View Full Version : Needed Thoughts On "Common Dress" Policies @ High Schools


TMC
09-09-2002, 02:40 AM
Here's an example:
http://jlnet.esuhsd.org/

Tuesday, August 27, 2002
We Have A Lot In Common
Common Dress at James Lick High School was widely accepted the first day of school. The new policy is in effect. A copy of that policy may be obtained by calling the office at 347-4400.

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¤I Love Clay Aiken¤
09-09-2002, 12:35 PM
I dont have a problem with it at all. Its basically like a uniform. They might not be the nicest things to wear, but you go to school to learn, not to dress, and it can save a lot of embarassment for those who cannot afford nice things. I just finished school and we only had dress codes (which no one followed-esecially the freshman tramps). In a school like mine, uniforms or Common Dress should be something they should look into. Not all schools should have them. The schools where they have no control over the punks the kids (like mine-seriously it was always the SAME kids in suspension, I swear they got a package deal. Its like a vacation, you sit all day and sleep!:mad: ). Ive never been against uniforms, I dont think schools should start off with uniforms, but if no one follows the dress code, then my God make it a requirement.

DarleneIllyria
09-09-2002, 02:14 PM
I'm glad I got out of high school before they enforced uniforms, believe me it was coming sooner or later. The dress codes they did have at my school were so stupid. All shirt tails (even on sweaters) had to be tucked in. I hated doing that, but they got on to me if I didn't have my shirt tucked in. You just let some chick that wore a skirt up to her ass walk by the principals- and she wouldn't get yelled at. Others would get yelled at about skirt lengths while others could slip by everytime. We have rules on how long skirts and shorts have to be. I wear normal clothes. I don't expose my breasts or butt, so they should've left those that wear normal clothes alone. They had some more dumb clothing rules, but I won't go into that here.

Thank God I'm out of that hell hole.

AllIWantIsYourClutch
09-09-2002, 02:34 PM
Originally posted by .:MilKnPepSi:.
...and it can save a lot of embarassment for those who cannot afford nice things.

Not really. If everyone had to wear the same thing, then it would be about who has the best white polo...or the most expensive penny loafers...

Swimfan85
09-09-2002, 03:45 PM
at my school its pretty much like "what dress code?"

Krystal Lake
09-09-2002, 04:29 PM
Goodbye, individuality. Hello, conformity!

Chocoholic
09-09-2002, 04:42 PM
In college, we have an unofficial dress code: sweat pants with a T-shirt or sweat shirt.

Titania
09-09-2002, 05:20 PM
wow- we have no dress code at all in my school. I think its a good idea to have a few guidelines because it can be really insane otherwise but I would HATE having an actual uniform.

Georgia's on my Mind
09-09-2002, 05:36 PM
Ok that is like nothing...I am so against dress code/ uniforms ect.... ugh it can get outrageous... Ok at my school we have a certain uniform that you have to buy at a certain store the school is in partnership with...All the clothes have the school insignia on it so they know if it is correct or not. Ugh the girls skirts can only be 2 inches above the knee (they hae a ruler) and girls heels can only be two inchs high (they also use a ruler) guys cant have facial hair, Hair in general is to be kept neat, Not flamboyent and makeup is to be kept to MINIMUM!!! Guys can have one ear peirceing nothing else, and hair colors that are found in nature are only allowed...No bleached colors abnormal reds ect etc....I could go on forever but I'll stop before I make myself ill....lol So someone please pass a law to make any kind of "dress code" ILLEGAL Since I'm bored....I'll post some more things, If your collar buttons are unbuttoned you get detension, If you have like 25 dress code things by the end of the year they can kick you out of school...Absolutely no sneakers , sandels or backless shoes...Dress shoes are the only thing tolerated....and yeah you get the picture

Faith
09-09-2002, 05:53 PM
At my highschools we never had that much of a dress code. We just couldn't wear anything that was " gang related."

Jinny Girl
09-09-2002, 06:20 PM
Spring and Fall: White or Navy Polo Shirt, Lite Bloo skort or Khaki kilt, navy opr white knee socks or navy or white stockings.

Winter: White Polo Shirt and Navy School Sweater, Sweater Vest or cardigan, dark green and navy plaid skort, bloo or white socks or stockings.

