Transcript School Uniforms PowerPoint - Arkansas State University

Ashley Reed
and
Leanne Bass
 We believe this slogan is a positive message about how
uniforms can unite a school and community.
Uniforms give the students a sense of pride in their
school. It also makes them feel like they are all part of
the same team, instead of divided into cliques.
Improving a students self-esteem and making them
feel equal to their peers is our number one goal.
 We chose to advocate for school uniforms in public
schools. School uniforms come in different styles and
colors: formal styles, semi-formal styles, and casual styles.
School should be the place where students shine through
their academic abilities, not what brands they wear. Thirtyseven schools across Arkansas have school uniforms; twelve
of those being public schools. Having school uniforms
allows the students to discover their peers personalities are
deeper than the way they accessorize. Studies show that
students who wear uniforms at school experience the
following: high self-esteem, feel a sense of pride in their
school, have higher grades, and show reduction in violence.
 Formal
-Blazers, tie, and slacks
 Semi Formal
-Blazers, tie, and shorts
 Casual Uniforms
-Colored polo and shorts/slacks
 Reduces violence/behavior issues
 Reduces social pressures
 Saves parents money
 Fosters school unity
 Allows students to concentrate on academics
 Shows that personality is deeper than wardrobe
 Interfere with self-expression
 Unnecessary expense
 Doesn’t eliminate cliques
 Just masks violence doesn’t fix it
 Creates negative self-image
 States that conformity is answer to issues
U-Understand both sides of using uniforms
N-Negotiate on what type of uniform fits your school
I-Inform parents of all the options
F-Find resources for low income families
O-Offer different clothing choices
R-Remind community importance of teamwork
M-Make it a positive transition
S-Start noticing success in having uniforms
 In 2009 schools in Caruthersville, MO switched to a
mandatory school uniform policy. School officials say
it's an effort to focus attention on schoolwork and
foster school pride."I think it's great because the boys
won't have saggy pants or anything and they'll have to
tuck their shirt in so it won't be long," said
Caruthersville 4th grader Christopher Smith. So in an
effort to encourage school image and a sense of school
pride, the Caruthersville school board passed a
uniform code. Students must now wear red, white, or
blue collared shirts with khaki, blue or black slacks,
shorts, or skirts.
 My friend, Layne, wore uniforms at one of the schools
he attended for two years. When he started that
school his family knew about the uniform policy and
didn’t see a problem with it. I asked him what he
thought about wearing uniforms and he said, “I liked
the idea that I always knew what to wear to school. It
took off the stress of finding something to wear in the
morning. I also liked that it wasn’t just one kind of
shirt and pants; we had long-sleeves and short-sleeve
shirts in different colors and different colors of pants
and shorts to choose from.”
 Formal Uniform:
www.schooluniforms.com
-White polo $10.99
-Gray Slacks $26.99
- Dress Blazer $79.99
-Tie $6.99
 Semi-formal Uniform:
www.frenchtoast.com
-White polo $8.98
-Khaki shorts $12.98
-Navy Blue Blazer $15.98
-Navy Blue Tie $3.50
 Casual Uniform:
www.walmart.com
-2 pk. Polo shirts $10
-2 pk. Khaki pants $14
-2 pk. Shorts $14
 Schooldaysdiscountuniforms.com
-located in Little Rock, AR
-Store has extended hours
-Will ship anywhere in U.S.
 www.toggerykids.com
-Two locations in Little Rock, AR
-Can order online also
-Free Shipping to school
 Contact your school
-Some sell gently worn items
-Help students with low incomes
 Increase community awareness
-The YMCA
1421 W. Nettleton Ave.,
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870)932-8482
 Print Flyers-Possibly as donation
-McGregor’s Copies Plus
2020 E. Johnson Ave.,
Jonesboro, AR 72401-1305
(870) 935-6074
 Potential Funding/Support
-Integrity Fist Bank
400 E. Highland Drive,
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870)935-8400
 Television Exposure
-KAIT-TV 8
472 County Rd. 766,
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870)932-4379
Uniforms provide many positive aspects to a child’s
education. Please join us in our endeavor of getting
uniforms in our public schools.
 http://www.educationbug.org/a/public-school-uniform-statistics.html
 http://www2.ed.gov/updates/uniforms.html
 http://www.roseuniforms.com/article3.html
 http://school.familyeducation.com/educational
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http://www.schooluniforms.com
http://schooldaysdiscountuniforms.com
http://www.naesp.org/resources/2/Principal/2006/J-Fp50.pdfSCHOOL
http://www.frenchtoast.com
http://www.kait8.com/story/10768085/caruthersville-school-boardadopts-uniform-policy?redirected=true