Dance Policy and Procedures

Dances are recognized as activities that promote a sense of belonging and help to foster a cohesive spirit among students. As such, they are a recognized activity that may be sponsored by official school groups and clubs and/or classes.

Procedures for Sponsoring a School Dance

• The activity or group requesting to hold a dance submits an ACTIVITY REQUEST FORM to the school administration at least ONE MONTH prior to the dance date.
• The school administration reviews the request. Upon approval, the administration places the dance on the school calendar.
• The requesting group must affirm safety/security details (i.e. chaperones, who will man the door, food requirements, etc.) with school administration at least two weeks prior to the dance. Additionally, a list of chaperones shall be submitted at that time.
• Students who plan to bring a guest from another school must receive prior approval from school administration on the approved form. Attendees must be enrolled in elementary, middle or high school to attend the dance at their respective level.
• Soldiers or individuals who have graduated from high school may not attend school dances.
• Dances should last no longer than 3 hours and should begin at or before 1900 hours. Suggested time schedules for dances are 1900-2200.
• Ticket sales will take place only before or after school and during the lunch period. The sponsor is responsible for making arrangements to safeguard the money.
• No student may be excused from class for decorating.
• The organization sponsoring the dance is responsible for clean-up and securing the building.
• A break area outside the dance area MAY be designated. If so, it should be roped off.
• During the weeks prior to the dance, the sponsoring organization will the publicize the dance, the dance rules and the dress code.

Participation in school dances is limited to only those students that are currently enrolled. Students maintain school dress code. Loitering in the parking lot or other areas of the school is not allowed. Once a student leaves the dance, the student is not permitted to re-enter and must immediately leave school grounds. Parents are responsible for a student’s transportation to and from school dances. School sponsors and chaperones enforce the following rules:

• Students must be in attendance for all classes the day of the dance. If a student is too ill to attend classes, s/he should refrain from attending school dances after school.
• Each dance has specific guidelines stipulating who may attend. These guidelines apply to both high school students and approved visitors.
• Signed administration approval is required for all visitors prior to attending a school dance.
• The school must have complete information on guests at least three days before the day of the dance. This includes name, family telephone number; school attended, and grade level.
• Each student attending the dance must be ready to produce an ID card, if it is requested.
• Dress Code applies unless otherwise specified.
• Students must arrive within the first 30 minutes of the dance. Those who arrive later may not be permitted entry.
• High school students are NOT allowed to attend middle school dances and vice versa.
• Students will be required to sign-out if leaving prior to the end of the dance.

When a dance is held at the school, all areas other than the designated dance area are off limits during dances held at the school

During dances held in the school cafeteria, all other areas of building except the nearest restrooms are off limits.

Updated: 6/23/2020