...Paper Dress code has been the biggest topic between the Board officials and parents. There have been many decisions and arguments that were worked out by administration and local school, often at the request of parents. There should be a dress code for students for several reasons. Many public schools today are making dangerous decisions and these decisions may end up saving someone's life. The decisions are about school uniforms and dress codes. Public schools are beginning to open their eyes to the real world and see what their students are wearing and what the clothes are about. Some schools have banned any clothes with inappropriate symbols or sayings. Baggy wear is very dangerous. Schools are now even taking away the privilege of those clothes for the reason that weapons and other dangerous, illegal items may be smuggled in under loose pants, hats, shirts and jackets. The cost of maintaining a stylish wardrobe can be expensive. Many families have more important things to spend their money on than the image of school children. The dress code may be a way to keep the costs of school down for those families. In some schools, there has even been fighting or stealing based on expensive sneakers or jewelry. There are many clothes in fashion for boys and girls which are not appropriate for school dress. Good taste and common sense should dictate parental and student choice of school clothes. The school will determine what is not appropriate dress, even...
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...Proper dress attire in Argentina Argentina is very fashion conscious Country. Went visiting Argentina you should dress to impress. Argentine are always ready for any event. They could go from the office to a party, because of the way they dress. Even if you got to a park you should always bring different clothes to change into in case you get invited to a restaurants or for a drink. Went visiting Argentina there is some rules that you should follow as far a dress attire. You should never wear ripped or baggy clothes. You should always avoid flip flops. ("Dress Attire in Argentina", 2006-2014) If you are going to the wine county you should wear western attire: you will need a good pair of slim boot jeans a straw-hat and your best cow girl/boy boots. ("What To Wear: Argentina Wine Country", 2015). Proper Dress Attire in Costa Rica Costa Rica attire is very different then Argentina: Went hiking in the forest you want to make sure you bring the proper dress attire which includes a water resistant back pack a poncho and a good pair of hiking boots. You must bring repellants as you will get bit by the bugs. Went you are on the beach you should have a less two swimsuit so you can change if you like and be as causal as you want. ("What To Pack For Costa Rica", 1994-2015). You should not bring miniskirts, low necklines, tight blouses or strapless wear as the Costa rican court rule in 2012 ("Costa Rican Courts Decide On Dress Code", 2012 ). That it is inappropriate for...
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...NBA Player Dress Code Right or Wrong? At the beginning of the 2004/05 season, the National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern enforced a dress code that requires players to wear particular attire prior to and after their games. This new rule has sparked plenty of controversy amongst the league, with experts, officials, and players all having their say on its intentions. Consequently, questions have been raised about the NBA’s management staff. Also, the link between the league and ‘hip-hop’ culture has brought about racial connotations. The code itself states that business casual is compulsory during all team or league business, including bus rides to the stadium, press conferences and also injured players who sit on the sidelines. The excluded items include sleeveless shirts, shorts, t-shirts, jerseys, sports apparel (unless appropriate for the event (e.g., a basketball clinic), team-identified, and approved by the team), headgear of any kind, chains, sunglasses (whilst indoors) and headphones (other than on the team bus). This means no more oversized baggy pants and coats with ‘bling’ covering their body. Although Stern claims otherwise, it is widely believed that the code was enforced in order to eliminate the hip-hop image the NBA has, making it a more fan-friendly league. The management was concerned on how the public viewed the NBA and their stars. Throughout press conferences before the code was enforced, the African-American players would be...
