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Homeschoolers come from wide and varied backgrounds and will likely have differing opinions on what is and what is not appropriate so we, the organizers, ask that you respectfully follow our suggestions for this event to ensure that the focus is on having fun in a safe environment.
Please note: Refusal to adhere to these guidelines may result in students being asked to leave the prom.
Age & Couples: The prom is for students 10th-12th grade.
10-12th graders may invite and purchase tickets for friends who are not homeschooled. They and their parents are responsible for the behavior of those friends. Be sure they are mature enough to behave in a formal setting. We recognize that some of our students may have boyfriends/girlfriends who are older than 20, but because there will also be younger students present, the upper age limit is 20. You do not have to have a date in order to attend, and groups of friends are welcome, but couples who arrive as dates and all slow dance couples must be male/female pairings.
Schooling: One attendee of each couple/ group present must be a homeschooler. No more than 2 guests per homeschooler. However, if an attendee would like to bring a non-homeschooler as a date or friend, that is permissible.
Dress Code: Prom is typically a “black-tie” event: a suit and tie or tux for guys and formal dress for girls is recommended but not required. All attendees must dress according to his/her physical gender at birth. We do ask that you maintain modesty by thinking of others when choosing what to wear. If a chaperone feels that a young man or woman arrives in attire which is in violation of the following guidelines, he or she must confer with the prom committee and defer to their judgment. If the committee agrees, then the attendee will be given the chance to leave and return in proper attire. If the attendee does not comply, he/she will be asked to permanently leave the prom. The on-site prom committee has the final say in all dress code judgments.
Public Displays of Affection (PDA): Actions at prom should remain God-honoring. This event should be fun for everyone, so please respect others by maintaining dignity.
Chaperones: Chaperones must be dressed appropriately as well. Please no prom dresses on chaperones. Chaperones should be prepared to serve.
Chaperones are responsible for enforcing the guidelines when necessary (be willing to approach any attendees in violation of PDA, dress, behavior, etc.) Chaperones should be kind and discreet with any correction, a simple tap on the shoulder will hopefully work.
Parents should ask to be a chaperone if they intend to stay.
Going/coming: Once attendees have checked in, they may not leave and return to the dance. If he/she needs to go outside, he/she must be accompanied by a chaperone (this is for the safety of the student). If an attendee chooses to leave the premises, he/she will not be permitted to return. All attendees must leave the prom promptly after event, no loitering.
Food/Drink: Water, punch, and light snacks will be served. Please, no outside food or beverages.
Photographer: We will have a photographer onsite selling portrait packages for $35-50.
Please don’t hesitate to ask about a rule! I may not have thought of everything and don’t mind questions!