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The Great School Shoe Debate

Some say that no shoes in the classroom hurts learning. Other say it helps by making things more comfortable. This poll compares those who wear shoes in school with those who are in socks all day.

what is your most common practice regarding footwear in the classroom

48% (17) Shoes
51% (18) No shoes

35 voters have answered this question.

For those who wear shoes in the classroom: What is the school rules regarding shoes

65% (17) shoes must be worn at all times
11% (3) Only certain types of shoes are allowed that must be worn at all times
11% (3) Certain types of shoes are allowed otherwise you must be in socks
11% (3) shoes are optional

26 voters have answered this question.

For those in just socks in the classroom: What is the rule regarding shoes in the classroom

24% (6) shoes are not allowed at all
4% (1) only cetain types of shoes are allowed otherwise you must be in socks
16% (4) shoes are optional
44% (11) shoes are required but I take mine off anyway
12% (3) Shoes are allowed but I have had mine confiscated

25 voters have answered this question.

For those in socks in the classroom: Where do you keep your shoes when they are not on your feet?

23% (6) In the hallway/in my locker
3% (1) In my desk/in my bag
61% (16) on the floor by my feet
11% (3) teacher has them because they were taken away for some reason

26 voters have answered this question.

For those who wear shoes in the classroom: What kind of grades do you get?

54% (13) Excellent/ mostly As/ 3.5 - 4.0 GPA
25% (6) Good/ As and Bs/ 3.0-3.5
8% (2) Okay/Bs and Cs/ 2.0-3.0
12% (3) Not so good/ Below a C 0.0-2.0

24 voters have answered this question.

For those who wear just socks in the classroom: What kind of grades do you get?

50% (12) Excellent/mostly As/ 3.5 - 4.0
29% (7) Good/ As and Bs/ 3.0 - 3.5
12% (3) Okay/Bs and Cs/ 2.0-3.0
8% (2) Not so good/ below a C/ 0.0 - 2.0

24 voters have answered this question.

For those who wear shoes in the classroom: How often do you get in trouble

4% (1) Always
9% (2) Often
13% (3) Sometimes
36% (8) Rarely
36% (8) Never

22 voters have answered this question.

For those who wear just socks in the classroom: How often do you get in trouble

8% (2) Always
8% (2) Often
25% (6) Sometimes
29% (7) Rarely
29% (7) Never

24 voters have answered this question.

Have you ever faced a shoes confiscation

31% (10) Yes
68% (22) No

32 voters have answered this question.

For those who have faced a shoes confiscation: How did your behavior change once your shoes were taken away and you were in socks?

6% (1) I became more disruptive after my shoes were taken away
37% (6) My behavior remained the same
56% (9) I became more quiet and more contrite after my shoes were taken away

16 voters have answered this question.

This poll was created on 2008-03-15 00:19:04 by jaymeister