Why students should be required to wear school uniforms.

Evidence #1

Students will also avoid bad behavior just to fit in. (Example: A student might join a gang because he thinks that he isn't popular.)

"When the Washoe County School District in Nevada switched to mandatory uniforms, they found that it improved their campuses. During the first year of uniforms at Sparks Middle School, the number of discipline referrals dropped by 10 percent and police report data showed a 63 percent decrease in incidents. 41 percent of the students said that they felt there was less gang activity on campus since the uniform requirement had been implemented."

Evidence #5

Why Students Should be Required to Wear School Uniforms

After establishing uniform policies at Long Beach School, some results were:

"Overall, the crime rate dropped by 91 %

School suspensions dropped by 90 %

Leaving class without permission dropped by 47 %

Throwing objects dropped by 68 %

Evidence #2

"Wearing home clothes can show affiliation – to sports teams, to TV series, or to bands – and this can then cause arguments between the 'rival' teams." -Healthguidance.org

Why students should be required to wear school uniforms

Evidence #3

By Johnny Luna

Better Behavioral and Social

Interactions

Studies have shown that students get along better when they are wearing uniforms, this can overall create a much better environment for learning. Now to look more specifically at the evidence...

"According to school-reported statistics and the School Administrator, the mandate of uniforms on campuses has reduced tardiness, skipped classes, suspensions, and discipline referrals among students" -Public School Review

Reasons

-Better Academic Performance

Evidence #4

-Better Behavioral and Social Interactions

-More Cost Efficient

-Uniforms help represent the school

According to a survey, after implementing uniforms, the following things

raised by:

Audience, What do You Think?

Classroom Discipline (85 percent)

Image in the Community (83 percent)

Student Safety (79 percent)

Attendance (44 percent)"

More Cost Efficient

and Easier for Parents

Refutation #3

If the message sent by the clothing is a distraction, it shouldn't be allowed.

"Likewise wearing home clothes can show affiliation – to sports teams, to TV series, or to bands – and this can then cause arguments between the 'rival' teams." -Healthguidance.org

Evidence #5

Parents often experience

problems while trying to purchase or choose clothes for students. Uniforms can help that...

Refutation #2

Along with this, parents will know what their children need when they are shopping, and don't have to buy designer clothes and return them.

It is a completely different debate whether or not clothing is speech

Refutation #1

"You Be The Judge – When it comes to purchasing school uniforms, the majority of school leaders surveyed (66 percent) are allowing parents to shop at a retailer of their choice – as long as they follow the formal dress code guidelines (i.e. navy blue polo and khaki pants)." -Public School Review

Evidence #1

If uniforms are washed regularly, students won't need more than three uniforms, and you don't have to buy a wardrobe of year round clothes.

Evidence #2

Kids want the lasted "designer clothes" These can be very pricy! Uniforms are often more simple.

"According to school uniform retailer JC Penny, school uniform pants, shorts, and skirts range from about $15 to $20 at regular price and tops are about $7 to $15. Parents could potentially purchase a week's worth of uniforms for between $110 and $175. These costs are comparable to back-to-school shopping costs for "regular" clothes. According to a 2012 survey on Parenting.com, families spend $142 per outfit, per child, on average, for normal back-to-school clothing."

Counter Claim

Now do you agree with me?

Uniforms limit a student's individuality.

Who said that? Never mind, here's the counter claim...

No, here is why your

argument is invalid!

Evidence #3

"Another reason for the rise of school uniforms could be the budgetary benefits they offer parents, especially in the current state of the down economy. Of the school leaders surveyed with a uniform or formal dress code policy in place, 77 percent estimated the average cost of school uniforms per child, per year, was $150 or less. With that said, it was not surprising to uncover that eight out of 10 survey respondents (86 percent) believed one of the main benefits to parents is that school uniforms are more cost-effective than regular apparel." -Public School Review, 2008

Representing the School.

Evidence #4

Studies have shown that uniforms can increase

a child's patriotism and school pride.

Uniform Improvements:

Time saving in the morning (93 percent)

Easier to get kids ready in the morning (92 percent)

Easier to shop for school clothes (90 percent)"

Yes

Eliminate wardrobe battles with kids (94 percent)

Bibliography (On Easybib)

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Evidence #1

Evidence #2

"Leaders stated they believe their school uniform or formal dress code policy has made a positive impact on the following:

School Pride (77 percent)"- Public School Review

"The survey also revealed there are other

areas where positivity prevailed when it came to school uniforms. Leaders stated they believe their school uniform or formal dress code policy has made a positive impact on the following:

Student Achievement (64 percent)" -Public School Review

Evidence #2

Wearing uniforms can also cause students to feel more "united", in some schools, different classes feel competitive, while uniforms cans serve as a reminder of the school as one.

Evidence #3

For students with low self-esteem, uniforms can help them fit in more. Many students go to school in different styles and feel like outcasts.

Do you support uniforms now?

Evidence #1

No "Fashion Distraction" (Improved Academic Performance)

Many students waste time looking through the wardrobe or shopping, when they should be doing homework or getting ready for school.

With some students, especially if they consider themselves weird of or think they don't fit in, clothes can get in the way of their activities, and this includes school.

Evidence #4

" If a school is on a trip, or if a child runs away, a school uniform can help teachers to quickly identify children from their school and so prevent them from getting lost. This is a very useful ability for teachers and if it means fewer children going missing it's of course a good thing." -Healthguidance.org