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Dear Junior/Senior Parents and Students:
The pollen is in full force and the azaleas are blooming, which means one thing. Spring has sprung, so break out the formalwear and put on your dancing shoes. Prom is back in town! In an effort to clarify expectations for all students and their guests at Athens Academy sponsored dances, the school is pleased to refresh everyone’s memory of the following guidelines.
The dance will begin at 8:30 p.m. and end at 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at the Classic Center. Once students arrive at the dance they are not permitted to leave and return. Students are asked to arrive before 9:30 p.m. and anyone arriving after 9:30 p.m. will be required to stay and assist with the clean-up at 11:30 p.m. It is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements with parents if this becomes an issue for the driving curfew. A word of mention, the Twilight Criterion is taking place in downtown Athens on the same evening as Prom. Students should take this into account when considering dining options if they are going to eat out before the dance. Parking will be available in the parking deck located on Foundry Street.
The Prom is a formal event. As such, the acceptable attire for the evening is dresses for girls and tuxedos or dark suits for boys. No jeans, t-shirts, shorts, camouflage items or other inappropriate clothing is to be worn. If something is deemed immodest or inappropriate, the student will be asked to cover up, change or leave.
The dance is designed to provide students a fun, safe environment where they can “let loose” with their friends and peers. The type of dancing acceptable for this event is to be kept in styles that are fun and non-offensive. Inappropriate and suggestive movements will not be permitted. If a student does not respond to the faculty chaperone’s request to change his/her dancing style, he/she will be escorted off the floor. Continued inappropriate behavior will result in the student being asked to leave after contact has been made with a parent.
As mentioned previously, the Prom is held off-campus at the Classic Center; however, since it school sponsored event students are expected to follow conduct and behavior guidelines stated in the Student Handbook. As with all Athens Academy functions, the policies regarding alcohol, tobacco and illicit drugs apply to all students and their guests. If a student intends to bring a guest who is not a current Athens Academy student, the enclosed form must be completed and returned to the Upper School office no later than 3:20 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2009. Unregistered guests will not be admitted to the dance. This extra step helps us to communicate expectations to guests and strive for even greater success in providing a safe environment for our students.
None of these guidelines are new to Athens Academy dances and this letter will hopefully aid in making the Prom a safe and memorable event for all in attendance. As always, parents are welcome to drop by dances. We hope that this communication clarifies the expectations we as a school have for the behavior of our students and their guests at dances. Please feel free to contact me should you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
Patrick G. Snead
Upper School Dean of Students
It's hard to imagine that it is already time to start looking forward to next school year. However, elections for leadership positions are just around the corner. The dates and deadlines listed below have been set for students interested in seeking a leadership position for the upcoming 2009-2010 school year. More information will be made available in the near future. In the meantime, please contact Mr. Snead with any questions.
2/6 Student Body Officer Petitions Due
2/18 Candidates chapel
2/25 Presidential Forum
2/27 Student Body Officer Elections
3/6 Judiciary Board Petitions Due
3/18 Judiciary Board Elections
3/20 Class President Petitions Due
4/1 Class President Elections
4/3 Class Officer Petitions Due
4/15 Class Officer Elections
Monday, September 8, 2008
World History (Sensing)
AP Chemistry (Boyd)
Geometry Honors (Peng)
Spanish Pre- AP (Norwood)
English 9 (Connell)
Economics Honors (Brown)
European History Honors (Brown)
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Latin 2 Honors (Ryan)
Chemistry Honors (Boyd)
Algebra II Honors (Fitzsimmons)
European History CP (Harris)
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
World History Honors (Sensing)
English 9 Honors (Williamson)
Spanish 2 Honors (Maddox)
US History
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Latin 3 Honors (Ryan)
English 9 (Stachura)
Algebra I (Goldman)
AP European History (Harris)
Chemistry (Chuboff)
Precal AB (Fitzsimmons)
Friday, September 12, 2008
Calculus BC (Simmonds)
Precal BC (Simmonds)
World History Honors (Sensing)
AP Spanish
AP European History (Harris)
Algebra II (Farmer)
Geometry (Farmer)
Algebra I (Goldman)
Algebra II Honors (Fitsimmons)
English 10 (Sweetapple)
Chemistry (Chuboff)
Algebra I Honors (Peng)
UPPER SCHOOL TEST CALENDAR- AUGUST 25 THRU AUGUST 29
Monday August 25, 2008
1. Algebra II Honors (Fitzsimmons)
2. AP Calculus AB (Fitzsimmons)
Tuesday August 26, 2008
1. French II (Piriou)
2. French I (Piriou)
Wednesday August 27, 2008
1. French II Honors (Piriou)
2. Geometry Honors (Peng)
Thursday August 28, 2008
1. Pre-Calculus BC (Simmonds)
2. AP Calculus AB (Fitzsimmons)
3. AP European History (Harris)
4. Pre-Calculus AB (Goldman)
5. Physics (Beaulieu)
6. Geometry Honors (Peng)
Friday August 29, 2008
1. Chemistry (Chuboff)
2. AP Biology (Patterson)
3. Pre-Calculus AB (Fitzsimmons)
4. AP European History (Harris)
5. Algebra I (Goldman)
6. Spanish IV (Maddox)
7. Algebra II (Farmer)
8. English 10 Honors (Leary)
9. Spanish V (Maddox)
The form, linked below, is required for all students who are bringing a non-Athens Academy student to the Sadie Hawkins Dance on Saturday, March 1. Forms are due in the Upper School Office no later than Friday, February 29 at 3:10 p.m. Please contact Mr. Snead if you have any questions.
The dates for 2008 Elections have been set and are posted on the Student Activities Board in Trustees. Students interested in running for positions as Student Body Officers, Judiciary Board Membership, Class Officers, of Club Officers should check the calendar and see Mr. Snead if they have any questions.
Petitions for Student Body Positions are currently available. Petitions for Student Body President are due on Friday, February 8th at the mandatory candidates meeting. The meeting will take place in the SLC from 3:15-3:45 p.m.
FYI- There was a typo in the list of summer shelter dinners sent home in June. The last dinner will be prepared and served on Wednesday, August 8th NOT Saturday, August 11th.