But here's an excerpt:
"Some examples of dress that could draw a conversation with an Assistant Principal or Principal include exposed midriffs, backless halters, short shorts, one-strap shirts, etc. Please recognize that tube tops, net tops, halter tops, spaghetti straps, plunging necklines (front and/or back) and see-through garments are not acceptable."
See-through garments at Southwestern. Good God!
I remember one spring trying to get my ankles as tan as possible so that I could (Gasp!) go to school without wearing socks. I believe that Bill Taylor actually was dispatched home once for that felony. I got caught once, too, but was spared calling my mother because I had craftily socked away my socks (sorry, but it was so obvious) in my locker.
It might have been Gene Munson, guidance guru who caught me sockless and ordered me to cover up my ankles. Now that I think about it, it was the Munster himself and he followed me to my locker to make sure I got back in uniform.
When I went searching for a photo to show what will NOT be happening at SWCS under the dress code, I was amazed at some of the outfits. Of course, the fall semester at my university is a pretty good time to observe women's summer fashions, too. And August is not that far away. Hmmmm...
It seems to me that we occasionally had one day in the spring when we were allowed to wear "Bermuda" shorts. And it was usually the coldest damned day of the spring.
One other part of the letter is sooooo different from what we experienced:
"Last summer we started a dress code committee that has included students, staff, and administration in the conversation...Rest assured that we will again review our Dress Code policy over the summer together with the key stakeholders..."
Key stakeholders. Can you imagine Cloise Swearingen, Joe Rushin, Gunnard Anderson, Anthony LoGuidice, and Harold Burgard (especially Harold Burgard), all getting together with the key stakeholders to discuss a dress code?
I'm sure it would have been a model of democracy.
Today's song and lyrics, is in honor of the SWCS dress code:
Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka-dot Bikini
performed by Brian Hyland
[Written by Paul Vance and Lee Pockriss]
She was afraid to come out of the locker
She was as nervous as she could be
She was afraid to come out of the locker
She was afraid that somebody would see
One, two, three, four, tell the people what she wore
It was an itsy, bitsy, teenie, weenie, yellow polka-dot bikini
That she wore for the first time today
An itsy, bitsy, teentie, weenie, yellow polka-dot bikini
So in the locker she wanted to stay
Two, three, four, stick around we'll tell you more
She was afraid to come out in the open
And so a blanket around she wore
She was afraid to come out in the open
And so she sat bundled up on the shore
Two, three, four, tell the people what she wore
It was an itsy, bitsy, teenie, weenie, yellow polka-dot bikini
That she wore for the first time today
An itsy, bitsy, teentie, weenie, yellow polka-dot bikini
So in the blanket she wanted to stay
Two, three, four, stick around we'll tell you more
Now she is afraid to come out of the water
And I wonder what she's gonna do
Now she is afraid to come out of the water
And the poor little girl's turning blue
Two, three, four, tell the people what she wore
It was an itsy, bitsy, teenie, weenie, yellow polka-dot bikini
That she wore for the first time today
An itsy, bitsy, teentie, weenie, yellow polka-dot bikini
So in the water she wanted to stay
(From the locker to the blanket)
(From the blanket to the shore)
(From the shore to the water)
Yes, there isn't any more
performed by Brian Hyland
[Written by Paul Vance and Lee Pockriss]
She was afraid to come out of the locker
She was as nervous as she could be
She was afraid to come out of the locker
She was afraid that somebody would see
One, two, three, four, tell the people what she wore
It was an itsy, bitsy, teenie, weenie, yellow polka-dot bikini
That she wore for the first time today
An itsy, bitsy, teentie, weenie, yellow polka-dot bikini
So in the locker she wanted to stay
Two, three, four, stick around we'll tell you more
She was afraid to come out in the open
And so a blanket around she wore
She was afraid to come out in the open
And so she sat bundled up on the shore
Two, three, four, tell the people what she wore
It was an itsy, bitsy, teenie, weenie, yellow polka-dot bikini
That she wore for the first time today
An itsy, bitsy, teentie, weenie, yellow polka-dot bikini
So in the blanket she wanted to stay
Two, three, four, stick around we'll tell you more
Now she is afraid to come out of the water
And I wonder what she's gonna do
Now she is afraid to come out of the water
And the poor little girl's turning blue
Two, three, four, tell the people what she wore
It was an itsy, bitsy, teenie, weenie, yellow polka-dot bikini
That she wore for the first time today
An itsy, bitsy, teentie, weenie, yellow polka-dot bikini
So in the water she wanted to stay
(From the locker to the blanket)
(From the blanket to the shore)
(From the shore to the water)
Yes, there isn't any more
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LETTER FROM THE LATEST SWCS CHEESE:
April 11, 2005
Dear Southwestern Parent(s) / Guardian(s);
The dress code is a contentious topic in every school across the country. And while Southwestern high school is no different, we do feel good about the great strides we have made this year in how we have tried to address this problem. Here are just a few of the changes that we have made: (1) Last summer we started a dress code committee that has included students, staff, and administration in the conversation, (2) We instituted a new identification system with teachers inside the classrooms, and (3) We created a new process in the main office to help ensure greater consistency in enforcement.
While we continue to work on the dress code one thing is for sure: we need your help and support. As the students’ thoughts turn to summer, we here at Southwestern would really appreciate your help and assistance with the dress code. Please help us in our efforts to promote acceptable dress and appearance among our students. It is our goal that all students are concentrating on their studies and if what they are wearing is distracting to the teaching-learning process then we have an obligation to address the problem with that individual.
As a result, we need everyone’s cooperation and hope that you understand the difficult position that we are facing. Some examples of dress that could draw a conversation with an Assistant Principal or Principal include exposed midriffs, backless halters, short shorts, one-strap shirts, etc. Please recognize that tube tops, net tops, halter tops, spaghetti straps, plunging necklines (front and/or back) and see-through garments are not acceptable.
On behalf of the entire Southwestern Community we are looking forward to a productive end of the school year for our entire student population. Rest assured that we will again review our Dress Code policy over the summer together with the key stakeholders but in the meantime we thank you for any assistance you are able to give us in this area.
Sincerely,
Michael J. Vallely Ph.D.
Southwestern High School Principal
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I've just assembled the student handbook for our annual planner order. These are excerpts, typical of an international school.
Tops should be: neat, modest and appropriate for school wear (spaghetti straps and bare midriffs are not allowed, without printed messages that promote alcohol, drugs, tobacco, inappropriate language, promiscuity, violence or cultural messages not shared by everyone in the community.
Body Piercing::The wearing of rings or studs or any other jewellery in the eyebrow, nose, tongue or navel is not permitted. Earrings should be limited in number. Cultural exceptions will be accepted.
Students are permitted to wear national/religious dress as long as it meets the school's dress code requirements on neatness and cleanliness. The wearing of such dress should not keep the student from participation in the curriculum.
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