We have worked with schools across the United States, and believe us, you are not the only person asking this question! The answers that we have heard from our customers are as varied as our customers are. The debate over school uniforms is complicated, so we've included highlights from both sides for you to consider:
Professional:
Some say that a child in a school uniform is more likely to take school seriously. Putting on the school uniform signals he or she is going to school just like dad dresses up to go to work. Schools report that when students dress in "work clothes" rather than "play clothes" they take a more serious approach to their studies.
Promotes Good Discipline:
Many think that school uniforms help maintain school discipline, decreasing the amount of discipline problems. The argument is that children today are lacking in self-discipline because parents refuse to discipline them. This makes it more difficult on the teacher who has to deal with classes of 25-30 students at a time.
Reduces Fighting and Violence:
Schools report that school uniforms decrease fighting and violence that arrise out of arguments over fashionable clothes. Children invariably tease those who do not have trendy clothes. Those who can't afford name brand clothes are often sensitive about their clothing. Schools struggling with gang problems report that school uniforms help ease tensions.
Distractions:
Many parents believe that students wearing school uniforms look nicer and that a school uniform policy ensures that children will come to school in appropriate clothing, avoiding distractions such as fads considered to be outlandish or overly revealing. Some students have turned school into an unending fashion show. This disctracts from learning, as some kids spend more time focused on thier clothes than on homework.
Values:
School uniforms stress that individuality and self-expression are not determined by designer clothing or the latest fashion fad.
Low Cost:
School uniforms are a bargain. They are becoming far less expensive than many other clothes. Schools argue that school uniforms are economical, especially compared to designer clothing, and parents agree given school uniform durability. They say school uniforms last longer because they are made for repeated wash and wear. Many schools capitalize on this by starting used school uniform stores or swap meets. Parents can get used school uniforms at discount prices, or just use them as hand-me-downs between siblings.
School Spirit:
Some feel wearing a school uniform helps build school spirit. It instills a feeling of belonging. As the Beach Boys said, "Be true to your school." Schools report an increase in school pride.
Individuality:
Supressing individuality is the most commonly cited objection to school uniforms. Educators argue that an academic program encouraging students to pursue individual thought is much more important than what they wear. They inhibit creativity and self-expression, forcing students to conform.
Causes Discipline Problems:
Some students reject any rules. Forcing them to wear school uniforms only aggravates their rebelious spirit. They alter their school uniform by tightening, widening, shortening, or lengthening them, and teachers are given the impossible task of policing the students on a daily basis.
Little or No Relationship to Academics:
Opponents insist that their is no credible evidence that school uniforms improve school discipline or promote higher academic acheivement. The principal argument is that some great students are terrible dressers. Dress does not necessarily improve learning.
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they degrade students and they do not help prepare us for the real world.
they do not help in behavior and we are still the same people in and out of those uniforms.
uniforms jus are plain Stupido!
You really can not force these students to "don these uniforms with pride or respect", because it simply violates them as an individual.
But i have to say im against uniforms. The First Amendment of the United States Constitution protects the right to freedom of religion and freedom of expression. Expression meaning how you express yourself on what you were.
But this will help with my speech.
thanks.!
Sorry and thanks.
As for the cost problem, my school always gave you the oportunity to donate your old uniforms that dont fit anymore and then they sell them at a much lower price.
Thanks Alot!
Thanks Alot!
if you think individuality and self expression is taken away then think about this...you are all losers!!!!!! there are other ways to express yourself than by your clothes!!!!!! take a risk and get out there and just talk to someone no matter what they are wearing. if you can't do that and you need them to be wearing designer clothes than take a look at yourself, it's a disgusting image of a bad person.
i was pulled out of class for 45 min. the other day because my teacher insisted that my pants where corduroy(they weren’t). but im very easy going so i said whatever and went to the "uniform closet" to get something to wear for the day where i found, not only THE SAME PAIR OF PANTS in al larger size but some ACCTUAL corduroy pants...
the administrators where rude and argumenitive with me, i have had disciplinary issues in the past but nothing recent im am too mature for the childish games being played at my school, i eventually just grabbed some pants and left .Then feet away from the door on my rush back to class i was stopped for my shirt being un-tucked, when i tried to explain how late i was for a test and how i just changed my pants i got the reply "too bad" i had to walk all the way to the office to get my lunch detention. when i finally got back to class the STATE GRADED TEST had already begun. im pretty sure i failed.
basically i think that THAT was a bigger "academic distraction” than my alleged corduroy pants...that no one would have been distracted by...anyone who cant see that shouldn’t be given ANY authority over children
im just angry that even when i show up to class EVRYDAY and i in no way disrespect my teachers i still get taken out of class and written up, this is why I (as well as others) am tempted to drop out but im too *dang smart for that…
I think that there should be some rules regarding attire but this is to the point that the TEACHERS are making school “an ongoing fashion show” …with ridiculous standards at that
Peace.
