Bring ID—Wear Bracelet—be in Dress Code—Have Fun!
OPEN DANCE DRESS and BEHAVIOR CODE All Catholic High Schools ask that students use good judgment by dressing and behaving in a respectful, neat manner. GENERAL GUIDELINES Dance time: 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. No admittance after 8:30 and no dismissal before 10:00 Cost is $7.00 and each student may only buy one wrist band Students may not arrive or depart in rented vehicles, limousines, buses, or RV’s Students remaining 45 minutes after the end of the dance may be sent home by taxi at the family’s expense Bags, purses will be inspected at the door. There will be a coat check. Testing for controlled substance use will be administered randomly Schools may use the services of security dogs to detect drugs, alcohol, or contraband items DRESS CODE: Students wearing the following items will not be admitted to the dance or may be asked to leave: Skirts, dresses, & shorts that are too short. The length must come within two inches of the knees. Note: leggings do not change the length rule Tops that expose the stomach, back or chest: halter or backless, tube or strapless, one shoulder, “beater”style tanks, crop tops or those with straps less than 1” wide Clothing with references to alcohol, sex, drugs, racist or sexist sayings Clothing that sags, bags, is low-cut that exposes undergarments or excessive skin, or are ripped and/or torn Clothing that is excessively tight Any manner of hand decorated apparel Glow, strobe, flashing, or light accessories of any kind Removal of clothing revealing any of the above Appropriate dress is determined by host school staff. If a specific dress code is required for a dance, it will be announced in advance THEMED DRESS CODE SPECIFICS: Students are encouraged to dress to theme. The following dress code specifics are also expected to be followed: Flip-flops may be worn; please no sliders. Sarongs or grass skirts may only be worn over shorts that are length appropriate. Swimsuits are not allowed (board short swimsuits that fit the above shorts length requirements are acceptable)
BEHAVIOR CODE: Students exhibiting the following may be asked to leave: Straddling or wrapping legs around another person Inappropriate physical contact, lap dancing Lying or sitting on tables or floors Removal of clothing revealing a dress code violation. Possession or use of alcohol, drugs, or other contraband items “Moshing”, front-to-back dancing, grinding, sandwiching, freaking, break or circle dancing or other types of dancing that are lewd or potentially dangerous
THE HOST SCHOOL’S FACULTY AND STAFF HAVE THE FINAL SAY CONCERNING APPROPRIATE STUDENT DRESS AND/OR BEHAVIOR. Bring ID—Wear Bracelet—be in Dress Code—Have Fun!