I know schools must have a dress code but this is a bit ridiculous...

[Mskanga]

If more parents supported the purpose of the schools rather than kvetching about whether or not their kid can draw attention to her ****--well, public education might be a bit better for it.

Then how do you explain that the same school that says no you cannot wear a pair of pants ( not shorts ) with the word "princess" across the back , says it's ok to wear a t-shirt that has the same word across your t-shirt, and believe me , they are across the ****s. How can they justify that? OK on one part of the body but not the other?
My kids don't wear shorts or mini skirts or short t-shirts to school , and nothing offensive in words, but a pair of sweats with Princess on the back is that offensive?

 

[Serena]

Because not enough people have gotten together and decided it's not appropriate. If enough people complain, I'm sure that will be a rule soon too.

 

[Toby'sFriend]

If more parents supported the purpose of the schools rather than kvetching about whether or not their kid can draw attention to her ****--well, public education might be a bit better for it.

I think to me that is part of the issue also, except it definately isn't limited to Public Education because Private schools definately have their share of parental headaches.

The days when "if your do this, we will be forced to notify your parents" as a means of discipline are fast disappearing in our schools. Way too many kids KNOW that Mom and Dad's first instinct will be to take the kids side in any battle. The school and administration are left pretty powerless when it comes to trying to maintain structure.

Sometimes schools do come up with some pretty silly rules. But unless they go completely bonkers - I will always support the idea of "their building, their classroom, and they get to set the policy."

and I'm not going to waste my day reading the fine print of the student handbook to see if it was specifically stated. If the Principal says an article of clothing isn't appropriate, then we'll just save it to wear at home where I'M the boss.

 

[eeyore kelly]

If the Principal says an article of clothing isn't appropriate, then we'll just save it to wear at home where I'M the boss.

ITA!!!

 

[zagafi]

Thanks for illustrating my point entirely. But, I'll bite. Slogans on t-shirts has long been a norm. Unless the message or fit is provocative, it's hardly inappropriate. Words on the rear of clothing is a new (and hopefully fleeting) fashion "thing".

You'd have more credence if you could argue successfully that your daughter's education is lacking because she can't wear her pants with words on the tush. But since it's not the quality of her education that's your beef, your point is rather moot. Schools don't exist for the sole purpose of displaying the weekend's fashion purchase.

 

[zagafi]

Originally posted by Toby'sFriend
I think to me that is part of the issue also, except it definately isn't limited to Public Education because Private schools definately have their share of parental headaches.

The days when "if your do this, we will be forced to notify your parents" as a means of discipline are fast disappearing in our schools. Way too many kids KNOW that Mom and Dad's first instinct will be to take the kids side in any battle. The school and administration are left pretty powerless when it comes to trying to maintain structure.

Sometimes schools do come up with some pretty silly rules. But unless they go completely bonkers - I will always support the idea of "their building, their classroom, and they get to set the policy."

and I'm not going to waste my day reading the fine print of the student handbook to see if it was specifically stated. If the Principal says an article of clothing isn't appropriate, then we'll just save it to wear at home where I'M the boss.

Yup, yup, yup.

 

[mtemm]

Originally posted by JayBee
I've also seen that short pleated skirts are 'in"......can you imagine the view up the school stairs of a short skirt & thong wearing teen girl??

better view than if I were wearing it

(sorry, couldn't resist)

I had uniforms when I went to HS, definitely stricter on girls than on boys. but now that I am older I don't thing they are as evil as I did back then.

 

[Mskanga]

If it becomes a rule, it will become a rule district wide , not for just one school.
At the moment there's nothing written anywhere about this, and no parents have been notified of anything , only the kids have been told. But I still don't know what the gang colors are, I will have to ask him when I see him.

 

[zagafi]

Actually, principals certainly can make rules specific to their school of responsibility without it becoming district-wide.

 

[Mskanga]

Originally posted by zagafi
Actually, principals certainly can make rules specific to their school of responsibility without it becoming district-wide.

You are probably right, but some of them are stupid. Like the one where it says shoes must be worn at all times and then if a student needs to borrow a pencil , has to hand in a shoe that will not be returned until the pencil is returned, but that is another story.

 

[SC Minnie]

Originally posted by Mskanga
You are probably right, but some of them are stupid. Like the one where it says shoes must be worn at all times and then if a student needs to borrow a pencil , has to hand in a shoe that will not be returned until the pencil is returned, but that is another story.

