PROM / GRADUATION GUIDELINES

“A Night Under the Stars”

HSA Laredo

8th Grade Award Ceremony⦿ Date: May 29, 2020

⦿ Time: 3:00 p.m.

⦿ Place: TAMIU Gymnasium

⦿ Dress Code: Sunday’s Best (student dress code still applies as stated in the handbook)

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8th Grade: "A Night Under the Stars”⦿ Date

Saturday, May 23, 2020

⦿ Location⦿ Altezza Events

5430 Riverside DrLaredo, TX 78041

⦿ Time6:30PM – 11:00PM

⦿ Cost Per Student: $60

Tickets and Forms will be available starting on March 23rd from 7:30 am - 8:30 am and 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm, in the lobby with Ms. Arreola and Mrs. Heredia.Last Day to purchase tickets will be April 30th. Contract must be signed prior to purchasing tickets. IF FAILING OR OSS IS ASSIGNED BY PROM DATE, MONEY WILL NOT BE REFUNDABLE.

8th Grade Prom Guidelines⦿ Students need to have approval by Mrs. Reyes.

● Students cannot have OSS ● Students must be passing all classes. 70 and above.

⦿ Harmony faculty will only release students into parents care. We will not release students with friends or friends parents unless parents have filled out the waiver form by Thursday, April 30th.

⦿ No Limos, party busses, etc allowed for students to leave in.

⦿ Parents will not be allowed into the prom area.

⦿ If a student leaves the prom area without permission, he/she will immediately call their parents to pick them up. They will not return to prom.

⦿ Once the prom is over and a student exits, he/she will not be allowed to return inside. No re-entry.

Dress Code - Females⦿ Dresses must have straps. No strapless dresses.

⦿ No transparent dresses

⦿ Dresses/skirts must be below the knee.

⦿ Dress slacks may be worn.

⦿ High heels below 3 inches.

⦿ Girls may wear tasteful make up. Based upon administrative discretion.

⦿ Small handbags will be allowed (subject to search)

⦿ No hoop hearings

Dress Code - Males⦿ No shorts.

⦿ No Jeans.

⦿ No Caps.

⦿ No Sunglasses.

⦿ No Polo Shirts.

⦿ Properly fitting pants. Pants must be at the waist.

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Don'ts

More Examples of Don'ts

NoticeThis is a school sponsored event, and no alcohol or drugs are allowed. Students will be required to empty their pockets, and purses before entering the door, and that there will drug/alcohol screening including the use of a portable breathalyzer, upon any suspicion of intoxication. Anyone in possession of alcohol, a controlled substance, or intoxicated will be removed from the event, face possible suspension or expulsion from the school, drug cases will be reported to the police, and either case families will be called. There will be school officials at the event who ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all students.

Frequently Asked Questions⦿ Can I bring a date who is not from

Harmony if I purchase a ticket? ● 8th graders are not allowed to bring a student

from another school.

Frequently Asked Questions⦿ Who can pick me up?

● Only your parents unless they have filled out the waiver form by Thursday, April 30th

⦿ Can I go home with my friend?● No. Only with your parents but once we release you to

your parents then they can allow you to go with your friends unless they have filled out the waiver form by Thursday, April 30th

⦿ Can I go home with my friend if my parent sends a letter on the day of prom?● No. Only with your parents unless they have filled out the

waiver form by Thursday, April 30th

Frequently Asked Questions⦿ Can I leave with a friend if you talk on the

phone to my parents on that day?● No.

⦿ Can I leave in a limousine/party bus/etc with my friends?● No. Once we release you to your parents then they

can put you in the limousine.

⦿ Can I go home with someone who is on the allowed list to pick me up? ● No. Only with your parents unless they have filled

out the waiver form by Tuesday, April 30th

Frequently Asked Questions⦿ Why are these rules so strict?

● According to the City of Laredo ordinance all children enrolled in school must be home by 12AM.

City of Laredo Curfew Ordinance

Questions?