friday, May 17, 2013 Odyssey Country Club Tinley Park, IL 7pm

friday, May 17, 2013
Odyssey Country Club
Tinley Park, IL
7pm- 12pm
Sponsored by: TTHS 2013 Prom Committee
Mrs. Moody – 2013 Prom Sponsor
Thornton Township High School Prom 2013
“Sophisticated Elegance”
Please take this information home to review with your parents and/or guardians.
 Prom flyer, Eligibility Form, Dress code , Date Request Form
Monday, February 4th
Tuesday, March 5th &
Tuesday, March 12th
(Early Bird)
Basic Prom 2013 Information
2013 Prom Packets are available in all house offices and the attendance
center (room 114)
Prom tickets will be sold for $90 per person afterschool between 3:00pm –
4:30pm in the bursar’s office room 102. You must have the signed dress code
form, as well as the guest permission form (if applicable)
Tuesday, March 19th &
Tuesday, March 26th
Prom tickets will be sold for $100 per person afterschool between 3:00pm –
4:30pm in the bursar’s office room 102. You must have the signed dress code
form, as well as the guest permission form (if applicable).
Tuesday, April 9th &
Tuesday, April 16th
Prom tickets will be sold for $110 per person afterschool between 3:00pm –
4:30pm in the bursar’s office room 102. You must have the signed dress code
form, as well as the guest permission form (if applicable).
Tuesday, April 23rd &
Tuesday, April 30th
Prom tickets will be sold for $125 per person
3:00pm – 4:30pm in the bursar’s office room 102. You must have the signed
dress code form, as well as the guest permission form (if applicable).
Petition for Prom Court Forms are due to Mrs. Moody in room 233
Friday, May 3rd
Tuesday, May 7th
(FINAL DATE)
Friday, May 10th
FINAL DATE TO PURCHASE - Prom tickets will be sold for $140per person
3:00pm – 4:30pm in the bursar’s office room 102. You must have the signed
dress code form, as well as the guest permission form (if applicable).
Pre - Prom Brunch ( Location – TBA )
Saturday, May 11th ~ 11am - 1pm
Music, Light Refreshments, Prom Court Voting
Prom Favors & Tickets will be distributed at the celebration
All TTHS students attending must be present.
Please see the above listed ticket sale schedule including dates and prices. No couple
tickets will be sold. Each person must have their own ticket to enter. No exceptions!!
Accepted forms of payment - Cash & Money Orders ONLY
Thornton Township High School Prom 2013
“Sophisticated Elegance”
Date
Place:
Friday, May 17, 2013
Odyssey Country Club
19110 South Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
Phone #:
708.429.7400
Website:
www.odysseycountryclub.com
Theme Colors:
Midnight Black, Platinum Silver, Purple, Green,
Turquoise Blue
Tickets:
$90-$140 per ticket
 Valid school ID to buy a ticket. No “couple” tickets
will be sold. Each person must have his/her own
ticket.
 Prom Packets will be available the house offices and
in the attendance center.
 Signed eligibility, dress code, prom agreement and
date request form (if applicable) must be submitted
when purchasing a ticket. No exceptions!!
 Cash & Money Order are the only excepted forms of
payment. All money orders should be made payable
to: Thornton Township High School.
No personal checks will be accepted!!!
Pictures:
More information will be forthcoming.
Thornton Township High School Prom 2013
“Sophisticated Elegance”
Menu:
Elegant Dinner Buffett, Assorted Dessert Bar , Unlimited
Soda & Juice Bar
Favors:
Pre - Prom Brunch ( Location – TBA )
Saturday, May 11th ~ 11am – 1pm
Music, Light Refreshments, Prom Court Voting
Prom Favors & Tickets will be distributed at the
celebration
All TTHS students attending must be present.
Visit www.mapquest.com or www.googlemaps.com
Directions:
Time:
Parking:
Entrance:
Dress:
Doors will open at 7:00pm. Prom court must arrive no
later than 7:30pm.
You must arrive by 8:30 pm to ensure prom entrance.
After 8:30pm, students and their guests will not be
allowed to enter. No refunds will be given.
Parking is free at The Odyssey Country Club. Valet
parking is available.
TT students must have their school ID & ticket for
entry. All guests must also have a picture ID
If your attire is deemed unacceptable, and does not
adhere to the dress code, you will not be admitted to the
Prom.
