Marist administrators and teachers seem to be cracking down by giving detentions, instead of warnings, for dress code violations. As of this year, 163 dress code detentions have been issued. The cold temperatures may be a contributing factor to students breaking the rules.
“The main thing students do is put their sweatpants under their skirts,” says freshman Olivia Roman.
The forecast is calling for more subzero temperatures this week. Although leggings are allowed to keep girls warm, a detention will be given if someone is caught wearing sweatpants or lounge wear under their skirt throughout the school day.
“I think we should be able to wear sweatpants and not just leggings because some people don’t like wearing leggings,” says Roman.
This is a main controversy at Marist this winter. Even though wearing leggings and avoiding getting in trouble is an option, some still break the rules.
“I would want to wear sweatpants because to me, they are comfier and when I’m more comfortable I pay attention better and do better on my work in class,” says freshman Riley Burke.
Another common violation is students not tucking in their shirts.
Although most of the time this doesn’t cause a detention, it still can still be a problem.
“I think the dress code is fine but I think for girls and boys tucking our shirts is unnecessary because I want to be comfortable at school,” says Roman.
Many are tempted to not wear their uniform shirt at all.
“Some students don’t wear polos under their hoodies or crew necks,” says Burke.
While many students complain the dress code is too strict, it has evolved over the years.
“The shoes have been relaxed also, because students used to have to wear Doc Martens, and can now choose to have gym shoes on,” says teacher Ms. Jamie Steinmetz .
Steinmetz is among many teachers who support strict dress code enforcement.
“I like the dress code because of how it helps students prepare for the day and focus on their school work, and concentrate on things that are more important than just how they look,” says Steinmetz. “I love how it portrays a reflection of Marist and how we take pride in our appearance and that we go to Marist.”
