Sunshine Elementary School would like to implement school uniforms for the 2020-2021 school year. Research shows:
- 22% of elementary schools currently require uniforms and this trend continues to increase.
- Testing scores increased up to 3% points on average after uniforms were implemented.
- Wearing uniforms increases school pride and a sense of community.
- Absences decreased up to 7% when schools had a uniform policy.
- NAESP (National Association of Elementary School Principals) say that 58% of parents favor a uniform policy for safety reasons.
- Wearing uniforms actually save money! Families have saved at least $50 per child per school year. Plus it's much easier to get dressed in the morning and arrive to school on time.
- School uniforms create a level playing field and reduces peer pressure and bullying.
Be on the look out in your child's homework binder for the Parent/Guardian Survey that will be sent home this week and the link for the survey online.
Here are a few online resources to help you make an informed decision when it comes time to vote.
http://https//vittana.org/18-significant-school-uniforms-pros-and-cons
http://https//school-uniforms.procon.org/
http://https//www.publicschoolreview.com/blog/public-school-uniforms-the-pros-and-cons-for-your-child