Victoria Metts
there will always be grouping school unoforms wont stop that.....
And they cost a lot of money
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announcment to students and have a whole day with every student in school with no unform and they wont give detention to every single student what is that 800 detentions ?
Thanks anyway.
Amelia
-x-
GO SKOOL UNIFORMS!!!!!!!
Too manny laws to follow.Pssha i wouldnt follow it.,
By the way, actual rebels and goths do not refer to themselves as so.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA~
SUCKERS
Many educators and sociology experts believe that students who are forced to wear uniforms will only find other, less appropriate ways to express themselves, possibly through makeup and jewelry
k wellll peace
Rebellion is not excess.
Thanks!!
sincerely not comfortable in school
Even if schools want us to wear a uniform, we should at least be able to wear it the way we want and have some way to be able to express our individuality.
By the way, I am not a student, but a parent of four grown children, 2 who had uniforms and 2 who did not.
U SUCK IF U DONT LIKE THEM!
School Uniforms are a disgrace to kids because they can\\\'t express their feelings by what they wear with school uniforms. Whoever made these things called School Uniforms should be ashamed!!!
Tara
Love Joey Rogers baby ... : )
NOTHING!
just making us lose control of one more thing that we thought we could have control over.
Yes, for some people it actually DOES express their personality by the way they dress.
Wearing oddly colored clothes, with akward accesories.. it can tell alot about someone. Like they obviously don't care what people think about them if they have the guts to dress like this. So then they should be a pretty fun, open minded person.
Some people enjoy to be different for a change instead of just like everybody else.
so, therfor i did think this site was helpful, but im going against school uniforms:P !!
Zara
ughmm this is an okayyy,, article but yea ima use it fer my essay
Peace out Bobbie : )
LOve ya
In my Ethics class we're doing a debate about school uniforms. This helped thanks.
because i rather have my own fashion then thinking somebodys
copying me every day
samon firshman thee third
kthnxbye.
cause some sorce of problem and the kids
who like uniforms they can go to another school and how can kids show off there awesome new chothes to ur friends with dumb uniforms
but i am against the idea of uniforms.
good because you wouldnt have to worry about what your goin gto wear
but bad because your not being yerself
and there all ugly to :]
but thats probly im in 8th grade doo ya=]
this article helped me..buht it didnt have alot of information.thanx thought..i got an A+!! =]
thanx
thanks-Elyssa Weber
xoxo- ashleighhhh !
Peace out im gone
no have no point!!!!
helped none. Its just a bunch of dumb ass garbage
In school, you learn, not worry about what other people wear. I ♥ uniforms.
I really like my uniform and I feel like they set a good equalness between wealthy and less fortunate students. It makes everyone fell good about themselves. Thanks for helping me with my paper articlesbase.com!
Well i agree with many of these people. I also have something i want to know. Do school uniforms really cut back the bullying?
i strongly agree to skool uniforms because there are going to be less bullies in the skool and less feelings hurt so ya i wish our skool used to have uniforms
GO SKOOL UNIFORMS!!!!!!!
they make schools better ☺☻
uniforms might help students focus more
but uniforms are expensive, and buying name brand clothes can be cheap if you but it at good places
makes no sense for us to being wearing stuff that we don't want to wear I'm **AGAINST IT** and I'M supporting it 100% OH BOY!!! all this stuff that it has on this page talking about it brings violence and distractions discipline problems thats not it it's just they can't control the students that's not our problem that's their problem... just like i have a major problem at my skool with dressin up professional and we dont find no job or nothing and just wearing uniform...
that's my OPINION on that...
-Kansas City, MO
reppin- Alta Vista Charter High School
except for the uniform part!!!!!!!!
