A Hole In The Dress Code-Follow Up
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October 28, 2009 • Kayleigh Loeffler
Filed under Bucs Life, View from the Crew
While many students find it easy to understand the opinions and views of their peers on certain school issues, such as the dress code, many struggle to look at something from an administrator or adult’s point of view. In the issue of having holes in jeans, the administrators of Allatoona have a very different view than that of students. In an interview with Mrs. Wilkes, she explains how they see the rule and what the reasoning is behind having it in place.
Q: Who is in charge of establishing the dress code for the school?
A: The ideas come from Mr. Bursmith, but the ultimate decision is an administrative effort.
Q: What do you believe the reasoning is behind the “no holes in jeans” rule?
A: The biggest reason would be to provide a more professional look. Most kids will be graduating in a few years, and it’s important that your wardrobe learns how to mature along with yourself. Students need to learn how to dress professionally for their future jobs.
Q: How do you personally feel about the “no holes in jeans” rule?
A: I believe that there is nothing wrong with coming to school dressed nice. Having holes is in your jeans is not essential to your clothing; you can save the “holey” jeans for weekends and when you get home.
Q: Does the school decide what the penalties are for dress code offenders? Why do you believe the penalties are this way?
A: Yes. The school wants to give first time offenders a chance, almost like a freebie. Repeat offenders should be given stronger punishments to prevent them from future offenses.
Q: On average, how many students would you say are sent to ISS because they have a hole(s) in their jeans?
A: At the beginning of the school year there was a lot. However, as the school year went on, the numbers have become less and much more random. It all just depends on who is seen, and different administrators spot a different amount of students. It fluctuates.
Q: Do you think that alternate penalties, such as lab coats and duct tape, would be better punishments than ISS?
A: No. I honestly don’t see the point. If you know that your jeans have holes in them, you shouldn’t wear them to school.
Q: Are there any special options for students who don’t have the financial ability to purchase new jeans?
A: Although our school has not currently experienced a need for assistance, it is possible for allowances to be made. In the past, donations of pairs of jeans have been made from various sources for students to use in the event that they cannot purchase their own.
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Thinking to where Mrs. Wilkes said that she doesn’t think it’s wrong that students come to school dressed nice… I agree but sometimes I think that the dress code is a bit too strict pertaining to specific attire. For example, I have often said that dresses should be allowed to be worn to school, without the requirement of 3 inches or 2 fingers thickness of straps, because everyone’s own opinion varies quite a bit in those circumstances. Many of my friends have nice dresses or clothing items that are certainly professional looking and appropriate but do not meet the requirement as listed in the agenda… I personally believe that the school should not revoke all dress codes but loosen the rope a bit more on the strictness of it.