Saturday, May 24, 2014 Mystic Blue Cruise Ship - Navy Pier - Chicago, IL

Sponsored by: TTHS 2014

Prom Committee

Mrs. Moody – 2014 Prom Sponsor

“Heaven In Your Eyes: Springtime In PARIS”

Please review the information in this packet with your parents and/or guardians. Prom flyer, Eligibility Form, Dress code , Date Request Form

Prom 2014 Timeline

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!!!!!

Friday, January 10th 2014 Prom Packets are available in all house offices, online & in the attendance center (room 114)

THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY : Tuesday, Feb 4th Feb. 11th , Feb. 18th & Feb 25th

EARLY BIRD

SPECIAL

Prom tickets will be sold for $130 per person afterschool between 3:00pm – 4:30pm in the bursar’s office room 102. The following steps must be completed in order to purchase a ticket:

signed dress code form guest permission form (if your date does not attend TTHS) PLAN on file in the CCC with Mrs. King Successful completion of senior project All outstanding fees must be paid

*Students who complete the 2014-2015 FAFSA will receive a $20 discount!!

THE MONTH OF MARCH: Tuesday, March 4th, March 11th, March 18th & April 1st

Prom tickets will be sold for $140 per person afterschool between 3:00pm – 4:30pm in the bursar’s office room 102. The following steps must be completed in order to purchase a ticket: signed dress code form the guest permission form (if your date does not attend TTHS) PLAN on file in the CCC with Mrs. King Successful completion of senior project All outstanding fees must be paid

*Students who complete the 2014-2015 FAFSA will receive a $20 discount!!!!

Tuesday, April 8th, April 15th , April 22nd, April 29th

(FINAL DATE) “Oops...Almost Missed the

Boat!!“

FINAL DATE TO PURCHASE - Prom tickets will be sold for $150 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). signed dress code form the guest permission form (if your date does not attend TTHS) PLAN on file in the CCC with Mrs. King Successful completion of senior project All outstanding fees must be paid

*Students who complete the 2014-2015 FAFSA will receive a $20 discount!!!! Thursday, May 1st Petition for Prom Court Forms are due to Mrs. Moody in room 233 Saturday, May 17th 11am ~ 1pm ( TTHS Garden Room)

Pre - Prom Brunch - Music, Light Refreshments, Prom Court Voting, Prom Favors & Tickets will be distributed at the celebration All TTHS students attending prom must be present!!!

Thornton Township High School Prom 2014

Date Saturday, May 24, 2014

Place: Navy Pier

Mystic Blue Cruise Ship

Address: Navy Pier Chicago

Phone #: 1.877.299.7783

Website: http://www.mysticbluecruises.com/

Theme Colors:

Black, Cream , Gold

Tickets:

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 in your house office. The

following steps must be completed in order to purchase a

ticket. NO EXCEPTIONS!!

signed dress code form guest permission form (if your date does not attend TTHS) PLAN on file in the CCC with Mrs. King Successful completion of senior project All outstanding fees must be paid Cash & Money Order only

Money orders should be made payable to

Thornton Township High School.

No personal checks will be accepted!!!

Tickets(Boarding passes) will be distributed at the

Pre-Prom Bon – Voyage Party on Saturday, May 17th

11am-1pm ~ Garden Room

Pictures: More information will be forthcoming.

Thornton Township High School Prom 2014 Menu: Dinner Buffett

Dessert Bar

Unlimited Soda & Juice Bar

Favors: Favors will be distributed at the Pre-Prom Bon- Voyage

Party on Saturday, May 17th

11am-1pm ~ Garden Room

Directions: Visit www.mapquest.com or www.googlemaps.com

or

http://www.mysticbluecruises.com/Chicago/directions

Time:

Students should plan to arrive at least 30 minutes BEFORE

Boarding Time!!!!!

Boarding time 7:15-7:45pm

The ship will depart at 8:00pm sharp!!!