♥ALICIA!
♥LILLIE!
this article is poppin!!
I personally think uniforms are a bad idea.
they take away any speck of individuality that any kid should have.
and being a kid myself, i NEED my individuality.
so does every kid i know i think.
so, once again thank you.
middle schools regardless of uniforms. like our school. Its a problem and they are doing alot but seriously i cant wear my necklace and earrings and not be called NOT in a gang because no matter what you wear. Its stupid. No being able to wear what you want. its not like uniforms will prevent people from joining. it wont help the learning enviroment. What does uniforms do????
plus it looks rubbish
believe us, you are not the only person asking this question!
The answers that we have heard from our customers are as varied
as our customers are. The debate over school uniforms is
complicated, so we've included highlights from both sides for
you to consider:
Professional:
Some say that a child in a school uniform is more likely to take
school seriously. Putting on the school uniform signals he or
she is going to school just like dad dresses up to go to work.
Schools report that when students dress in "work clothes" rather
than "play clothes" they take a more serious approach to their
studies.
Promotes Good Discipline:
Many think that school uniforms help maintain school discipline,
decreasing the amount of discipline problems. The argument is
that children today are lacking in self-discipline because
parents refuse to discipline them. This makes it more difficult
on the teacher who has to deal with classes of 25-30 students at
a time.
Reduces Fighting and Violence:
Schools report that school uniforms decrease fighting and
violence that arrise out of arguments over fashionable clothes.
Children invariably tease those who do not have trendy clothes.
Those who can't afford name brand clothes are often sensitive
about their clothing. Schools struggling with gang problems
report that school uniforms help ease tensions.
Distractions:
Many parents believe that students wearing school uniforms look
nicer and that a school uniform policy ensures that children
will come to school in appropriate clothing, avoiding
distractions such as fads considered to be outlandish or overly
revealing. Some students have turned school into an unending
fashion show. This disctracts from learning, as some kids spend
more time focused on thier clothes than on homework.
Values:
School uniforms stress that individuality and self-expression
are not determined by designer clothing or the latest fashion
fad.
Low Cost:
School uniforms are a bargain. They are becoming far less
expensive than many other clothes. Schools argue that school
uniforms are economical, especially compared to designer
clothing, and parents agree given school uniform durability.
They say school uniforms last longer because they are made for
repeated wash and wear. Many schools capitalize on this by
starting used school uniform stores or swap meets. Parents can
get used school uniforms at discount prices, or just use them as
hand-me-downs between siblings.
School Spirit:
Some feel wearing a school uniform helps build school spirit. It
instills a feeling of belonging. As the Beach Boys said, "Be
true to your school." Schools report an increase in school pride.
Individuality:
Supressing individuality is the most commonly cited objection to
school uniforms. Educators argue that an academic program
encouraging students to pursue individual thought is much more
important than what they wear. They inhibit creativity and
self-expression, forcing students to conform.
Causes Discipline Problems:
Some students reject any rules. Forcing them to wear school
uniforms only aggravates their rebelious spirit. They alter
their school uniform by tightening, widening, shortening, or
lengthening them, and teachers are given the impossible task of
policing the students on a daily basis.
Little or No Relationship to Academics:
Opponents insist that their is no credible evidence that school
uniforms improve school discipline or promote higher academic
acheivement. The principal argument is that some great students
are terrible dressers. Dress does not necessarily improve
learning.
About the Author:Isaac Grauke is manager of sales and marketing for Hall Closet
Uniforms and Apparel, http://www.hallclosetuniforms.comArticle Source: ArticlesBase.com - Pros and Cons of School Uniforms
From all my research and academic studies, I have come to conclude that schools with school uniforms have a better grade point average then schools with out them and there is less pear pressure to dress like other students.
I know from a kid’s point of view that the school uniforms would be boring and mundane, but from an adult’s perspective the uniforms would be a “good way to show school spirit” and “a better way to take stress off the kids.
But most of these people that have posted on this site are what gave me and my opponent
more information then the "DAM" site you created, also i aprecciate most of the information you have given me on the por's which i needed dearly for my report. Like most of the others said, this site is made for not only pro's but "CON".
P.S. I really thank you for the information. Also how is your industry going? X)
Sincerely, Yakuza S.
and the excuse that people cant afford them is crap... the same people that say that have $70 shoes and polo shirts.
