Forest Park High School Prom 2013-14 Formal Dress Code

To: Hol iday Bal l /Prom Participants

From: Jim Mehling, Principal

Re: Formal dress code

Date: December 10, 2013

Please find attached the Formal dress code. Students that participate in Holiday Ball or Prom must return

the signed Formal dress code form. Sample dresses are provided. If you have a question about a dress, please

bring a picture of the front and back of the dress to the office prior to purchasing the dress. A committee of

parents and students has been assembled to make final decisions. We want Holiday Ball and Prom to be an

enjoyable experience for all students, parents, and community stakeholders. Thank you in advance for your

cooperation.

Forest Park High School

Formal Dress Code for Students

Why do we have a Dress Code?

The Forest Park Administration wants you to make good choices. We are not trying to inhibit your individual style. Prom and Holiday Ball should be fun and memorable, but we also want everyone to be comfortable, safe, and show Ranger PRIDE.

With modesty and safety in mind, the following dress code guidelines will be enforced at Forest Park High School

Formal activities. Failure to adhere to the dress code standards will prevent your participation in the event.

Girls Dress Code:

1. Dresses may not be cut below the bust line. Excessive cleavage is not allowed. 2. Dress may be backless as long as it is not cut below the navel. 3. Midriffs may not be exposed. This includes both the front and sides of the dress. 4. Dresses must not have a slit that exceeds mid-thigh (fingertip length). 5. No pinning or taping will be allowed as an alteration for a dress if without the pinning or taping the

dress does not meet dress code. 6. Dress length must be mid-thigh (approximately 5" inches above the middle of the knee both in the front

and the back).

Boys Dress Code:

1. Prom: Suits, sport coats or tuxedos must be worn along with a tie and dress shoes. Holiday Ball: Dress pants with a tie and dress shoes

2. Canes will not be permitted. 3. Shirts must be buttoned up to the second button from the collar. 4. Pants should fit properly on the hip and not sag below the waistline.

As you begin shopping for a dress/suit, please keep these guidelines in mind. While we will be reasonable in the interpretation of these guidelines, we want you to know that you will not be allowed to participate in Holiday Ball or Prom activities if you are not dressed appropriately. If you have specific questions about the Formal Dress Code, please see the Principal for clarification.

I hereby acknowledge receipt of the dress code for the 2013-14 High School Holiday Ball/Prom Activities and that

failure to adhere to the stated guidelines will result in my not being permitted to participate in Prom activities.

Student Name Print Name Parent Name Print Name

Student Signature Date Parent Signature Date

Acceptable Dresses

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Acceptable Dresses

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Unacceptable Dresses

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LOW-CUT LENGTH OF DRESS

LOW-CUT AND LENGTH OF DRESS

LOW-CUT, CLEAVAGE LOW-CUT BACK

LENGTH OF DRESS

Unacceptable Dresses

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LOW-CUT BACK LOW-CUT, CLEAVAGE LOW-CUT, CLEAVAGE

CLEAVAGE LOW-CUT, CLEAVAGE LOW-CUT, CLEAVAGE