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...There are many codes in the world but one code hits close to home. The well-known dreaded code that most of the world has experienced in schools. Styles come and go, and with each mind comes a passionate fashion sense, mostly of the female student body, so it has become highly noticeably that high school policies have become stricter towards the feminine majority compared to the masculine counterpart. Some schools go as far as assigning uniforms, which completely disrespect the personality or gender of that student. Enforced by stereotypes, stigmas, and sexualization, dress codes have stripped the youth of the world their own creation towards clothing since the 90s and continue to do so in force. Articles such as “The problem with Dress Codes” by Meg Besaw publish by the Odyssey Acknowledges the hardships of clothing and how girls who shop for themselves are always trying to buy clothes that adhere to the policies of their local school. Besaw stated that “Clothes don’t always stay that way you bought them.” Although you may buy clothes that fit the standard of the code, there is always the possibility over time it gets ruined, stretched, or created to something more to their taste or sense of style. Therefore, it is never sure that all clothing will stay inside the restrictive bounds of what a school expects....
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...Despite the controversy that wearing uniforms assist teachers in maintaining students attention on the lesson rather than their peers appearances there are also an abundance of more reasons as to why students should not have to wear uniforms as part of their school dress code. These main reasons include the idea that uniforms destroys a child's personality while enforcing conformity,uniforms hinder innovation and creativity,prevents students from exhibiting their expression of political and religious beliefs,and ultimately uniforms violate a student's right to the First Amendment within the United States constitution. The average students may agree that uniforms strip away individuality which makes it a challenge to express...
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...Questions often arise about whether an employer can enforce a dress code on employees. And the answer is – there is no simple answer. As with so many legal matters, the answer is influenced by the facts and the circumstances of each particular case. This article will attempt to provide some guidance. Consider first, a workplace with a collective agreement governing a unionized workforce. A dress code is viewed as any other rule which management wishes to implement. It cannot be inconsistent with any provision of the Collective Agreement, it must be reasonable, it must be known to the employees and it must be enforced consistently. In assessing the reasonableness of dress codes, arbitrators balance the rights of employees and the rights of employers. Arbitrators recognize the right of the employer to require dress that is safe for the work being performed and also recognize that employers have the right to protect the image they wish to establish for their companies in order to promote their business interests. The employee also has rights which come into play, especially where the dress or appearance the employer wishes to impose on the employee has an impact beyond the work place. Therefore rules against beards, facial jewelry, tattoos and so on, are often struck down by arbitrators since such rules intrude into employees’ lives outside of work. Arbitrators have required strong business justification, and solid evidence supporting that justification, from employers to support...
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...school principals of whether or not students should be forced to wear uniforms. I believe that forcing students to do so is completely against the individual rights of these growing and learning kids. There are many reasons supporting the ridiculousness of requiring school uniforms. Growing teens and children should be able to express their individuality by wearing what they want as long as it is appropriate to the Code of Conduct and school "Dress Code." Many kids, including myself, often like to represent a sports team by wearing a shirt or pair of pants after a good win the night before. Kids love to interact with their friends through their favorite teams and it is always a great conversation starter. Also there are a lot of teenagers like to dress appropriate to how they are feeling on that particular day. Many kids use colors to express how they feel. A student may dress with brighter colors on a day they are happy about something, compared to somebody dressing dark if they are upset. Students also like to dress comfortably based around how they feel physically. After a tough practice at a school sport the night before, kids can be sore or just fatigued. I always like to wear sweat pants on days like these. On a confident, energy filled day, I may want to wear a pair a khakis and a nice shirt. These kind of things are other ways of expressing yourself differently every day. Also mother nature plays a big role in how people dress. School uniforms prevent students from dressing...
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...Dress codes in schools should be enforced because they create an educational environment for students. However most students don’t obey dress code policies, even though some believe that dress codes are conducive to a wonderful and healthy learning environment.” Teenagers who took part in the Oxford Brooks University study said that dress codes acted as a leveler in social standing and reduced the risk of children being picked on for wearing “weird” clothes. Kids also admitted that they were less likely to misbehavior outside of school since their uniform instantly identified their school.” (Kingstone). Uniforms can benefit in many circumstances and can be very helpful to parents and students both. The schools have a set guideline of dress...
