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HIGH SCHOOL PROMS AND DANCES

Posted on May 13, 2011

Are strapless dresses/gowns permitted at prom and class semiformals? I understand girls are not allowed to wear strapless tops at school, but tasteful/age appropriate strapless dresses have always been allowed at these dances before.

Yes. The skirts can not be too short and the tops should fit appropriately.

Posted on May 12, 2011

Will you get sent home from prom if the principals do not like your dress choice?

The administration is enforcing the dress code. If the dress is a violation, we will work to correct it at the prom. If it can’t be corrected, you may be sent home.

Posted on May 4, 2010

What is the basic dress code for prom?

The prom is a school activity and therefore the dress code applies. Good taste should be the guideline, recognizing that students do a great deal of jumping and dancing at the prom. Let's keep things covered and secured to avoid everyone's embarrassment.

Posted on April 1, 2009

Hi, I was wondering about the Junior Prom Date restrictions? My boyfriend is 18 and just graduated last year from Shen and I wanted him to be my date obviously but didn't know if he was allowed or if there's a form I need to fill out.

Here is the link for the Dance Guest Form . All guests of the prom from outside of Shenendehowa High School are subject to the approval of the administration. Contact your grade level associate principle.

Posted on May 13, 2010

On what grounds can a high school student be unable to attend prom?

Like all dances or extracurricular activities, the prom is a privilege to attend, not a right. Students may be prohibited from attending due to attendance, behavior or academic concerns.

Posted on June 1, 2010

Why do we not have a prom king and queen?

What would it be based on? We have found that it does nothing to make the prom more enjoyable for students other than the king and queen.

Posted on May 6, 2009

I bought my prom ticket but can't find it. I wrote my name down saying that I bought it.  Is there a way to get a replacement ticket?

Please see the assistant principal or class advisors for information on how to get a replacement.

Posted on May 15, 2009

Does the proms have an after party?  If so, where?  If not, why not?

No. CAPTAIN always ran the after prom party and they decided not to do so any longer because of poor attendance.

Posted on September 16, 2009

If I am a Shen student graduating in January this year, am I still allowed to participate in senior prom, and senior activities after January?

No, at that point you are officially graduated. You can attend the prom as a guest of a current student. That student must follow the proper procedures and fill out the Dance Guest Form (see high school Web page).

Posted on June 17, 2008

Why doesn't the Shen prom have a walk in like a lot of other school districts? Nobody gets to see anyone dressed up.

There are many things other school districts do that we don't and vice versa. The answer is that it has never been done because, with 800 students going to the prom, it would be quite a crowd control as well as a parking problem. However, if you are interested in pursuing the idea, contact the high school principal.

Posted on May 1, 2008

Why can't the students who qualify to get a free prom ticket, get a free one for their date as well?

The fund is set up for Shenendehowa students only.

Posted on May 1, 2008

I was wondering if we bring a date to prom and they do not attend Shen, do they have to bring identification?

Yes. They must have ID to get in.

Posted on March 18, 2008

Can I bring a person from a different country to the prom?

All guests of the prom from outside of Shenendehowa High School are subject to the approval of the administration. Contact your grade level associate principal.

Posted on December 23, 2009

Who is in charge of planning the school dances and how do you get involved with them?

At the high school the Senate and National Honor Society, along with the Class Councils plan dances with the administration. At the Gowana and Koda middle schools they are sponsored by the Student Council. At Acadia it is the PTA.

Posted on April 27, 2009

My high school student came home the other day telling me that many of his friends were going to be bringing flasks filled with alcohol to prom...what is being done to make sure this doesn't happen!!?

We will continue to utilize the strategies that we have in the past.  Students will be "patted" down, purses will be checked and chaperones will continue to circulate and interact with all students throughout the dance. 

Posted on May 6, 2009

If a Junior is absent or tardy the day before the prom, can they still attend?

No, unless their is an extenuating circumstance that has been approved by the administration.

Posted on May 6, 2009

A local school district purchased a breathalyzer machine and will test students entering and leaving the prom.  Would Shenendehowa ever consider this practice in place of the usual "patting students down" and checking purses?  If I were a student I would prefer the first option over the existing one.

Actually, both methods are used.  The "pat down" is to ensure students don't bring certain items to the event.  The school uses their "alcohol-sensor" to test students suspected of using alcohol.

Posted on May 6, 2009

Who do you make Sr. Prom Checks out to?

Shenendehowa Class of 20XX (the year of your graduation).