Request to wear the kilt - Believe it or not?

**bricelythgoe** · 2nd February 10, 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by NewGuise

Did you ask the student whether there was a particular reason for you to wear a kilt on this particular day? If so, what was the response?

Yes I did ask. The student said there was no reason. Just that they wanted me to wear it. That is partly what made me suspicious.

Originally Posted by St. Amish

I would just take it for what it is. If the same student asked you to wear the green tie, or the grey slacks this week, would you?

I would be asking the same questions. Why do you want me to wear that tie or those slacks? I would be just as cautious.

**St. Amish** · 2nd February 10, 04:47 PM

Originally Posted by bricekolob

I would be asking the same questions. Why do you want me to wear that tie or those slacks? I would be just as cautious.

Then don't do it.

**Tartan Hiker** · 2nd February 10, 04:52 PM

(23 year veteran of high school Biology here)

The most important question is....are you tenured?

Seriously, it sounds like a legitimate request to me. It's amazing what the little grabbers will remember (but not the difference between transcription and translation in protein synthesis!) I can easily believe that they could remember the day you wore the kilt and honestly wondered why you didn't do it this year.

**bricelythgoe** · 2nd February 10, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by Frank McGrath

Wear your kilt and take a cattle prod with you. Just in case.

Already doing that!

Originally Posted by Tartan Hiker

(23 year veteran of high school Biology here)

The most important question is....are you tenured?

Seriously, it sounds like a legitimate request to me. It's amazing what the little grabbers will remember (but not the difference between transcription and translation in protein synthesis!) I can easily believe that they could remember the day you wore the kilt and honestly wondered why you didn't do it this year.

I am tenured.. I CAN DO WHAT EVER I WANT!!! j/k. But i am leaning towards wearing it because two other students have asked me as well. I also know their intentions are sincere (both have families that are heavily involved with KILT related activities, i.e. highland games.)

Also, it is not like I have never worn it to school. I am not sure what happened, I just have not worn it at all this year.

**QMcK** · 2nd February 10, 05:48 PM

I would advise you not to wear it because they asked you to. Wear it whenever you want to. Students shouldn't influence a teacher's dress.

**Woodsman** · 8th February 10, 11:37 PM

When I served as a substitute teacher one of the middle schools I worked at had a "Heritage Dress Day" where students were encouraged to wear clothing that expressed something about their ethnic background. Printed flyers posted around the building advertised, "For example, if you are Scottish, wear a kilt."