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...Should Students Have to Wear School Uniforms? Jennifer Mountain Mrs. Frances Jullian Composition 2 Do school uniforms help curb violence, foster a better learning environment or promote discipline in students? Many people think so and are pushing the issue and requiring schools to enforce it. I couldn’t agree more with wearing school uniforms. I feel students should have to wear uniforms, however, even though there are several advantages and disadvantages on this controversy, I believe it is definitely beneficial for students and their future at hand. I am going to address several advantages as to why school uniforms should be worn both in private and public schools nationwide by including factors such as how uniforms decrease crime and increase safety, how uniforms create a level playing field among students to reduce peer pressure and bullying, and how uniforms are more effective than standard dress codes and prevent displays of inappropriate behavior. First of all, I’m going to explain how wearing school uniforms decreases crime and increases safety. Supporting statistics show that schools that mandate wearing uniforms have seen a significant decrease in student fights, possession of weapons, gang activity, graffiti, property damage, and battery by sixty three percent. School uniforms also prevent students from concealing weapons under baggy clothes, make it easier to keep track of students on class field trips, and keep intruders...
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...Uniforms have been instituted throughout history for the purpose of instilling a sense of unity and membership among groups from girl scouts to the National Guard. School boards encouraged that enforcing a type of uniform for the students will help prevent violence, and improve school safety and academic discipline. Parents, however, ponder over how much of an impact dress policies have upon student learning. Opponents insist that there is no credible evidence that school uniforms improve school discipline or promote higher academic achievement. While the debates over whether or not dress codes should be implemented in school continue, it is obvious that both stances contain merit and are not merly invalid, false ideas. Dress codes vary from school to school. One school may require white button-down shirts and ties for boy, pleated skirts for girls and blazers adorned with the school logo for all students, while another school may simply require that all shirts have collars. Most school's dress codes usually prohibits: dying hair unnatural colors, tattoos, large or baggy clothing, holes in clothing, bandanas, hats, sunglasses, visible under garments, pajamas, swim suits, piercings other than earrings, and decorations that are symbols, mottoes, words or acronyms that convey crude, vulgar, profane, violent, gang-related, sexually explicit or suggestive messages. "The loose fitting clothing makes it easier to conceal weapons or drugs. Certain styles or colors can be associated...
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...dressing etiquette plays an even more important role than we thought, it’s always worth studying. 1.3 Significance of the Study Dressing etiquette is likely a technique of business negotiation; it helps the process get smooth. 2 .Definitions and Principles You have heard this a million times: “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” And you will keep hearing it because it is true. People size up each other within a few seconds. Based on external cues, including dress, people assess one another positively or negatively. We make a flash judgment of someone as trustworthy, capable, friendly, and intelligent or the opposite—and we deal with them based on those impressions. It stands to reason that first impressions can make a big difference in a business negotiation. If the other party perceives us as untrustworthy or shady, what kind of deal are we going to get? Dress can also affect the perception of power, and power can play a significant role in...
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...Rosalind Teague Professor Lefler November 24, 2014 Final Argumentative Essay Student’s should feel free to wear anything When a person wakes up in the morning, should they feel more prone to go for a uniform or their regular “street clothes?” Eighty percent of adolescents are more likely to pick the regular clothes because they want to have their own style (Mitchell; Knechtle 3). Do students’ feel more confident when they are dressed in a uniform? A girl in “Dress Code Blue” said, “I feel uncomfortable in uniforms, and if I feel uncomfortable, then I feel lazy and don’t want to do anything” (DaCosta, 4). It is a drag to go to school knowing that people are more than likely to look like everyone else? A lot of students are between a rock and a hard place when it comes to this decision. Did you know that Americans spend around $1 billion per year on school uniforms? (School Uniforms). The topic on whether or not to wear uniforms is not beneficial to the students, or to parents, due to the fact that they’re unaffordable, they do not prevent gang affiliation, and they do not give students a sense a sense of individuality. One of the major issues students’ have with uniforms is that they are unaffordable and parents should not have to buy the uniforms. Over the years parents should have complained about how the uniforms are so expensive and how they are having financial problems. “In addition to finding that the level of parental perceptions of the cost of uniform, the survey...