Hair must be neat and have an appropriate style. No extreme cuts or color. Skirts cannot be more than 2 inches above the knee, no tattoos or body piercings other than eers. Makeup and jewlery must be worn in good taste. You will NOT be permitted to the dance unless you are wearing modest attire. If your uniform is ripped at all it is disrespectful top the school and you gey sent home. If you are out of uniform at any time you recieve a detention. No sweatshirts (even you gm one) or hats at any time regardless of the weather, the sweater is all you are allowed. White sneakers ONLY with the sprin and fall uniforms, winter you are required to wear real shoos


Chapel everyday, and on special occasions (bout 6 times a year) you haver to wear a white formal gown to chapel with white shoes and gloves.

JoJoJoJoJoJoJoJoJo
09-09-2002, 06:27 PM
well, i have a different opion

as long as it isn't as wacked out like Jinny Girl' is.. if it's like, i dunno, a uniform that you have to wear everyday, like a private school, then I would be fine with it.. cause it would be a hell of a lot easier to wake up and not worry about what i'm going to wear to school.. tha way, when i go clothes shopping, i can buy whatever the hell i want, cause i know, i won't have to wear it to school, therefor it doens't have to appeal to some dresscode, IE: straps must be 3 fingers wide, shorts must not be shorer than finger tips, etc...

that's just me

and as far as individualtiy goes... I express myself outside of school rather than inside.. i could honestly careless when i'm @ school

Montana Ponine
09-09-2002, 06:32 PM
OMG our school is so obsessed with the dress code, lol. We can't wear shorts that are any shorter than our middle finger when we put our arms down at our sides. Our tops have to be long enough that they don't show any skin when we put our arms up. Ugh, it's sooo annoying. And if they catch you wearing "inappropriate clothing" you change into your PE uniform. I hate it, I can't wear shorts now.....

Swimfan85
09-09-2002, 06:34 PM
I think you must have some form of clothes on....thats about it....

Jinny Girl
09-09-2002, 07:17 PM
and the general rooles at my school suck too. You and ur friends need a picture ID before going into a dance to prove you are a HS student, and if ur firends dont have one their school has to fax their info over before their let in. if u get more than 3 detentions, you get thrown out of school. If u smoke, drink, or do drugs (which is more understandabke but still this rule sux) you get fined, forced to take counseling, do community service... and after that they still might throw you out. i should last about 3 we... 3 days. I hope i get thrown out. for the last 3 weeks the fact im going there makes everything weird. i think ive cried for 3 weeks strait. all those ridiculouse dress codes and dance regulations and reasons you can get thrown out... If my parents make me stay... in 2 years im dropping out... permanantly. everything sucks anyway. i dont know why... i just hate everyone and everything recently.

JT
09-09-2002, 07:52 PM
People, we aren't allowed to wear a jacket with two different colords on it at our school. If you have a black jacket with white buttons, it's not acceptable.

Montana Ponine
09-09-2002, 08:06 PM
Originally posted by JT
People, we aren't allowed to wear a jacket with two different colords on it at our school. If you have a black jacket with white buttons, it's not acceptable.
Oh, my God. Sorry, but what's wrong with your school??

DarleneIllyria
09-09-2002, 08:59 PM
Originally posted by JT
People, we aren't allowed to wear a jacket with two different colords on it at our school. If you have a black jacket with white buttons, it's not acceptable.

Congratulations, I think your school just beat my school out for most ******** rule.

I don't think I could run a school. The only rules I would have is not show up naked and don't act like an ass.

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤
09-09-2002, 11:40 PM
Originally posted by JoJoJoJoJoJoJoJoJo
well, i have a different opion

as long as it isn't as wacked out like Jinny Girl' is.. if it's like, i dunno, a uniform that you have to wear everyday, like a private school, then I would be fine with it.. cause it would be a hell of a lot easier to wake up and not worry about what i'm going to wear to school.. tha way, when i go clothes shopping, i can buy whatever the hell i want, cause i know, i won't have to wear it to school, therefor it doens't have to appeal to some dresscode, IE: straps must be 3 fingers wide, shorts must not be shorer than finger tips, etc...

that's just me

and as far as individualtiy goes... I express myself outside of school rather than inside.. i could honestly careless when i'm @ school
I agree.

Originally posted by: Dr. Lu Delgado
Not really. If everyone had to wear the same thing, then it would be about who has the best white polo...or the most expensive penny loafers...
What I meant by that, was that the school needs to provide the clothes-either for free or for $$- so that way there STILL is no way to compare the shirt etc.


Like I said, Im FOR dress codes, but some of the ones Im reading are ridiculous. The whole no bare belly/short shirts and anything with drugs etc. is totally fine and SHOULD be a requirement, but when you get on about 2 different colored jackets..then thats just messed up! Im so glad I went to the school I did! lol