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Catoosa High School Prom 2019

Why do we have a dress code? �  Catoosa High School Staff and Administration

wants you to make good choices. We are not trying to inhibit your style. Prom should be fun, but we want everyone to be comfortable and safe.

�  These guidelines have been adopted by the

Administration of Catoosa High School and developed with the advice of the district-level committee. Students not abiding by these guidelines will not be admitted into the prom.

Why do we have a dress code? � With modesty in mind the following

guidelines will be enforced for 2019 Prom. � The following rules apply for Catoosa High

School students and their dates. It is the responsibility of the CHS students to inform their dates of the dress code guidelines.

#1: Dresses may not be cut below the bust line. The bust continues around your sides directly under the armpit. With arms down at your side, if flesh touches flesh below the bust line, the dress is inappropriate.

Bust line with sides. Bust Line

The slit on this dress does not meet dress code.

The top of this dress does meet dress code.

Necklines of female students must NOT be lower than five inches from

the base of the neck.

#1:

#2 Dresses may be backless as long as they are not cut below the navel.

This dress meets dress code. Please notice how the bust is covered on both side.

Navel line

#2

#3 Two piece dresses are allowed. Midriffs will not be exposed. This includes both front and sides. If flesh touches the midsection, the dress is inappropriate.

#3

#4 Dresses may not have a slit that exceeds 5 inches from the top of the knee.

5 inches

#4

#5 Dresses may not be shorter than three inches above the knee.

3 inches maximum

#5

Pinning and Fabric inserts �  No pinning will be allowed as an alteration for

a dress if without the pin the dress does not meet dress code.

�  Fabric inserts must be sewn not pinned on the dress if without the inserts the dress does not meet dress code standards.

�  No cover-ups(coats, jackets, shawls, sweaters) will be allowed over dresses that do not meet dress code.

Prom Dress Code � While we will be reasonable in our

interpretation of these guidelines, we want you to know that you will not be allowed into the dance if you are dressed inappropriately.

� Most importantly, this dress code does not limit your ability to show your style and uniqueness.

Prom Dress Code �  If you have questions, ask your junior class

sponsors or principals.