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School Dress Code?

focksie — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 13:29:58 GMT

"Approximately 200 students have been suspended at Tottenville High School on Staten Island since the start of the school year.

School officials say the students violated the strict dress code known as 'Dress for Success.'

Students say they are not allowed to wear leggings, skinny jeans, head bands and hoodies.

Of the suspensions, 90 percent were of girls. On Sept. 5, many reportedly came to school wearing short shorts and tank tops due to sweltering temperatures and a lack of air conditioning inside the school.

Inappropriate clothing "creates a distraction; is dangerous and interferes with the learning and teaching process," a school official told the NY Post."

Which side are you on? The Principal's or students'?

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faeriemoon — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 13:32:53 GMT

I think if you're going to have numerous restrictions, going the uniform route might be a better option.

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sidsmom — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 13:40:23 GMT

Wow...I'm sure there's a no smoking rule, as week, yes? Everyone knows about dress codes...it's no secret before school.

Parents become a Defense Attorney for their kid...I'm sure the parents are just as wheel's off as the kids.

Prime example of what they think is acceptable (...and I thought is was too hot??):

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focksie — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 13:44:40 GMT

A lot of schools have so-called dress codes but they are largely not enforced because school administrators understandably have more important things to do. Some schools will either send the child home to change or call the parent to bring in appropriate clothes, but I've never heard of being suspended for this.

Or is this not extremely important in terms of school tone and children following rules?

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terrier3 — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 13:48:08 GMT

The charter school next door to me has uniforms.

I think it's a great idea. Everyone looks the same, parents can save money on clothes...it's a win for everyone.

There have been numerous suspensions here for kids wearing T shirts featuring assault rifles. They claim it is their 2nd Amendment right to be able to wear them. The schools say they are distracting. Uniforms would stop that problem in it's tracks.

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MaggieToo — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 13:55:48 GMT

ITA with the uniform idea. If kids won't follow the rules, let them wear uniforms.

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hckynut — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 14:13:48 GMT

No children but I would almost always side with those doing the teaching or working for the school in an administrative capacity.

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brii — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 14:17:25 GMT

My choice is uniforms.

Why aren't headbands allowed though?

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terrier3 — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 14:23:10 GMT

On 9/15/2014 brii said:
My choice is uniforms.

Why aren't headbands allowed though?

Gang related? Like hoodies?

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brii — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 14:23:56 GMT

On 9/15/2014 terrier3 said:
On 9/15/2014 brii said:
My choice is uniforms.

Why aren't headbands allowed though?

Gang related? Like hoodies?

Headbands are gang related?

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terrier3 — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 14:27:14 GMT

On 9/15/2014 brii said:
On 9/15/2014 terrier3 said:
On 9/15/2014 brii said:
My choice is uniforms.

Why aren't headbands allowed though?

Gang related? Like hoodies?

Headbands are gang related?

Bandanas and some headbands are gang colors...like the hoodies.

Instead of determining which are gang related and which are OK fashion statements - they just ban them all. Even SHOELACES can show gang colors!

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Anglophilly — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 14:31:19 GMT

Many schools are adopting uniforms, especially in urban districts. Wish they did it here in suburbia. Saves time in getting dressed and takes away distractions. (Who's wearing what brand?)

There's a certain pride in being recognized as a scholar.

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brii — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 14:33:21 GMT

Does this school have a gang problem? I'm just curious.

My youngest always wore pretty headbands to grade school. They were banned. Girls could no longer wear their hair in a pony tail either. When I went in to talk to the assistant principal to find out why they were no longer able to wear their hair in a pony tail and headbands weren't allowed, she told me that headbands were a distraction. If someone was sitting next to a girl that had a pretty headband, they would look at that little girl with envy possibly and want to "covet" that headband. I honestly shook my head and walked out thinking this was going to be a long year.

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terrier3 — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 14:35:32 GMT

On 9/15/2014 Anglophilly said:
Many schools are adopting uniforms, especially in urban districts. Wish they did it here in suburbia. Saves time in getting dressed and takes away distractions. (Who's wearing what brand?)

There's a certain pride in being recognized as a scholar.

Ir's the suburban schools here where boys are getting in trouble for wearing T shirts with assault rifles on them.

At one school, the parents lead a protest march for the boy...saying it's his 1st & Second Amendment right to make a statement on his shirt. He was suspended after the 3rd infraction. That shirt said - "I'm Protected by Smith & Wes son."

Uniforms would solve all these issues!!!!Whether in city or suburbs.

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brii — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 14:36:55 GMT

On 9/15/2014 sidsmom said:
Wow...I'm sure there's a no smoking rule, as week, yes? Everyone knows about dress codes...it's no secret before school.

Parents become a Defense Attorney for their kid...I'm sure the parents are just as wheel's off as the kids.

Prime example of what they think is acceptable (...and I thought is was too hot??):

I would never let my daughter walk out of the house wearing this get up, let alone go to school.

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reiki604 — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 14:47:06 GMT

I've seen this story in the newspapers and on the local news so I went to the school website to see the dress ode for myself. It wouldn't let me copy and paste but it was pretty reasonable. No headbands, hats or hoods. They can wear a hoodie with the hood down. No underwear visible, no low cut shirts, tank tops, midriff tops or halters. No short shorts or micro mini skirts. Length must be at least fingertip length of a relaxed arm. No offensive slogans, pictures or words on shirts. No metal spiked jewelry, no wallets with chains, no picks or combs in hair, no earphones or earplugs and no electronic devices or phones. Understand that this school is in a neighborhood where Mob Wives are considered role models. Big Ang is a local hero.

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sidsmom — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 15:02:14 GMT

The rest of the school looks pretty tame. Band members look nice. Cheerleaders are respectable. Girls softball & boys golf team look conservative. Just a few bad apples to ruining it for everyone.

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nunya — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 15:09:49 GMT

On 9/15/2014 brii said:
I would never let my daughter walk out of the house wearing this get up, let alone go to school.

Yikes. My daughter wouldn't even give that outfit a thought. Not her style. Thank Goodness.

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brii — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 15:11:43 GMT

On 9/15/2014 nunya said:
On 9/15/2014 brii said:
I would never let my daughter walk out of the house wearing this get up, let alone go to school.

Yikes. My daughter would even give that outfit a thought. Not her style. Thank Goodness.

Mine wouldn't either. They have always dressed appropriately.

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VanSleepy — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 15:14:26 GMT

So if a school requires a uniform, are there those who don't wear it? If you have defiant kids (and parents it seems) who won't follow a dress code, what makes them wear the uniform.