Dress Code – Yes? or No?

The students at Harvest Middle School have many opinions on the dress code. To them, there are many ups and downs to it. Dyana stated that “(with a dress code people will) dress more appropriately.” That said, students see downsides to it as well. Alyssa addressed the disadvantages of not being able to wear some of her clothes, “I feel limited and unable to express myself.” The students that have volunteered to be interviewed had different opinions on what was said to be dress code, for instance, half the students that have been interviewed commented that they would want the dress code while the other half did not.
Victoria
Grade 7
What do you think about the dress code?
It’s not good for us to wear ripped jeans and show our skin
If you could change anything what would you change?
The ripped Jean
If you could have your own dress code what would it be?
Wear anything you want
What Would you say to the students that broke your dress code?
You can’t wear that you are going to get dress coded
What would be their punishment?
Lunch detention
Lauren
Grade 8
What do you think about the dress code?
It’s stupid
If you could change anything what would you change?
The shorts rule
If you could have your own dress code what would it be?
There will be no rule
What would you say to the students that broke your dress code?
Nothing
What would be their punishment?
No dress code
Angie
Grade 7
What do you think about the dress code?
It’s kind of dumb
If you could change anything what would you change?
I don’t know
If you could have your own dress code what would it be?
Probably wouldn’t have one
What would you say to the students that broke your dress code?
Nothing
What would be their punishment?
Nothing
Dyana
Grade 7
What do you think are some benefits to the dress code?
Dressed more Appropriate
What do you think are some disadvantages to the dress code?
Can’t express themselves
Should we have a dress code? Why? Or Why not?
Yes. safer and more Appropriate for school
How does it feel to have a limit to what you can wear and why?
Harder to shop. ex. shorts
Alyssa
Grade 8
What do you think are some benefits to the dress code?
Not so exposed
What do you think are some disadvantages to the dress code?
Not being able to wear things that are not dress code but still aproprate
Should we have a dress code? Why? Or Why not?
Yes people will wear more appropriate clothing
How does it feel to have a limit to what you can wear and why?
I feel limited and unable to express myself
Kiana
Grade 8
What do you think are some disadvantages to the dress code?
Can’t express ourselves with what we want to wear
Should we have a dress code? Why? Or Why not?
Yes but less strict, ex. Holes in pants and tank tops
As you can see there are many contrasting opinions to the dress code. Some students would rather not have a dress code and others would keep it. These different opinions are interesting to see because it seems most students complainabout the dress code.
It’s a good story about people’s opinion about the dress code. Was confusing sometimes because had different questions at end.
I would rather have a dress code restricting things that aren’t school appropriate, but still allowing people to express themselves.
its good how you got alot of responses on asking question if they agree or they dont