Dance Dress Code and Behavior Standards:
It has become increasingly evident over the past few years and most especially at this year's Homecoming Dance, that our student's view of appropriate attire is very different from Marina's expectations. This notification is to make students and parents aware of what the clothing and behavior (dancing style) expectations will be at all school events. There are expectations that we hope the parents of our students will support.
Parents please take a look at your students attire prior to them leaving for a school dance or activity. Use the below listed dress code to make sure they are appropriately dressed. Please ask both the student and date if they have the proper I.D's. Marina students MUST have a current Marina I.D. card and non-Marina dates must have a picture I.D. of some kind. Replacement I.D. cards can be purchased in the Activities Office any day during the week of the dance until 3:30.
Coming to a dance inappropriately dressed or without the proper I.D. will result in a student being turned away at the door and sent home with no refund. Students who were dropped off will be asked to call their parent to come pick them up. If no parent can be contacted, the student(s) will remain in the registration area of the dance and wait for their intended transportation home.
Attire will be assessed at the door during the "Friendly Frisk" by staff.
Dress Code:
- Ladies dresses must be no shorter than 6 inches above the knee.
- The tops of all dresses must fully cover the breast area. Excessive cleavage is not allowed. V neck dresses must not plunge any deeper than the bottom of the bra line area.
- At no point on the dress should any part of the midriff be exposed. Dress backs must not fall below the waist (not the hip bone).
- Dresses may not have slits that go higher than 6 inches above the knee.
- At formal and semi formal dances gentlemen are expected to wear jackets and ties.
The style of dance over the past few years have become a serious concern. Our goal is not to inhibit students' creativity but to bring acceptable decorum back to the dances. Dance appropriateness will be assesed by the staff during the dance.
Dance Behavior:
- No freaking will be allowed (several students dancing nearly on top of one another)
- Bumping, grinding or any dancing of a sexual nature is not allowed (as determined by the staff).
Beginning with the next dance, the staff at Marina High School will be roaming through the dancing area. If they encounter any inappropriate dancing they will speak to the students and mark them. If a staff member encounters the same student(s) and they have not discontinued the inappropriate dancing they will be asked to leave the dance without refund.
We hope all parents will support our efforts in ensuring a safe and appropriate atmosphere for all students as they attend school activities. When choosing clothing for a dance, if you question whether or not the clothing meets these expectations please error on the side of caution and choose another outfit.
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