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Father's fury as his high school student daughter, 17, is given an 'inappropriate dress' warning by her teacher for wearing this sleeveless shirt under a zip-up jacket 

  • Tessa Wisloh wore the jacket over her blouse at her high school in Florida 
  • Student was held back after class by a teacher for breaking uniform policy
  • The warning was put on file but school board rules do not mention jackets
  • Her father branded the decision 'absolutely ridiculous' and 'preposterous'

By Ollie Gillman For Dailymail.com

Published: 21:28 EST, 9 September 2015 | Updated: 01:00 EST, 10 September 2015

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A high school student was given a 'preposterous' verbal warning by her teacher for wearing a sleeveless shirt under a zip-up jacket.

Tessa Wisloh, 17, was held back after class on September 3 by a teacher who asked her to remove the jacket to see if she was violating the school's dress code.

Despite the county school board's rules not mentioning any ban on wearing jackets, Miss Wisloh will now have an record of her breaching the policy put on her official file.

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In the wrong? Tessa Wisloh, 17, was given an official warning by a teacher for wearing a zip-up jacket over a sleeveless shirt
 
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The student at Frank W. Springstead High School, north of Tampa, Florida, said she initally refused to remove her cardigan when a teacher asked her to prove she was not showing skin underneath
 
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In the wrong? Tessa Wisloh, 17, was given an official warning by a teacher for wearing a zip-up jacket over a sleeveless shirt

'Preposterous': Miss Wisloh's father Frank slammed the school's decision, branding it 'absolutely ridiculous'
 
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'Preposterous': Miss Wisloh's father Frank slammed the school's decision, branding it 'absolutely ridiculous'

The student at Frank W. Springstead High School, north of Tampa, Florida, said she initially refused to remove her cardigan when a teacher asked her to prove she was not showing skin underneath.

 

 

 

Speaking to ABC Action News, she said: 'I don't really see the problem in it. I thought maybe my book-bag strap had brought my jacket down. But no skin was showing. It was just like this. Nothing had moved.'

Miss Wisloh's father Frank slammed the verbal warning, branding it 'preposterous'.

He said: 'I feel bad when she has a bad day, when she is singled out for something that's just absolutely ridiculous.

'It's a little upsetting as a parent to think that my daughter is now getting harassed at school and asked to remove an article of clothing for something that just seems preposterous. We live in Florida. It's 90 some odd degrees and it's hot.'

 
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Miss Wisloh was held back after class on September 3 by a teacher who asked her to remove the jacket to see if she was violating the school's dress code
 
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Miss Wisloh was held back after class on September 3 by a teacher who asked her to remove the jacket to see if she was violating the school's dress code

The student's father said the decision by a teacher at Frank W. Springstead High School (pictured) was 'preposterous' and 'absolutely ridiculous' 
 
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The student's father said the decision by a teacher at Frank W. Springstead High School (pictured) was 'preposterous' and 'absolutely ridiculous' 

HERNANDO COUNTY UNIFORM RULES ON SHOWING SKIN

Hernando County School Board's uniform policy on shorts and blouses says:

'Shirts and Blouses – Must be long enough to remain tucked in at all times with no skin visible. 

'Blouses with a neckline that dip below the line formed between the right and left armpit are prohibited. 

'Spaghetti straps, tank tops, muscle shirts, and shirts with cut off sleeves are also prohibited.'

The policy makes no reference to whether wearing jackets is allowed or prohibited.

Hernando County School District's uniform policy makes no direct reference to jackets or cardigans, simply saying that shirts and blouses 'must be long enough to remain tucked in at all times with no skin visible'.

However Cathy Dofka, a director at Hernando County Schools, said she saw no problem with the 17-year-old's choice of clothing so long as she did not take off the jacket during class. 

 

It also states that dresses must not have a plunging neckline and that spaghetti straps, tank tops, muscle shirts, and shirts with cut off sleeves are all banned.

The school board told ABC Action News that pupils were not allowed to wear clothing that hides breaches of the uniform rules - which in this case was Miss Wisloh wearing a sleeveless blouse that showed skin, albeit covered up.

 

School bosses are now reconsidering the written warning but are yet to make a decision



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The school has a dress code.

Follow it.

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This is getting STOOPID.

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She had a jacket over it. What the heck diff does it make what she has underneath if she has the jacket on? And, that shirt is fine. That school is ridiculous. Making a fuss over nothing is far more distracting to the educational process than what she was wearing. Wow.

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I think the top is fine too. I think the jacket is fine.

But.

The school has a dress code.

Parents sign a form saying they will abide by the policy and rules of the school.

So follow through.



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I agree with Lily.

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I cannot agree in this instance that the school is right. Otherwise, is wearing a camisole under a sweater wrong because it has spaghetti straps? Kids are not allowed to layer? The jacket was part of the outfit, which meant that she was fully covered. Blazers, jackets, sweaters, etc. that cover ARE long-sleeved.

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The fact that she was asked to remove clothing to determine if she was "breaking" dress code shows that she was not.

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lilyofcourse wrote:

The school has a dress code.

Follow it.

 how was she not?  The ban on sleeveless shirts is to prevent bare shoulders from showing--and they werent.

 

this would be like a teacher telling a student to take off their long sleeve sweatshirt and then busting them for violating the dress code because they now only have a bra on.



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lilyofcourse wrote:

I think the top is fine too. I think the jacket is fine.

But.

The school has a dress code.

Parents sign a form saying they will abide by the policy and rules of the school.

So follow through.

 They did.  The policy does not say that every layer must meet the code.  It's the combination.  If they are forced to take clothes off, then everyone is in violation because at some point--you'd be naked.



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Personally, I think a teacher telling a student to remove clothing should be reprimanded.

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Personally, I think a teacher telling a student to remove clothing should be reprimanded.

