Prom!

Prom here at NCSSM is quite an experience, and the students always seem to have a great time.  We tend to do things a little differently at NCSSM prom than most high schools (who is surprised?).  Probably one of the biggest differences is that we hold prom at the Museum of Life and Science here in Durham, and though we have the traditional dancing, the students also have an opportunity to explore the exhibits at the museum.  Many people also take advantage of the butterfly house to get some beautiful pictures.

Since prom is so quickly approaching, I thought I would take some time to fill you in on all the important details.  Here goes!
Who:  All NCSSM Students
What:  Prom
When: April 20th, 9pm-1am
Where:  Museum of Life and Science, Durham, NC

Other Important Details:
-Dress is formal (tuxedo, suit and tie, or evening gown as appropriate)
-Cars are allowed on campus with parental permission under specific guidelines provided by the school
-There is a special overnight permission form for prom weekend that has to be filled out and faxed to me well in advance if your student plans to be off campus overnight after prom.
-For people who do not want to be off campus after prom, Student Life will provide an after prom lock-in in the PEC with a hot breakfast and lots of fun activities (last year there were bounce houses, inflatable slides and obstacle courses, and movies). This is the official school sanctioned after prom activity.  The school does not sanction hotel parties, and if your student wants to attend a hotel or house party after prom, you should speak directly with the parents who will be chaperoning.
-We need parent volunteers to help with set-up, chaperoning, and clean-up for prom, so keep it in mind, and I will get you more information on how to volunteer as soon as I have it.
-All students and parents will be emailed a packet of information that has every detail you could ever want to know, so please look out for that email and read the packet carefully when it arrives.

That is all the information I have right now about prom, but I will be keeping the students on hall updated regularly and will be going over detailed procedures with them for bringing cars on campus and signing out overnight as well as posting more information here on the blog as soon as I have it.  Please let me know if you have other questions or concerns.