End of Year 8 th Grade Information Class of 2019

General Statement  All 8 th grade end of year activities are privileges. You do not have the RIGHT to attend a trip, dance, or ceremony.  If you are not abiding by the rules and dress code put forth by your administration, you will not participate.

Pinecrest Visit  Wednesday, March 25 th  Bus will depart from SMS at approx. 9:00-- be on time for school! We will return around 12:00.  You will wear your class t-shirt!  If you are out of dress code that day, you will not come with us!  You will hear from Pinecrest counselors, students, and principals about classes and get a tour.  On March 27th, your class registration sheets will be due (They will be given to you on the 23 rd in Social Studies classes).

8 th Grade Dance  Saturday May 16 th, 6-9pm (tentative time). Cost is $10 (snacks are free).  You cannot buy a ticket for 8 th grade dance if you have outstanding school fees (of any type!).  If you are suspended full day (ISS/OSS) any time after Spring Break, you will not be allowed to attend the dance.  You must adhere to the dress code or you will not be allowed in the building (shown in detail on following slides).

8 th Grade Dance Dress Code – Pants/Shirts/Suits  Pants must be dress slacks. No jeans!  Shirts must be button-up dress shirts. No t- shirts!  Suits/jackets are encouraged.  Ties are encouraged.  Dress shoes are encouraged, but sneakers are allowed as long as they are clean.

8 th Grade Dance Dress Code- Dresses  SMS dance dress code is not the same as Moore County prom dress code.  Dresses must have sleeves, following the 3-finger width rule.  You can wear a shawl or cover-up to meet the requirements, but you are then required to wear that all night.  No midriffs or cut outs.  No cleavage or under garments showing  Dress must be at least mid-thigh, even when walking and dancing. Make sure it is something that won’t ride up! This includes slits.

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Promotion  Thursday, June 11 th 8:30am-9:30am ceremony. Parents need to be seated by 8:15.  9:30-10:00 reception- time to receive report card (if all fees are paid- class dues, cafeteria, sports, band…). If you are unsure if you owe, please have your parents call the front office.  You are required to leave campus after the reception. There will be no buses for 8 th graders.  You will be given a designated number of tickets-- Information to come in the next couple of weeks.  You will not participate if you are a summer school or a retention candidate; determined during last 2 weeks of school.  You must abide by the promotion dress code (next slides).

Promotion Dress Code- Males  Black or khaki slacks  Dress shoes or clean black tennis shoes- no dirty sneakers!  White button down shirt  Tie required  If you cannot get these items, please see a teacher privately so that we can arrange donations.

Promotion Dress Code- Females  White dress or white skirt and white top  Shoulders and cleavage must be covered, with sleeves or cover up (white)  No cut outs  Dress must be mid-thigh or longer, including slits  Dress shoes- any color, but no HIGH heels (also no dirty sneakers)  If you cannot get these items, please tell a teacher privately so that we can arrange donations.