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Mount vernon New Dress code
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Date: August 27, 2013 03:49PM
At Fairfax’s Mount Vernon High, no more ‘jeggings’
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By T. Rees Shapiro, Tuesday, August 27, 11:42 AM E-mail the writer
Beginning this fall, students at Fairfax’s Mount Vernon High School will no longer be allowed to wear jeggings as pants.
But what exactly are jeggings? They are the fashion cousin of leggings, the skin-tight staples of high school hallways everywhere. Jeggings are leggings with a faux-denim appearance that provide kids with the tailored jean look that is in vogue among teenagers. In order to wear leggings or jeggings, students must wear them underneath shorts, dresses or skirts that are at most three inches above the knee.
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At Mount Vernon, principal Nardos King has helped to implement a more stringent dresscode. Recently, the school released videos online to help students get a handle on what’s cool to wear at school and at homecoming and on prom night.
Compared to other high schools in the county, Mount Vernon students’ appearances are “noticeably different,” she said. King said that the dresscode helps students focus on what’s important in classrooms and keep the teenagers from being distracted by what their peers are wearing.
King said that Mount Vernon is perhaps the only school that explicitly defines the length of dresses, shorts and skirts permitted in the dresscode. King said that the so-called “three-inch rule” helps parents and teens pick out what is appropriate for school.
In a letter home to parents, King wrote that “A student who violates the dress code will not be allowed to attend class unless the violation is corrected.”
King said that proper attire is something that the Mount Vernon administration takes seriously. “Repeated violations will constitute defiance and will be subject to progressive discipline,” she wrote in the letter.
King said that some students complain that cheerleaders’ skirts and volleyball players’ shorts both break the three inch rule.
“Those are appropriate on the field and on the court but not in the classroom,” King said.
The rule concerning leggings as pants has sparked debate in other school districts. In Montgomery County, a Rockville High School student was forced to wear a baggy oversized t-shirt because she wore leggings and a sweater that broke the dresscode.
“We believe that attention to appearance and a student’s attitude toward self and school are related,” King wrote in the letter to parents. “Proper grooming and appropriateness of attire are a part of learning for all students
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By T. Rees Shapiro, Tuesday, August 27, 11:42 AM E-mail the writer
Beginning this fall, students at Fairfax’s Mount Vernon High School will no longer be allowed to wear jeggings as pants.
But what exactly are jeggings? They are the fashion cousin of leggings, the skin-tight staples of high school hallways everywhere. Jeggings are leggings with a faux-denim appearance that provide kids with the tailored jean look that is in vogue among teenagers. In order to wear leggings or jeggings, students must wear them underneath shorts, dresses or skirts that are at most three inches above the knee.
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At Mount Vernon, principal Nardos King has helped to implement a more stringent dresscode. Recently, the school released videos online to help students get a handle on what’s cool to wear at school and at homecoming and on prom night.
Compared to other high schools in the county, Mount Vernon students’ appearances are “noticeably different,” she said. King said that the dresscode helps students focus on what’s important in classrooms and keep the teenagers from being distracted by what their peers are wearing.
King said that Mount Vernon is perhaps the only school that explicitly defines the length of dresses, shorts and skirts permitted in the dresscode. King said that the so-called “three-inch rule” helps parents and teens pick out what is appropriate for school.
In a letter home to parents, King wrote that “A student who violates the dress code will not be allowed to attend class unless the violation is corrected.”
King said that proper attire is something that the Mount Vernon administration takes seriously. “Repeated violations will constitute defiance and will be subject to progressive discipline,” she wrote in the letter.
King said that some students complain that cheerleaders’ skirts and volleyball players’ shorts both break the three inch rule.
“Those are appropriate on the field and on the court but not in the classroom,” King said.
The rule concerning leggings as pants has sparked debate in other school districts. In Montgomery County, a Rockville High School student was forced to wear a baggy oversized t-shirt because she wore leggings and a sweater that broke the dresscode.
“We believe that attention to appearance and a student’s attitude toward self and school are related,” King wrote in the letter to parents. “Proper grooming and appropriateness of attire are a part of learning for all students
Re: Mount vernon New Dress code
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jellybeanz
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Date: August 27, 2013 03:53PM
I'm so glad I have a teen boy. He wears the same shitty t-shirts and jeans every day. No massive clothing expense, no drama with dress codes.
Re: Mount vernon New Dress code
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You're stupid
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Date: August 27, 2013 04:01PM
Thanks. Another worthless cut and paste post. At least delete the crap from it before spamming us with bullshit.
Re: Mount vernon New Dress code
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ji
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Date: August 27, 2013 04:08PM
jellybeanz Wrote:
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> I'm so glad I have a teen boy. He wears the same
> shitty t-shirts and jeans every day. No massive
> clothing expense, no drama with dress codes.
Does his boyfriend pick out his outfit?
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> I'm so glad I have a teen boy. He wears the same
> shitty t-shirts and jeans every day. No massive
> clothing expense, no drama with dress codes.
Does his boyfriend pick out his outfit?
Re: Mount vernon New Dress code
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Nardos King = PERVERT
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Date: August 27, 2013 04:12PM
Much more interested in how young girls dress than what they learn. Pervert, he should fired tomorrow.
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English is not your language
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Date: August 27, 2013 04:19PM
Nardos King = PERVERT Wrote:
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Pervert, he should fired
> tomorrow.