 Yeah.  Pretty skeevy.  



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huskerbb wrote:
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Personally, I think a teacher telling a student to remove clothing should be reprimanded.

 Yeah.  Pretty skeevy.  

I wouldn't have done it.  Creepy!

 

We had a dress code at my Catholic HS.  The skirt was this gross polyester thing.  I brought it to a seamstress and asked her to copy it.  Had a beauty of a skirt.  Never got busted.  Then we needed a collared shirt.  I had Nana knit up a tiny collar that I could tie on.  Many a laugh from it!  I'd tie it on.   



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I mean, geez, our courthouse has strict rules against tank tops - the judge WILL kick you out. But, I can wear a tank top under a suit jacket.

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huskerbb wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:

The school has a dress code.

Follow it.

 how was she not?  The ban on sleeveless shirts is to prevent bare shoulders from showing--and they werent.

 

this would be like a teacher telling a student to take off their long sleeve sweatshirt and then busting them for violating the dress code because they now only have a bra on.

Exactly!

Or take the bra off...and now her boobs are showing...no

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huskerbb wrote:
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Personally, I think a teacher telling a student to remove clothing should be reprimanded.

 Yeah.  Pretty skeevy.  

I agree!

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Personally, I think a teacher telling a student to remove clothing should be reprimanded.

I agree. I think a school authority (including a classroom teacher) should need to have a search warrant, signed by a judge, to demand that a student remove clothing for any kind of "inspection". 

Could this be considered child abuse? Possibly a sex crime?

 



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ed11563 wrote:
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Personally, I think a teacher telling a student to remove clothing should be reprimanded.

I agree. I think a school authority (including a classroom teacher) should need to have a search warrant, signed by a judge, to demand that a student remove clothing for any kind of "inspection". 

Could this be considered child abuse? Possibly a sex crime?

 

No, just a really DUMB decision.

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I'm not arguing it.

The BEST course for every school is to just have uniforms.

It would solve all these dress code problems.

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Lawyerlady wrote:

The fact that she was asked to remove clothing to determine if she was "breaking" dress code shows that she was not.

Yeah.  Hey girl, strip down to your bra and underwear.   OMG you are breaking the dress code!  confuse 



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And now these pictures will be on the internet forever and the whole world will know that this girl has shoulders!!!

Seriously, if she had to remove clothing to violate the dress code I don't think she was violating the dress code to start with. Also, the dress code is stupid.

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Tangerine wrote:

And now these pictures will be on the internet forever and the whole world will know that this girl has shoulders!!!

Seriously, if she had to remove clothing to violate the dress code I don't think she was violating the dress code to start with. Also, the dress code is stupid.

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ed11563 wrote:
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Personally, I think a teacher telling a student to remove clothing should be reprimanded.

I agree. I think a school authority (including a classroom teacher) should need to have a search warrant, signed by a judge, to demand that a student remove clothing for any kind of "inspection". 

Could this be considered child abuse? Possibly a sex crime?

 

 No.  



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Well, then neither should boys be showing their shoulders. Does the basketball team have jerseys showing their shoulders? If so, they are violating their own dress code.

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huskerbb wrote:
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Personally, I think a teacher telling a student to remove clothing should be reprimanded.

I agree. I think a school authority (including a classroom teacher) should need to have a search warrant, signed by a judge, to demand that a student remove clothing for any kind of "inspection". 

Could this be considered child abuse? Possibly a sex crime?

 

 No.  

  They seem to get laser focused on young girls.  Why aren't we hearing about boys' dress code violations?  And, some girls are busty.  It seems they focus on the busty girls for dances and so forth when a slighter girl can wear things with no problem.  Well, guess what?  God put the boobies right out front there, just like hood ornaments. 



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Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
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Personally, I think a teacher telling a student to remove clothing should be reprimanded.

I agree. I think a school authority (including a classroom teacher) should need to have a search warrant, signed by a judge, to demand that a student remove clothing for any kind of "inspection". 

Could this be considered child abuse? Possibly a sex crime?

 

 No.  

  They seem to get laser focused on young girls.  Why aren't we hearing about boys' dress code violations?  And, some girls are busty.  It seems they focus on the busty girls for dances and so forth when a slighter girl can wear things with no problem.  Well, guess what?  God put the boobies right out front there, just like hood ornaments. 

  Yes, pants hanging down below their underwear. yuck.



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Boys just don't break the codes as often. Most boys wear jeans and a t-shirt pretty much every day.

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sometimes a few will wear t-shirts with inappropriate sayings on them.

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sometimes a few will wear t-shirts with inappropriate sayings on them.

 True--and we've had threads about those, before.



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I'm not arguing it.

The BEST course for every school is to just have uniforms.

It would solve all these dress code problems.

 But that has nothing to do with this.



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And you know - she's not even really wearing a "jacket". That's a hoodie. Basically, a casual sweatshirt cardigan. Kids wear them all the time as thier normal clothes.

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I have noticed the cross country track team gathering in the afternoon on our way out.

They all have the running shorts and team tank tops.

But I have noticed that a few of the boys are shirtless.

I don't understand how they get away with that.

And it looks like they would want the shirt on. Running through the trails.

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Could the teacher have demanded that she remove a different article of clothing, and written her up for not wearing a dress that covered her knees?

I'm outraged that this jerk demanded that she take off ANY clothing.



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I am not going to buy my daughter a new wardrobe every time the rules change. Thankfully I live in NH and our rules are fairly tame. That situation is so ridiculous.

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The fact that she was asked to remove clothing to determine if she was "breaking" dress code shows that she was not.
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This is my thought as well. The jacket made the outfit conform to the dress code.

What's next? Long Johns for underwear because boy's tighty-whiteys or girl's panties don't come down the leg far enough?

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