412
Rules are a pain because they need enforcing and children expect that they will be enforced exactly the same way for each student.  What I found more helpful was to use the school's Code of Behaviour and to discuss and reinforce it regularly.  Then, any situation that arose could be dealt with from that perspective..\n\nIn one school where I worked, the Code of Behaviour had four points and, sorry, I can only remember three of them - (not necessarily in order):\n- always do your best work,\n- keep your hands and feet to yourself,\n- treat everyone with respect.\n\nThese seemed to cover any situation that arose.  For example, if a student wears t-shirts that have offensive slogans on them, the discussion will be around respect.
504168
Yes!  Schools can lock you in (or out) if there is any emergency situation going on inside or outside the area.  It is for your protection--and so that they don't get sued.
677482
the school system itself is bad. they hate it when you make mistakes and they do not allow you to ask your friends for help during test.
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
258378
Well School Uniforms are a very good thing. Firstly, they bring in this sense of discipline in you and also stands for the honor of the institution you study in. They also bring a sense of equality among all the students which is very essential because both rich and poor should be treated alike when it comes to education. And, Hey.. we all like dressing up in our uniform every morning and going to school with so many gr8 hopes.. Dont we?
727862
The school system has an internal policy to not discrimanate, in compliance with federal law.  This covers what is taught in the classrooms, the hiring practices and the student admission policies.
553860
School is preparing students for the real world, and in the real world they will be faced with the choice of eating healthy or eating crap.  They should be able to make their own decisions about what they stuff into their bodies, with proper education.
837647
When you bring your children to school you are temporarily giving custody of your children to the school. They are then responsible for the care and protection of your children. The school can be held accountable if anything happens to the them while they are there. It also means that CPS and law enforcement can question or interrogate your child without you being present. They only need the permission of the school. It also means that the school is not necessarily obligated to release your child to you if you go there to get them. This is true in all public schools. I don't necessarily agree with this, I'm just telling you the facts.
215054
because we have some really good schools here.  Some countries that they come from wont get the same education that they will get in our country.  They want to make something of themselves just as we do its just they have to go to america or Europe to do so.
322819
i thought we already discussed this...lol it's because they want our money and to torture us and give us bad grades b/c we don't want to get up and go to chemistry or to ford's class :)
1174703
Yes, it helps students learn how to dress appropriately.  There are codes of behavior everywhere in life, and  you need to learn to work within these guidelines.
769442
Uniforms help stop problems with those who cannot afford the latest designer item.  There is also a sense of belonging at the school when they are worn.\nHowever unless there is a strict dress code the school will not be able to enforce the wearing of the uniform as pupils will always want to rebel - that's when the uniform is not a good idea - as the whole school tends to look rather tatty with shirts hanging out, fluorescent trainers being worn etc.  That would show that the Headteacher was not doing his/her job.
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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.
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our teachers do the same thing........the main reason why is beacuse the students at our school disrespect the teachers by walkin out of class, cusin at the techers, hittin teachers, and too much more.........but teachers are not allowed to curse at students though
1014085
I have three main rules in my classroom.....\n1. Treat others as you would want to be treated.(golden rule)\n2. You are responsible for your stuff and your space. (teaches responsibility)\n3. BE HONEST no matter what\n  this one can only be enforced if a parent remains a safe place to be honest. Be careful not to punsih your kids for being honest. Work out discipline ideas with them so they understand that the punishment is not because they told the truth but because of what they did wrong. Honesty is a very hard habit to create. It has to be an understanding and forgiving environment.
467405
We all learn in a variety of ways.  Some of us are more visual.  Others do best by listening.  Many of us, and I think our schools sometimes forget this, are best with physical activities.