Your English teacher should go first.
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Pervert, he should fired
> tomorrow.
Your English teacher should go first.
Re: Mount vernon New Dress code
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what kind of name is Nardos?
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Date: August 27, 2013 05:17PM
At least the guy isn't named for the slang word for testicles.
Foreign I can forgive, but odd parents probably cursed this principal forever.
Foreign I can forgive, but odd parents probably cursed this principal forever.
Re: Mount vernon New Dress code
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Yoga pants?
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Date: August 27, 2013 05:22PM
Allowed?
Jeggings are made for the fuller gal.
Jeggings are made for the fuller gal.
Re: Mount vernon New Dress code
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Eric..
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Date: August 27, 2013 05:44PM
Nardos King = PERVERT Wrote:
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> Much more interested in how young girls dress than
> what they learn. Pervert, he should fired
> tomorrow.
Did you fail your English Class?
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> Much more interested in how young girls dress than
> what they learn. Pervert, he should fired
> tomorrow.
Did you fail your English Class?
Re: Mount vernon New Dress code
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Not Nardis King
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Date: August 27, 2013 06:26PM
Nardos King is a total failure as a principal.
She needs to spend time and energy fixing the County-leading suspension rate among her charges and the abysmal achievement gap at that school.
Stop cruising the hallways with a ruler measuring the 3 inches above the knee and get into a classroom and teach something.
When is Dan Storch going to do something about obvious trainwreck?
She needs to spend time and energy fixing the County-leading suspension rate among her charges and the abysmal achievement gap at that school.
Stop cruising the hallways with a ruler measuring the 3 inches above the knee and get into a classroom and teach something.
When is Dan Storch going to do something about obvious trainwreck?
Re: Mount vernon New Dress code
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Mr.FOIA
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Date: August 27, 2013 07:08PM
I just order a foia report on Suspended rates and Class Failure rates for this school.
Re: Mount vernon New Dress code
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WingNut
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Date: August 27, 2013 07:23PM
More bitter over-the-hump hags and female-hating homosexed teachers fucking up FCPS.
Re: Mount vernon New Dress code
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Joe Schmoo
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Date: August 27, 2013 09:24PM
Glad I went before all this PC crap got up and running. No one cared what the students wore as long as they were not high or drunk. Just an over reach by the school system.
Re: Mount vernon New Dress code
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jeggings 101
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Date: August 27, 2013 10:28PM
For those who have no idea what jeggings are...they are a cross between jeans and leggings. They enhance the ass and show off a camel toe.
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Re: Mount vernon New Dress code
Posted by:
thirsty sam
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Date: August 27, 2013 10:30PM
Guess this means the yoga pants are out
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Fat Hispanic girls
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Date: August 28, 2013 11:00AM
They try and stuff themselves into these jeggings and think they look good.
Re: Mount vernon New Dress code
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former mv'er
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Date: August 28, 2013 11:50AM
Fat Hispanic girls Wrote:
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> They try and stuff themselves into these jeggings
> and think they look good.
Well that pic of that chick is hot!!!! Ok, back to reality, we're going to see illegal immigrant pears, fat sistas, and redneck mommas wearing these jeggings!!!
If I was principal I would be banning these jeggings also. Who wants to see them wearing these?
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> They try and stuff themselves into these jeggings
> and think they look good.
Well that pic of that chick is hot!!!! Ok, back to reality, we're going to see illegal immigrant pears, fat sistas, and redneck mommas wearing these jeggings!!!
If I was principal I would be banning these jeggings also. Who wants to see them wearing these?
Re: Mount vernon New Dress code
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priorities?
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Date: August 28, 2013 11:57AM
They can't read or write, but they wear "approved" clothes-all on your tax dollar.
FCPS is in need of a SERIOUS reform.
FCPS is in need of a SERIOUS reform.
Re: Mount vernon New Dress code
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I love jeggings
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Date: August 28, 2013 12:15PM
I think the girls that have the right curves should be allowed to wear these. The fat chicks can stick to baggy pants.
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Jeans
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Date: August 28, 2013 06:42PM
If they ban "jeggings" what is to stop girls from simply wearing regular skin-tight jeans? Normal denim jeans can be as tight as jeggings and actually look painted on.
Re: Mount vernon New Dress code
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Ms.king
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Date: August 28, 2013 11:45PM
Shes happy :_)
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Posted by:
owen7rackow
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Date: August 30, 2013 04:01AM
Jeans Wrote:
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> If they ban "jeggings" what is to stop girls from
> simply wearing regular skin-tight jeans? Normal
> denim jeans can be as tight as jeggings and
> actually look painted on.
Hey,, that's true !!
Even if I talk about my wearing then all the time I used to wear jeans and trousers.
nicholas clothing
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> If they ban "jeggings" what is to stop girls from
> simply wearing regular skin-tight jeans? Normal
> denim jeans can be as tight as jeggings and
> actually look painted on.
Hey,, that's true !!
Even if I talk about my wearing then all the time I used to wear jeans and trousers.
nicholas clothing
Re: Mount vernon New Dress code
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Dress code fan
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Date: September 07, 2013 10:17PM
Wish all public high schools had dress codes, even if not uniforms. Wearing modest clothing helps adolescents focus on academics and helps maintain a respectful environment for teaching and learning.