SLUH Student and Parent Handbook - St. Louis University High ...
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esponsible manner. <strong>SLUH</strong> will reach its’ goal by employing, but not limiting<br />
itself to the guidelines <strong>and</strong> st<strong>and</strong>ards listed below. Most formal dances begin at<br />
8 pm <strong>and</strong> end at 11 pm, while mixers will begin at 7 pm <strong>and</strong> end at 10 pm.<br />
A. Formal Dances<br />
During the year there will be several formal date dances sponsored by <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong><br />
U. <strong>High</strong>. We support <strong>and</strong> encourage these events (Fall & Sno-Ball for Juniors<br />
<strong>and</strong> Seniors, Freshman, Sophomore <strong>and</strong> Junior Class Dances <strong>and</strong> the Senior<br />
Prom) to introduce to the students a more formal, social setting <strong>and</strong> also to help<br />
formulate proper manners <strong>and</strong> behavior between males <strong>and</strong> females. Dates of<br />
opposite gender are required. Formal attire must be worn. (See Dress Code)<br />
In addition to the usual norms of expected behavior, our policy for these formal<br />
events is as follows:<br />
• When a student purchases a reservation to a formal dance he agrees to<br />
abide by the guidelines or forfeit his attendance at the event <strong>and</strong><br />
possibly any future attendance at similar events sponsored by <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Louis</strong><br />
U. <strong>High</strong>.<br />
• The attire for the Fall Ball, Sno-Ball, Freshmen, Sophomore <strong>and</strong> Junior<br />
Class Dances, is semi-formal; for the Senior Prom the attire is formal.<br />
(Formal attire requires a tuxedo, while semi-formal attire requires a<br />
coat <strong>and</strong> tie.)<br />
• For each of the more formal dances, parents will be informed by letter<br />
about these particular dances. Included in the letter will be a statement<br />
about the required arrival <strong>and</strong> departure times.<br />
• There will be an attempt to notify a parent by phone if their son is refused<br />
admittance because of his late arrival or for unacceptable behavior.<br />
• <strong>Parent</strong>s <strong>and</strong> students should be aware of school policy against possession<br />
<strong>and</strong>/or use of alcohol <strong>and</strong> other illegal drugs at/or before a school<br />
function.<br />
If a student is in violation of school policy, there will be an attempt to<br />
immediately notify his parents. At the very least, automatic expulsion from the<br />
dance <strong>and</strong> suspension from school results.<br />
<strong>Parent</strong>s <strong>and</strong> students should be aware of school policy regarding school<br />
sponsored dances <strong>and</strong> know also that the school does not approve of hotel<br />
parties or unchaperoned parties of any kind. It is our position that parents<br />
would know <strong>and</strong> approve of their son’s plans for before- or after-the-dance<br />
parties <strong>and</strong> get-togethers.<br />
B. Mixers<br />
STUCO sponsors several mixers during the year: Back to School Mixer, ACES<br />
Mixer, <strong>and</strong> Spring Fling Mixer. Only <strong>SLUH</strong> students <strong>and</strong> females will be<br />
allowed to attend. Doors to the dance will be closed at 9:00 pm or earlier if<br />
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