Behavior Guidelines and Dress Code Homecoming 2016 A Don’s Life in a Bug’s World September 24, 2016 Claver Center Gymnasium 7:00 – 11:00 pm

Ticket Information ´ All CCHS students are welcome to attend as the cost of the ticket is part of the Activity Card package; however, students MUST register that they will be in attendance ´ Ticket registration for the dance will take place on the CCHS homepage from Sept 15 until Sept 22 at 3:00 PM ´ Failure to register for a ticket may result in being turned away at the door ´ Students MUST bring a student ID. ´ Please note that only Seniors are allowed Off-Campus guests, those application forms are available on the CCHS Homepage.

Seniors Off-Campus Guest Privilege ´ ONLY Seniors are allowed Off-Campus guests ´ A link to Off-Campus Guest Pass application forms are available on the CCHS homepage. ´ Off-Campus Guest Passes are limited to 100 (first come, first served) and seniors may submit their applications to the Dean’s Office and Ms. Nunes starting September 14. ´ The last day to submit an application is Wednesday, September 21.

´ Seniors may register to attend the dance online but must first obtain a Guest Pass, then purchase and register their guest with ASB in GC6 during lunch between September 15 — 22nd.

Behavior and Other Expectations •

Students MUST remain at the dance during the allotted time (Doors open at 7pm and close at 8pm. Students must stay until 10pm).

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All purses will be searched.

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All party busses and limos will be searched upon arrival

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Students may be subject to a pat down by security personal.

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No glow sticks allowed

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Items not allowed on campus during the school day are also not allowed at the dance such as tobacco, alcohol, lighters, pocked knives, etc.

Dancing The style of dancing must reflect proper behavior between students. We are a Catholic school and those values that we espouse must remain visible on the dance floor. Examples of Inappropriate Dancing • Dancing too closely to one another, etc. • Dance moves that are sexually provocative • Freaking or dirty dancing • Front to back dancing Consequences for inappropriate dancing: n First Offense - A warning will be given and the student will be asked to leave the dance floor and will be chaperoned for a period of 10 minutes. n Second Offense - The student is removed from the dance floor for the remainder of the evening and will be chaperoned.

Dress Code: Semi-Formal ´ Attire that is inappropriate for the occasion or deviates from modesty in the judgment of a school administrator may result in being denied admission. ´ Attire must represent the modesty acceptable for a Catholic school dance. ´ Dress code regulations must be followed by all students attending – current CCHS students and Senior off-campus guests. ´ Guidelines will be strictly enforced. Students not in compliance will not be able to attend the dance and refunds will not be issued. There will NOT be a loaner clothing option. ´ Please stop by the Dean's Office if you have questions about the appropriateness of your attire.

Gentlemen ´ Dress shoes only – no boat shoes or athletic shoes ´ Dress pants ´ Dress shirt ´ Coat and tie (optional) ´ Shirts must be buttoned and tucked in at all times ´ No earrings or hats

Appropriate Attire

Inappropriate Attire

Ladies ´ For girls, dresses and attire that reflect modesty are required. Each year, the most difficult task for administrators is the determination of modesty for girls. Traditional interpretations are often at odds with fashion and cultural trends. Each year, girls are turned away or asked to modify. This is easily avoidable if the following guidelines are observed: ´ Homecoming attire should reflect more a formal family occasion (like a wedding) rather than a night on the town or at a dance club. ´ Dresses that are too revealing, are skin tight or form-fitting, expose midriffs/sides or cleavage, or are too short in length are not appropriate.

Ladies (continued) ´ Claims that a dress was worn at last year’s Homecoming or comparisons to the dresses of other girls already admitted to the dance will not be entertained or discussed (claiming that “others were speeding” rarely works when pulled over by police).

´ Modesty is admittedly a subjective interpretation, but one which we have a duty to uphold. Girls should therefore err on the side of modesty and formality and not put school administrators in the difficult position of upholding school standards. Having been specifically forewarned, we expect nothing less than full cooperation from girls and their parents on this issue.

Specifics for Dresses ´ Dress shoes only ´ Dress backs may not be lower than the elbow. ´ Dresses may not be any shorter than 5” above the knee This includes any slits in the dress. If you purchase a dress with a slit that does not meet those guidelines, you will need to have the slit sewn (using a clothes pin is not allowed). ´ Dresses must not be too tight or form-fitting. No bare midriffs/sides. ´ Dresses should not have any sheer material that shows skin below a sweetheart neckline or above the length requirement ´ Dresses may not have cut-outs. Covering a cut-out with fabric will not suffice unless that fabric is permanently sewn into the dress. ´ Dresses must not be low cut in the front. Be especially careful with halter-style dresses or strapless dresses with a sweetheart neckline. ´ Appropriate under garments should be worn based on the style of the dress. Keep in mind that certain bras, padded busts, etc. can change the look of the dress. ´ Dresses must meet Cathedral Catholic High School requirements without the use of cover-ups (shawls, jackets, sweaters, etc).

Examples of Appropriate Attire

Examples of Appropriate Attire

Examples of Appropriate Attire

Examples of Appropriate Attire

Examples of Inappropriate Attire ´ Too tight ´ Too short ´ Too revealing ´ Midriff exposed

Examples of Inappropriate Attire ´ Low neckline ´ Too short ´ Low back

Inappropriate Attire ´ Dresses are too short even though they flair and have a longer outer sheer layer

Be Safe and Make Good Choices!