My first thought is, kids can refuse in-school suspension? Since when did a suspension become option?

My second thought is, surely this school has better ways to spend their money rather than ordering 82 blue prison coveralls for offending students to wear.

I’m not necessarily against dress codes. I can almost see the thought behind the theory that some offensive clothing can distract students and hinder learning. Almost. But I think Gonzales High may be taking their dress code a little far.

My kids’ school has a dress code too. They are required to wear shoes. They cannot wear hats during school time. Their clothing cannot promote drugs, alcohol, sex, profanity, gangs, or any message that is disruptive to the education process. Guys cannot wear muscle shirts or sleeveless athletic shirts and the straps on a girl’s top need to be at least 1″ thick. Girls also need to wear shirts that cover their midriff when their arms are at their sides. Neither sex can show their undergarments. And wallet chains must be shorter than 12″ and must be attached to a wallet (or watch) or they will be considered weapons. This seems like a reasonable dress code to me.

What is prohibited by the Gonzales High School dress code? Spaghetti-strap tank tops, extra baggy pants, miniskirts and anyone in clothes that shows their underwear. It also includes boys with earrings or facial hair and may soon include cargo pants and t-shirts. The school wants students to wear shirts with collars. Is this a public high school or an exclusive country club? Boys with earrings or facial hair? Seriously? My brother would have spent his days in these coveralls because he has a full beard…even as a teen (which was just three years ago for him). I can’t stand the baggy pants movement, but is it hindering learning? I seriously doubt it.

I think this school is totally missing the point here. School Board President Glenn Menking says “the idea was to put students’ attention on education, not clothes,” but I have a feeling they may be doing the exact opposite. Making kids wear prison garb will certainly draw attention to clothes and away from education. Students are already talking about rebelling. They are threatening to purposely wear offending clothes and purposely refuse in-school suspension just so they can wear the coveralls. Some are talking about buying their own coveralls. I guess prison coveralls can become this schools uniform. How nice.

What are your thoughts? Does your child’s public school have a dress code? Would you be ok with your child walking around looking like a prisoner?

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