Dance Guidelines

Section 1:        TICKETS

• Ticket sales will be held from October 1, 2023 @ 8:00 AM until Friday, October 13, 2023 @ 11:59 PM.
• The price per ticket is $70.
• Tickets can be purchased through the MDCHS Online Store at https://store.materdeicatholic.org/
• Only students who purchased a ticket and whose name is on the dance roster will be admitted to the dance. When purchasing a ticket, please make sure to do so in the name of the student who will be attending the dance.
• Only Mater Dei Catholic High School students are permitted to purchase a ticket and attend the dance. No outside guests are permitted to attend.
• There will be no refunds on tickets.

Section 2:        STUDENT CONDUCT

• Students must attend all their classes the school day prior to the event in order to attend the dance. Any student who is absent for all or a portion of that day will not be permitted to attend the dance.
• To be admitted to the dance, students and their guests must present their school ID or other photo ID. Failure to produce these items at the check–in table could result in not being admitted to the dance.
• Students will be asked to open purses/bags and empty pockets for inspection prior to entering the dance. The school reserves the right to conduct a breathalyzer test before permitting students or their guests to enter the dance or at any time during the dance if the school has reasonable suspicion that the student or guest are under the influence of alcohol.
• Absolutely no tobacco (including e-cigarettes), alcohol, or drugs of any nature are permitted at the dance. Anyone, including students and their guests, possessing/using/under the influence of tobacco, alcohol, or drugs will have their parents/legal guardians called, will be required to stay at the dance with a school employee until their parents/legal guardians arrive, will only be released to their parents/legal guardians, and law enforcement may be called. Students will also be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion.
• Dancing must remain appropriate to a school environment. Suggestive or dirty dancing will be stopped and those participating may be removed from the premises and be subject to the school’s disciplinary rules.
• Students and their guests must follow all instructions of any chaperone/administrator at all times.
• Once admitted to the dance, students and their guests will not be allowed to leave and re-enter. This includes going to the student or guest’s car.
• Students and their guests may not enter any off-limit areas of the venue.
• The dance begins at 7:00 pm and ends at 10:00 pm. Doors are closed, and no one is admitted after 8:00 pm and no student or guest may leave before 9:30 pm.
• Students and their guests must adhere to all applicable rules and policies of MDCHS, and the MDCHS Administration reserves the right to terminate any student or guest’s participation in the dance or to make any other decisions needed to ensure a safe night for everyone.

Section 4:        ATTIRE

• The dance is a formal dress occasion.
• Students and their guests are expected to dress appropriately as determined by the School. Inappropriate clothing includes, but is not limited to, clothing that exposes the midriff, is backless, is too short, etc. Students wearing inappropriate clothing to the dance will have their parents called.  Guests wearing inappropriate clothing to the dance will not be admitted to the dance.

Section 5:        PARKING, DROP OFF, & PICK-UP INFORMATION

Parking will be Provided in the zoo parking lot. Students can be dropped off at the main entrance of the zoo and follow the signs and chaperones for check-in. Students should also be picked up at the main entrance of the zoo.

Parents are asked to pick up students and their guests no later than 10:00 pm.

Section 6:        PHOTO INFORMATION

A 360 degree video photo booth will be provided for students to take videos at the dance.

Section 7:        FOOD INFORMATION

An assortment of candy, sweets, and refreshments will be provided by the San Diego Zoo