Cruise Time 8pm-11pm

Please be on time or you will miss the boat Parking: Navy Pier

Parking is approximately $25 per car. (Carpooling or riding the party bus is suggested).

Rates are posted on the Navy Pier website http://www.mysticbluecruises.com/Chicago/parking

Mystic Blue is docked on the South Side of Navy Pier across from Festival Hall A.

To access the parking: Drive on the North Side of Navy Pier to the second parking garage (East Lot). Exit the parking garage through Door #9 and follow the signed for Festival Hall A. Mystic Blue is docked right across from Festival Hall A. (look straight ahead and you will see the ship )

Entrance: TTHS students must have their school ID & boarding pass for

entry. All guests must also have a picture ID

Dress: 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!!!

MALES 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

FEMALES • 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!!!

Bare Skin Cut-Outs

Low Back

Sheer Mesh

Covering

Cut-Outs

Too Short

Cut-Outs

No Jeans / Gym Shoes

Split too high

Thornton Township High School Prom 2014

“Heaven In Your Eyes: Springtime In PARIS”

PETITION FOR PROM COURT 2014 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 PLAN on file with Mrs. King in the CCC

Must be on target for 2014 graduation

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 2014 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 Thursday, May 1st ***

PETITION FOR PROM COURT 2014

(SENIORS ONLY!!!)

(Please Print)

Student Name ________________________________________ID#_____________________________

ID# Student’s Printed Name Student Signature

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Thornton Township High School Prom 2014

“Heaven In Your Eyes: Springtime In PARIS” 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.

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.

MALES: 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

Ms. Ross or Ms. Strong

(Freshman Academy, room 111)

Mrs. Proudfoot (room 385)

Ms. Russell (room 100-main office)

FEMALES: 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!!!\

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 – please print STUDENT ID # YR. IN SCHOOL

______________________________________________________________

SIGNATURE OF TTHS GUEST – ( if applicable) - please print

________________________________________________ _______________________________________

PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE PARENT/GUARDIAN PHONE NUMBER

________________________________________________

PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE

***Form must be completed for ticket purchase***

Thornton Township High School 2014 Prom Code of Conduct/Date Form

Due at time of ticket purchase OR no later than April 15th

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. 1. 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. 2. Improper behavior will result in automatic dismissal from the

Prom.

3. All bags and personal belongings are subject to search. 4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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. 7. 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.

8. 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

April 8th. 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.

Parent Signature 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, the section below 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:

mentor, 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 2014

“Heaven In Your Eyes: Springtime In PARIS” 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 SPECIAL $130 (Tuesday, Feb.4th, Feb. 11th, Feb.18th & Feb.25th)

REGULAR TICKETS: $140 (Tuesday, March 4th, March 11th, March 18th & April 1st)

ALMOST MISSED THE BOAT $150 (Tuesday, April 8th, April 15th, April 22nd, & April 29th)

*Students who complete the 2014-2015 FAFSA will receive a $20 discount!!!!

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 2014

“Heaven In Your Eyes: Springtime In PARIS”

Requirements for Prom Ticket Purchase

You must be on track for 2014 graduation (May or July)

You must have A PLAN on file in the CCC (SEE Mrs. King)

You must have successfully completed your Senior Project

All school fees must be paid

*****Every Student needs come with the following 4 forms for ticket purchase!!

o Prom Attire Form

o Code of Conduct Form / Date Form

o Prom Agreement Form

o Final Check Form

Student Name: ______________________________________________________

ID# __________________Grade____________

Student is on track for 2014 graduation ____________________________________________

(Counselor Signature)

*On track for graduation = Senior Project Completion & anticipated graduation date of May or July 2014*

No social probation listings, no excessive number of suspensions, no excessive attendance

issues_________________________________ (Dean Signature)

Student has A PLAN on file in the CCC ________________________ (Mrs. King)

Student has completed the FAFSA _____________________ (Mrs. King/ Mrs. Moody)