The dress code is officially changing to allow sweatpants. We won the argument for comfort at school. Stay tuned for the implementation details.
November 10, 2015
Final supporters
Don't Sweat The Sweatpants!
Here at Explore Academy, we thrive on choice. Most of us came here because of all the freedom that we have here, and we love it! We wear dress code shirts for safety and unity purposes, but where's the choice in the other pieces of clothing that we wear? Why can't we have freedom in what pants we wear? Many of us play sports, and sweat pants promote a healthy lifestyle, as do basketball shorts. It's pretty hard to play basketball in jeans, don't you agree? I understand sweatpants were banned because some were too tight, and others were being sagged, but that doesn't mean all sweatpants should be banned. We need to have the choice of joggers, soccer pants, yoga pants, tracksuit pants, skinny jeans, or whatever kinds of other jeans that we students want to wear. And if you're a student who only wears jeans, then great! But consider the other students, think about how passionate they feel about being comfortable, and dressing practically for themselves. Sign this for them. However, I think we can compromise on no pajamas, no spandex, no sweats with holes in them, and no sagging. Explore Academy is a college prep school, and as college students do, we should be allowed to choose apparel that suits us the best. Comfort and practicality are important aspects of the learning environment.
Updates
August 28, 2015
The momentum behind this is incredible. It shows exactly how many of us are ready for a comfortable change.
Reached 100 supporters
August 28, 2015
38 Comments
Put restrictions on sagging, tightness, or underwear visibility in general, not on the pants themselves. The "professional look" argument is invalid because teachers here at Explore have an even looser dress code than students. And as for most colleges, any apparel goes. Another issue is that students are not allowed to wear a jacket unless it has the Explore logo, and some of the class rooms are freezing. We should be allowed to be comfortable at school, because our professional values are reflected in our high grades and sense of community with the shirt logos, not through what pants/shorts/jackets we wear.
Even if they do not allow sweatpants everyday they should have casual fridays where the dress codes for students and/or teachers are less strict. Technically, it would still be a professional establishment because a number of professional businesses allow casual fridays and students/teachers will be satisfied because they get to wear sweatpants once a week.
I also agree to this and not only that but this is something that our parents should be telling us not a school. I dont think you would like if you had "parents" always around you. If you promote choice the let us where what we want or need. Sometimes you can get burns from wearing jeans while running.
i have a broken ankle therefore i have to wear a boot and which means that i physically cant wear pants. its very uncomfortable if i dont wear joggers or sweats
As long as the sweat pants are not ragged out, tattered, and are respectfully worn then I see no issue.
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ok lets do it
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The dress code is officially changing to allow sweatpants. We won the argument for comfort at school. Stay tuned for the implementation details.
November 10, 2015
Final supporters
Don't Sweat The Sweatpants!
Here at Explore Academy, we thrive on choice. Most of us came here because of all the freedom that we have here, and we love it! We wear dress code shirts for safety and unity purposes, but where's the choice in the other pieces of clothing that we wear? Why can't we have freedom in what pants we wear? Many of us play sports, and sweat pants promote a healthy lifestyle, as do basketball shorts. It's pretty hard to play basketball in jeans, don't you agree? I understand sweatpants were banned because some were too tight, and others were being sagged, but that doesn't mean all sweatpants should be banned. We need to have the choice of joggers, soccer pants, yoga pants, tracksuit pants, skinny jeans, or whatever kinds of other jeans that we students want to wear. And if you're a student who only wears jeans, then great! But consider the other students, think about how passionate they feel about being comfortable, and dressing practically for themselves. Sign this for them. However, I think we can compromise on no pajamas, no spandex, no sweats with holes in them, and no sagging. Explore Academy is a college prep school, and as college students do, we should be allowed to choose apparel that suits us the best. Comfort and practicality are important aspects of the learning environment.
Updates
August 28, 2015
The momentum behind this is incredible. It shows exactly how many of us are ready for a comfortable change.
Reached 100 supporters
August 28, 2015
38 Comments
I understand that there are many different styles of jeans, however I prefer sweats, yoga, and athletic pants. I am an athlete and I have long practices on top of school work. Being a goal keeper I have to utilize my entire body and am often sore. I wear sweats because they are comfortable and don't restrict any movement, nor are they tight and not fitting like jeans. I am also a bigger girl. It's hard to find jeans that fit me correctly. I love sweats because they fit my body. I like yoga pants, but I still prefer sweats. I am not trying to "show off" my body or trying to look bigger anywhere, I simply want to be comfortable.
Put restrictions on sagging, tightness, or underwear visibility in general, not on the pants themselves. The "professional look" argument is invalid because teachers here at Explore have an even looser dress code than students. And as for most colleges, any apparel goes. Another issue is that students are not allowed to wear a jacket unless it has the Explore logo, and some of the class rooms are freezing. We should be allowed to be comfortable at school, because our professional values are reflected in our high grades and sense of community with the shirt logos, not through what pants/shorts/jackets we wear.
Even if they do not allow sweatpants everyday they should have casual fridays where the dress codes for students and/or teachers are less strict. Technically, it would still be a professional establishment because a number of professional businesses allow casual fridays and students/teachers will be satisfied because they get to wear sweatpants once a week.
I also agree to this and not only that but this is something that our parents should be telling us not a school. I dont think you would like if you had "parents" always around you. If you promote choice the let us where what we want or need. Sometimes you can get burns from wearing jeans while running.
i have a broken ankle therefore i have to wear a boot and which means that i physically cant wear pants. its very uncomfortable if i dont wear joggers or sweats
As long as the sweat pants are not ragged out, tattered, and are respectfully worn then I see no issue.
hey
ok lets do it
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I understand that there are many different styles of jeans, however I prefer sweats, yoga, and athletic pants. I am an athlete and I have long practices on top of school work. Being a goal keeper I have to utilize my entire body and am often sore. I wear sweats because they are comfortable and don't restrict any movement, nor are they tight and not fitting like jeans. I am also a bigger girl. It's hard to find jeans that fit me correctly. I love sweats because they fit my body. I like yoga pants, but I still prefer sweats. I am not trying to "show off" my body or trying to look bigger anywhere, I simply want to be comfortable.