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The School
by Kristen Iskandrian

DRESS

I wore many layers; I veiled.

“1 - Students are not permitted to wear any article of clothing that advertises alcohol or
drugs, or has objectionable language or decorations.
2 - T-shirts intended as underwear use may not be worn alone.
3 - Bare midriffs are not permitted for boys or girls. In addition, students are not to wear
tank tops; tops with spaghetti straps for young ladies are not permitted.
4 - The practice of wearing pants low on the hips that exposes underwear is not
permitted.
5 - Backless shoes are not permitted as they pose a safety hazard to children.
6 - Students are not permitted to wear hats or sunglasses in the building.
7 - Additionally, the wearing of large or heavy neck medallions and hoop earrings pose
safety issues in school and are not permitted.
8 - Shorts are permitted in warm weather; however students may not wear excessively
short pants. A guideline to use is that the pants should reach halfway down the thigh.
9 - Students are urged NOT to wear expensive articles of clothing or expensive jewelry.
The school is not responsible to replace these items if lost.” From the Parent/Student Handbook of Penn Valley Elementary School, p. 9.

“It is suggested that [the janitor] adopt the following items of clothing as standard for school wear:
   1. A good quality wool or cotton shirt in a standard color, such as light blue, dark blue, or gray.
   2. Trousers of a good quality wool, in a dark shade, possibly a dark gray. For the sake of uniform        appearance, all the custodians in a school system should agree on the shade of trousers and shirt to be        worn, accepting the choice of the majority of the members of the group.
   3. Black shoes.
   4. Black socks.
   5. A black belt with a silver buckle.
   6. A medium-sized black bow tie.” Henry H. Linn et al, The School Custodian’s Housekeeping Handbook (New York, 1948), p. 13.

“A medium-sized black bow tie may be considered a part of the uniform dress. The type of tie with an elastic band is acceptable. It looks neat and does not get in the way like the four-in-hand tie with its loose ends. The latter type of tie is hazardous near motors and other machinery.” Henry H. Linn et al, The School Custodian’s Housekeeping Handbook (New York, 1948), p. 15

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