In with jeans out with the blue
September 17, 2009 • written by Trish Denoga
This school year, students are allowed to wear jeans to school as long as they are not any shade of blue. The new policy was made in response to the imitation jeans that became so popular last year. “The change came about from the decision and suggestions from the administration, staff, parents, and students,” Assistant Principal Tom Alcott said.
Although most students are enthusiastic about the more permissive policy, some are wondering why one color is specifically prohibited.
“If we’re allowed to wear jeans, why not be allowed to wear blue jeans?” junior Alonso Avanto said, “It doesn’t hurt anybody.”
According to Alcott, it all comes down to responsibility. “It will help students learn how to make good choices, and hold students accountable for their actions,” Alcott said.
Prohibiting blue jeans also makes it easier for administrators and staff to easily identify if a student is violating the appearance code – just by looking at the color of their jeans.
Having an appearance code also enhances school safety. “It helps keep track of our students and identify those who don’t belong here,” Campus Supervisor Matt Kurpinsky says, “but I’d still like to see our school in uniform.”
Studies have shown that students who attend schools with an appearance code or uniform benefit from it. According to the American School Board Journal in 2006, “School uniforms, proponents have said, can lead to improved discipline and classroom behavior, increased school attendance, respect for teachers, better school performance… and lower rates of violence and crime.”
Despite the expected objections from students, many are happy with the revised appearance code. “It’s better than wearing khakis,” freshman Mila Azofeifa says. “Limitations are good because if they don’t give us restrictions then we’ll abuse it,” senior AJ Anschutz said. “It’ll be a free for all.”
Many are also in favor of the dress code because of the convenience it brings. “Being allowed to wear jeans makes it easier to find and buy clothes,” junior Lorena Salaverria says.
The appearance code is proven to be successful so far in regards to compliance from the students. “There’s been a lot less [detentions], but I expect to see more as the year goes by,” Kurpinsky says.
With the variety of appearance codes Moreau has used in the past, our school can only continue to progress. “It’s a steady process,” junior Paul Burchak said. “What’s viewed as presentable has changed through time. Who knows where we’ll go with the dress code in the future.”
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