Comments on: The Uniform Debate

By: Donald trump

Donald trump — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 21:28:12 +0000

bruh you copy and paste this on every uniform article you’re just another teacher that wants uniforms you ain’t fooling nobody

By: Hannah Stevens

Hannah Stevens — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 02:13:43 +0000

I realized that this was not written by Ms. Roberts, but, nonetheless, I fully agree with you.

By: Hannah Stevens

Hannah Stevens — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 02:11:35 +0000

I very much agree with you, Ms. Roberts. Being a kid of dance and theater, the most concerning factor for me is that I won’t be able to represent who I am and what I do, to restate your words. I’ve been to several meetings, and in each it felt like many of the parents’ and students’ voices weren’t heard. Yes, we should be the ones deciding whether we get uniforms, or in the very least what the uniforms look like. Sadly, that isn’t the case. I definitely have seen many people make the point you made about uniforms not increasing security from within nor making students feel more secure, yet the school proceeds to force the idea upon us. Overall, I am very glad that there is at least one teacher who isn’t entirely pro-uniforms.

By: Kristin Porter

Kristin Porter — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 19:32:12 +0000

The current rumors surrounding dress code and future uniforms has been brought to my attention, and has influenced me to share my opinion. In the past few years, Westside students reportedly have had many problems with the prompted dress code and have been refraining from following it. The current rules implemented are very simple, but teenage rebellion is at an all-time high. To be honest, uniforms will not only improve academic performance, but will bring a sense of security in the school environment. As my geometry teacher, Mr. Schroeder has stated, “If students feel confident in what they are wearing, statistically, students do better.” The main concern and what causes the most outrage is the fact students believe that by implementing uniforms, it takes away from the creativity and forces them to be a certain way. Also, having uniforms eliminates the exhausting time it takes each day to fit the dress code requirements, but also shown your personality. Creativity can shine through the academic level, if uniforms are the dress code. The constant “interruptions” in class to address the students clothing prevents them from learning more. This mistake can be corrected, if uniforms are put into place. I strongly believe that uniforms should be enforced the next few school years.
From a fellow Westside student,

By: taayy

taayy — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 01:30:22 +0000

I think we should have uniforms I am in 8th grade going to 9th but I do think the school uniforms should represent each school colors. So every school can have the students wear uniforms is fine to me but at least the uniforms at each school should represent the colors but I feel like the law should be passed

By: Raven Dugas

Raven Dugas — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 20:00:01 +0000

High schools often ask us to express ourselves to be unique. Next year when everyone has on uniforms we will all look the same. Many teenagers express themselves through the clothing, why take that away from us? I’ve attended both meetings and the primary reason for the uniforms is “safety.” Uniforms won’t stop fights, nor will it make the campus safer. Instead of making students wear uniforms, use that money to hire more police officers. Walking in the halls all day i RARELY see a police officer. Also, uniforms wouldn’t increase academic success, if a student doesn’t want to learn, a polo shirt with a Westside logo is not going to change that. Uniforms will only decrease school pride. We should use that money to help fund clubs and organizations that need the help. If you’re going to enforce uniforms at least engage with the students more. TELL US MORE INFORMATION! We go here, we should at least be able to know some information. It’s frustrating attending a school and you don’t even know what’s going on. It’s not fair to us. Another reason for the uniforms is leveling the playing field. Yes, kids do get teased because of what they wear; however, that IS NOT the primary topic of most arguments. Most of us are mature enough to know that kids struggle. That being said, a lot of Westside’s population is at an economic advantage, is Westside really prepared to provide uniforms to all those students that can’t afford it? In conclusion, I will NEVER agree with uniforms; however, if I HAVE to wear them I should be able to have an opinion on what they look like. In Ms.Stewart’s principal message she says, and i quote: “Our remarkable staff, involved parents and committed students come together to make Westside a wonderful place to be challenged intellectually, grow socially, and develop as independent thinkers and problem solvers.” Let us solve our OWN problems, let us grow independently because in college we won’t be wearing uniforms. Prepare for the future, leave uniforms in the past, that’s for middle and elementary schools.

By: Donald Trump

Donald Trump — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 19:58:47 +0000

AGREE

By: Donald Trump

Donald Trump — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 19:57:54 +0000

UNIFORMS ARE STUPIDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD. PERIOD…….

By: TM

TM — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 19:48:58 +0000

This couldn’t be any more true

By: No One

No One — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 15:30:35 +0000

I think they’re forgetting a major factor here. Not everyone who goes to this school lives in million dollar houses and drives Ferraris.(Unlike the ones who make the decisions) Most kids already own clothes and some get them from their older siblings. I don’t think anyone’s older siblings have blue polo shirts with the west side logo on them. NOT EVERYONE CAN AFFORD TO BUY A WHOLE NEW SET OF CLOTHES! I think a lot of people who dont have money are embarrassed about it but you cant force someone to buy new clothes with money they dont have! What are you going to do when someone cant afford the uniforms and doesn’t come to school dressed like your other robots? Suspend them? If you’re going to enforce something like this on us then looks like you’re going to have to provide them for the less fortunate. Wouldn’t you like to say that to all your friends at the country club? “Oh i helped the less fortunate wear clothes that they didnt even want im such a good person” Makes me sick. You do realize that everyone agreed to the principal because if they said no they would be ridiculed and pulled down on the social ladder that is this schools decision making process.