Dress Code
By: Ramsay Campbell
Every year the question of dress code is the number one struggle between teachers/administrators and students. Unfortunately, this year will be no different. Students will push the limits of the dress code and teachers will report it to administration.
Dress code has always been a priority to the administration and staff of Hudson ISD and this year, “The dress code will be strictly enforced.” A dress code insures that the students are not distracted in the classroom, but it also is a reflection of the students and everyone that works at Hudson. According to new assistant principal, April Lopez, “Dress code helps to set the tone for the campus as well as the district. If you are dressed for success then more often than not you will be successful.” She continued to say, “The most important part of dress code is for students to dress like they have pride in themselves as well as the school.” Dress code is not a shackle that is enforced on students to be ‘annoying’ or to be seen as a ‘punishment,’ it is something that increases productivity and pride in our schools.
Luckily, Hudson ISD has a dress code that does not include uniforms. Mrs. Lopez says, “I do believe that the effectiveness of dress code can be achieved without uniforms.” This should be a blessing for the students of Hudson, but many still think the dress code is still too strict. On several occasions lifts on the dress code have been made as a part of fundraisers, such as being able to wear Nike shorts (with leggings) and grow out beards. This is more than fair to the students.
Dress codes are one of the core components of any school and the students really should be more understanding of this. Hudson ISD has one of the most understanding and appropriate dress codes out of every other school district around, and students should be appreciative of this and not complain it is ‘too strict.’ On the other hand, teachers and administrators need to remember that the students right to dress is an expression of who they are. Of course this right should not be abused with inappropriate clothing, but should be respected by everyone.
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