Indiana School Suspends 128
A high school principle in Hammond, Indiana suspended 128 students on the first day of classes for wearing inappropriate clothing. Some were also cited for using cell phones, apparently.
Fed up with inappropriate outfits, the principal suspended the students for one day Wednesday, minutes after doors opened at the school. Those suspended represent more than 10 percent of the 1,200 total students.
The offending attire — including baggy pants, low-cut shirts, tank tops and graphic T-shirts — are banned from classrooms. Students were also cited for cell phone use.
"This was the worst year I've seen in a long time," said Principal Theresa Mayerik. "It's gotten out of control, and we needed to send a message that we're not messing around."
The Hammond school usually has 20 dress code violations a day.
Mayerik said the infraction would be removed from students' records in 12 weeks if they had no other in-school violations.
The school board supports the principle's actions. I have five bucks that says we will hear from the ACLU on this one yet. Any takers?
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Thespis Journal — Sunday, 27 August , 2006 @ 8:55 am
By K T Cat, Sunday, 27 August , 2006 @ 8:34 am
They are so screwed. This will never stand up in court.
That’s why my kids go to Catholic schools.