South San Antonio High School Prom Rules and Regulations

NO RE-ENTRY:

There will be no re-entry to the prom. Once you and/or your guest enter the facility and relinquish your ticket(s) to the event, you and/or your guest are prohibited from leaving and re-entering the main entrance to the prom (second floor). The doors to prom will be closed at 9:00PM. Any student or guests arriving after 9:00PM will not be granted admittance. Any student leaving before prom ends (midnight), will not be allowed to re-enter the prom. King and Queen will be announced at 11:00PM.

IDENTIFICATION:

You and your one permitted guest must provide one of the following in order to gain admittance to the Prom:

A school ID or a government/state issued ID.

There will be no exceptions, even if school personnel at the event recognize you and/or your guest.

Allnon-SSAISD guests must have a pre-approved signed guest form with a copy of acceptable photo ID on file with SSAHS by April 1, 2016.

EXTERNAL GUESTS:

All prom guests must be 20 years of age or younger. If a South San Antonio student wants to bring an external guest, the South San student’s parent must complete the Prom External Guest Permission Form. The external guest must provide acceptable identification prior to and upon arrival to the event. The external guest must be a human being. Once the external guest is approved by SSAHS Administration, this is the only guest you may arrive with and will be permitted into prom.

Allnon-SSAISD guests must have a pre-approved signed guest form with a copy of acceptable photo ID on file with SSAHS by April 1, 2016.

DRESS CODE:

The following dress code is applicable to all students and guests who wish to enter the Prom. All guests must comply with all school and Code of Conduct requirements. If you have questions concerning your dress, it is your responsibility to seek prior approval from administration.

Any questions regarding dress should be resolved before April 16, 2016. Any student or guest that fails to meet any of the following conditions will be denied entry to the event.

SUIT REQUIREMENTS:

Dress pants, dress shirt, a jacket, a tie, and dress shoes are required. All pants must be securely worn around the waist. No “polo” style shirts will be allowed. Athletic shoes/sneakers (i.e. Nikes, Adidas, etc.), skate shoes (i.e. Vans, Airwalks, etc.) or work boots will not be permitted. The principal’s/designee’s decision is FINAL.

DRESS REQUIREMENTS:

Must wear a dress, pantsuit, or gown that is in good taste. The outfit may not be made of see-through material. Strapless dresses are accepted as long as they are tasteful and not too revealing. Open styles are allowed, but need to cover the lower back area. Midriff for two pieces dresses may be 1-2 inches. Belly buttons cannot be seen. The sides of the midriff area not exceed 2 inches. Front necklines shall not be lower than a line formed between the right and left armpit. This guideline governs cleavage and the principal’s/designee’s decision is FINAL. The dress length and all slits cannot exceed more than four inches above the knee.

DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS:

Students dressed inappropriately will be turned away at the door. Students will not be admitted wearing cargo pants, sneakers, jeans/denim, khakis, Dickies (or other casual pants), t-shirts, torn clothing, chains/spikes, sexually implicit or explicit clothes, shorts, hats and head coverings, bandanas, or items referencing tobacco or alcohol products. Accessories allowed may not be larger than a medium purse or clutch. Adjustments made at the door or during the dance (including pinning, the addition of a jacket, the addition of a body suit, etc.) can be used as solutions for violations of the dress code, but if these cannot make the attire acceptable, then student(s) will be asked to leave the dance. The principal’s/designee’s decision is FINAL.

END OF DANCE PROCEDURES:

Students are not allowed to re-enter the dance upon leaving. Once you have left the dance, you CANNOT, under any circumstances re-enter. Students must vacate the premises within 30 minutes of the dance ending.

STUDENT/GUEST REPONSIBILITIES:

It is the responsibility of you, the student or guest, to resolve any and all questions concerning any of the terms and conditions listed in this agreement prior to the date of the Prom. If you and/or your guest fail to meet any of the terms or conditions listed in this agreement or written in the South San Antonio High School Code of Conduct, you understand that you and/or your guest will be required to leave the event and that no refund of the ticket price will be issued.

PROM KING AND QUEEN:

If you would like to run for Prom King or Queen, you must be nominated by an enrolled (on campus) SSAHS senior class student. That student must submit a 500 word essay explaining why he or she feelsthat you, the candidate, qualifies to run for Prom King or Queen. Essays will be submitted and reviewed by the Senior Class Sponsors. Essays must be typed and double spaced. Chosen/Approved candidates will be announced via the morning announcements.

All chosen candidates will be required to create and install their candidate posters at designated locations. No favors or incentives may be given on or off campus to solicit votes. Those in violation of any of these rules will be disqualified. There will be a mandatory Prom Court Meeting for candidates one week before Prom to go over the rules and complete sign up. The principal’s/designee’s decision is FINAL.

The following will be provided to the candidates at the mandatory meeting:

  • Posters may only be 20”x20” – no foam core – all flat posters. All cost will be made by the candidates.
  • Posters can only be installed at wall directly outside of cafeteria facing the College Center and the BldgA Stairwell by the elevator.
  • No treats, candies, toys, pencils, etc. may be handed out to solicit votes either on or off campus.
  • No incentives such as parties or tickets or movie outings off campus may be given to get votes.
  • Posters may go up on Friday, April 8th at 8am and must be taken down by end of school on Monday, April 18th. If posters go up before, they will be removed. If they are not taken down by the deadline, they will be removed and disposed of by the custodial staff.
  • Candidates are allowed 2 Individual and 2 Couples’ posters total.
  • When you install your poster, you may not remove or move a poster already on the wall. You must install around them. Also, you may not adhere your poster to the ceiling. You may only adhere it to the cinderblock wall using the removable gummy adhesive. No trace of the adhesive may be left behind.

PROM PHOTOGRAPHY:

Prom photography will be provided by Jordi Studio Photography. Picture purchase information: Package A cost $25.00, Package B cost $30.00, and Individuals will be $20.00 and under. You may pay by cash, check or credit card when the pictures are taken.

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS:

  • Senior fees must be paid in full in order to attend Prom.
  • Parents will NOT be permitted into the Prom.
  • External camera crews and photographers will NOT be permitted into the Prom.
  • Cigarette smoking, alcohol and drug use is not permitted by seniors or their guests. Anyone suspected to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be reported to campus administration and the police officers on duty.
  • Prom tickets will go on sale January 25, 2016. Tickets can be purchased from the class sponsors: Fidel Arrellano (VB-47), Janelle Lucio (A-324) and Angelica Ramos (A-311). Cash is the only form of payment accepted. A receipt will be provided and prom invitations will be distributed at a later date.
  • No skateboards, hover boards, skates, etc. will be allowed.
  • All students attending Prom must be eligible based on discipline.
  • The school and the hosting facility are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
  • Self-parking is $10.00 per car and valet is $20.00 per car.
  • A sit down dinner will be provided (Tentatively 6:30PM – 7:30PM)
  • A DJ and two photo booths will be present.

PROM TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE.

Revised: February 11, 2016