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Prom 2026

May 29th 2026 at Jackrabbit Club

More details to follow

 

2026 Prom Eligibility Checklist:
To buy a prom ticket and attend the event, you need to meet the following requirements:
1. Academic Credits
● You must have earned a minimum of 11 credits (Juniors)
● You must be passing all courses needed for graduation (Seniors)
● All students must have at least a 2.0 GPA
2. Attendance
● You cannot have more than 4 unexcused absences per quarter. You will get a fresh start each quarter.
● Skipped Classes: Every 5 classes you skip (without being absent excused) will count as 1 full day of unexcused absence.
● Tardies: Every 7 times you are tardy to any class (including advisement) without a pass will count as 1 full day of unexcused absence.
● Example of unexcused absences: 4 full days, 8 half-days, 20 skipped classes, 28 tardies, or any other combination.
3. Behavior & Citizenship
● You cannot have more than 10 cumulative days out of school suspension.
● You cannot have 5 or more referrals in any single quarter. This starts fresh every quarter.
 

How You'll Know Your Status:
Each quarter, Mrs. Majak will review the eligibility of every junior and senior.
Green: You're doing great and on track for prom! Keep it up.
Yellow: You're close to losing eligibility. This is a warning to improve your attendance, grades, or behavior before it's too late. We will work together to make a student-specific eligibility contract.
Red: You are currently NOT eligible for prom. Major changes are needed to qualify. We will work together to make a student-specific eligibility contract.


Important: If you are in the red category for BOTH Quarter 1 and Quarter 2, you will NOT be able to attend prom. Mrs. Majak will meet with all students in the red category to discuss specific issues and what can be done to improve.

 

Outside guests at prom:

SOTA students may bring a date from another school to prom; students who choose to bring a guest from another school are expected to do the following: 

  • Submit a VISITOR FORM, which is completed by the guest’s home school administrator, or if the guest is not attending high school, permission from the parent/guardian of the SOTA student is needed. Forms may be found in the second floor Academy Office.
  • Two-weeks prior to the purchase of prom tickets, students must turn-in the completed VISITOR FORM for verification/approval of the guest.
  • SOTA students and their guests MUST arrive at the prom by 8:30 PM or they will not be allowed to enter the event.

 

Updated info COMING SOON!

How to buy Prom tickets:

Prom tickets will be sold in the Main Office during your lunch period (period 5, 6, or 8), during two separate weeks:

April 27th – May 3rd 2024: Ticket prices will be $65 per ticket.

May 6th-May 10th 2024: Ticket prices will be $75 per ticket. 

** The line will start in the Commons at the door to the Main Office. If you do not have a lunch period, please see Ms. Kays one of those days.

  • Each ticket will need to be paid for in cash. Each SOTA student must purchase their own ticket. When you purchase your ticket, you will receive and sign the Prom Promise and receive a receipt for your purchase. No tickets will be sold after May 19th, 2023.  
  • SENIORS: The following things should be completed by April 30th before you purchase a ticket:    Library Clearance – see the Librarian to turn in all books and settle any debts; if you are cleared by the Librarian, your name will be put on a list
    • All debts paid (uniforms, locks, calculators) – see teacher/coaches to settle any debts
    • Cap and Gown must be paid

 

Attendance on Prom day:

You must be in school from 8:30am – 11am the morning of prom. The earliest you can leave with an early dismissal excuse is 10:40 am. You will be required to sign out in the Foyer with Ms. Kays. See 3rd floor house office or A173 for early dismissal information.  This is an UNEXCUSED absence and we need a PERMISSION FORM to excuse prom goers at 11AM.

If any student or guest leaves the area designated for the SOTA prom for any reason, without an official escort, re-entry will not be permitted for that student. 

Students and guests who attend the prom who are believed to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be allowed entry to the prom, or will be detained until the parents or authorities have arrived. 

 

 

Any questions regarding these procedures may be directed to Ms. Kays