I plan to write about the idea of making school uniforms mandatory. If this were so in elementary schools and high schools, parents would save money, academic performance would increase, students' socio-economic standings would not be apparent, gang-violence would decrease, and it would be just that much easier to get ready for school in the morning! This is a great topic because there are a number of comparisons to be made between the schools that do and do not require uniforms. I wore a school uniform starting in the fourth grade and wore it until my high school graduation. I am therefore able to relate to those who have and have not worn uniforms because I have experienced both circumstances. When writing about this topic I would be persuading parents of elementary and high school students. As I read about making uniforms mandatory at public schools I was shocked by the statistic I found that stated that since Long Beach Unified School District implemented a system-wide mandatory uniform policy, assaults decreased by 85 percent. The label below discusses some of the common disputes between requiring a uniform and it lists incredible statistics similar to the one I have just shared with you.
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Throughout my schooling, I had to wear uniforms. From kindergarten until my senior year, the school that I attended determined what I wore. Most of time, I didn’t mind wearing the white shirt and black pants everyday. On the few out-of-uniform days we had, I spent much time in the morning deciding what to wear to school instead of just throwing on the usual outfit and going about my day. Sometimes I took the opportunity to dress comfortably and I wore sweats and t-shirts. Other times, I dressed up a little and I wore nice jeans and heels. I don’t think wearing uniforms stifles creativity. Style is just one form of self-expression, but there are so many others. Most schools have various art programs that stimulate imagination, and therefore, students have other outlets. Uniforms are good and can help improve the school’s atmosphere and community.
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