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“Go straight to the main office.” That’s what she told me. I was on my way to class, the half day before Thanksgiving break, when Dr. Elliot stopped me in the hallway. “You do understand why I stopped you right?” “No” I answered. I literally sat in her office for 30 minutes listening to her read me the dress code, and explaining how one should dress for school. She sent me back to class with only 10 minutes left in the block barely making it back in time to take my spelling quiz. The KHS dress code is not needed because students need to be able to express themselves, be comfortable the way they want, and clothing does not interfere with education. It is nearly impossible for one to show their individuality when there are so many rules from preventing one to do so. Students should be able to express themselves through clothing the way they want to. Skirts, designer leggings, and form-fitting clothes are currently in style right now. For example, people who are shy would probably wear conservative clothing, and people who are outgoing would most likely wear bright colored clothing, or something more daring like designer leggings. But they cannot, because one of the rules are, girls are not allowed to wear designer leggings that are over the top. Or that have holes, rips, or any other kind of design like that. It is also hard to sit in a class for 90 whole minutes all day with cloths that are not comfortable, but we wear them because they are appropriate for the dress code. Students should be able to wear clothes that best fit our mood. Some kids may not feel good, but have to still come to school. Students should be able to put on sweatshirts, sweatpants, leggings, pajama pants, or basketball shorts to keep us comfortable during the school day. Or, if they happen to oversleep, and did not have time to do their hair they should be able to wear a hat in the building without getting in trouble. Also, if students feel happy and hyper, they should be able to wear a hat with goofy ears, or a colorful wig, even oversize glasses if they want. Lastly, clothing does not interfere with education. What we wear has nothing to do with what we are learning. When we walk into the a classroom, teachers should not be worried about our outfits, and what we have on. They should be focused on teaching the curriculum to students. Our outfits should not be the topic of the classroom. It has nothing to do with the grades we receive, our attendance records, or anything else that is involved with the classroom. A dress code in high school hinders students from expressing their true self through clothing. It also hinders students from being comfortable and wearing clothes that fit their mood. Dress codes do serve a purpose, by helping students understand that you are in a public place and there is a certain way to dress. Dress codes hold back students from showing their true self. It is easier for some students to express themselves, by dressing according to their mood, and or personality. Wear what is appropriate for school, but goes against the dress code every first Friday of every month. Prove that dress codes in school are redundant for students.