| School uniforms have been around for a very long | | | | part of the school can be identified because they will |
| time. Many different types of schools require | | | | not be wearing the school uniform. The same is true |
| students to wear uniforms for a variety of reasons. | | | | if there is a school security breach. The school can be |
| In some cities, uniform policies have been instituted | | | | placed on lock down and all students will be identified |
| to cut down on problems associated with varying | | | | as those who are in uniforms. |
| styles of clothing. Today, there are many benefits | | | | School uniforms benefit parents also. By comparison, |
| for both students and faculty when it comes to a | | | | uniforms cost far less than many types of clothing |
| uniform policy. | | | | that students like to wear. Uniforms are not only less |
| Some private schools even require teachers to wear | | | | expensive but they easy to wash and maintain. Many |
| a uniform. Although this policy is not as widespread | | | | schools choose uniforms that have fashionable |
| as those policies that require uniforms for students, | | | | accessorizing such as neck ties, cardigans, and knee |
| the principle for both instances is the same. There is | | | | socks. Some high-end school uniforms are available |
| a consistency and uniformity that is provided | | | | with embroidered initials on the lapel or pocket of the |
| throughout the school when all students are wearing | | | | shirts and jackets. |
| the same style of clothing. | | | | Many students appreciate the opportunity to wear a |
| One major benefit for students is that there is no | | | | uniform to school because they don’t want to |
| decision making process when it comes time to get | | | | stand out. Uniforms provide them a way to feel as if |
| dressed for school. With the exception of free days | | | | they fit in with their peers, which can help to boost |
| when students can choose to wear something other | | | | their confidence. Many teachers feel that uniforms |
| than their uniform to school, there is nothing to | | | | help students to focus on what’s important; their |
| contemplate about what to wear. For most students, | | | | studies. Without the differences that clothes |
| this is a relief in more ways than one. Those students | | | | represent, students are not distracted by comparing |
| who may not be able to afford expensive and | | | | their uniforms amongst themselves. |
| designer clothing will not be ostracized about their | | | | Uniform policies typically govern not just the |
| clothing because everyone is wearing the uniform. | | | | requirement to wear the school uniform but to wear |
| A major benefit to faculty is that students are easy | | | | in a manner that is respectful and presentable. This |
| to recognize at all times. This can be a significant | | | | benefits students by teaching them to take pride in |
| issue on field trips or other occasions when groups of | | | | their appearance and to feel a part of the greater |
| students are the responsibility of one or two | | | | good on teams and in groups when everyone is |
| teachers. At a glance, each student is easily identified | | | | dressed alike and wearing their uniform correctly with |
| by their uniform. School-age children who are not a | | | | pride. |