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Middle School Dress Code
The Piedmont Middle School dress code has become a very controversial topic for both the students and faculty. The dress code states that shorts/skirts must be past the fingertips, and shirt sleeves must be at least three fingers in width. While I can see why this code is enforced, it is unfair for many students, and can interfere with student expression, different body types, and the student’s education.
Middle school is when kids are figuring out who they are and what they like, but when they are told what they can and cannot wear it can interfere with their expression.
It can be very hard to find clothes that fit the dress code. Stores don’t think about what schools want, they sell the clothes that are currently popular. Which means people

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