Out with the old and in with the new, change is coming.

With a new principal at Bullitt East there is a new dress code, so students are wearing clothes that are more comfortable than ever.

Several members of the Site Based Decision Making Council (SBDM) came together to make the new dress code for the 2016-2017 school year. They gathered to make changes simply to relax the dress code as principal Chris Mason says. There were no problems with last year’s regulations, but now students can be more comfortable in class.

Shorts, sweatpants, flip-flops, ripped jeans and leggings are the clothes students might be adding to their outfits. Leggings are allowed,however, everything must be covered.The goal of this is to have a safe and appropriate learning environment for everyone.  

The 2016-2017 school year is looking more comfortable, last year having a attire like this would have someone sitting in ISAP or calling home to get different clothes.  With more leniency the changes are promoting less students having to make a call home, and keeping them out of ISAP. Rules are still in place considering hoodies, inappropriate shirts, and hats; not everything will be permitted and clothing like this will lead to punishments.

When deciding what type of changes should made, the benefits of adjustments as a teacher at BEHS states “Kids are a lot more relaxed,” said Speakman. This is because not only are they wearing more comfortable clothing, but they won’t be trying to hide sweatpants and other clothes that were a violation last school year.

The adjustments to dress code have made many people happier and more comfortable throughout the school day, but it is possible that this dress code could be changed again if students begin to abuse it. “I wouldn’t change it unless students push it to where they aren’t supposed to,” said Mike Brangers, Freshman social studies teacher.