Parents need to fully follow dress code rules
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To read the VISD dress code, go to http://www.visd.com/parent/index.asp and click on 2011-2012 Student Dress Code
About two years ago, the Victoria school district board of trustees began working on the idea of a dress code. A dress code was something desired by parents, teachers and the community to return the classroom to an academic setting rather than a platform for students to compete in the latest fashion trends.
Peer pressure is a powerful force, and learning in school was losing out over the latest, greatest look for teens.
Now, we have a dress code that, given the chance, will accomplish the desired goal - focusing the attention of the student on academics and turning the competition in fashion to who gets the better grades.
On the other hand, no dress code will fully satisfy all. However, we should be happy we have a code and can work on it.
We think parents and teachers should really study the code to be familiar with it. Once fully understood, any questions about what breaks the code should be answered.
We think the code is pretty comprehensive. But we also think that the school district should examine the code regularly to continue improving it because there will always be room for adjustments to rules that might not be defined enough or too stringent.
We do think it is important to have a clear code so parents will not purchase expensive clothes that don't meet the code's rules. This clarity should be inarguable; otherwise the rule in question is not clear, or the parent did not read the code.
As far as disparity in the number of infractions from one campus to another, this seems to be a problem with interpretation or lack of enforcement. Again, the code should be clearly communicated and the district should address any lack of enforcement.
We hope that the controversy over the dress code can subside with additional code adjustments and more education about the code's rules. Once that is done, we expect the classroom will return to what is for: education of our students.
This editorial reflects the views of the Victoria Advocate's editorial board.
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Excellent editorial and right on point.
September 6, 2011 at 1:27 p.m.anyone that went to vhs back in the day knew you better be in dress code compliance for mrs murray's english class.
she'd call you out quick, then send you to the office ha
September 5, 2011 at 7:59 p.m.Heck, I got sent to the asst. principles office from metal shop of all places, to shave my peach fuzz off my upper lip, again in 74. Nothing new with dress codes.
September 5, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.East has the same dress code as west, it is up to each campus administrator to interrupt it as they see fit. ID's? That's kinda off the wall don't ya think cally? All students have to have a ID and a immunization record.
I have said it before on the VicAd blog, in 1974 the school board decided that all T-shirts had to have a pocket. One of my classmates at VHS sewed a pocket in the middle of his T-shirt on the back, technically he was abiding by the dress code, but it didn't exactly please Mr. Erskines administration.
September 5, 2011 at 6:28 p.m.Why does East not have a dress code or require ID's?
September 5, 2011 at 6:06 p.m.Well, that is what I thought! My kids had a dress code all throught the years they attended VISD schools.
September 5, 2011 at 6:02 p.m.Yes there was a hair code, dress code, sideburn code, etc. back in the 60's I know. And in the 80' and 90's when my kids went.
September 5, 2011 at 5:44 p.m.all students should be forced to wear uniforms!
September 5, 2011 at 5:16 p.m."About two years ago, the Victoria school district board of trustees began working on the idea of a dress code."
There was no dress code in VISD prior to now?
September 5, 2011 at 5:03 p.m.