1. Why is new principal Joseph Scarmato implementing the dress code?

2. What specifically does the dress code prohibit? Be specific.

3. How is the school enforcing the dress code rules?

4. a)  What is the name of Tottenville High School's dress code?
b)  What is the purpose of the dress code?

5. How did the principal notify parents of the dress code BEFORE beginning implementation of the new rules?

6. What did the parents do that leads you to believe they know about the dress code?

7. Some reader comments responding to this news report noted that only about 5% of the 4,000 students at Tottenville High School were breaking the rules for the dress code policy; most were adhering to the required dress code. Some parents and students who did not adhere to the rules defended their clothing choices by saying the school was hot and not all rooms are air conditioned. Why isn’t this a good excuse?

8. Is there anything wrong with the school setting standards to teach students what is appropriate attire?
What types of jobs would allow employees to wear the items banned at Tottenville High School?