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by SKevin from Lake Dallas

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The Belt Issue
Aug 26, 2008 | 8:08 PM
Category: News
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Yes, its been a while but I just can't stay away.

I teach and here we are back in the school routine. I got home today and saw the news-100 or so kids sent home for violating dress code. They had the wrong belt on which violated dress code.  Good for the principal for sending them home since it is policy. Parents were on TV and at the school mad and upset.  Hmmm...

My question is this. The parents are all up in arms on this. They even went to the school to make their voices known even though the dress code cleary states what is and isn't appropriate. Would these same parents come to the school if a teacher called wanting to talk/meet about a homework or grade issue? Considering DISD's stellar grade policy I think the answer is obvious and in all of this the kids are the one's getting the wrong message, the wrong support, and the wrong ideas about real life.

 I am thankful each day I teach in a district that is not DISD.

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cowboyswife58 read my blog view my photos
Aug 26, 2008 | 8:36 PM

I think he did right. If it is clearly stated what the dress code is and the consequences....the parents are just making a stink about nothing.
There are rules and policies put in place for a reason and if the parents don't like it well...there's another school somewhere else.
silverdiva read my blog
Aug 26, 2008 | 8:47 PM

Most of the parents probably never bothered to read the dress code information or discuss it with their children. It's the same old "we'll do whatever we want" thinking that has pervaded our country.
TexanInfidel read my blog view my photos
Aug 26, 2008 | 8:59 PM

Obviously there are rules that must be followed. I almost said that I can't believe that parents would fight this, but then I slapped myself and I feel much better.
NORTHTX read my blog view my photos
Aug 26, 2008 | 9:05 PM

I agree with the principal. He did well.

I was driving home htis afternoon after school and I saw a young man walking down the street holding up his pants. His pants were the correct type for standard dress but they were still on big on him he could make them sag.

I thought part of the idea to have standard dress was where the kids could not hide weapons in their clothing when they went to school.

I wanted to roll the window down and yell at him to pull his pants up. I see stupid, they see fashion.
momcat54 read my blog view my photos
Aug 26, 2008 | 9:17 PM

I have been known to do just that, to my daughters everlasting humiliation.However, let me say that the parents who are howling about their children's mistreatment will be the same parents who will not show up for open house, who will not show up for conferences and who will be forced to show up for expulsion hearings. You read the dress code, you go shopping with your child , you tell them that they must follow these rules and you AREN"T going to bring them something else to wear.Gonzalez ISD is a tiny little district in south Texas , they give those out of dress code a pair of coveralls that they have to wear all day. I think it's a great idea.
NORTHTX read my blog view my photos
Aug 26, 2008 | 9:22 PM

I saw the story about the coveralls. I remember a girl said the kids thought it was funny and some were going to break the rules just so they could wear them.

I know this is not going to be a popular thought but when schools could no longer punish a kid for acting out authority, went out the window.
tdelatte read my blog view my photos
Aug 26, 2008 | 9:24 PM

You've got to love the message it teaches the kids, "Honey... you don't have to follow the rules. We'll just give them a headache until they change the rules."

I went to schools with dress codes. My mom used to say she would refuse to bring us the "approved" clothes if we were caught with something "unapproved." And, she'd ground us if we got suspended.
cureautism
Aug 26, 2008 | 9:27 PM

I have no problems with following dress codes. Even schools that don't have designated uniforms still have certain guide lines to follow. But what is good for one should be the same for all. At my daughters high school they specify on sleeves and how long shorts and skirts must be, but the very cheerleaders that represent the school uniform do not follow that guideline and they wear them to school every game day!
sdw3355
Aug 26, 2008 | 9:35 PM

I think this policy is ridiculous! Parents are trying to support their children is NO WAY giving indication that they are poor parents. Yes, kids need to follow rules but when some rules have no reason for being there then any body has a god given right to speak up if they feel like something is not right. Rules are put in to place typically to ensure safety and precautions. What do designs on a belt have anything to do with education, safety, or things of that nature. Schools needs to worry about sooo much more than stupid belts. Belts should be worn to keep those from sagging and worn properly, but a policy that you can't have anything on it is irrelevant to what a school should be focusing on. No wonder what's wrong with people today. Priorities are all wrong.
tdelatte read my blog view my photos
Aug 26, 2008 | 9:42 PM

You don't think teaching children to respect authority and follow rules is a priority in their education?
hootersgymnastics
Aug 26, 2008 | 9:48 PM

ABSOLUTELY I agree with the no tolerance dress code. Whether it is a belt, pants, shirt,etc. a dress code is a dress code and set to be adhered to. If the kids today get away with not following policies or dress codes they will carry into adult life and always continue to push the envelope. If these students complain about having to adhere to dress code policies because it is out of their "norm" then their "norm" is probably not acceptable attire to begin with. The parents should focus on the education and show that they too respect the dress code in place.
NativeTX read my blog
Aug 26, 2008 | 9:51 PM

In today's society, I would say it is THE most important thing to teach.
Swarty
Aug 26, 2008 | 10:23 PM

First lesson of the year was a tough one.

Good job to the principal!
Eagle500
Aug 26, 2008 | 10:52 PM

Way to go in following through with the policy!!
If the rule is in place, then it should be followed everyday!! The children knew the rule, yet disobeyed it. Good for that school!!

I wish we saw more consequences in schools for not following the rules and less giving in to parents who try to fight against the rules.
KDLady view my photos
Aug 26, 2008 | 11:10 PM

I posted my rant somewhere else, the belt was ridiculous, how about a first warning. TEACH who cares about the clothes. GIVE ME A BREAK!!!
leegrimsley read my blog view my photos
Aug 27, 2008 | 12:02 AM

Just think though

If you were in the DISD you could get a school credit card to do your Christmas shopping with
moankie82 read my blog
Aug 27, 2008 | 3:07 AM

Just a bunch more stupid, worthless parents teaching their kids to become stupid, worhless parents. If it ain't dress code, it ain't dress code idiots. DISD, you sucked 20 years ago and you ain't changed a bit.
moankie82 read my blog
Aug 27, 2008 | 3:08 AM

DISD and the city council. The two main reasons I moved out of Dallas after 50 years.
moankie82 read my blog
Aug 27, 2008 | 3:08 AM

Oh and don't forget the county commisioners.
chardoney read my blog view my photos
Aug 27, 2008 | 5:53 AM

We all have rules to follow - best to teach these self absorbed kids that not than hope they learn when they 40. Parents are wrong, kids were wrong... what's knew.
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SKevin

I teach at a middle school in a suburb north of Dallas and I love it. I am married to a teacher as well. My wife is from New Orleans and we spend much of our time in New Orleans-the greatest city in the world and I am Dallas born and raised. We wish we could make a life there and we did try because we wanted to help with the recovery but it was just not possible. We see Dallas as our place to work and New Orleans as our place to live. It will come back. When I have free time I like to read, work on home improvement projects, cook, write, and sell/buy on Ebay.

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