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...Sudents vs. Thorton School District Do school uniforms violate a student's right to freedom of expression? Seniors at Thorton County School District recently challenged the schools uniform only dress code by coming to school out of uniform. Those students were expelled from school and were not allowed to graduate with their class for this act. These students were exercising their right to express themselves. Under the First Amendment, as long as you do anything that is not affecting or infringing on someone else's right, one should be able to do that. (www.firstamendmentcenter.org) Under the schools uniform dress policy students are prohibited from wearing hats or other head apparel as well. It can be said this may interfere with religious beliefs. Thus violating the first amendment to the constitution to “make no law respecting an established religion, or prohibiting the free exercise therof”… If a student is Jewish and wishes to wear his or her yarmulkes to school, should they be expelled for expressing their religion? The students at Thorton were not given a hearing prior to the expulsion, and many parents believe their children have the right to a hearing. The Constitution of the United States says we as Americans shall not deprive any person of life, liberty or property, without due process of the law. Were the protesting student not deprived of the right to graduate with their class without a hearing for their actions? Thus violating the 14th amendment? Today many schools...
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...1. ECPI is an accredited institution. Who is the accrediting body, and what does this mean for you as a student? Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, It means that our diplomas are real and can be used in the real world 2. What 4 academic programs or courses of study does ECPI offer? Technology, Business & Criminal Justice, Health Science, and Culinary Arts 3. Who are the department heads for each program (for days and nights it’s the same Dept. Heads - a total of 4 persons)? Computer & Information Science – Dr. Mark Pardue Computer Electronics Technology – Dr. Wael Ibrahim Arts & Sciences – Gerry White Criminal Justice – Stuart Innes Business – Larry Brett Graduate Program Director – Dr. Gregory Patrick Student Assistance Coordinator – Nadine Newhart Academic Support Coordinator – Martha Cerkez Student Records Coordinators – Jennifer Canning and Tia McClenney Veteran’s Benefits – John Nichols Tuition Assistance – Angela Jenkins Library Director – Rebecca Tabakin Continuing Education Director – David Abeshaheen Housing Administrator – Kirk Mangham Director of Admissions – David Preece Director of Student Financial Services – Kathi Turner Director of Career Services – Gina Cassidy 4. Who is the founder of ECPI? Alfred Dreyfus 5. Who is the Director of Academic Affairs? William Salice 6. When was ECPI founded? 1966 7. Who is the Night Manager Monday through Thursday evenings, and who are the managers...
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...Picture a beautiful city surrounded by tall skyscrapers soaring into the clouds and the beautiful Statue of Liberty standing still on the water. You walk down the street passing hundreds of little shops and restaurants; all the while you are taken aback by the breathtaking beauty of the city that you are gazing upon. Now, picture lying on the beach while listening to the ocean waves. The air is crisp and the smell of saltwater is bitter sweet. The locations being described are New York City and Long Branch Beach. There are many differences between these places, such as the kind of activities, clothing and equipments, and their pace of life. The first major difference between vacationing on the beach or in a city is the kind of activities you are able to do. While vacationing on the beach, the mind-set is to unwind life’s stresses while enjoying the warm touch from the almighty sun. The average beach vacation includes a wide range of activities, from relaxing on hot sand to catching waves in crisp ocean water to land and sea-based sports. Then there are long evenings of cool, breezy walks and hot nights on the dance floor. However, the most common activities while visiting the beach is mostly water related events such as sailing, swimming, and surfing. But let’s not forget the most sought after activity while visiting the beach, that is sun bathing. The simplicity of lying down on the soft, warm sand while the sun caresses you with its warm touch is wonderful. In the city, even...
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