
MONTAGUE HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENT HANDBOOK
DANCES (Board Policy 5850)
Dances at Montague are for the benefit of Montague students and registered guests.
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Only students in grades 9-12 are permitted to attend high school dances.
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Parent chaperons have full authority.
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Students are not permitted to re-enter a dance once they have left.
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If a student is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, a parent/guardian will be called, and the student will be suspended from school.
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Depending on the severity of the issue the local police department will be involved as needed.
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No one will be admitted to the dance after 10:30 p.m.
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Dances will typically end between 11:00 - 11:30 p.m.
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The school dress code policy and behavior expectations will be enforced.
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Students must dance in a manner that is appropriate for a school setting. “Grinding”, “moshing”, and actions that are sexually suggestive will not be allowed.
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If the student is dancing inappropriately there will be one warning issued.
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If the student is dancing inappropriately a second time the student will be asked to leave the dance immediately.
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Public display of affection will not be permitted.
MHS students who wish to bring a guest to a dance must obtain a guest pass from an administrator prior to the end of school on Friday. The intent of the guest pass is to allow students to bring a date who attends another school.
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The intent is not to provide an opportunity for a group of students from another school to attend Montague dances.
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All guests MUST enter dance with the person whom the guest pass was issued
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At formal and semi-formal dances, the guest must be under the age of twenty-one. For all other dances, the guest must be a regular high school student.