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Post by Linda on Jul 4, 2005 14:49:54 GMT -5
Teachers are expected to bear long days, challenging students and demanding parents. Now, apparently, some teachers are baring too much of themselves. School boards and superintendents increasingly are pursuing dress codes for teachers. At issue is the same kind of questionable attire most often associated with students- skimpy tops, short skirts, flip flops and jeans.
Bill Scharffe is Director of Bylaws and Policy Services for the Michigan Association of School Boards. He says there's an impression that more teachers these days are dressing relaxed or sloppy.
Scharffe is a former director of school personnel. He says teachers set the example, and he once sent home a teacher whose beltbuckle featured a marijuana leaf.
This is Michigan...What about your State or Country?
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Post by finnmom on Jul 4, 2005 15:32:59 GMT -5
I might agree that linda.....No dresscode´s in here, but sometime´s I feel that there ought to be one  Most of the theacher are fine, but some of the younger one´s....let´s just say, not everyone is a grown up when they get their theacher´s diploma ;D |
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Post by Linda on Jul 4, 2005 19:18:20 GMT -5
Here in Michigan....skirts may not be above the knees....no jeans.....no flip flops...no capri pants....no sun glasses  |
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Post by george2 on Jul 4, 2005 20:46:47 GMT -5
I agree. I bet those boys pay way more attention to a woman in a business suit. Those skimpy outfits really put their attention off somewhere else. Blue jeans are the worst. Such trash in such a high paying job. Who do they think they are? I think they should wear fancy clothes every day. They might need the practice. Who knows there might be a funeral or something. Maybe diamonds, or zirconiums, or plastic rocks, or maybe that could be pretty high prices too, anyway dressup is real important for pretend. I'm just kidding I know all teachers are rich and really dress that way all of the time. I always practiced that, I'm important voice too. It really fools those people who expect a super genius.
Good thing Adam and Eve weren't teachers before they ate the apple. They would have gotten sent home.
I just goofing around guys, It's just funny that clothes are more important than what the teacher is doing for the kids.
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Post by Linda on Jul 5, 2005 7:12:23 GMT -5
I think once a teacher shows he/she is in charge it shouldn't matter what they wear....with the exception of female teachers wearing " Daisy Duke" shorts. ;D ;D That WOULD be too distracting.  In our local schools we have "Jeans Day" on friday. Most of the teachers take advantage of it. I see nothing wrong with that either. |
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Post by vickilyn32 on Jul 5, 2005 8:37:19 GMT -5
We can wear flip flops, if they are the more " Dressey" kind, and capris as long as they are part of a set, not jean kind. We cannot wear anything revealing, or skimpy, T-shirts, tank tops, shorts unless part of a suit (shorts with matching jacket) sneakers sweat shirts, etc. Fridays we can wear jeans t-shirts, sweatshirts, sneakers, etc because they allow us to dress up in our school colors and logoes for football games and pep ralleys.
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Post by Linda on Jul 5, 2005 8:48:18 GMT -5
Are the male teachers required to wear suits and ties?
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Post by camismom on Jul 5, 2005 10:58:33 GMT -5
Here I think it depends on the principal. The school I worked at was pretty relaxed. Jeans and tennies were permitted. I myself do not see a problem with it, as long as the clothes are tasteful. Of course skin tight jeans would not fall under "tasteful". Capris are allowed in spring and summer months. I think it's important for them to look nice, but comfort should be considered too since they are on their feet a lot. The only issue I have with teacher dress codes is that they do set the example. I think the teachers at schools that inflict a strict dress codes for the students should follow it themselves. If they tell the students they must wear a belt and keep their shirt tucked in, then they should too.
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Post by kurs10b on Jul 5, 2005 12:30:10 GMT -5
Our teachers can wear shorts, t-shirts, capris, etc. I dont have a problem with what most of them wear. I do think their dress code should be the same as the kids though. No flip flops, no short shorts, no half shirts, etc.
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Post by AnneM on Jul 5, 2005 13:07:40 GMT -5
;D ;D Wow !! I have to admit I never actually thought about this before!! ... Here in the UK there is a "uniform" for ALL school children regardless of what type of school they attend. This is normally shirt, tie, dark trousers, black shoes and possibly a blazer ... Sam wore this uniform for 12/13 years .. until he went to college last September where SUDDENLY he could wear whatever he wants!! ...  But as for the TEACHERS themselves!! ... Now THIS is an interesting point!! .. I don't know of any particular rules for the teachers!! ... However I can speak for the staff of the Further Education college (since I am one of those staff!) ... it is generally a "relaxed code of dress" but we have just THIS summer been told that we are NOT allowed to wear flip flops of ANY type !!.... (probably because they are suddenly SOOO popular this year!!) ... |
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Post by camismom on Jul 5, 2005 13:12:57 GMT -5
;D ;D ;D Anne! As I was reading your post the Pink Floyd video for "We don't need no education" popped into my head! I could se those kids in that video with their blazers on. As far as flip-flops, funny you should say they are just beginning to become popular there. Here, they became all the rage a couple or more years ago. Especially with the teens. I have often said if it weren't for flip-flops whatever would the teenagers wear? It's nothing but those in the spring and summer (except for at school of course) and Birkenstocks in the fall and winter. |
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Post by AnneM on Jul 5, 2005 13:19:40 GMT -5
;D Christy ... you didn't happen to see the Pink Floyd reunion at Live 8 in London on Saturday did you? After 24 years they reunited for Live 8 !! ... I was soooo filled up with emotion seeing those guys (old guys ! LOL) back up on that stage together !! ... (NOT that I remember them that well since I am way too young!! Hee hee!) As for flip flops I think this rule is ludicrous since many of the flip flops around right now are really "pretty classy and dressy" !! ... I think its the old fuddy duddies who remember the old "rubber" flip flops from years ago who are objecting!!  But I am sure its the same with you ... today's "flip flops" are a WORLD apart from those old "rubber" flip flops!! ;D ;D |
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Post by mothercat on Jul 5, 2005 13:20:43 GMT -5
At the kids grade school there was a grade 5 teacher who constantly dressed like a teenager...she was only in her twenties but the problem was she had a thingy for biking shorts (ya know the elastic ones) and short dresses...she also topped 450 lbs ..when they changed Principals last time he imposed a dress code..no shorts above the knees,etc. He also imposed exercise class on the teachers...she has since had the surgery and lost a bunch of weight. I think if teachers want to be professiional then they should have the sense to dress accordingly . It does send a positive message..I can remember when young having a teacher who expected the boys shoes tohave a good shine on them and I am not that old.
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Post by camismom on Jul 5, 2005 13:39:20 GMT -5
Actually Anne the old "rubber" flip-flops are what I'm referring to as what is so popular with our teens here! lol
Dressy flip-flops we are now calling sandals. hehe
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Post by Linda on Jul 5, 2005 14:05:27 GMT -5
Have you seen the "flip Flops"with "lights"? Pretty popular here. Pink Floyd? Oh I love them...wish I could see them sometime in concert. |
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