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School Unies and Dress Codes.

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This is a poll to explore past and current opinion on secondary school uniforms.

To get things started, I will tell you that I attended three different secondary schools. the first had a very relaxed code (for the 1950's). At the second school, we wore prescribed uniforms (short khaki in the hot weather, blue-grey in the winter). The third school did not have uniforms, but did have a strict dress code that prohibited much more than it allowed!

What did you wear to secondary school (middle and high school)?
Anything I wanted.
Limited by a liberal dress code.
Limited by a strict dress code.
Uniform appearance (limited colors and styles)
Uniform (prescribed kit).
Nothing (nudist school).
Not applicable - home schooled and wore what I pleased.
If your school did NOT prescribe uniforms but had a strict dress code, which of the following limits applied to GIRLS?
Skirt or dress must reach at least 3" (8 cm) below knee.
Skirt or dress must reach to within 3" (8 cm) of knee.
Skirt or dress must be plain or plaid of dark color.
Blouse limited to white or pastel colors.
Blouse limited to plain colors - no pattern or print.
Blouse may be plaid or patterned.
Tie required.
Jacket, blazer, or dress sweater.
Shoes - Leather closed-toe only.
Shoes - Leather open toe allowed.
Shoes - Leather sandals (with heel strap) allowed.
Shoes - Any type.
Jewelry limited to pin or simple necklace/bracelet.
Make-up limited to simple lipstick.
Clothing and person clean and neat at all times.
Hair properly groomed at all times.
Strict limits on hair length and/or style.
No torn, ragged, or cut-off clothing.
No slacks. culottes, or trousers.
Dress slacks allowed.
No slacks. culottes, or trousers.
Dress slacks allowed.
If your school did NOT prescribe uniforms but had a strict dress code, which of the following limits applied to BOYS?
School-length shorts (mid to 3/4 thigh) only.
School trousers only.
School shorts or trousers - depending on student age.
School shorts or trousers - Student choice.
Shirt pullover style (tee or polo style) only.
Shirt button-front only.
Shirt pullover or button front - student choice.
Shirt limited to white or pastel colors.
Shirt limited to plain colors - no pattern or print.
Shirt may be plaid or patterned.
Tie required.
Jacket, blazer, or dress sweater required at times.
Socks required.
Shoes - Leather lace-up only.
Shoes - Leather (lace or slip-on).
Shoes - Leather any style (including sandals with heel strap).
Shoes - Student choice.
Clothing and person clean and neat at all times.
Hair cut and groomed.
No facial hair.
Strict limits on hair length and/or style.
No torn, ragged, or cut-off clothing.
No dungarees / bluejeans or work pants.
If your school prescribed uniforms, which of the following most closely describes the uniform for BOYS?
Shorts, shirt, tie, knee-socks, and leather shoes.
Shorts, shirt, knee-socks, and leather shoes (no tie).
Shorts, shirt, tie, short-socks, and leather shoes (bare leg).
Shorts, shirt, short-socks, and leather shoes (bare leg, no tie).
Trousers, shirt, tie, socks, and leather shoes.
Trousers, shirt, socks, and leather shoes (no tie).
Faded tie-dyed jeans, lime green Nehru jacket, bare feet. Roach clip optional.
If your school prescribed uniforms, which of the following most closely describes the uniform for GIRLS? (Long skirt reaches at least 3" below knee, short skirt reaches within 3" of kneecap).
Long dress, knee socks, and shoes.
Long dress, short socks, and shoes (bare leg)
Long skirt, blouse, tie, knee socks, and shoes.
Long skirt, blouse, tie, short socks, and shoes (bare leg)
Long skirt, blouse, knee socks, and shoes (no tie).
Long skirt, blouse, short socks, and shoes (bare leg, no tie).
Short skirt, blouse, tie, knee socks, and shoes.
Short skirt, blouse, tie, short socks, and shoes (bare leg)
Short skirt, blouse, knee socks, and shoes (no tie).
Short skirt, blouse, short socks, and shoes (bare leg, no tie).
Slacks, blouse, tie, socks, and shoes.
Slacks, blouse, socks, and shoes.
Hessian or burlap sack with neck and arm holes, with "GIRL" stencilled front and back.
What is your opinion on uniforms in your school?
Uniform preferred.
Uniform OK if it applies to everyone.
Uniform OK if they're not too geeky.
Strong dress code is ok, but no uniforms please.
Strong dress codes are a fascist oppression.
Liberal dress code is OK.
No dress codes - let us wear anything we want.
No opinion.
What are some of the reasons why you would approve of uniforms or strong dress codes in schools attended by you or your children?
School spirit and identity.
More disciplined learning environment - fewer distractions.
Reduce gang identity.
Reduce emphasis on style and fashion.
Reduce cost of school clothing (high fashion is expensive).
Reduce tensions caused by controversial or offensive clothing.
Clothes do not make the person.
Build ability to express self without depending on possessions.
General cleanliness and health.
Not applicable - I hate uniforms and dress codes.
No opinion.
What are some of the reasons why you would NOT approve of uniforms or strong dress codes in schools attended by you or your children?
Interferes with student right of free expression.
Interferes with freedom of speech and viewpoint.
Students enslaved by a bunch of fascist reactionaries.
Expense - some families may not be able to afford it.
The approved attire is ugly or makes me look geeky.
Individual clothing choices indicate student values.
Not applicable - I approve of school uniforms and dress codes.
No opinion.
This poll was created on 2003-10-12 23:27:57 by AkMike