NO REFUNDS!!! NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
IF WEARING A DRESS:
• DRESSES MUST BE A FORMAL, OR
AFTER FIVE EVENING GOWN
•BARE SKIN CANNOT BE EXPOSED
AROUND THE MIDRIFF
•CUT OUTS ARE NOT PERMITTED
•SHEER MESH COVERINGS OVER
CUT OUTS ARE NOT PERMITTED
Low Back
Bare Skin
Cut-Outs
•CLEAVAGE AREA MUST BE
COVERED
•DRESS SPLITS CANNOT BE HIGHER
THAN THREE INCHES ABOVE THE
KNEE
•THE BACK OF THE DRESS MUST BE
AT LEAST THREE INCHES ABOVE
THE WAIST
•WEARING FORM-FITTING
JUMPSUITS, CATSUITS, OR BODY
SUITS WILL NOT BE ADMITTED
Cut-Outs
Sheer Mesh
Covering
•SHAWLS, JACKETS, WRAPS, OR ANY
OTHER COVERINGS CANNOT BE
WORN OVER ATTIRE THAT DOES
NOT MEET THESE GUIDELINES
SAFETY PINS WILL NOT BE
ALLOWED TO CORRECT
INAPPROPRIATE ATTIRE!!!
Cut-Outs
Too Short
IF WEARING A SUIT:
No Jeans / Gym Shoes
SUITS MUST BE
AN AFTER FIVE
TUXEDO OR
FORMAL WEAR
GANG
PARAPHENALIA
IS PROHIBITED
HEAD SCARVES
ARE NOT
ALLOWED
FORMAL SHOES
MUST BE WORN
NO JEANS - NO
GYM SHOES)
FORMAL HATS
ARE ALLOWED
HATS MUST BE
REMOVED UPON
ENTRY
Split too high
Thornton Township High School Prom 2013
“Sophisticated Elegance”
PETITION FOR PROM COURT 2013
Student Name _________________________________________________ID#___________________
Address_____________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone #__________________________________Cell Phone#____________________________
Students who wish to run for Prom Court must meet all of the following requirements:
 A cumulative grade point average of at least a 2.0 (must be verified by your
counselor).
 no social probation listings, suspensions, or excessive attendance issues (must be
verified by your dean)
 Successful Senior Project Completion
 All Seniors Must have a plan on file with Mrs. King in the CCC
Has met minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA Requirement ______________________________________
Counselor Signature
No social probation listings, suspensions, or excessive attendance issues for the current school year
___________________________________________________________
Dean Signature
IN ADDITION, YOU MUST SECURE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF AT
LEAST 3 OF YOUR TEACHERS, AS WELL AS THE SIGNATURES OF
25 MEMBERS OF YOUR SENIOR CLASS.
Teachers, please submit your recommendation for the above listed student to be
nominated for the 2013 Prom Court.
Teachers Printed Name __________________________________Signature_______________________
Teachers Printed Name __________________________________Signature_______________________
Teachers Printed Name __________________________________Signature____________________
****Nomination Forms due to Mrs. Moody in room 233
no later than Friday, May 3rd***
PETITION FOR PROM COURT 2013
(SENIORS ONLY!!!)
(Please Print)
Student Name ________________________________________ID#_____________________________
ID#
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Student’s Printed Name
Student Signature
Thornton Township High School Prom 2013
“Sophisticated Elegance”
PROM ATTIRE GUIDELINES
THE PROM EXPERIENCE SHOULD BE LOOKED UPON AS A SHOWCASE OF ELEGANCE, STYLE, SOPHISTICATION, AND
GOOD TASTE. KEEPING THIS IN MIND, A COMMITTEE OF FACULTY, PARENTS AND STUDENTS HAVE MET AND
PREPARED THE FOLLOWING PROM ATTIRE GUIDELINES FOR ALL STUDENTS AND THEIR GUESTS.
