The document discusses keeping the established dress code at the high school. It notes that the dress code was decided on three years ago through majority votes and has been working well, but some new students this fall have refused to follow the rules, causing issues. It argues that the dress code needs to be maintained for health, safety, and learning reasons and to present a unified representation of the school with dignity when attending other school functions.

1. KEEPING OUR DRESS
CODE
By Susie Smith
High School Council
President

2. DRESS CODE HAS BEEN WORKING
•All students and staff were surveyed.
•Student input was taken.
•Decided upon three years ago by majority votes
at school.
•Recommended by school board and parents for
approval.
•Approved by school board and implemented.
•No one denied abiding by dress code at the

3. RECENT UNREST HAS CAUSED
ISSUES
•When new students came from other campuses
this fall, they refused to follow the rules.
•Classes have seen disruptions and school
community has voiced concern over new issues.
•We need to return to the established dress code
rules.
•We must support our school policy.

4. NO EXCUSES FOR IMPROPER
DRESS
•Here to Learn NOT to Impress
•Health and Safety problems without dress code
•Embarrassing to others without dress code
•Stops class issues of who can afford what
•Unified as a school and what we represent

5. BAGGY IS SAGGY
•Students should have respect for themselves
and others.
•Baggy attire is often associated with crime.
•Undergarments should not be seen by others.
•Can lead to class disruption.

6. REPRESENT OUR SCHOOL WITH
DIGNITY
• When we go to other schools for functions, we
want to be proud of who we are and of our
school.
•With all of us wearing the same basic type of
uniform with our school logo on the tops or
shirts, we show our respect.
•Others will notice how we look when we attend
sports events or UIL competitions.