Dance at school has "dress code"

[joepythons]

I had to share something with you all here and hear your thoughts.I was looking at a paper my daughter brought home yesterday and started laughing when i read about some "dress code" for the schools sweetheart dance next Friday.Now i understand not allowing the "gang" or such looks because of the problems.This is the "dress code",Boys-must wear dress shirt and dress pants(khaki/docker style) not required to wear a tie. Girls-Must wear dress pants with a blouse,a dress(with straps) or a blouse and skirt.The princaple will be "inspecting" them before being allowed in to the dance.Now this is a PUBLIC school not Fort Bragg here lol.My daughter said no one is going to be at this dance because of these rules.The sad thing is that its kind of a fundraiser for the school.This is a 5th thru 8th grade school.Has anyone else had something like this at your kids school? I am not sure what this princapel is trying to succed with these types of rules.I am just very confused here lol.

[elevatethis]

So, they are trying to have a semi-formal dance...

I'm not sure what you're saying...do you think there's anything wrong with that?

[Jeanne]

I see your dilemma.... I too lived in Illinois (miss it and waiting for the opportunity to go back there), my kids schools never were that strict with dance dress codes... perhaps, the principle is trying to enforce a more respectible dress code because past dances have been a bit racey and out of control..I would call the principal and talk to him or her about it and ask why he/she is being so strict to better help yourself and your daughter to understand these rules that seem a bit odd and restrictive... heck, maybe, the principle should have given a bit of an explanation.

[joepythons]

So, they are trying to have a semi-formal dance...

I'm not sure what you're saying...do you think there's anything wrong with that?

See this shows how lost i am about this lol.Sorry Well some of the kids parents are barely making it with bills and such and these kids do not have the types of "accepted clothes" but they wanted to go to this dance.They never mention if its a "anything" dance just her "dress code".I do not think this is right to kinda exclude some kids because they can not afford these "dress code" clothes.My daughter does not wear a dress ever as she does not like the looks lol.We have bought her them but she refuses to wear them.She was wanting to attend this dance though.I am just wondering how someone could handle something like this,i dont want to seem like i am attacking the princapil.

[AzureN1ght]

If I had to take a wild guess, it would be that they're trying to prevent the boys from dressing like they just rolled out of bed and the girls from dressing like hookers...

I'm 22, so I haven't been so far removed from schools for long enough to forget middle school. And it seems like every year young girls dress more and more promiscuously...least that's my take on it--and also the reason I NEVER want to have children. Toooo scary.

EDIT~ I am -not- accusing your girl of dressing promiscuously, either. It just seems to be a trend going on in society at the time being.

[joepythons]

I see your dilemma.... I too lived in Illinois (miss it and waiting for the opportunity to go back there), my kids schools never were that strict with dance dress codes... perhaps, the principle is trying to enforce a more respectible dress code because past dances have been a bit racey and out of control..I would call the principal and talk to him or her about it and ask why he/she is being so strict to better help yourself and your daughter to understand these rules that seem a bit odd and restrictive... heck, maybe, the principle should have given a bit of an explanation.

Thank you .See if she really wants to have a "dress code" and enforce it it should be during regular school hours.Some of these girls are wearing clothes that fit a barbie doll :eek: .The boys are wearing uncle johns clothes(5+ sizes to big) :eek: .I know everyone has the rights to wear what they want but .

[nd179906]

I went to public school and we had dress codes during regular school and dances. They were very strict during the regular school hours and then during the dances they didn't seem to enforce them.

[joepythons]

I went to public school and we had dress codes during regular school and dances. They were very strict during the regular school hours and then during the dances they didn't seem to enforce them.

See your school was totaly the opposite .In my opinion if the kids are wearing nice clothes(no rips,rude words or such) then they should be allowed to attend the functions at school.

[nd179906]

See your school was totaly the opposite .In my opinion if the kids are wearing nice clothes(no rips,rude words or such) then they should be allowed to attend the functions at school.

I would agree I also just read that it is a 5th thru 8th grade dance then those rules are just dumb.

[joepythons]

If I had to take a wild guess, it would be that they're trying to prevent the boys from dressing like they just rolled out of bed and the girls from dressing like hookers...

I'm 22, so I haven't been so far removed from schools for long enough to forget middle school. And it seems like every year young girls dress more and more promiscuously...least that's my take on it--and also the reason I NEVER want to have children. Toooo scary.

EDIT~ I am -not- accusing your girl of dressing promiscuously, either. It just seems to be a trend going on in society at the time being.

I thought i was losing my mind as i thought your first paragraph was not there when i first read it lol.See alot of the 7th and 8th graders are dressing like your examples during normal school hours.My daughter was told she will NEVER dress like that period lol.I agree with you on the younger kids dressing like (enter word here).Its very sad