KCA Fall Dance 2024

Welcome to the KCA Fall Dance 2024! Get ready to dance the night away at our event on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, 7:00 PM, at our favorite venue, The Bowery House and Gardens of Katy.

Join us for a night of fun, music, and good times with friends and classmates. Don't miss out on this opportunity to create unforgettable memories and show off your best dance moves.

The Dance is a KCA sponsored event designed specifically for homeschool teens and their guests. Our goal for this event is to ensure a safe, fun social environment that supports appropriate, enjoyable social interaction among students.

Our tickets sell out every year, so get yours while you can. Hope to see you there!

By purchasog a ticket to this event, all attendees are agreeing to the KCA Code of Conduct.

KCA Dance Code of Conduct 2024

CODE OF CONDUCT AND SOCIAL STANDARDS

GENERAL REGULATIONS

Because we are trying to maintain a safe, respectful, and appropriate environment for everyone at the event, we ask everyone to observe the following behavior guidelines. If we notice someone behaving in a way that is detrimental to this type of environment, that behavior will addressed appropriately by an adult chaperone. Continued disrespectful or inappropriate behavior will ultimately result in the student being asked to leave the facility premises. The following regulations are to be followed by attendees:

You must be high school age to attend this dance. (Age 14 by Sept. 1, 2024.)

Teens are to stay inside the building or on the deck above while the event is occurring. Students may not linger or loiter in the parking lots or on the patio below. If students leave the property, they may not return to the event.

Principles of appropriate behavior will be expected and these guidelines and the decisions of all chaperones are to be respected.

Dancing is to be tasteful. Chaperones have the right to make corrections and/or ask an attendee to leave.

There will be no close body contact dancing or inappropriate physical displays of affection. Students are requested to refrain from public displays of affection. If behavior is determined to be inappropriate, students will be asked to leave. Same sex coupling is not allowed. No refunds will be given.

No outside foods, beverages, alcohol, illegal drugs of any kind, tobacco products or smoking will be allowed.

This is a semi-formal event for mature students, and attendees are to responsibly care for the rented facility. There will be no running, rough-housing or playing of sports in the facility.

Any damage caused to public or private property will be the responsibility of the student Involved.

The dance will end promptly at 11:00. All teens must be picked up or must leave by 11:00pm.

Dress Code

Our dress code provides standards to insure a modest, well-groomed appearance for all students. While fashion trends change frequently, it is up to the discretion of the chaperones whether specific clothing meets the modesty requirements or becomes a distraction to the dance environment.

Ladies:

Dress at all times should be modest and in good taste. Please use discretion to assure your selection is tasteful and above reproach. This is a semi-formal/formal dance.

• Dress for this event can include both long and shorter dresses.
• No visible undergarments—appropriate undergarments should be worn but should not show.
• No dresses/skirts shorter than fingertip length when standing straight up.
• Slits in dresses may be no higher than 5 inches above the kneecap.
• Strapless dresses are allowed, but remember that you will be moving! Strapless or off-the-shoulder tops or dresses should be selected carefully to ensure modesty.
• Partially open backs are acceptable but should be chosen in good taste.
• Dresses should be chosen that are not low cut in the front. Lower cuts in the chest areas are inappropriate and not acceptable for this dance. Dresses that show cleavage and are too low will not be admitted into the dance.

Gentlemen:

• Appropriate attire for this event includes dress slacks with a button-down shirt, a tie or a jacket or a suit and a tie.
• Remember the young ladies are wearing semi-formal dresses, so please dress in a corresponding fashion.
• Jackets and ties may be removed during dancing.
• Jeans are not suitable for this event.
• No t-shirts or athletic clothing of any kind are suitable for this event.

The overall goal is for everyone to have an enjoyable and memorable evening. It is uncomfortable for both the chaperones and attendees to correct attire outside of the dress code. Please make sure that you are within the above guideline as these standards will be upheld. If you have questions about your attire, please ask before the dance.

Facilities

Students are expected to be good stewards of the physical resources at the building. They are also expected to be models of good citizenship by keeping the facility clean and refraining from actions that are destructive to the property or disrespectful to others.

Students are permitted to be in the dance section of the clubhouse, the roof of the clubhouse, and bathrooms. There are some areas of the building that are “out of bounds” to students at all times. These include, but are not limited to the parking lot, (unless coming and going), the kitchen, and offices. Students will remain under adult supervision while on the premises. Being absent from the dance without the knowledge or permission of parents or KCA staff will be treated as a disciplinary issue.

Please:

1. Be kind. Use your words to build each other up, not tear each other down.
2. Step in when someone is being treated unfairly. Don’t let injustice continue.
3. Know the truth and stand for it.
4. Build community, don’t tear it down with words or actions.

The Legal Stuff

Parents should read the information below. If purchasing a ticket, you are agreeing to these terms electronically as you register.

I hereby consent to my student at the attendance at the Katy Classical Academy Dance, 2024. I understand that there are some risks associated with these events, and I knowingly release KCA and its members from any and all liabilities occurring as a result of their sponsorship and management of this event. In the event of an emergency, I hereby authorize the event directors to immediately seek medical treatment as they deem necessary.

I understand that I am responsible for all medical costs incurred. I understand that if my teen is driving to and from the event, he/she will be allowed to leave the event at the time of his/her choosing without any adult supervision. Students may not re-enter after leaving the venue.

Indemnity/Hold Harmless Agreement: In consideration of being permitted to enter property rented by Katy Classical Academy for the purposes of the KCA Dance, and using certain equipment and/or other items of personal property rented or owned by KCA, student(s) listed and their parent/guardian listed, his/her legal guardians, legal representatives, heirs and assigns (hereinafter referred to as "Releasor"), hereby releases, waives and discharges KCA and its members, leadership, sponsors and Board of Advisors, and their heirs or assigns (hereinafter referred to as "Releasees"), from all liability to the Releasor, his/her legal guardians, legal representatives, heirs and assigns, for any and all loss or damage, and any claim, demand, action, right of action or damages of whatever kind or nature at law or in equity, resulting therefrom, on account of injury (known or unknown) to Releasor's person or property, even injury resulting in death of Releasor, whether caused by the negligence of Releasees or otherwise while the Releasor is on or about any property owned by Releasees for the purpose above described. RELEASOR AGREES TO INDEMNIFY RELEASEES AND EACH OF THEM FROM ANY LOSS, LIABILITY, DAMAGE OR COST THEY MAY INCUR DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF RELEASOR IN OR UPON THE PROPERTY RENTED BY KCA FOR THE PURPOSE OF TEEN DANCE, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE.

Releasor hereby assumes full responsibility for the risk of bodily injury, death or property damage due to the negligence of Releasor, Releasees or otherwise while in or upon the property rented by KCA for the purpose of the KCA DANCE. Releasor expressly agrees that this release, waiver and indemnity agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Texas, and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. This Release contains the entire agreement between Releasor and Releasees concerning the subject matter hereof; and the terms of this Release are contractual and not a mere recital. Releasor represents that he has carefully read this Release and knows and understands its contents and AGREES TO this Release as his/her own free act.

Event Venue

The Bowery House and Gardens, 24902 Franz Road, Katy, United States