Comments on: A Hole In The Dress Code

By: Crystal Denman

Crystal Denman — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:39:14 +0000

There should be regulations on things like inappropriate writing, or short, short skirts and shorts. But as far as small holes or a little fray in jeans I believe they should be allowed. And ISS is way too strict of a punishment. ISS should be the last resort and kids who have a little fray in their jeans should not be grouped with kids that have commited serious offenses. My daughter is quite short and it is very hard to find jeans that fit her lengthwise, and her jeans have some fray on the bottom where they drag the ground. I do not feel that I should have to pay for every pair of my daughters jeans to be tailored so they will not fray. I also have a problem with the sweat pants not being allowed. My daughter has some very cute high end “sweat” pants that I think would be perfectly fine for school. (As the other lady said, they are perfectly fine for church!) There is a big difference between ratty ol’ sweat clothes and cute pants that just happen to be made out of the same material as sweat pants. One last thing that I really have a problem with. What happens when a child goes to school in something that has a hole or two or they have to wear sweats because that is all they have. Surely these students are not made to go to ISS and made to feel embarrassed because these are the only clothes they can afford. I feel that the dress code needs to be revised and that we remember that these are kids, and as kids they need to feel comfortable and confident in their clothes and therefore they will be more comfortable and confident at school.

By: Peter Arrellano

Peter Arrellano — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:31:34 +0000

This is so true. The holes in the jeans rule is stupid. Even if they are trying to maintain a certain image, a tiny fray will not hurt anybody. If they want to take the dress code to that extent, they should have gone to a private school. Its ridiculous.

By: Colleen Hyser

Colleen Hyser — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:53:13 +0000

As a parent of a JR, I totally agree with this article. Bravo!
I find it totally ridiculous that a tear in pants that isn’t in an in appropriate area is a big deal. I also believe that ISS is way to severe a punishment. I agree that students should not be allowed to wear shirts with offensive writing on it, shirts that are too low cut, or too high in the mid drift area and also pants that are too low whether it be on the boys or the girls. It is the new trend to have small tears. Now, of course you shouldn’t have to look at body parts. I think that some times dress codes go a bit too far. I mean I can even wear whatever I want to my church.
Good luck with this issue!