IF WEARING A SUIT:
IF WEARING A DRESS:
SUITS MUST BE AN AFTER FIVE
TUXEDO OR FORMAL WEAR
GANG PARAPHENALIA IS PROHIBITED
HEAD SCARVES ARE NOT ALLOWED
FORMAL SHOES MUST BE WORN (NO
GYM SHOES)
FORMAL HATS ARE ALLOWED
HATS MUST BE REMOVED UPON
ENTRY
STUDENTS WHO ARE IN DOUBT OF
ACCEPTABLE ATTIRE SHOULD
BRING A PICTURE TO
Mrs. Ross or Mrs. Strong
(Freshman Academy, room 111)
Mrs. Proudfoot (BENT House, room 385)
DRESSES MUST BE A FORMAL, OR AFTER FIVE
EVENING GOWN
BARE SKIN CANNOT BE EXPOSED AROUND THE
MIDRIFF
CUT OUTS ARE NOT PERMITTED
SHEER MESH COVERINGS OVER CUT OUTS ARE NOT
PERMITTED
CLEAVAGE AREA MUST BE COVERED
DRESS SPLITS CANNOT BE HIGHER THAN THREE
INCHES ABOVE THE KNEE
THE BACK OF THE DRESS MUST BE AT LEAST THREE
INCHES ABOVE THE WAIST
WEARING FORM-FITTING JUMPSUITS, CATSUITS, OR
BODY SUITS WILL NOT BE ADMITTED
SHAWLS, JACKETS, WRAPS, OR ANY OTHER
COVERINGS CANNOT BE WORN OVER ATTIRE THAT
DOES NOT MEET THESE GUIDELINES
SAFETY PINS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO CORRECT
INAPPROPRIATE ATTIRE!!!\
THORNTON STUDENTS AND/OR THEIR GUESTS WHO DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE GUIDELINES WILL
NOT BE ADMITTED TO THE PROM.
STUDENTS NOT ADMITTED DUE TO ATTIRE WILL NOT RECEIVE A REFUND. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
THOSE STUDENTS OR GUESTS WHO ALTER THEIR ATTIRE AFTER BEING ADMITTED TO PROM WILL BE
ESCORTED FROM THE EVENT AND WILL NOT RECEIVE A REFUND.
THORNTON STAFF MEMBERS WILL BE AT THE DOOR TO ENSURE THAT THE PROM GUIDELINES ARE
FOLLOWED. THORNTON STAFF RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVOKE ADMITTANCE FOR
INAPPROPRIATE ATTIRE.
STUDENTS WHO PURCHASE TICKETS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FOLLLOWING THE DRESS CODE DESCRIBED IN THIS
BULLETIN AND ALSO COMMUNICATING THIS INFORMATION TO THEIR DATES.
_____________________________________________________________
NAME OF TTHS STUDENT OR GUEST – please print
__________________
STUDENT ID #
______________
YR. IN SCHOOL
______________________________________________________________
SIGNATURE OF THORNTON STUDENT
________________________________________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE
_______________________________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN PHONE NUMB ER
________________________________________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE
***Form must be completed for ticket purchase***
Thornton Township High School 2013 Prom Code of Conduct/Date Form
Due at time of ticket purchase OR no later than May 3rd to Mrs. Moody room 233
Every student attending the prom with a guest that does not attend Thornton Township High School must have their
guest complete this form.
To ensure that Prom is an evening that everyone enjoys, please obey the following rules and regulations. Please read
and sign below.
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The Prom is a TTHS event; therefore, all TTHS policies,
procedures, and regulations apply. No guest shall possess,
use, distribute, sell, possess with intent to distribute or sell,
be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, including any
unauthorized prescription drug, tobacco, and/or any other
controlled substance before, during, or after the Prom. Such
activities are strictly prohibited by state law as well as school
policy and procedure. Anyone found in violation of this
policy will be referred to the authorities and referred for
school discipline on the first day of return to the school.
Parents/Guardians are strongly encouraged to monitor and
supervise all activities before and after the Prom.
Improper behavior will result in automatic dismissal from the
Prom.
All bags and personal belongings are subject to search.
All guests are required to present a picture ID to the staff
members at the check-in table upon their arrival to the Prom.
The administration reserves the right to deny admittance to
the Prom at their discretion.
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The TTHS student and his/her guest must enter the dance at
the same time. Individuals who are not enrolled at TTHS
will not be admitted to the Prom alone. Once a student or
the student’s guest exits the Prom, there will be no re-entry.
NO EXCEPTION. When attendees exit the Prom, they must
leave the premises and not return. Loitering is prohibited and
may result in disciplinary action, including trespassing
charges.
The dress code is formal and will be enforced. The TTHS
dress code will be enforced. Students who do not follow the
dress code will not be admitted, even with a ticket. Refunds
will not be made.
Prom tickets are not transferable. Every ticket presented at
the check-in table on the night of the Prom must match the
school’s ticket roster in terms of ticket number and name of
ticket holder. Any discrepancies will lead to the individuals
associated with this issue not being admitted to the Prom.
All guests must be 21 and under to attend the prom.
NON-Thornton Township High School Students / Guests MUST have the bottom section of this form completed and signed by a current
school administrator, professor/dean, employer, commanding officer, pastor or mentor along with a copy of a picture ID (School ID, Driver’s
License or State ID Card, Work ID, etc.). This form must be submitted to TTHS prom sponsor at the time of ticket purchase or no later than
May 3rd. The ID will also need to be presented the night of the Prom. Any date over 21 is not permitted.
