School Uniforms 

       

          List of sources I could interview for this topic:

1. District Superintendent 
2. Principals of elementary, middle, and high schools
3. Bowie's Student Council President

            List of questions I could ask about this topic:

                1. Do you believe that the new uniforms will impact the students in a major way?
                2. How do you think the students themselves will feel and react to this change?
                3. How will this new rule be enforced?
                4. Was there a particular reason to implement this change?
                5. Do you think there are alternatives to making such a change?
                6. How do you think the dress code will improve the school environment?
                7. How do you think the dress code could harm the school environment?
                8. What does the dress code specify is acceptable and unacceptable?
                9. Is there a "gray area" in the dress code, and how can the students exploit it?
                10. When was this issue first brought up with the school board?
                11. Who was responsible for bringing this issue to light?
                12. Do the uniforms cost money or are they provided somehow?
                13. Will this affect lower-class students?
                14. How do you anticipate parents to react to the dress code?
                15. Did parents have a role in making this dress code a reality?
                16. When will the transition from current clothes to school uniforms take place?
                17. How will students who do not comply be punished, if at all?
                18. Do you think punishing students for not adhering to code is detrimental to learning?
                19. Are there certain options or exceptions that some students have?
                20. How does this change affect you, personally?