Schools shouldn't have a dress code

I will begin by building my own case them move on to attack my opponent's. Virginia Draa, assistant professor at Youngstown State University, reviewed attendance, graduation and proficiency pass rates at 64 public high schools in Ohio. Draa's study concluded that those schools with uniform policies improved in attendance, graduation and suspension rates. So as we can see, School uniforms while not directly tied to increased academic performance are tied to behaviors that are linked to increased academic performance. a few more pros of school uniforms. The costs of uniforms can be managed. Although the cost of a uniform can be difficult on some families, it can often be managed. Many schools which require one specific daily uniform can purchase clothing in bulk, saving money for disadvantaged families. PTA buy-back programs, fundraisers, crowdfunding, and community supports are often in place to help with the costs as well. 3. Student attendance is better in schools with uniform policies. When there is a mandatory school uniform code in place, statistics show that student attendance rises. This is because classrooms become more disciplined and orderly, allowing students to evaluate themselves instead of evaluating how they compare to their peers. The uniformity that is created lessens tensions, bullying, and violence that can occur in schools, which improves attendance. 4. It becomes easier to identify trespassers. When students are required to follow a specific dress code, it becomes much easier to identify people who may not be allowed on campus. If an intruder is wearing something different that the school uniform, they stick out like a sore thumb when surrounded by students and teachers who are following the dress code. 5. It"s easier to find children when a class is off-campus. If a class is on a field trip, then it becomes easier for teachers and school administrators to quickly identify the children who are with the group. It"s also a useful tool to locate children that may leave a school campus without permission for some reason. This lessens the risk of having a child go missing. Optional items can allow students to still express themselves. Allowing students to wear jewelry, hair ties, and other optional items can still offer students a chance to express their individuality. Thus the individuality argument collapses. Now to address my opponent's case. First he makes the point that not allowing hats or hoods is pointless. However, as I previously mentioned, it is important that school officials be able to identify an intruder quickly and easily. If students covering or obscuring themselves with hoods or hats becomes the norm, this becomes much harder. He also makes the point that women have to cover up. Right. So do men. It's important that the school environment be as free of distractions as possible. So both women and men need to cover themselves and not dress like prostitutes. To conclude, School uniforms have many empirically proven benefits and the only cons my opponent has provided are either invalid, (covering up.) or if they were not implemented, would decrease school safety. (hats and hoods.)