Every school in the city wears uniforms. Once you get used to it it's actually cheaper than buying fashionable outfits. Teenagers wear $100 jeans, Khakis can be bought for $20 and white Oxford shirts cost $15. That's 3 outfits for the price of one pair of jeans. This is high school, most kids have jobs and buy their own clothing. I don't think this has anything to do with Tony Danza, it sounds like parents not liking change. It takes getting used to but in the long run it's an actually easier and cheaper way to go.
The discussion of uniforms at NEHS has been ongoing for well over a year now. Had Ms. Cruel and the other parents attended Home and School meetings they would have known this and would have had a say in the type of uniform; further, students were told all last school year that the uniform policy would be enforced this year (WELL BEFORE anyone knew Mr. Danza had sites on Philadelphia as an option for the show). Last school year there was a poll on the school website about uniforms; and, during the summer, the uniform policy was posted on the school website and letters sent out to student’s families. Amazing how people play dumb when they don’t want to do something! In the transition from any 8th grade uniform to high school uniform, ALL parents have about 2 summer months to acquire the clothing – Ms. Carroll gave parents no less time to acquire theirs. As a parent of a student at NEHS, I am proud to have my child look well dressed and professional-like, and believe it’s good preparation for the “real world” of work. And unlike the “real world” of work, the school DOES have supports in place for those that truly cannot afford the uniforms. All in all, these uniforms cost far less than some of the designer clothing, sneakers, caps, cell phones, iPods, electronic games, etc. that parents are buying their children. Some people just need to get their priorities straight and high school is about preparing students for next steps and adulthood – parents should be supportive.
Flynn and OHara have been extorting money from Catholic school families for decades; now they are hitting up the public sector and charter schools. These "staff" shirts are not for some five star golf course and there is no justification for them being so high priced - except that there is probably some kickbacks to the people who make the rules that you have to buy the shirts from Flynn and OHara. While I agree their should be consistency in shool uniforms, letting Flynn and OHara monopolize the market is disgusting.
The uniform code at NE High is a basic khaki and white oxford. Easy to get these inexpensively at Old Navy, Burlington Coat Factory, Target, etc. Cost is a stupid reason to be against this. A uniform would end up being cheaper for parents.
If you can afford those nails you can afford uniforms. Not to mention the cost of some clothing and all the jewelry that is worn by this generation. You actually save money by wearing uniforms.
You are either bussed to school or get free tokens. Then you recieve a free breakfast, free lunch and sent home with a snack. All books and supplies are provided for. If you can't afford the uniforms, they will be provided for. Tell me again why my school taxes are so high, and working people within the city send their children to Charter or parochial schools?
I'm surprised someone didn't call this policy racist. These people will complain about $31, but I'm guessing they have multiple cell phones, multiple flatscreen TVs (all with cable), designer clothes, $200 sneakers, etc.
If you got an iphone, you can definitely afford a uniform. Plus, the school had been putting out notices all summer, and all fall. There's no excuse for this.
Heck, you can get these items dirt cheap at Forman Mills!
I'm not sure why some people can't just follow the rules. Why are there always people in Philadelphia in particular that must go against the grain on every issue? It's the school's policy. Follow it. Nobody cares what you have to say. If this woman had participated in the meetings she would have been far more knowledgeable but it seems she did not. If she and her son can afford to buy expensive sneakers, jeans, and Ed Hardy shirts, or any other clothing for his personal life then he can buy the uniform. What's next the parents will be complaining that uniforms eliminate their children's right to being unique? Enough of this nonsense. Follow the rules and shut your mouth lady.
Great point about the girl's fashionable (and probably expensive) nails in the picture. I ASSUME she also has an ipod, some designer clothes, nicer phone than I have, etc. as probably do many of the other students that can't afford uniforms. With that said, it does seem a bit pricy at 31-37 for a simple sweater when one indeed could find a cheaper alternative at Old Navy, Target, etc.
unfortunately all of people do not know what is going on! The uniforms are basic colors. HOWEVER the PRINCIPAL has implemented a policy that the pants and skirts must be a SPECIFIC STYLE only available at FO. The students are NOT allowed to go to Kmart, JC Penny's, or Franklin Mills. IF the style is not what the school had dictated, the children are sent to the auditorium. The SWEATERS must have the school picture on it, only avail at FO. The Philadelphia school district dress code is based on colors, not STYLE. These uniforms are costing over $300. They can easily be bought in the school colors for less than $100, but that is not acceptable with the school principal! The Parent meetings are all held during working hours. Maybe nobody else has a job, but most of us do. Therefore we can NOT attend these so called meeting on uniforms. So why don't all of you shut up or really get the facts.
Those aren't the 16 year olds nails. They are the mother's nails. Anything else we cannot ASSUME.....
Ms. Cruel has some nicely manicured nails in the picture - how much does that cost each week? Skip a week or two and buy the damn uniforms.
Hatters88, please review the picture those are the mothers hands...
