does anyone know the percentage of schools that wear uniforms?
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no.. is it important?
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I personally think that public school children should wear school uniforms. \nI think this because it would instill a sense of discipline in students with is desperately needed in these times. \n\nAlso, if everyone was to wear uniforms there would be less segregation amongst the pupils in the schools. This is so because a student might be shunned upon since he/she is not wearing the "brand name" clothes that the other kids are and that might give the person thoughts that he/she is not as good as the others. A uniform will make all students equals.\n\nFinally, if there were uniforms in schools ,i think, the rate of teenage sex and thus pregnancy would stop. Without uniforms, the students would wear whatever they want. More specifically the girls will dress is those sexy clothes that will definitely attract boys and then one thing leads to another and ...
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42.0% Male, 58.0% Female\nTotal Students: 4,224
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This link could help although it focuses on percentage of Muslims per state:\n\nhttp://usinfo.state.gov/products/pubs/muslimlife/musmap.htm
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You first have to find out how many of these schools are in the US. Try the us gov. web site. Good Luck.
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Depends on what grade. The school you're attending will tell you their dress policy and whether a uniform is required. If you haven't been told, assume no uniform, and dress casually and comfortably. Dress modestly. The purpose of school is to get an education and learn new skills (including social skills). I hate to be rude, but also try to use spell check.
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Yes, it helps students learn how to dress appropriately.  There are codes of behavior everywhere in life, and  you need to learn to work within these guidelines.
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I believe in school uniforms.\n\nAdvantages:  Much faster to get prepared in the morning. Less judgments from others based on what kind of clothes you wear. That's an important one because, in my school, some people get teased a lot just because of the brands they buy... or don't buy. some students are wealthy so they can afford a lot, but a lot aren't and they can't. \n\nPeople might just get to know you for who you are and not base their judgement on what you wear. I find that great.\n\nDisadvantages: You lose your style and you can't express yourself through your clothes anymore. some people feel that they are expensive.
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I think it would be good for all schools to have uniforms.  Everyone should have to dress the same,  think it would cut down on the bullying etc.  Also not everyone can afford expensive clothes etc  and to pardon the pun.....would create a level playing field.  Besides, I am sure that anyone that is a diva would be able to spice up their uniforms
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Because it takes the attention off wardrobe.  It helps alleviate the problems with "I have this and you don't". It ensures equality among the students-at least as far as the clothes go.  But, don't get me wrong, when I was in school, I would have been furious if they changed us to uniforms.  I don't think I would have cared if it had been the norm the whole time.
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my son goes to a public school in ohio. uniforms are required,inthemselves the uniform is not $,but we end up buying 3 sets of clothes:uniforms,play clothes and dress/holiday clothes sometimes known as sunday best .this ends up being quite expensive.my son is an only child,i believe in hand me downs wearing stret clothes to school parents can pass clothes down,our uniforms after so many washings/ironings look terrible.so every year new clothes.also clothes are a form of expression uniforms does not allow this,they r kids not marines.dont get me wrong,i believe in all the armed forces,but our children need creative outlets esp with so many art programs shutting down due to levis not being passed and teacher cuts
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When my kids' school tried to force my kids into uniforms i went to my 1st school board meeting to argue against this stupid, counter-productive, and morally reprensible action.  Those of us on the anti-uniform side had several good (and a few I admit that weren't so good) reasons not to have uniforms.\n\nThe decision of what the uniforms look like can NEVER be universally agreed upon. The final decision well come down to  a very few people, who then put their ideas onto everyone else.  I understand this is necessary in curriculum and book purchases but not fashion choices.\n\nI believe we can all agree that teachers have more than enough to do during school time. Uniform checking is an extra load they just don't need. Don't let anybody try to say that checking a uniform takes no more time enforcing any other dress code.  I spent 8 years in the military. I know all about wearing a uniform.  Checking uniform compliance is a meticulous activity.  You can tell at a glance if the clothes someone is wearing are smelly, have dirty words printed on it or show too much skin.  Teachers need to forget about uniforms and concentrate on what they are there for; teaching our kids.\n\nIf everyone has to wear the same clothes in a public school then anyone who can't afford the uniform will have to be supported by school funds.  They already are for meals, supplies, book fees, etc. The schools are strapped to the hilt as it is now.  We don't need an added expense.  \n\nUniforms are just a band-aid answer to real problems in schools.  It's a way for lazy, ineffectual administrators to look like they're doing something, rather than actually addressing what plagues the schools.\n\nUniforms have absolutely no educational value whatsoever.  There is no credible, conceiveable way that everyone wearing the same clothes improves education.  Anything that doesn't aid education has no business in schools.\n\nThere were probably others but it's late and I'm too tired to think of them right now.
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Around 33%\n\nLink below for more information
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Uniforms help stop problems with those who cannot afford the latest designer item.  There is also a sense of belonging at the school when they are worn.\nHowever unless there is a strict dress code the school will not be able to enforce the wearing of the uniform as pupils will always want to rebel - that's when the uniform is not a good idea - as the whole school tends to look rather tatty with shirts hanging out, fluorescent trainers being worn etc.  That would show that the Headteacher was not doing his/her job.
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no, it's up to the school board committees if they want to have uniforms...i'm against them personally though...
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Thesis Statement:Uniforms should not be required in schools because students will not able to express themselves with them.\n We have enough restrictions in our life already and will get more as we grow older. We should be able to have at least a bit of fun in life while we can.\nThat should give you some idea. Hope this helps:)
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Boyfriends and girlfriends is probably less conservative than in the US. \n\nSchool uniforms are compulsory in the vast majority of schools.  Makeup is frequently banned.\n\nSchool uniforms are supposed to make children less competitive over fashion.  That doesn't mean that they do anything to raise educational standards.\n\nThe academic quality of schools varies enormously from school to school.  The gap between bad schools and good schools and between private schools and state-funded schools is very significant.  It cannot be assumed that a school in a good area will be a good school.\n\nOn the whole, the standard of education in the UK is relatively poor, even though the UK education system is very well funded.