Mandating a structured dress code at Dunedin Highland Middle School will negatively impact students’ behavior, education, and creativity. More punishments may be issued for class disruptions and dress code violations, and it will require wardrobe modifications for all students, an expensive undertaking to implement. For these multiple reasons a structured dress code should not be adopted at Dunedin Highland Middle School. Dunedin Highland Middle School’s structured dress code consists mainly of dress shirts and dress pants. Shirts can be either short or long sleeved dress shirts and polo’s. Dress shirts and polo’s must be solid red, white, or black with no designs. Dress pants must be khaki, black, or Royal Stewart Tartan plaid. The pants must be neat in appearance, worn at the waist, with a solid black or brown belt. Shorts and skirts must be knee length. Jeans are allowed only if they are blue or black. Khaki pants and jeans must be neat in appearance, and jean shorts cannot be worn. The structured dress code is strict, and it may be arduous to find the items allowed. For example, Royal Stewart Tartan and solid colored collared shirts, may prove difficult to find. Implementing a structured dress code will negatively impact learning and behavior. For example, there might be punishments for class disruptions, dress code violations, and minor rebellions. Class disruptions take up class time, and this could result in less information being learned. Many detentions will be issued for dress code violations, resulting in lost periods of class time for those individuals. Minor rebellions could rise because of oppression caused by the strict dress code. Authorizing a structured dress code will suppress creativity. Creativity is a vital skill in school and in one’s future. The structured dress code must not be put to test at Dunedin Highland Middle. Creativity fuels Dunedin’s art community. Not only would a structured dress code