Teachers and administrators have a responsibility to provide a healthy and orderly environment for the students that is beneficial to learning and development. The faculty also has a responsibility to respect each student's individual rights. These two missions are not incompatible. Simply put, students have rights too. Due to a cosmic amount of limitations and guidelines placed on students at Highland Park High School, they are unable to fully mature into individuals. High school is a critical time in the development of each student into a fully functioning and unique members of society. Placing limitations

· Prohibit clothing or adornment that disrupts the educational process.

· Encourage students to dress in good taste and present a general appearance which is commendable.

· Shorts, skirts, dresses or shirts that are extremely tight, short or transparent.

on a student's clothing can be associated to placing restrictions as too what colors an artist can use to paint a picture. The current dress code hinders a student's ability of self-expression and growth by oppressing their creativity, individuality, and freedom of expression.

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