Throughout the year, Jesuit may host formal events, open dances
and formal dances. Students are expected to act respectfully at
all times including dancing in a style and fashion that is
consistent with the expectations of Jesuit High School.
For all formal events & dances, students must purchase a ticket
in advance and have a current student body card.
Please refer to your current Parent Student Handbook for further
information regarding dance policies.
Open Dance Dress Code
Formal Events/Dance Dress Code
Dance Rules & Behavior
Open Dance Dress Code
The Jesuit High School dress code is modified for dances. Jeans,
athletic shoes, and non-collared shirts are permitted.
Students wearing the following will not be admitted:
- Shorts, skirts, pants, and dresses that are too short (i.e.
no more than 3” above the middle of the knee) excessively tight,
or “low rise.” Leggings do not change the length rule.
- Tops that expose the stomach, back or chest: halter or
backless, tube or strapless, one shoulder, crop tops of those
with straps less than 1” wide.
- Clothing that sags, bags, or is low-cut that exposes
undergarments or excessive skin.
- Clothing with references to alcohol, sex or drugs, racist or
sexist sayings.
- Any manner of hand-decorated apparel.
Appropriate dress is determined by host school staff. If a
specific dress code is required for a dance, it will be announced
in advance.
Formal Events/Dance Dress Code
Formal means conservative, formal attire. Everyone is to
wear dress shoes (absolutely no tennis shoes). A second pair of
shoes will be allowed. Boys are to wear a tuxedo or a suit and
tie. Girls will wear a formal dress. Halter, strapless and
spaghetti strap dresses are allowed. Dresses must not be higher
than 3″ above the top of the knee, slits cannot be open more than
3″ above the knee. Dresses are to be modest, in good taste, and
appropriate. Absolutely no short, tight dresses are appropriate
for a formal dance. Appropriate undergarments for the type of
dress are to be worn. Dresses with low backs must not go below
the middle of the back. Students out of dress code will be sent
home after their parents have been notified.
Dance Rules & Behavior
Dances are normally held from 7:00-10:00 p.m. No students will be
admitted after 8:00 p.m. and no students may leave before 9:30
p.m. Any student left at the dance without a ride home beyond 30
minutes after the scheduled end time is subject to a taxi ride
home at the parent’s expense.
Open Dances
Jesuit, Christian Brothers, Cristo Rey and Saint Francis hold
age-appropriate dances throughout the school year. All four
schools have accepted a common set of expectations and practices
to help provide the best possible environment for healthy social
interaction between the schools. These dances are
open to Catholic High School students only.
Formal Dances
Jesuit’s guest dances (homecoming, junior prom and senior ball)
are open to Jesuit High School students and their
guests. Jesuit High School students may bring a
guest from any school. Any guest who does not attend St. Francis,
Christian Brothers or Cristo Rey must complete a Guest Pass
form. A Jesuit High School student may also attend
a guest dance without a guest and may purchase an individual bid
at a reduced rate.
