I don't like uniforms at all but some of it is just ridiculous.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The Beaufort County School District has determined that reasonable regulation of school attire can further important educational interests, including the following:

• Reducing distraction and loss of self-esteem caused by teasing or competition over clothing.
• Minimizing disruption from wearing inappropriate clothing or possessing inappropriate items at school.
• Providing an environment where students can focus more on learning. Enhancing school safety by making it harder to conceal weapons or contraband.
• Enhancing school safety by helping teachers and administrators identify individuals that are not enrolled in the school when they encounter them on school grounds.
• Enhancing school safety by prohibiting gang colors and paraphernalia.
• Reducing the cost of school clothing. (Isn't more expensive now that we have to buy all new clothing?)
• Providing an educational environment where financial disparities between students, as reflected in clothing, are minimized
• Creating a greater sense of community and school pride among the students..
• Instilling discipline in students.
• Helping students and parents/legal guardians to avoid peer pressure.
• Helping prepare students for future roles in the workplace.
• Creating an atmosphere reflecting seriousness of purpose about education.

REQUIREMENTS

Shirts, sweaters and sweatshirts (tops)

• T ops may be solid white or any shade of pink, blue or gray.
• Students must wear plain shirts with a collar. Mock turtlenecks and turtlenecks are acceptable.
• Shirts may have school-approved logos (see attached).
• Shirts must be tucked in provided that the type of shirt is reasonably worn out, not more than 1 inch below the waist.
• White t-shirts (long or short sleeves) may be worn under uniform shirts.
• Students may wear plain, un-hooded sweaters or sweatshirts over school uniforms. The sweaters or sweatshirts may be solid white, gray or any shade of pink or blue.

Pants, skirts, skorts, jumpers, Capri length pants and shorts (bottoms)

• Bottoms may be solid khaki, black or navy. Skirts may be designated plaid.
• Jeans are not permitted.
• Bottoms must be free of graphics and embroidery. With the exception of small labels, bottoms may not have insignias, words or pictures.
• Shorts, skirts, skorts and jumpers will be modest and of sufficient length. The length of these articles of clothing will be no shorter than three inches above the top of the knee when standing.
• Cargo-style pants or shorts are not permitted.
• Clothing may not exceed one size larger than necessary as determined by a school administrator. Baggy or sagging pants or shorts are not permitted. "Low rise" clothing is not permitted. Pants, shorts and skirts must be worn at the natural waistline.
• Belts must be worn if pants, skirts, skorts or shorts have belt loops (exceptions may be made by administration). Belt buckles must not be oversized, computerized or have any writing that is considered offensive.

Coats and jackets (outerwear)

• Outerwear may not be worn inside the school building during the school day.
• Outerwear may be worn during a class change if the student is exiting the building.
• Outerwear may be worn to school and placed in the student's locker.
• The principal and/or his/her designee may make an exception if the building/classroom is unusually cold.

Shoes, sneakers and boots (footwear)

• Footwear must be worn at all times and as needed, shoes will conform to special requirements, e.g. PE classes, ROTC, science labs, etc.
• Laces on shoes or sneakers must be tied.
• Flip flops, crocs or slippers are not permitted.
• Heelies are not permitted.

Other clothing items or accessories

• Students may not wear large pendants or medallions.
• Any adornment that could be perceived as, or used as a weapon such as chains, spikes, etc., is not permitted.
• Gang-related clothing, accessories, symbols or intimidating items of dress, as identified by local law enforcement agencies, are not permitted.
• Head coverings of any kind including, but not limited to, hats, caps, bandanas, curlers, masks, visors, kerchiefs, athletic sweatbands, earmuffs, sunglasses or hoods are not permitted. Head coverings will not be worn, carried, hung on belts or around the neck or kept in classrooms during regular school hours.

By the way, I'm not totally against uniforms. I mean yeah, no creativity allowed. But I just wish it were either really strict (think Catholic school) or none at all. Also, this isn't quite as bad as district wants. On the district's code, it says shoes have to be black, brown, or white, no colored beads or oversized necklaces, no skinny jeans, and also limitations on socks. Anyways I'm too tired to write to much. Hopefully I will have a real post up by tomorrow.