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St. Ignatius Loyola
Parish CYO takes the job of providing a safe and secure environment for all our children very seriously. General Information The dances are open to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students
who are registered at St. Ignatius Parish School or CCD Religious
Education Program. Only students in these grades are admitted. Each St. Ignatius student
may bring two (2) outside guests to the dance. These guests must also be in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade, and
must provide their name to gain entry to the dance. Signing-in of strangers is not permitted. Students who sign-in guests
are responsible for their guest’s behavior during attendance at the dance. An admission fee
is charged at each CYO dance. Dances begin at 7:00 and end at 10:00 PM., except on the evening of the CYO Sports Banquet (dance starts at 8:00 PM and ends at 10:00 PM). All DJ’s play music that is
censored and appropriate for general audiences. Songs with lyrics that are offensive to religion, sexual morality, or human
dignity are unacceptable. Upon paying the admission, and gaining entry to the auditorium, all students
are subject to the supervision and direction of adult CYO chaperones. The chaperones are the approved supervisors of all CYO
Dances and act in the place of parents. All attendees are subject to the following Dance Code of Conduct.
Cell Phones Cell phones are
only permitted at the registration area and are to only be used for an emergency. There are NO warnings. If they are caught using their cell
phone, the cell phone will be confiscated and given to the parent when they pick up their child at the end of the dance. Dancing Behavior Code Hand contact is
allowed with shoulders, arms, waist, and hips; otherwise, a minimum of 2 inches separation, and face-to-face dancing is
required. The use of vulgar, profane, or obscene language or gestures is not permitted. Break dances using
head or neck, and mosh pits are not permitted. Dress Code Dance attendees and chaperones are to dress at a minimum of casual at all dances. Casual is defined
as: jeans, khakis, t-shirts, sneakers. Undergarments are not to be seen. All jackets and coats must be removed after entering
the dance and placed in the designated areas. Only small hand bags will be permitted in the dance. The following dress is
not permitted: Short shorts; Boxer shorts; Cut-off shorts; Worn jeans with holes; dresses, skirts, and blouses that expose
the midriff, the back or cleavage; no strapless desses are allowed (a sweater may be worn over the shoulders, but not removed
during the dance); halter tops; see-through or muscle shirts; hats and caps; glow-in-the-dark necklaces, mouth pieces, laser
lights or other associated paraphernalia; items of clothing advertising alcoholic beverages, tobacco products or drugs, or
that have vulgar, obscene, or offensive messages. Consequences of Misconduct Any dance attendee who disobeys the set rules may be removed from the dance by a chaperone. The offender
will be closely supervised while a parent or guardian is contacted. The offender will then be escorted off the premises into
the charge of parent or guardian. If criminal offenses are detected, the Spring Township Police will be notified and handle
the violation(s). Any dance attendee who disobeys the Code of Conduct may be banned for further
attendance at any future events. In this event, a letter will be sent to the violator’s home and a copy will be maintained
by the CYO Dance Chair. The Spring Township Police will be contacted if a banned student attempts to gain entry into a CYO
function at a future time. Dance Code of Conduct Student and Guest agreement of CYO Code
of Conduct - I will dress according to the Dress Code
- I will behave courteously, act responsibly,
and possess good manners.
- I will use controlled and appropriate language. I will not use vulgar, profane, or obscene language
or gestures.
- I will not leave the facilities without being signed out by an adult.
- I will not smoke
or use tobacco products at a CYO dance event.
- I will not use alcohol, drugs, or be associated with or remain in the presentce
of others when they are being used.
- I will not carry or threaten another person with a weapon, bodily force,
or threatening verbal or non-verbal language.
- I will avoid roughness to room furnishings, furniture, equipment, etc. I
will be financially responsible for any damage or results of any misconduct.
- I will respect the rights of those attending
the dance.
- I will not congregate or spend unreasonable time in the rest rooms.
- I will not loiter
on the school or church property before, during, or after dances.
- I will not exchange money or other objects
with other attendees during the dance.
- I will cooperate and obey the directions of the chaperones during the dance.
- I agree to and will
obey the Dancing Behavior Code.
- I will not sit on tables, stage, stage steps, cafeteria counter or another
person’s lap.
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