WMS Students Want Freedom of Dress!
By Spenser Trella
Recently, Jineska Carmona, grade six, was interviewed about the dress code and she said that she disagrees with the rules that say you can't wear flip-flops, ripped jeans, pajamas, leggings, and short-shorts; however, she does think it is necessary to keep the rule about no tattoos, prints, or gang signs. What she thought the WORST decision was that the school made about the dress code was the rule banning pajamas. Asked why and she said they are more comfortable than regular clothes; they are less expensive; you get more sleep because you don't have to wake up to get dressed.
Michael Powell, grade six, said he agrees with the Meriden School Board's decision about being unable to wear short-shorts, skirts having to be four inches above the kneecap, and also not wearing hats/hoods; however, he disagrees with the rules against flip-flops and shoes without straps on the back.
Reagan Kenney, grade eight, agreed with "no gang colors or hate symbols on clothing." She said, these types of symbols or phrases could be very hurtful and she said she felt this is plain wrong. Lastly, she said, she agrees with the rule that outdoor garments should stay outdoors. "Someone could catch a heat stroke wearing that stuff." About the current dress code, she said, she doesn't agree with the ripped clothing because what if it rips during school. Also flip-flops should be allowed. "My feet get hot and I like to wear flip flops to cool them off." Asked what the WORST rule was , she said banning hoodies was difficult because finding jackets without hoods was impossible.
Next, Aubrie Carrol, grade six, said that head bands, along with fastened footwear, and pajamas should be allowed; however, she agreed with no rips in pants, no gang signs, and skirts having to be at most four inches above the kneecap. She thought the worst decision was no hoods or hats because what if a kid didn't have any long sleeve shirts and has to wear short sleeves. Also, what if they're wearing an inappropriate shirt and can't cover it up.
Alesha Albee, grade six, agrees with the rule against short-shorts. She disagrees with the rules saying you can't wear pajamas or sleeping garments. No hats/ hoods, or flip-flops are two other rules she disagrees with. She said the worst decision made by the school about the dress code is not being able to wear pajamas. She said PJ's are more comfortable than regular clothes. She also stated that making the clothes more relaxing would help kids focus more. Kids also wouldn't be tempted to fidget with clothes.
Last, Adam Williams, grade six, says that no gang signs and not being able to wear pajamas are worth keeping. He disagrees with hats needing to be in the locker, footwear must be on, and no ripped clothing. He said the BEST decision made by the school about the dress code is the rule against gang signs/hate symbols. He said gangs are violent and disrespectful and it could draw people into joining a gang.
Michael Powell, grade six, said he agrees with the Meriden School Board's decision about being unable to wear short-shorts, skirts having to be four inches above the kneecap, and also not wearing hats/hoods; however, he disagrees with the rules against flip-flops and shoes without straps on the back.
Reagan Kenney, grade eight, agreed with "no gang colors or hate symbols on clothing." She said, these types of symbols or phrases could be very hurtful and she said she felt this is plain wrong. Lastly, she said, she agrees with the rule that outdoor garments should stay outdoors. "Someone could catch a heat stroke wearing that stuff." About the current dress code, she said, she doesn't agree with the ripped clothing because what if it rips during school. Also flip-flops should be allowed. "My feet get hot and I like to wear flip flops to cool them off." Asked what the WORST rule was , she said banning hoodies was difficult because finding jackets without hoods was impossible.
Next, Aubrie Carrol, grade six, said that head bands, along with fastened footwear, and pajamas should be allowed; however, she agreed with no rips in pants, no gang signs, and skirts having to be at most four inches above the kneecap. She thought the worst decision was no hoods or hats because what if a kid didn't have any long sleeve shirts and has to wear short sleeves. Also, what if they're wearing an inappropriate shirt and can't cover it up.
Alesha Albee, grade six, agrees with the rule against short-shorts. She disagrees with the rules saying you can't wear pajamas or sleeping garments. No hats/ hoods, or flip-flops are two other rules she disagrees with. She said the worst decision made by the school about the dress code is not being able to wear pajamas. She said PJ's are more comfortable than regular clothes. She also stated that making the clothes more relaxing would help kids focus more. Kids also wouldn't be tempted to fidget with clothes.
Last, Adam Williams, grade six, says that no gang signs and not being able to wear pajamas are worth keeping. He disagrees with hats needing to be in the locker, footwear must be on, and no ripped clothing. He said the BEST decision made by the school about the dress code is the rule against gang signs/hate symbols. He said gangs are violent and disrespectful and it could draw people into joining a gang.