During the first week of school students were buzzing about many things. One of the biggest topics of discussion was new changes to school rules. There have been some changes this year, but it might surprise some students that most of the rules that they have a problem with are not new at all. Many of them are just being enforced more strongly this year.M
One of the new school policies that has been put into motion actually is liked by most students. The cell phone policy last year stated that you could not have electronics on the school premises. Now that policy states that you may have your phone on you as long as you are not in a class. During the time that you are in a class it should be off so it does not bother the class. Many students like this rule because they did not like getting in trouble for something that happened all the time last year. Kayla Pendergraft stated, “I felt like there is more freedom, due to being able to use them outside of the classroom.” With all this freedom, though, there is more responsibility. The only exception to this rule is when you are in the classroom. Will Okun, vice principal, said, “you have freedom out of class, but it’s going to be more harsh in class,” meaning that just because you have the freedom outside of the classroom doesn’t mean you can act the same in class. You have to know and respect the new rules.
One of the rules that students think is new, but has only been refreshed, is the dress code. Since 2009, the rules for the dress code hasn't changed. Shorts and skirts must be mid-thigh and your midriff should not be showing, if wearing leggings your shirt must cover up your private area, and you can’t wear leggings with distracting patterns. Also, boys cannot wear tank tops, hats, and cannot sag. All of these rules are the same from the 2012-13 year, but the only change is how strict the teaching staff has become this year.
Some people like that they don’t have to see people dress against the dress code. Mia Maxwell stated, “I don’t have a problem with the dress code. It has always been there but this year they are just enforcing them.” Some people think it is unfair to have to go out and buy totally new clothes. Samantha Negrin commented, “I think it’s messed up how we have to go out of our way to buy clothes that fit the strict dress code.” Also, Katelyn Baity said, “I think it’s so strict that very few people would follow it.” There have been many other kids who don’t understand why the teaching staff is now taking action. Okun also commented, “Mrs. Brantley has had to enforce the dress code most.” Many students have commented that they think the dress code is sexist because so many women get in trouble for it but men don’t. There are more dress code rules that have to do with women's apparel but men also have rules such as “no sagging” and not being able to wear a men's undershirt with no coverage.
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