Dance/Social Functions Policy for Douglas County High

Dances and other social functions are held to provide an enjoyable and wholesome form of entertainment for the students at Douglas County High School. Only students currently in high school up to the age of 20 will be allowed at DCHS dances. Those who are not current DCHS students must have a signed permission form in order to attend. The school must receive guest permission forms by the due date and time listed on the form and guests must provide a picture ID. Adults age 21 and older may not attend dances. Students must show their Douglas County High School student ID for admission. Students are expected to dress appropriately when attending school functions and inappropriate dress will result in dismissal from the function. Students who leave a school function without notifying an Administrator prior to leaving, will not be allowed to re-enter. All school and district rules will be enforced at school functions. Inappropriate behavior at school events may result in loss of privileges to attend future dances, games or activities, suspension and/or expulsion. This includes but is not limited to the use of noise makers at school events such as dances, activities, athletic events, graduation and any other school sponsored activity.

Douglas County High School hosts 5 different dances throughout the school year.

• Back to School “Color” Dance – all DCHS students invited (9-12th grade)– held in August (no non-DCHS students allowed)
• Homecoming Dance – all DCHS students (9-12th grade) and guests invited with appropriate guest form turned in and approved by DCHS administration – held in September
• Wish Week Dance – all all DCHS students (9-12th grade) invited – held in January (no non-DCHS students allowed)
• Prom & After Prom – only DCHS 11th & 12th grade students allowed (and guests invited with appropriate guest form turned in and approved by DCHS administration – held in April.
• Senior Send-Off/End of the Year Dance - all DCHS students invited (9-12th grade)– held in May (no non-DCHS students allowed)