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NEW SCHOOL DRESS CODE: Student’s Thoughts and Outfits

Maria Sergiienko, Senior Special Contributor
October 1, 2018

One of the changes this school year was the update of the school dress code. Today I suggest you look at the renewed dress code and read student’s thoughts about it.

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Permitted

Combination in approved school colors are permitted (black, gray, khaki, red and white)
Shorts/skirts must fit properly
Logos permitted in any size, must be in approved colors

Prohibited

Leggings are not to be worn as
pants – must be part of an approved length dress, skirt, and/or shirt
dress.
Blue jeans of any type
Writing is prohibited across the back/seat of the pants

TOPS:

Permitted

Must be red, black, white, and/or gray in color
Combination of approved colors
Logos permitted in any size/ must be in approved colors
Hoodies may be worn throughout the course of the school day.
Hoodies must be in approved colors or approved color combinations.
Logos are permitted in approved colors and any size. Hoods are to
remain down and off students’ head at all times.
Full zipper hoodies are
allowed in dress code approved colors

Prohibited

Outerwear/outdoor clothing
Tops which expose the shoulder or midriff
Sleeveless or spaghetti straps
Sheer, lacy, or see-through fabric
Tying shirts (front, back, or sides)
Colors in layering other than red, black, white, or grey

Name: Skylar Newingham

Grade: 9

What do you think about dress code in our school?

We shouldn’t have a dress code, but we should have limitations for what we can wear or can not wear. We need to have more freedom to express ourselves. We should not have to dress like everyone else just so someone doesn’t get offended.

If you would get an opportunity to change/add one thing in our dress code: what would you change/add?

I think blue jeans is a good idea.

Name: Alexis Hiler

Grade: 10

What do you think about dress code in our school?

I understand, why we have it in our school and I agree with some parts of our dress code. However, I think, it’s unnecessary.

If you would get an opportunity to change/add one thing in our dress code: what would you change/add?

Blue jeans is something, what I need in our dress code.

Name: Dayona Brown

Grade: 12

What do you think about dress code in our school?

I think, we should dress ourselves. We should be able to were whatever we want. On the other hand, I like that our dress code allows us to wear pants not only in school colors.

Why did you pick this outfit today?

I feel pretty in this outfit. Black is my favorite color and I really like this blouse with stripes. Also, I like adding interesting and unique accessories to my outfits and today I picked these hoop earrings.

Name: Anthony Cumo

Grade: 10

What do you think about dress code in our school?

My opinion on dress code is it’s unnecessary. I think this because many people have nice clothes that they want to wear and want people to see, but they can’t do that due to dress code.

If you would get an opportunity to change/add one thing in our dress code: what would you change/add?

The one thing I’d want to change is no dress code at all except you are still not vulgar clothing.

Name: Montana Eliser

Grade:

10

What do you think about dress code in our school?

I don’t like it at all. It is very different and new for me, because I just came here this year. Dress code in my old school in Ohio was much

easier, we were allowed to wear ripped jeans and any color. I think our school needs to modernize dress code and modify it to fit kids today.

Why did you pick this outfit today?

The reason I picked this outfit this morning is because I wanted to be comfortable and cute/casual, but also wanted to incorporate my Halloween socks and it really added a certain “pizzaz” to my mood today.