![]() By Stephanie Sanchez January 20, 2016 The debate whether schools should have a uniform policy is still a heated discussion. Many argue that school uniforms can reduce the crime level and increase student’s safety. It increases students’ safety by preventing gang members from wearing gang colors and helping school officials identify intruders. “Students should be checked at the door for uniform. Teachers shouldn’t have to take instruction time to make sure everyone is in proper uniform,” said Ms.Daniela Serrano, Spanish teacher. Uniforms cut down on the time to get ready because you don’t have to think about what to wear, reducing tardiness. Although uniforms will make mornings easier for students, it is the parents who deal with the debt of buying school uniforms. Uniforms can be expensive, especially some of the school’s official gear. For example, a pair of Hubbard sweatpants at the school store costs about $25. Not everyone can afford to pay that much for sweatpants. It can be argued that a uniform policy reduces peer pressure and bullying. It limits a student’s ability to make fun of someone because everyone is wearing the same colors. However, it also limits freedom of expression. This policy practices conformity instead of diversity. It encourages the “follow the crowd” mentality instead of giving individual rights to express themselves. By wearing uniforms it decreases the amount of distractions in the classroom which allows students to focus on their education. It may also become a nuisance to the teachers and disrupt student learning. Many teachers, including Ms. Serrano, agree that it takes time away from the class when teachers have to constantly remind students about the uniform policy and send students to get rentals if they are not following it. Xiomara Vazquez (Div. 604) said, “Having to stop class shows there’s too much emphasize on uniform and not enough on our education.”
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