As a TTHS student, I understand that all school rules apply at school functions, and I will take the responsibility to inform my date of these rules.
Name of TTHS Student___________________________________________________________ ID Number________________________
Signature of TTHS Student________________________________________________________ Date______________________________
AS THE PARENT OF THE ABOVE TTHS STUDENTS, I FIND HIS/HER DATE TO BE A RESPONSIBLE PERSON AND I
RECOMMEND HIS/HER DATE AS AN ACCEPTABLE GUEST FOR THUS TTHS HIGH SCHOOL FUNCTION.
Signature of Parent of TTHS Student_____________________________________________ Date____________________________
Name of Guest_____________________________________________________________Date of Birth_______________________
Address of Guest__________________________________________________________Grade in School______________________
Phone Number of Guest____________________________________________________School of Guest_______________________
AS THE PRINCIPAL/ADMINISTRATOR OF THE SCHOOL THIS STUDENT ATTENDS, I VERIFY THAT HE/SHE IS A
STUDENT IN GOOD STANDING.
Signature of School Principal/Administrator of Guest __________________________________________________Date_______________
Phone number of Administrator__________________________________________
(School Seal) Please imprint with school seal.
If the above guest is a student and has the signature of their school administrator and school seal, this section does not need to be filled out.
If you are not a student you MUST have a character witness name and phone number. A character witness can be the following ONLY, an
employer or former employer, former teacher, or pastor. REFERENCES CANNOT BE A PARENT OR RELATIVE.
_______________________________________
___________________________________________
EMPLOYER/CHARACTER WITNESS NAME
Title or relationship to guest
_______________________________________
___________________________________________
Signature of Employer/Character Witness
Phone Number (Between 8:00am & 4:00pm)
________________________________________
TTHS Administrator Approval Signature
Thornton Township High School Prom 2013
“Sophisticated Elegance”
JUNIOR / SENIOR PROM AGREEMENT FORM
Student Name: ______________________________________________________
ID#__________________
Grade____________
I UNDERSTAND THAT THE JUNIOR/ SENIOR PROM IS SPONSORED BY THORNTON
TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL. THE EVENT WILL BE A CELEBRATION OF SUCCESS AND A
DIGNIFIED EXPERIENCE FOR ALL STUDENTS IN ATTENDANCE. IN AN EFFORT TO ENSURE
THE QUALITY OF THE AFFAIR, CERTAIN GUIDELINES MUST BE AGREED UPON BY THE
STUDENTS AND THE PARENT / GUARDIAN.
Ticket purchase: Advance purchase only, tickets are not available at the door.
Early Bird Sales ($90 per person) - Tuesday, March 5th & Tuesday, March 12th
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($100 per person) Tuesday, March 19 & Tuesday, March 26
($110 per person) Tuesday, April 9th & Tuesday, April 16th
($125 per person) Tuesday, April 23rd & Tuesday, April 30th
($140) Tuesday, May 7th (FINAL DATE)
Student Initial______________
Guardian Initial________________
Dress Code: All students and guests must follow the prom attire guidelines previously listed in this packet.
Information is also available on the school website. Failure to comply with the dress code will prohibit entry.
No exceptions. There are no refunds.
Student Initial______________
Guardian Initial________________
Behavior: All guests are expected to behave in a manner that displays respect for self and others. Disruptions
will not be tolerated.
Student Initial______________
Guardian Initial________________
***Form must be completed for ticket purchase***
Thornton Township High School Prom 2013
“Sophisticated Elegance”
Requirements for Prom Ticket Purchase
 Must be on track for 2013 Graduation
 Credit Requirement – 3rd year students (minimum 10 academic credits; 4th year students
(minimum 15 academic credits)
 Citizenship Requirement – no social probation listing, no excessive number of
suspensions, no excessive attendance issues
 Seniors – Successful Senior Project Completion
 All Seniors Must have a plan on file with Mrs. King in the CCC
Student Name: ______________________________________________________
ID# __________________Grade____________
Student is on track for 2013 graduation & has met minimum academic credit requirement
________________________________
(Counselor Signature)
**On track for graduation = anticipated to graduate in June 2013 or July 2013
in summer school
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**3 year students (minimum 10 academic credits); 4th year students (minimum 15
academic credits)
No social probation listing, no excessive number of suspensions, no excessive attendance issues
_______________________________
(Dean Signature)
Student has a post-secondary plan on file
_______________________________
(Prom Sponsor Signature)