We are Americans, and we have freedom of speech. As students, we are told to express ourselves in any way possible; this includes the way we dress, and what we carry. All of the student's individual ideas are being turned down and mostly we students are the targets. Great Valley School District has ethical values, and because the citizens are respectful and intelligent, they usually would not break the rules; such as bringing weapons to school. As for the citizens that would disrupt the learning process and values of the school and possibly bring weapons to school, how would we stop them anyways Students and teachers bring book bags or bags to school and sometimes plastic bags, what is the District going to do next, ban bags in general
One of Great Valley's biggest rules is no harassment of any kind, and this includes sexual harassment. Classmates know not to look at anyone in an inappropriate way, thru words or body language. The students were also taught not to express wrongful behavior that would be considered as harassment. Now the students of GVMS are not allowed the wear ripped jeans, or pants with words. By disallowing this, students are denied their right of individuality and the right to show what their personality is. Parents will also probably have to buy new clothes for their children, because most students are affected by these new rules.
As you have read, students are at a huge disadvantage. Because we are younger, we are less powerful and donâ
The current level of engagement has prompted a meeting request with the district administration to discuss the dress code policy. I am finalizing a formal letter outlining the specific concerns regarding student individuality that will be presented during that session.
6 Comments
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David Graham
18 years ago
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My son has to get all new clothes now because of this? what a waste of money. fix the real problems at GVMS.
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Jessica Duncan
18 years ago
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Ridiculous rules. Does the school think ripped jeans stop kids from learning? Get real.
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Tom Weber
18 years ago
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Total overreach. The school district needs to worry about education not policing wardrobes like they have nothing better to do.
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Sarah Chavez
18 years ago
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its just jeans! seriously focus on the actual bullying instead of what kids are wearing. so annoying.
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Melissa Taylor
18 years ago
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STOP THE CONTROL TACTICS. we have rights!
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Mike Crawford
18 years ago
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This is ridiculous. Kids need to be able to express themselves. Let them wear what they want as long as it isnt offensive.
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We are Americans, and we have freedom of speech. As students, we are told to express ourselves in any way possible; this includes the way we dress, and what we carry. All of the student's individual ideas are being turned down and mostly we students are the targets. Great Valley School District has ethical values, and because the citizens are respectful and intelligent, they usually would not break the rules; such as bringing weapons to school. As for the citizens that would disrupt the learning process and values of the school and possibly bring weapons to school, how would we stop them anyways Students and teachers bring book bags or bags to school and sometimes plastic bags, what is the District going to do next, ban bags in general
One of Great Valley's biggest rules is no harassment of any kind, and this includes sexual harassment. Classmates know not to look at anyone in an inappropriate way, thru words or body language. The students were also taught not to express wrongful behavior that would be considered as harassment. Now the students of GVMS are not allowed the wear ripped jeans, or pants with words. By disallowing this, students are denied their right of individuality and the right to show what their personality is. Parents will also probably have to buy new clothes for their children, because most students are affected by these new rules.
As you have read, students are at a huge disadvantage. Because we are younger, we are less powerful and donâ
The current level of engagement has prompted a meeting request with the district administration to discuss the dress code policy. I am finalizing a formal letter outlining the specific concerns regarding student individuality that will be presented during that session.
6 Comments
D
David Graham
18 years ago
Featured
My son has to get all new clothes now because of this? what a waste of money. fix the real problems at GVMS.
J
Jessica Duncan
18 years ago
Featured
Ridiculous rules. Does the school think ripped jeans stop kids from learning? Get real.
T
Tom Weber
18 years ago
Featured
Total overreach. The school district needs to worry about education not policing wardrobes like they have nothing better to do.
S
Sarah Chavez
18 years ago
Featured
its just jeans! seriously focus on the actual bullying instead of what kids are wearing. so annoying.
M
Melissa Taylor
18 years ago
Featured
STOP THE CONTROL TACTICS. we have rights!
M
Mike Crawford
18 years ago
Featured
This is ridiculous. Kids need to be able to express themselves. Let them wear what they want as long as it isnt offensive.
My son has to get all new clothes now because of this? what a waste of money. fix the real problems at GVMS.