Dance+Etiquette

Developed by Jeff Knox

E-mail sent to STEM Faculty and Staff from Stephanie Ogden STEM Academy Staff ‎; NDAYA FARRELL ‎; NICK WILSEY Sent Items, Advisory Curriculum Thursday, October 20, 2011 11:48 AM Please discuss the following items as an advisory: Thank you! -Stephanie
 * Mascot selection: Students and staff have received a file describing the finalists. You might spend a few RESPECTFUL moments going over each to ensure that they actually read it. CHANGE FROM THE EMAIL: We will actually be voting tomorrow.
 * Dance Etiquette (as opposed to a formal rules document to come later). Jeff sent the following summary ( in green ) of the discussion he led with his advisory that you might want to use for ideas.

I used the following outline to discuss with my advisory class on Tuesday about what to expect and how to act in a high school dance. I felt that there was a lot of anxiety with the kids on what to expect at the dance. I also wanted to prevent some problems. Spin this your own way. What to expect ( The difference between a middle school dance and a high school dance). Etiquette:
 * Face to face dancing is appropriate.
 * When you choose your outfit, try to fit in rather than draw attention to yourself

What is semi-formal?: **Girls** **Notes of interest: **
 * Boys – semi-formal for high school boys **
 * Slacks not denim
 * Collared long sleeve shirt—Not a polo (golf shirt like Mr. Knox always wears)
 * Tie is optional
 * No tennis shoes
 * No white socks
 * No hats
 * Dress  (one inch above the knee to two inches above the ankle)
 * Pants Suits (ankle length). Pants are appropriate (not denim)
 * Does not have to be professional attire (like Ms. Ogden dresses)
 * Examples of dresses: http://www.bananarepublic.com/products/semi-formal-dresses.jsp
 * Think about the message you send with how you dress. What will guys be thinking if you are wearing revealing clothes?
 * We do not want your parents hovering, but they are welcome to socialize with each other and watch football downstairs in the music room away from the kids.
 * Teachers will be at the dance.
 * Expect to be greeted by faculty members at the entrance.
 * If you make poor decisions before the dance you will have legal problems. If you show up to the dance after making poor decisions which are evident by how you act and smell, you will have both legal and school problems. In other words, yes, you can get into trouble for drinking before the dance.
 * Rules: **
 * PDA – don’t make the teachers embarrass you
 * Cannot leave and return
 * You will need to stay in the designated areas in the Haslam Commons. We will not be spread out all over the building.