I went to a school which had no uniforms and then i went to this one which does have uniforms and no one acted any differently.
just my opinion :)
They aren't as expensive as a weekly outfit would be. Who says you have to express your
individuality at school? If expressing your individuality is that big of a deal to you, why not buy your trendy clothes as well and express yourself at partys, concerts, the movies, going out to eat.. etc. You go to school to learn and better your education for the future, not to worry about how you look towards other people. I dont see a problem in school uniforms whatsoever. If anything, they're helping you concentrate on your education, rather than expressing yourself the whole day.
kaythxbi
In a recent study, the same test was given to students in Sweden and students in America. 87% of the Swedish highschoolers (which wear uniforms) scored an 80% or better on the test, while the American students, (from a wealthy California public school area) had a pass rate of only 21%.
Children in America need to take school more seriously, and being able to wear whatever you want is only a distraction.
keep up the good job! (:
but i disagree about school uniforms i dont like them at all i like wearing my own kewl clothes to school i am a senoir at the university at texas and i hate them we dont wear them and i am extremely happy =]
Oh and by the way, school uniforms are ugly not cute. They will never cool and they don't really improve schools that much. I know there are others to express yourself but uniforms are too formal for public schools. Especially if you're in like kindergarten.
Also, i agree with the fact that clothes doesn't stunt a persons individuality. Clothes most the time only mirrors the income of the person or family wearing the clothes. Individuality comes from personality, and decisions a person makes.
Nevertheless, it\'s personal and subjective view but I appreciate this article and school uniform as well.
I have gone to schools which had uniforms and those that didnt have any uniforms. I have found that schools which didnt have uniforms had less discipline and less enthusiastic about school. A school uniform is if nothing else a symbol of belonging and of the sanctity of the institution. Uniformity in dress also is a huge stress relief from peer pressure about fashion and shoes etc. Also, it instills a sense of collective spirit when you deal with students of other schools.
The argument that "individuality" is curbed or that it stifles students is utter nonsense as scholastically, schools with uniforms have students who perform better on an average than schools without uniforms, also some of the greatest minds in human history have been products of schools with uniforms like Issac Newton etc. Compare any military school to any public school in the US and the difference between their graduates is clear to see.
Let us not forget the uniform is not a solution to all kind of problems but it is definitely a step in the right direction.
and thanx to all the ppl who are with me.........
1. there tacky
2.umimaginative.
3.it inhibits a students freedom of choice....
4. wont let us become the perso we want to become
P.S. M SMiley, it wouldn't matter if Isaac Grauke is manager of sales and marketing for Individuality Inc., he was stating his opinion. It's not like one article is going to make a whole school switch to uniforms. He may have a monetary bias. He still stated Pros AND Cons.
dumb ass
them is just a big waste . Children need to be able to express their style.
Believe it or not teachers are human as well as social workers and carpenters and cannot help but be influenced by the appearance of their students. It is an obvious truth that teachers will spend more time with those students who are well dressed than those who are scruffy or dirty. A uniform goes some distance to reducing that perception and therefor results in a more equitable distribution of the teacher's attention. Ask any teacher!
Some kids think that it would be ugly and boring looking but we as students cccan change this we can try our hardest to get newer styles.
i know that the girls are not going to be for thhe blazers and the boys for the suits so lets make a change and show the bord that there are other things out there that are not really that nuch money.
A con of school unifors is that you can not show you personality but a pro is that you can be a safer school. so really think in the this. thanks.
I am so completely against uniforms. I hate to be told what I can and can't do. Just makes me want to do it that much more.
In this world, its hard to be yourself. Really, its easier to be fake. And thats just not right. Most people express themselves through clothing, hair, &makeup(mostly clothes). If any of those are taken away it gets harder to be you. If something is okay to see, not inappropriate.., then it shouldn't be taken away.
&&QUESTIONN!!!!!!!!
I heard if your hair is dyed an unnatural color, some schools(mostly with uniforms) won't allow it, true?
I mean, whatever would I do without my expressful(is that a word?) shirts, my lovely skinny jeans, and the faded purple on the underneath part of my hair? I would completely loose touch with who I am.
Uniforms aren't all that bad. And if you don't want to wear uniforms, just get homeschooled, or go to a different school.
