1. Effective Immediately
Dance Protocol at WHS
Effective Immediately

2. Contracts
All students must have a contract signed by both student and parent/guardian submitted before purchase of tickets
The first dance will be slightly different
The contract must be handed into the main office by Friday 9/21
Contracts will be available in the main office and at the time and place of ticket sales
Any guest must have the contract signed
Before purchasing a ticket a contract must be handed in even if you walk in at the door
One contract is acceptable for all dances in that school year

3. Wrist Bands
Each student will receive a wrist band upon checking in to the dance
Wrist bands are meant to be worn at all times during the dance
Removal of the wrist band will signify a warning given to the student

4. Bathroom & Bag Checks
Bathrooms will be checked periodically to make sure school policies are followed
Bags are subject to be checked at anytime before, during or after the dance in the presence of selected student
If any student fails to comply with the rules they will be dismissed from the dance and their parents will be contacted

5. Breathalyzers
Checks may occur randomly on the way in and out of a dance
Anyone who is suspected of being intoxicated will be tested immediately
Anyone who fails the breathalyzer test will be dismissed immediately and parents will be contacted

6. Alcohol & Drugs
Any student found under the influence will not be permitted to attend any of the remaining dances in that school year including the prom(s)
It’s a no tolerance policy!

7. Strike System
If a chaperone catches a student acting inappropriately the wrist band will be cut off
This is your warning
If that same student is disciplined a second time he or she will be dismissed from the dance
Strike One
Upon receiving the first strike that student will not be permitted to attend the next dance even if it is the Junior or Senior Prom

8. Strike System
If in the same school year that student is dismissed from another dance…
Strike Two
Banned for the remainder of dances during that school year including the prom(s)
Any student who receives two strikes in one school year will have a one strike limit the following school year (if applicable)

9. Dancing No 90 angles! Not an elimination of “our” dancing style
Keep it appropriate
Remember WHS is hosting the dance in a school setting. Please note you are not in a nightclub.

10. Dress Code Dresses must be a tasteful length with minimal side cutouts
Tasteful strapless dresses are permitted
Boys pants must cover all undergarments
WHS dress code does apply to a degree
Violations are case by case scenarios via teacher discretion

11. Any Questions?
These rules need to be in place for dances to continue at WHS
Students who hold offices at WHS have worked with administration to create these policies and procedures
This policy was created with the intention of student safety

12. YOU DECIDE IF DANCES AT WHS CONTINUE. IT’S YOUR CHOICE!