Real life Examples

Benefits of the
Solution SHIRTS
change
In class, a student was working hard

To avoid dress code being to get an assignment done when she

violated on a regular basis, was abruptly called out by a teacher

Attendance rates will rise in front of the class because her

student should be made aware
Test scores will increase stomach was showing. Everyone was
of what exactly is expected
focused on learning until the topic
Students will feel more
from them at the beginning of
shifted to how 'petty' and 'dumb'
comfortable in the learning
each year. everyone thought the situation was.
environment
Once dress code is violated No one was focused on her shirt or

stomach until an teacher pointed it

there should be actions put in

place to allow students the right

What's our goal? out. It was not the student who cause

the disruption, it was the teacher. The

to continue to get their
Our overall goal is to stop the student was told to return home and

education despite the violation.

interference of leaning and class time change, making her miss a day of

over disputes over dress attire. learning.

DURAGS
The amount of students being pulled
Who can help? out of class, sent home, publicly called
At our school headgear is a big deal.

It is supposed to be completely
out and embarrassed is overwhelming. banned. This doesn't stop students
The superintendent
This needs to be brought to a stop from wearing them. Instead of pulling
Hazelwood school board
students aside, headgear is often

Principle made a big deal in front of all

Teachers students. Phrases like "You better

take that durag off and if you don't

have waves I will suspend you" are

used and students are even chased

around to get them to take it off all

for laughs. Despite the playful and

joking manner, this can make

students feel embarrassed