End The Dress Codes

Dress codes have been put in place due to students coming to school in inappropriate attire. However, we feel that a free dress code can be in place and appropriate at the same time. I Jody Guy have done some research on the benefits of a free dress code. Having a school uniform suppresses individuality, and expression. Expressing your self through your wardrobe can make you feel comfortable and confident, and you can be appropriate at the same time.

If the district creates a set of guidelines to a free dress code and stick to the current consequences for infractions then there will not be a problem with indecent exposure. I believe that if a set of guidelines is applied then the school will have a more comfortable feel while remaining safe and appropriate. Attached are a suggested set of guidelines.

SUGGESTED GUIDELINES

ALL SCHOOL ATTIRE MUST BE APPROPRIATE AND CANNOT BE DISTRACTING TO THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT.

SHOES
Shoes must be appropriate and safe.
Shoes can NOT be torn up or to a point where they create a hazard.
Shoes CAN NOT have anything that is a distraction to the learning environment. (Lights, music, wheels, squeakers, etc.)

Jackets and Coats
Jackets/Coats must be appropriate.
NO Trench coat style jackets
Must not exhibit any illegal or inappropriate content. (Alcohol, drugs, smoking, profanity, or any obscene content)
Cannot be worn through the cafeteria line.
Jackets may not be zipped at any time while on school campus, excluding after school activities such as games, plays, etc.

SHIRTS
This applies to undershirts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, turtlenecks, etc.
Shirts must be appropriate and not create a distraction to the learning environment.
Shirts MUST NOT be revealing in any way that is not appropriate. Such as see through, tight fitted, crop tops, etc.
Shirts CAN NOT display any content suggesting illegal activities or display any obscene content such as profanity, drugs, alcohol, smoking, etc.
Undershirts must also be appropriate.
Shirts MAY NOT have any rips or tears that are inappropriate.

PANTS
Pants MUST be appropriate and may not be distracting to the learning environment.
ALL PANTS MUST COVER AT LEAST HALF OF YOUR KNEE.
Pants CAN NOT display and obscene content such as profanity, drugs, alcohol, smoking, etc.
Pants May Not have any rips or tears above the knee.
Pants may not be frayed by the ground.
Pants MUST NOT be revealing in any way inappropriate.
Pants MUST fit on your waist and MAY NOT be under your waist at ANYTIME.
IF THE PANTS ARE LOOSE ON YOUR WAIST YOU MUST WEAR A BELT.
Belts cannot be inappropriate or distracting to other students.

SKIRTS
Skirts MUST be appropriate.
Skirts MUST cover at least half of your knee
Skirts MAY NOT display any obscene content such as profanity, drugs, alcohol, etc.

SOCKS
Socks must be appropriate and may not be distracting.
Socks MAY NOT display any obscene content such as profanity, drugs, alcohol, etc.