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  Case: Piercings and Gauges
Within the past couple of years, there has been an increase in students that have many different facial piercings along with gauges in their ears and other areas of their face. As a teacher, I find this distracting and disturbing. I understand that students are simply trying to express themselves. However, I feel as if this is not appropriate for school purposes. What are some ways I can appropriately present this to an administrator without coming across as being close-minded?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Have you checked with your school handbook? Many schools prohibit the wearing of facial piercings and large gauges worn at school. However, if students are walking around with them freely, I'm guessing they are allowed. Look for research articles that support your stance on piercings in schools.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: excellent idea!
Rated On: October 23, 2015 4:47 pm
Rated By: baQumy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: I agree, the teacher needs to look at the school's policy to piercings before approaching administrators.
Rated On: February 24, 2016 1:46 am
Rated By: Taylor Katsarelas
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This solution is both respectful of the student and teacher along with relevant to the case. The handbook would be a good place to look for a definite answer regarding the issue.
Rated On: March 2, 2016 3:31 am
Rated By: usudaX
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: If it is something that pervasive then it must be allowed.
Rated On: March 4, 2016 4:44 pm
Rated By: uGaTyh
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: It is important for you to be up to date with codes and rules, but just being distracted and disturbed by piercings does not mean it's wrong or students need to take it out.
Rated On: October 13, 2016 2:27 am
Rated By: yneLaH