DANCES
In keeping with the Christian mission and moral standards of our school, student dress and behavior is to conform to those characteristics of a virtuous and Christ-centered person at all times, including dances and social activities. Consistent with these expectations, students are to refrain from any sexually suggestive behavior both on and off the dance floor. Because the Church teaches that same-sex attractions are disordered, advocating for or expressing same-sex attractions, including same-sex couples at dances, is not permitted. The rules governing dances are:
1. ADMISSIONA. Dances are school-sponsored activities at which all-relevant school regulations are applicable.
B. Dances are scheduled between 7 and 11:30 p.m.
C. Doors close at 8:00 p.m. and open again at 11:00 p.m.
D. All PMA dances are closed dances unless otherwise publicized.
a. All guests must have a signed contract turned into the main office with fee.
b. Approved guests must be 9th grade through 12th.
c. Students must accompany their guest through the entrance to the dance.
d. All guests must have school ID (picture) and must follow all school rules.
e. Guests are the responsibility of the PMA students.
2. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
Students absent from school (for whatever reason) on the day of a dance will not be admitted.
3. DRESS CODE
“Special Dress” is usually the dress code for campus dances. Winter Semi-Formal dress code is found in Parent/Student Handbook Appendix. Students and parents are reminded that students found in noncompliance of the dress code will be asked to leave the dance and their money will not be refunded.
4. SUSPENSIONS
The PMA handbook and state law requires that the following be adhered to regarding grounds for suspension from this school function: "While on school grounds or elsewhere when under the authority or direct supervision of school personnel or when such conduct is otherwise related to school activities or attendance, a pupil shall refrain from any and all of the following acts: immorality, profanity, the use or possession of tobacco, liquor, or other hallucinogenic or dangerous substances."
5. UNACCEPTABLE DANCING
Activities that may cause injury to oneself or others and gestures or simulation of immoral activity are strictly prohibited. “Freaking” is banned at PMA dances. Any student who participates in “freaking” or “moshing” or other overly sexually provocative dancing will be removed immediately from the dance and detained until 11:00 p.m. The student will be suspended from school pending a meeting with the dean, parent/guardian and the student. Consequences for such behavior will include exclusion from future dances and probationary status for a specified time.
Prom
PMA Prom, will be held on Friday, May 28 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Check-in and pictures will begin at 6:30 p.m. The Prom is a formal dance open to juniors and seniors only. Sophomores are allowed to attend as a guest of an upperclassman, but freshmen are not allowed to attend. In addition, juniors and seniors may request to invite an off-campus guest, however, approval must be granted beforehand. Please refer the Guest Pass Request Form below.
Pre-sale tickets will be on sale on campus during lunch in the ASB office. All PMA students planning on attending the dance will need to read, sign and submit a Student-Parent Agreement Form which explains expectations regarding dress code and conduct.
In addition, ALL female students, including guests, will be required to have their dress approved before the dance.
Students are asked to keep Catholic ideals of modesty in mind as they make selections for dance attire. It is our hope that all involved (PMA parents and students) will remember that the ideals of a Catholic society are distinctly different from those of secular society and are reflected in the dance dress code. It is expected that dress for all students will be in accordance with the school philosophy which takes into consideration modesty and safety. Please refer to the Student/Parent Agreement Form for specific guidelines with dress code.
Homecoming
The Homecoming Dance is a semi-formal dance that is open only to PMA students. Guest passes will not be issued. Any student planning on attending the dance will need to carefully read a Student/Parent Agreement Form which explains expectations regarding dress code and conduct. This form will be online for both the parent and the student to electronically sign and acknowledge at the time the ticket is purchased.
ALL female students will be required to have their dress approved before the dance. Students will be required to bring their dress to campus and try it on for approval.
Students are asked to keep Catholic ideals of modesty in mind as they make selections for dance attire. It is our hope that all involved (PMA parents and students) will remember that the ideals of a Catholic society are distinctly different from those of secular society and are reflected in the dance dress code. It is expected that dress for all students will be in accordance with the school philosophy which takes into consideration modesty and safety. Please refer to the Student/Parent Agreement Form for specific guidelines with dress code.
