Are you aware that the precentage of short term suspension has increased by 2.1%, and that the 77.6% of drop outs are from children between the age of 16-18 years of age. Do you feel that School policys are the leading cause of this? For example the school uniform code, do you feel that this Policy drives students to act out or drop out of school? My Mother attened a Safe School Meeting and found that the school system in her Opinion may be focusing on the wrong things. Are the same rules that the school system is trying to enforce causing children to drop out of school or act out in school? My Mom stated that it was said that by the time a child reaches the 9th grade that they are the leading grade level that has the most drop outs as there high school year goes on. Even though I had a tuff life when it comes to school I think that I have over come this statistic, I believe it is because of my Mom who instilled values in me, but what about the children that does have these values instilled in them. Do you feel that the percentages that are listed comes from a lack of parent involvement or from the school system putting to much weight on dress codes, and not enough on the students needs and educational needs. I know if my mother wasn't as on top of things with the school system as she has been then I might have been one of the students that are in the 77.6% drop out rate. Here is a sample of a dress code policy for a Middle School. DRESS CODE POLICY
The Board of Education has adopted a dress code policy. Students are expected to adhere to standards of dress and appearance that are compatible with an effective learning environment. Presenting a bodily appearance or wearing clothing which is disruptive, provocative, revealing, profane, vulgar, offensive or obscene, or which endangers the health and safety of the student or others is prohibited. Examples of prohibited dress or appearance include but are not limited to the following:
exposed undergarments
sagging pants
excessively short or tight garments
bare midriff shirts
strapless shirts
attire with messages or illusions that are lewd, indecent, or vulgar or that advertise any product or service not permitted by law to minors
head covering of any kind
see-through clothing
attire that exposes cleavage
any adornment such as chains or spikes that reasonably could be perceived as or used as a weapon
any symbols, styles or attire frequently associated with intimidation, violence or violent groups about which students at a particular school have been notified.
Do you feel that this is reasoniable or are the school system putting to much time and attention in to what a child wears and not enough time into school subjects. Share your views with me. What do you feel the school systems should be focusing on? Do you feel that they addressing the right things.
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All right, first things first. You really should consider using spell check or have someone proof-read your blogs before posting them. I am far from the perfect speller. It would show us that what you are learning in school, when you are not focused on what clothes you're wearing, is proper grammar and spelling.
On to your topic, I see where you are going. There are more important items that the school should be focusing on, perhaps writing skills, rather than clothing. However, I am a proponent to having a dress code. First off, it will prepare you for the fact that you just can't wear anything you want at most jobs. Most jobs that I have worked at require a certain dress code and to follow anything else gets you sent home or dismissed. Second, the dress code you quoted is actually pretty liberal compared to others that I have seen. I remember when I was in school we were at the cusp of mandating dress codes, people were allowed to wear pretty much anything and I just could not focus on my work when I had some girl wearing see through clothing sitting next to me. I think that people spend too much time getting the "best" clothes to try to be popular or cool. Those that can't afford it are left out and pushed aside because they aren't "cool" enough.
As far as policies pushing students out of school. My only thought is "Get over it." Your entire life is controlled by policies. Laws are policies that the government has set up to operate society a certain way. Work sets policies that they require for you to be employed. Your mom sets policies to keep order in her home and to help you grow to your fullest potential. Schools set policies to obtain the goals that are required by the policies set by the government. ProgressiveU.org has policies that need to be followed to operate this website and make it useful for you and everyone else. Polices are everywhere, if you choose to follow them, things go smooth. If you choose not to follow them, you suffer the consequences of your actions. Keep in mind, I don't think all policies are fair and acceptable. I do believe that you should challenge authority sometimes, but again, you face the consequences of your actions.
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Respectfully,
Adam
I've been to schools that are on opposite ends of the dress code spectrum. I went to a private school that had almost no dress code unless what you were wearing was extremely inappropriate. Now, I go to a public school where I hear, daily, " take your hat off!" "cover up your stomach!" It sometimes goes as far as sending a student home to change their shorts because they are slightly above the "legal" length.
Honestly, I think we should be focusing more on the quality of our educational systems rather than if my bra strap is showing. I don't believe that something as little as a dress code can drive students to drop high school. I think these kids are dropping school because they don't believe in the power of education. They don't have the idea that education can take you to higher places, so they drop schoo. If one knows the importance of education what you are able to wear to school will not stop them from going. There is a greater problem than dress code.
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