WTH????? I have never heard of such-- Our supply list at the beginning of every year asks for about 20 pencils for just one class. I know the teacher puts them back so that she always has a pencil to give to a child that needs one.

 

[CajunDixie]

Thanks for illustrating my point entirely. But, I'll bite. Slogans on t-shirts has long been a norm. Unless the message or fit is provocative, it's hardly inappropriate. Words on the rear of clothing is a new (and hopefully fleeting) fashion "thing".

Actually it isn't new. When I was in HS in the late 80's many of us wore sweats with our school nickname on the seat of our sweats. The cheerleaders most likely were the ones that started this but it quickly grew and no one had a problem with it.

You are probably right, but some of them are stupid. Like the one where it says shoes must be worn at all times and then if a student needs to borrow a pencil , has to hand in a shoe that will not be returned until the pencil is returned, but that is another story.

Or how about the kid who drops their silverware and goes back up to the line to ask for another fork and has to hand over both shoes. It's ok for the adults to break the rules but forget about a child making a simple mistake like forgetting a pencil or dropping silverware.

 

[eeyore kelly]

Or how about the kid who drops their silverware and goes back up to the line to ask for another fork and has to hand over both shoes.

That is gross!

If anyone made my children take off their shoe or shoes at school, they would hear from me.

Sometimes the schools do make dumb rules. Some of us parents are fighting one now. (Not a dress code issue)

If I think a rule is unfair, I ask several of the parents their thoughts. If enough of us agree, we approach the principal. If we don't get anywhere with the principal, we all call our school board members.

 

[Laurabearz]

If I ever found a pair of pants that said "lardo" on the rear I would buy them..... but then again, I think my rear speaks for itself.

My rule with the girls will be... If I can wear it, they can wear it. If they want a belly shirt and low riding pants, then I will wait for them afterschool in a belly shirt and low riders... if that works for them....

With that said, I will have the kids follow the dress code, what ever it may be.... I have faith in our princapal to decide what is safest for our school.

 

[JessetheCowgirl]

Originally posted by Laurabearz
If I ever found a pair of pants that said "lardo" on the rear I would buy them..... but then again, I think my rear speaks for itself.

My rule with the girls will be... If I can wear it, they can wear it. If they want a belly shirt and low riding pants, then I will wait for them afterschool in a belly shirt and low riders... if that works for them....

With that said, I will have the kids follow the dress code, what ever it may be.... I have faith in our princapal to decide what is safest for our school.

Now that is a creative solution--if I can wear it, you can wear it!!!

 

[snoopy]

Originally posted by Laurabearz
My rule with the girls will be... If I can wear it, they can wear it. If they want a belly shirt and low riding pants, then I will wait for them afterschool in a belly shirt and low riders... if that works for them....

I am rolling.

Love that solution.

 

[RitaZ.]

Originally posted by Laurabearz
If I ever found a pair of pants that said "lardo" on the rear I would buy them..... but then again, I think my rear speaks for itself.

My rule with the girls will be... If I can wear it, they can wear it. If they want a belly shirt and low riding pants, then I will wait for them afterschool in a belly shirt and low riders... if that works for them....

 

[kaseyC]

Originally posted by Laurabearz

My rule with the girls will be... If I can wear it, they can wear it. If they want a belly shirt and low riding pants, then I will wait for them afterschool in a belly shirt and low riders... if that works for them.... [/QUOTE

Laurabearz, that is just too funny. I am going to have to try that with my 3 DDs when they get old enough to give me grief about clothing choices.

 

[Mskanga]

Actually some of the teachers in our school do make the students give them a shoe if they borrow a pencil, but not all of them, and it is allowed while the handbook says shoes must be worn at all times.
Our silverware though is plastic, they call them sforks ( spoon and spoon all in one ) and if they drop that one , they come back to the box and get another one, no lines to wait.
I just sent my second grader to school today with 100 pencils for her class teacher, I hope she never has to take a shoe off....

 

[nemo1987]

i do not think young girls should be wearing shorts with things on the rear. they are quite popular in my high school and i have a pair of shorts that say MC on the butt for Monmouth College (thats where my dad works and where i plan to go) and i think it is okay for high school students to wear them because we are older but not little girls. no way!
**Sarah**