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Prom 2023!

Please be sure to read ALL the information pertaining to Prom. 

Venue - The World Showplace Pavilion at EPCOT

Date - Saturday, April 15

Prom ticket distribution will take place the week before prom.  Stay tuned to the Junior and Senior class Instagram pages for more details.

PROM PROTOCOLS

SCPS Prom Protocols

  • All SCPS students must show a physical ID (driver’s license, state issued ID) or digital student ID along with their Prom ticket. 
  • Any student who is currently suspended (OSS only) or receives an out-of-school suspension of two or more days during the Prom week will not be allowed to attend the Prom.
  • All the rules and requirements outlined in the SCPS Student Code of Conduct apply to the Prom. Inappropriate behavior can result in consequences including, but not limited to, suspension or expulsion.
  • Upon entry into the Prom, attendees will be provided an event specific wristband to easily identify individuals that have been permitted to enter. Attendees are expected to wear the wristband for the duration of the Prom, or they will be asked to leave.  Wristbands must be visible at all times.
  • Students are permitted to bring one date per person who would be considered a guest.
  • All non- SCPS guests must fill out the “Guest Application” which will include parent contact info. All applications must be submitted prior to purchasing the guest ticket.
  • Guests will not be permitted to purchase a ticket until the guest application has been approved by the school’s administration.
  • All guests must show a school ID, driver’s license, or other form of acceptable ID with a picture upon arrival to the Prom.
  • Guests must be twenty years of age and below.
  • Guests with an arrest or conviction in the last year, will not be approved to attend the Prom.
  • No bags of any kind are allowed in the Prom except 6-inch or less sized clutch.  Absolutely no backpacks, totes bags or large purses are allowed. 
  • Any clutch brought to the Prom will be searched prior to entry.
  • All attendees will be screened by Disney Security prior to entering the Prom.  Any unauthorized items, including a vape, will be confiscated. Individuals found with an unauthorized item will immediately be escorted from the Prom, and if a minor, their parents will be contacted. SCPS students found with unauthorized items will receive disciplinary consequences on Monday upon their return to school based on the SCPS Student Code of Conduct.
  • Any attendee in possession or drugs or alcohol or found to be under the influence will be escorted out of the dance and appropriate arrangements made for their departure or any other appropriate safety action. If the attendee is a minor their parents will be contacted. SCPS students will receive disciplinary consequences on Monday upon their return to school. Disney Security has the right to trespass or have arrested any student or guest who is in possession of drugs or alcohol or found to be under the influence.
  • Any student or non-student who attempts to enter the Prom without a ticket shall be detained by the administration until a parent can pick up the individual (if under 18 years of age). The individual will be released to the parent and the SCPS Student Code of Conduct will be followed. Individuals who are not a student at Seminole County Public Schools will be trespassed and may be arrested.

Lake Howell Protocols and Important Reminders

  • Check-in begins at 5:30pm and ends at 6:30pm.  Due to the nature of the venue, if you are not checked-in by 6:30pm, you will not be allowed to enter prom. This cannot be stressed enough so please PLAN ACCORDINGLY. 
  • Once you check-in, you cannot leave the registration area.
  • Plan for traffic!!  Travel from Lake Howell to the venue can take up to 50 minutes.  Accidents happen on roads and sometimes Google Maps does not account for the accident.  GIVE YOURSELF TIME!  Rather be safe and on time than late and sorry.
  • Once you park, it can take up to 15 minutes to walk to the registration area.  Parking will be free.  If you are travelling via limousine or Uber, there will be a drop off area for you.
  • There will be a free coat check at prom.  Use it wisely.  Do not leave your valuables unattended.  Neither Lake Howell or Disney are responsible for items that are lost or stolen at prom.  We suggest you bring ONLY the essentials. Per SCPS Protocols, purses cannot be larger than 6in. (half a sheet of paper).  Absolutely no backpacks, tote bags or large purses.  Leave those in your car or at home.
  • Prom ends at 11pm.  If you are getting picked up, please make sure that they are at the parking lot before 11pm.

Prom is a very formal event so please, mind your manners.

  • Gentlemen, please remember to pull out chairs for any of the ladies sitting at your table.
  • Elbows off the table please!  Chew with your mouth closed.
  • Do not yell across the room.
  • The silverware set at your table is setup to be used starting from the outside and working your way in.  Also, your napkin goes on your lap.
  • Drinks are placed on the right-hand side of the plate.
  • Please stay seated during dinner.  Every time someone gets up to walk around/use the restroom, the hotel staff have to wait until everyone is back at the table to serve your food.  That takes up valuable “dance time” so please STAY SEATED!
  • When the waiter/waitress asks to see your wristband, please show them immediately.  If you take your wristband off, you will not be served and you will be escorted out of prom.
  • The dance will begin after dessert is finished. 

To stay up to date with prom information, please follow the Class of 2024 Instagram.

Planning on bringing a Non-Lake Howell Guest to Prom?

Scan the QR Code or click the link under the code to fill out your Guest Application.  Applications MUST be submitted before a ticket can be purchased.  **Tickets go on sale February 20 

** Applications are no longer being accepted. If you wish to bring an off-campus guest, you must speak to Ms. Rivas in 2-105.