Dance & Social Event Policies

 Dance Policy

1. General admission for Juan Diego dances is for Juan Diego students. Guest passes are limited to students of high school age. Each student is permitted to bring one guest to a dance. Exceptions will be made at the Director of Student Activities' discretion.

2. Because dance chaperones do not know all students, Juan Diego students must have their ID card available when attending a dance.

3. Juan Diego students and any guest attending will be expected to dress in a modest nature in accordance with Catholic morals and philosophies.

4. Any student in attendance at a Juan Diego dance will be expected to dance and act in a modest nature as well.

5. Juan Diego reserves the right to refuse admittance or ask any student to leave who attends a Juan Diego dance.

6. Students who are on suspension, students who have been expelled, or students absent from school the day of the dance are prohibited from attending the dance.

7. Admission to dances will be permitted only until one hour after the start of dance. Students participating in extracurricular activities and representing the school will be the exception to this rule. The Director of Student Activities will determine the arrival time for these groups.

8. There will be no passes available to leave the dance. Students may not leave the dance until one-half hour before the end of the dance. Once a student leaves the dance, he/she will not be allowed to return.

9. If any of the adults supervising the dance suspect that a student has been consuming alcohol or is under the influence of any controlled substance, the administrator in charge will be notified and will make the final determination. If warranted, the student will be detained at the dance and the principal and parents/guardians will be notified immediately.

10. Students are in violation of the school code whenever they have been drinking alcohol, or using controlled substances, not just when they are inebriated.

Social Events

Juan Diego sponsors many social events for the students. Students representing Juan Diego Catholic High School are reminded of the rules and regulations set forth in this handbook, the expectations of behavior, and the perception about the school based on their representation. Social events include:

• Athletic, academic, or artistic contests, either at the school or while visiting other schools, including college campuses

• School plays, musicals, recitals, and concerts held in the school auditorium

• School dances on campus and at other sites

• Pep rallies or other school spirit events either at Juan Diego or at other sites

Students are to dress appropriately for these functions. Students may be asked to leave if not properly attired at these events. See the dress code section of this handbook for the policy on dress at extracurricular activities.