Dances
School dances are school-sponsored activities and are subject to all school regulations. Most dances are scheduled Friday, Saturday, or pre-holiday nights between the hours of 8:00PM and 11:00PM.
The rules governing dances are:
Dances are under the general supervision of the Activities Director.
Students must present their current ASB ID card in order to be admitted to the dance.
All St. Bernard dances are closed dances. If a student wishes to bring a guest to a dance, he/she must have the permission of the administration. Applications for guest passes may be obtained in the Youth Council Office. Applications must be returned before first period the day prior to the dance. Guests must accept St. Bernard High School and Dress Code regulations regarding dances. St. Bernard High School students are responsible for the behavior of their guests. Any serious infraction of school regulations will result in serious consequences for St. Bernard students. The guest must leave photo identification with the chaperones of the dance at the check in area before being admitted to the dance.
Late Passes: Students will not be admitted to the dance one hour after the dance begins. If a student is going to be late he/she must obtain the permission of the administration one day prior to the dance.
Seniors may leave the Prom and Homecoming Dances 1 hour before the scheduled end of the dances.
Students must be picked up immediately at the end of the dance.
Dance Guidelines
Students are expected to behave and dress in a respectful manner befitting the philosophy of St. Bernard High School.
All students are expected to dance appropriately with respect for themselves and their partners. (No suggestive dancing.)
Final interpretation of appropriate dance is at the discretion of the administrator in charge. Students will be given one warning and on the next offense will be required to notify parents and leave the dance.
Homecoming Court / Prom King and Queen
To be eligible to be on the Homecoming Court, a student must have a 2.5 GPA with no Fs in the previous grading period; must be cleared by the administration; and may be required to meet other qualifications approved by the administration.
