How Do You Feel About a Public School Teacher Dress Code?

Lindsey · 12-11-2006, 03:36 PM

I don't think there should be any reason for change. When I was in high school it was the same... more dressed up during the week and then casual fridays. How many students actually notice what their teacher is wearing anyway??

Janet · 12-11-2006, 03:55 PM

uh oh, I think I'm gonna be the bad witch here! I'm 51, we all should know that by now...lol....and I think teachers should be dressed in skirts or dresses, men in dress pants, shirt and tie. Not because of the students grades, but because it is, in my opinion, a way to earn more respect. By the same token, I think the male students should be wearing dark pants and white shirts, female students should be wearing dark skirts and white blouses. I know that sounds really old fashioned, but there is too much concentration between the students on what they have or don't have, how much money they can spend on trendy clothes and those who can't afford it. I think most students would do better in class and teachers would look more like authority figures instead of mom or aunt Sue. This is just my opinion and I really hope I'm not bashed too much for this, but I've discussed this with other parents, teachers and bus drivers and I would say 90-95% feel the same way. Okay now......let me have it!!!

Tink · 12-11-2006, 04:38 PM

I'm of the same generation Janet is...

I think teachers should dress up more than the students do for sure. They're supposed to be setting an example, and being well dressed is part of that in my mind. I don't think skirts should be mandatory, but dress pants rather than jeans... nice shirts or sweaters rather than sweats or tees... leather shoes rather than sneakers wouldn't hurt.

I've had MANY jobs over the years and all that put me in any position of authority demanded at least office casual dress. It's ok to show the students that this is how adults dress in the workplace. I personally am totally turned off by adults who show up to work with cleavage or bellies showing. I'm seeing a trend toward that in our new teller at the bank, and it just isn't appealing or professional. If you want to be seen as a professional, you need to dress like one.

JMHO

Lissa · 12-11-2006, 04:46 PM

I can understand not allowing teachers to come to work as slobs, but I always learn better when they don't look all dressed up and fancy. A nice tshirt with some jeans is fine by me.

I agree, he should be concentrating more on education rather than how teachers dress.

khardy57 · 12-11-2006, 05:03 PM

Around here, most of the male teachers wear khakis and casual shirts. Either button front or polo type shirts. The problems I've seen have been with female teachers wearing things too short or too tight.

I think teachers should set an example and the first thing kids notice ( I have 3 nieces and a nephew in school now) is how teachers dress. Kids form opinions fast and if a teacher dresses a little too much like the students, they are not respected as professionals.

Lissa · 12-11-2006, 05:09 PM

That's true...

RLC12345678 · 12-11-2006, 07:12 PM

I think it would be more of a distraction if teachers looked really nice instead of casual. I think that as long as the teachers aren't wearing anything too sloppy or skimpy, then they should be able to wear anything they want. I know I am more comfortable and am able to work better when I am not wearing a skirt and panty hose. That would be MISERABLE!

Marilyn · 12-12-2006, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by khardy57

I think teachers should set an example and the first thing kids notice ( I have 3 nieces and a nephew in school now) is how teachers dress. Kids form opinions fast and if a teacher dresses a little too much like the students, they are not respected as professionals.

I agree with this. It is very important that teachers dress nice, and I think we all know what that means. Khakis, nice jeans (not the trendy torn and super faded look), skirts, dress pants, polos, blouses, sport or dress shirts (button down is good), nice dresses (not MooMoo's or sun dresses, sleeveless should probably be out) all things properly fitting, business casual, nice yet comfortable. Neither gender should look at all provacative, but business casual, professional.

Teachers should set the tone, and be an example decency in our society.

12-11-2006, 03:36 PM	#1
Lindsey Donating 4WT Talker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,764	I don't think there should be any reason for change. When I was in high school it was the same... more dressed up during the week and then casual fridays. How many students actually notice what their teacher is wearing anyway?? __________________ Lindsey "I don't mind living in a man's world as long as I can be a woman in it..." -Marilyn Monroe

12-11-2006, 03:55 PM	#2
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	uh oh, I think I'm gonna be the bad witch here! I'm 51, we all should know that by now...lol....and I think teachers should be dressed in skirts or dresses, men in dress pants, shirt and tie. Not because of the students grades, but because it is, in my opinion, a way to earn more respect. By the same token, I think the male students should be wearing dark pants and white shirts, female students should be wearing dark skirts and white blouses. I know that sounds really old fashioned, but there is too much concentration between the students on what they have or don't have, how much money they can spend on trendy clothes and those who can't afford it. I think most students would do better in class and teachers would look more like authority figures instead of mom or aunt Sue. This is just my opinion and I really hope I'm not bashed too much for this, but I've discussed this with other parents, teachers and bus drivers and I would say 90-95% feel the same way. Okay now......let me have it!!! __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

12-11-2006, 04:38 PM	#3
Tink Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rural Wisconsin Posts: 3,707	I'm of the same generation Janet is... I think teachers should dress up more than the students do for sure. They're supposed to be setting an example, and being well dressed is part of that in my mind. I don't think skirts should be mandatory, but dress pants rather than jeans... nice shirts or sweaters rather than sweats or tees... leather shoes rather than sneakers wouldn't hurt. I've had MANY jobs over the years and all that put me in any position of authority demanded at least office casual dress. It's ok to show the students that this is how adults dress in the workplace. I personally am totally turned off by adults who show up to work with cleavage or bellies showing. I'm seeing a trend toward that in our new teller at the bank, and it just isn't appealing or professional. If you want to be seen as a professional, you need to dress like one. JMHO __________________ 'A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in.. And how many want out.' England 's Prime Minister Tony Blair'

12-11-2006, 04:46 PM	#4
Lissa Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South and Central Texas Posts: 337	I can understand not allowing teachers to come to work as slobs, but I always learn better when they don't look all dressed up and fancy. A nice tshirt with some jeans is fine by me. I agree, he should be concentrating more on education rather than how teachers dress. __________________ Marilyn's Disappearing Daughter!! Cake or Death, Melissa "Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised." Heb 10:35-36

12-11-2006, 05:09 PM	#6
Lissa Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South and Central Texas Posts: 337	That's true... __________________ Marilyn's Disappearing Daughter!! Cake or Death, Melissa "Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised." Heb 10:35-36

12-11-2006, 05:03 PM	#5
khardy57 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 278	Around here, most of the male teachers wear khakis and casual shirts. Either button front or polo type shirts. The problems I've seen have been with female teachers wearing things too short or too tight. I think teachers should set an example and the first thing kids notice ( I have 3 nieces and a nephew in school now) is how teachers dress. Kids form opinions fast and if a teacher dresses a little too much like the students, they are not respected as professionals.

12-11-2006, 07:12 PM	#7
RLC12345678 4WT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,614	I think it would be more of a distraction if teachers looked really nice instead of casual. I think that as long as the teachers aren't wearing anything too sloppy or skimpy, then they should be able to wear anything they want. I know I am more comfortable and am able to work better when I am not wearing a skirt and panty hose. That would be MISERABLE! __________________ Rebecca "To whom much is given, much is expected." ~Luke 12:48

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