Teacher tests school's strict dress code policy, claims 'sore feet' to be able to wear whatever he wants: 'There were a solid 10 of us that were [...] in blatant disregard of the dress code'

Some dress code policies make sense but only within reason. If you work in a high school, it's a good idea to never wear clothing that has writing on it that could potentially alienate or offend someone. Even if you think one of your favorite shirts wouldn't bother someone your age, it's always best to err on the side of caution under these circumstances. Remember that you're dealing with a whole other generation (not to mention, kids tell their parents things and their parents will inform the administrators if necessary). 

Having attended two different schools growing up with vastly different dress code policies, I can attest that both schools had major flaws in their handbooks that related to what students and teachers can and should wear. In my middle school, everyone had to wear a jacket and tie at all times, so no one felt free. In high school, the rules were more nebulous, and students cited for inappropriate attire were judged on a case-by-case basis. This inevitably would lead to its own set of problems, as more beloved students tended to get out of trouble even though their outfits were just as bold as those of more troublesome kids. 

Like the teacher who authored this story, instructors were judged harshly as well. However, if you look at the strict wording of the policies as written in the handbook, you can almost always find a loophole.

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