GBS Dances 101
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GBS Dances 101 A handbook of information for parents and students Presented by Glenbrook South Parents’ Association Introduction to Parents Dear Parents: Your daughter’s excited; she’s going to Homecoming. Your son says he’s going to Turnabout with a group. You ask what you can do to help. “Nothing, Mom, it’s fine,” is the response. But, of course, you want to be involved or at least informed. Where do they go? What do they do? Who pays for all of this? What’s this about a limo? This handbook, provided by the Glenbrook South Parents’ Association, is intended as a resource for parents and students regarding the three major social events at Glenbrook South High School: Homecoming, Turnabout, and Prom (the dance is only part of the weekend’s activities). The booklet covers frequently asked questions on a range of topics. Remember, few absolutes exist beyond safety. As in other circumstances, there is no such thing as “Everybody’s doing it.” A limousine is not mandatory. Your son or daughter will not be the only one who doesn’t go to a sleepover after the dance, nor will he or she be the only one without a date. A growing percentage of students attend Homecoming and Turnabout as singles and in groups of individuals. This compilation of information and advice does not include Glenbrook District 225 Board of Education policies that might affect activities or behavior at school dances. For current Board policies please refer to the website www.glenbrook225.org/board/policies and to the current Glenbrook South High School Student/Parent Handbook for Code of Conduct rules and guidelines. As we all know, things have changed since we were in high school and they will continue to evolve each year. We welcome your input and ideas as our vision for this book is that it will continue to be updated and improved throughout the years. Please submit your questions and comments to the Glenbrook South Parents’ Association, 4000 West Lake Avenue, Glenview, IL 60026, in care of Rosanne Mackie ([email protected]). In addition, you are always welcome and encouraged to attend one of our monthly meetings as outlined in the GBS Activity Calendar or on the GBS Parents’ Association website at http://www.glenbrook225.org/south/parents/parentsassociation. We hope this booklet is helpful for you and your children and that it will provide you with practical advice and factual information to make their dance experiences great ones. The Glenbrook South Parents’ Association GBS DANCES AT A GLANCE Homecoming Turnabout Prom Description of Semi-formal Semi-formal Formal dinner-dance for dance dance with music dance with music juniors and seniors to by a disc jockey by a disc jockey celebrate graduation with culminating a where it is music by a live band or disc week of customary for jockey Homecoming girls to ask boys activities to attend Who sponsors Student Council Girls’ Letter Club Junior Class Board the dance? When is the October March May dance? What time 8 p.m. Saturday 8 p.m. Saturday 6:30 p.m. Friday; 7:30 p.m. does the dinner; 9 p.m. dancing dance begin? What time 11 p.m. Saturday 11 p.m. Saturday Midnight Friday does the dance end? Where is the At GBS At GBS At Crowne Plaza O’Hare dance held? Hotel in Rosemont What are Bids are dance Bids are dance Bids are dance tickets bids? tickets tickets How much $7.50 w/ activity $7.50 w/ activity $65.00 was an pass pass individual bid $9.00 w/out pass $9.00 w/out pass last year? $10.00 at door $10.00 at door Where are At GBS Bookstore At GBS Bookstore At GBS Bookstore only bids sold? and at door and at door Is dinner No No Yes included? What is the Semi-formal Semi-formal Formal appropriate attire? Who can All GBS students All GBS students GBS juniors and seniors attend? individually or individually or individually or with dates with dates; all with dates; all need to bring need to bring school IDs school IDs Can students Yes, as the date Yes, as the date Yes, as the date of a current attend if they of a current GBS of a current GBS GBS junior or senior aren’t student student enrolled at GBS? What is the 900-1000 800-900 600-650 students average students students attendance? Are No. Students can No. Students can Yes. A photo booth will be photographs arrange for their arrange for their available; students also can offered at the own photos own photos arrange for their own dance? beforehand or beforehand or photos beforehand or bring bring cameras. bring cameras. cameras. GBS DANCES FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Who plans While students typically like to plan the events on their own, it is the evening’s often helpful to have a parent moderating in the early stages. For events? example, a parent may invite members of the group to his/her home for pizza and hold an informal discussion and planning session to form the itinerary and cost guidelines for the evening. Does asking a No, it does not need to be an “event” and this aspect of the dance date need to should not cause stress or discourage any student from inviting be “an another. There is no need for extravagant invitations. Many event?” students go as singles in groups, where no invitations are needed. What is an An itinerary outlines activities over the course of the event. This itinerary? should include parents’ names and emails, students’ names and cell phone numbers and a schedule and timeline of events. This helps parents coordinate and be aware of the scheduled activities. Who pays for Families address the costs of the evening in different ways. Some the costs of families have the students cover all costs. Others split the costs; and the evening? some families cover the costs for their students. This is a personal decision within your family that should be addressed with your son or daughter during the initial planning stages of the dance. In addition, parents should address the issue of who is responsible for the cost of the ticket, dinner and activities based on the relationship of the person or group they are attending the dance with. In some instances, the boy (or girl for Turnabout) will be responsible for all of the costs associated with the evening if they are going as a formal date. If a couple decides to go as friends, the cost of the evening can be divided as agreed upon by that couple (or group). Do most The general consensus of students is that they enjoy remaining at student the dance for nearly the entire time and enjoy dancing throughout. groups plan To leave the dance early for another event is discouraged and many activities students say they were disappointed when they arrived late or left after the the dance early. Some groups do plan post-dance activities. If dances? activities are planned for after the dance, it is recommended that Should this be these occur at a supervised home or location and the Glenview encouraged? curfew ordinance and the Illinois state driving laws must be observed (see below). What about Some groups do exercise this option. This practice is generally sleepovers? discouraged because of the need for continual adult supervision as well as the lack of sleep added into an already busy weekend. A recommended and popular alternative is to allow students to spend a late night gathering at a supervised house with a pre-determined end time, while observing Glenview curfew and state driving laws (see below). Are corsages Yes, they are customary for couples. Boys usually give the girls and corsages and girls give the boys boutonnières that they have boutonnières ordered and purchased from local floral shops or grocery stores customary? prior to the dance. For singles or groups of singles it is not customary. Are there Yes, there are small memorabilia gifts for boys and girls. Their cost favors? Who is included in the price of admission. pays for them? Do students Most freshmen and sophomores are driven by parent carpools. rent limos or Some juniors and seniors do choose to rent limos or buses. There buses? are advantages and disadvantages to this option. The pros include keeping the entire group together while being driven to dinner (if planned) and to the dance. The cons include the high cost, which means it is not a viable option for all families. Parents are encouraged to chaperone buses and large limos. The Parents’ Association recommends carefully researching the company if this option is exercised as different companies have different satisfaction ratings. Are vehicle School rules apply; all vehicles are subject to search. Make sure searches limos do not contain alcohol prior to rental if this option is conducted? exercised. What Glenbrook South dances and events have had very few issues with happens if a students who attend under the influence and staff is in place to student ensure a safe, drug and alcohol free environment. However, any comes to a student who gives evidence of being under the influence of, or in dance under possession of alcohol or drugs, will be detained and his or her the influence? parents will be contacted immediately. Board policy dictates that students under the influence be suspended for ten days and other discipline including losses of privileges and potential expulsion are considered. Students who distribute any illegal substance at a dance or school-related activity are required to be submitted to the Board of Education for consideration of expulsion.