7 Common Prom Rules to Know
School-to-school and district-to-district, prom rules vary based on regional custom and need. But there are some prom rules that seem to be close to universal. Most are pretty common sense, but it’s better to get an idea of what you’ll encounter before you get too far into your planning process. If your first prom is coming up, here are some restrictions and regulations you might expect. Prom tickets or bids may only be available for purchase to members of certain academic classes, usually juniors and seniors. Some schools restrict guests to students attending their school only, although most allow outside guests. Do not bring any illegal substances of any kind to prom. Don’t plan to spike the punch, spend the evening in the bathroom making bad choices, or buy, sell, or use drugs or alcohol during prom hours. Most schools consider prom an extension of normal school activities and engaging in these behaviors can result in the same consequences as doing them on school grounds. Once you arrive, you may not leave and come back again. Schools are clearly avoiding students leaving the venue, committing any violation, then returning to the event, especially in an altered state. Many schools have […]