The individual who wrote this has a monetary bias to get more schools to adopt uniforms. Not helpful.
Like a call to action ?
I think having to buy both uniform and regular cloths for students is just more of a hastle and it spends more money!
And if you ask me i think if your wearing something your totally not confertable in like school uniform,( Because not everyone wants to wear tose ugly things)thats what causes a distraction because then we won't be confertable learning because then will just keep thinking of how hidious we look !!!!!
REALLY, WHY WOULD SOMEONE WANT TO WEAR THEM? YOU GUYS ARE ALL NUTS!!
Clothes give students the right to express who we really are. Designer stuff IS NOT a problem in my school, what's the big deal?
1. Parent, Student, Expert Niether
2. If student : Grade 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12, higher
3. For uniforms, not for uniforms
4. Why do you believe in what you believe in
5. Anything else you have to say
Thanks!
I need it really soon so if you can get it to me by next week at the latest that would be soooooo awsome!
Also, I noticed in the paragraph marked as "Professional" that you put "just like dad dresses up to go to work." I hope you do realize that there is a plentiful number of working moms....
Well, I really wished I could have gone to a High School with the rule of School uniforms but I didn't have a chance to so now I'm at a High School where almost any clothing is whearable and I decided if I can't go to a school with no school uniforms, Ill where the uniform. I've noticed that Im a little more awake in the mornings and people ask me why I whear a suit, I tell them 2 reasons
1. More concentration and school isn't a damn fashion show
2. I look good in a suit!
I do belive that all High School should have uniforms. At first I was agenst it, but now, Im with it. I've gotten a few people to whear suits to school and I really hope it sticks.
now they are deciding to put uniforms at our school. our school is jointed with a high school and my friend take band at the high school because boths schools have the same music teacher. if she has a target on her back most likely the high schoolers will take aim and try to shoot.
i have to say having uniforms suck too because the problem is, is it the dress code. or is it because the teachers arnt enforcing it.
Isaac Grauke is manager of sales and marketing for Hall Closet Uniforms and Apparel
I for one, think that school uniforms are useful in many ways. They prevent violence, arguments and other such heinious acts. Also, if individuality is only expressed by clothes, it is all the more reason to acquire school uniforms
I am affirmative and so i am for the school uniforms. This has really helped me.
of uniforme you get.
And I found this very helpful on the projet i`m doing. :D
shouldn't the schools with uniforms be all great?
uniforms don't change the personalities/characteristics of the students.
they don't reduce school violence, or raise school spirit.
it's not like asian schools are all safe from school violence, or filled with hardworking students.
they are who they are. kids who fight will fight, kids who study will study.
uniforms are not the key element for disciplining or changing the attitudes of the students.
I agree that school uniforms should be enforced.
Dress codes are in my school, but people still break the rules. With actual uniforms, ths wont happen. I always have a fear that i will be made fun of by certain clothes. But with uniforms, this wouldnt happen.
B)
School uniforms will do nothing but cut down on a students individuality, creatvitly, or freedom of speech we have the right to wear what we want to wear though look in the bill of rights! A uniform is not the way to cut down on school violence. How would a Parent I.D. their child? By the clothes that they were wearing, when they left home? What if a Senior decided to attack a 9th -or- 10th grade student at school! How would the victim describe the attacker? Hmmmm?Khaki Pants - Navy Blue Shirt - Brown Shoes?
why do you guys talk about your essays?
anyway
xD
school uniforms are so inhuman someone should say something about even if it was a 1st grader! doesn't anyone remeber those commerials or videos you had to watch when you were a kid and it talked about your voice makes a diffrence! or your vote about booting off school uniforms someone just say something about what they think.complain and sue just remind the school that you have a voice no matter how young you are you can say what you wanna say and believe that uniforms either rock or they suck just make sure your voice is herd!
arigato gozaimasu
xD
gomen.
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it make me so >T yea and also anyone who wears them is just so erk!
even the most beautiful person in the world would look like a freak show in it.
AHA. =P
BTW. I HATE SCHOOL UNIFORMS AND I AGREE WITH THIS: their is no credible evidence that school uniforms improve school discipline or promote higher academic achievement. The principal argument is that some great students are terrible dressers. Dress does not necessarily improve learning.
=) ANYWAYS I'M OUTTIE. PEACE Y'ALL
Dr. Juniper Spindle
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