Dances and School Events

Formal Dance and Prom Rules and Regulations

 

2023-24 School Year

Back to School Dance: Friday, August, 25 2023, 5:39-8:00 pm, Small Gym

Winter Formal Dance:  Friday, December 8, 2023, 5:30pm-8:00 pm Cafeteria

Valentine's Dance: Friday, February 9, 2024, 5:30-8:00 pm, Cafeteria 

Prom:   Saturday, April 27, 2024, 5:30pm-8:30 pm, location TBD

 Rules and Regulations

TICKETS

1. Trading or selling tickets is not allowed

2. Students or guests removed from the dance or denied entry to the dance will not be given refund.

3. Any guest attending the dance must be under 21 years of age and not a middle school student.

4. Any student or guest who is enrolled in school and serving a suspension or expulsion during the date on which the dance is held or who has been expelled from school of any period of time during the current school year will not be eligible to attend. Students will not be given a refund for tickets purchased prior to a suspension or expulsion.

5. Any student or guest who is has missed school for 10% or more of a marking period will not be eligible to attend.

ADMITTANCE AND ATTENDANCE

1. Admittance is subject to approval of the administration. Note: Permission to attend the dance is a privilege, not a right, and may be revoked by the administration.

2. Any student or guest may be searched for weapons and illegal substances prior to admittance into the event.

3. No student or guest will be admitted 30 min after the start of the dance, unless prior arrangements have been made with the High School Principal.

4. Any student or guest who leaves during the dance will not be readmitted.

5. All students and guests must be picked up from campus no later than 20 mins after the end of the dance.

DANCE CONDUCT

School dances are school functions, and as such, students are expected to dress and behave in ways that are appropriate for the school setting. Students and their guests are expected to behave appropriately on the dance floor. Students must recognize that movements and dance styles present in non-school settings or portrayed in the entertainment industry are not always appropriate in the high school setting. Sexually explicit dancing such as freaking, grinding, or any other type of dancing or act which could be construed as vulgar or provocative is prohibited. Dancers must remain upright with both feet on the floor. Face-to face dancing is preferred. No “making out” (overt and/or prolonged public displays of affection). Moshing or slamming is not permitted. NOTE: Violation of the dance conduct policy will result in removal from the dance and possible discipline. No refund will be given to students or guests who are asked to leave the dance.

DRESS CODE

Formal attire is required for formal dances. The following dress code will be in effect. Violations may result in non-admittance. If dress code violations occur after admittance, the student and/or guest may be removed from the dance. If any attendee has a question about the appropriateness of their dress, please consult with your building principal prior to the event.

Dress Code for Formal and Semi-Formal Dances:       

Ladies:

Strapless/spaghetti straps are allowed

Dress/skirts must be at least mid thigh in length

Slits no higher than mid-thigh in length

Backless to waist is permitted-below waist is not permitted

No garters or other exposed lingerie/undergarments

No sheer/see through dresses and not see-through sides or bare sides

No excessively low cut dresses or tops, or short skirts

No bare midriffs

Gentlemen:

Collared shirt (semi & formal) and tie (formal)

Shirts must have sleeves (semi & formal)

Shirts must remain on (all dances)

Dress pants or slacks, no jeans (formal)

No caps/beanies (semi & formal), bandanas, chains or canes (all dances)

The dress code will remain the same for non-formal dances excluding the formal attire requirement.

If you are unsure if your attire meets these dress standards, please check with Dean of Students prior to the day of the event. Students not meeting these standards will not be allowed into event until they comply. If they refuse, parents/guardians will be notified.