The administration finally backed down and scrapped the May 2nd date. They thought they could punish our kids for the mistakes of others but we forced them to listen. Stay alert because we need to make sure they do not try this nonsense again next year.
August 4, 2018
Final supporters
The administration of Sharon High School has recently proposed that Senior Prom be on May 2nd of next year, in order to avoid problems that occurred with the Senior Class of 2018. However, in doing this, the Class of 2019 is being blamed for the wrongdoings of the former senior class. Not only does this punish the Class of 2019 for having done nothing wrong, but it has no direct effect on the seniors’ actions. In addition, the juniors have already planned and were extremely close to commiting to a prom venue on a specific date in May of 2019, but forcing the prom to be on May 2nd would put everyone back to square one with finding a venue in the price range we can afford for that date. As if that were not enough, prom venues are significantly more expensive on Thursday nights.
Furthermore, having senior prom on a school night will only take away from students’ focus in class since we are expected to attend school the following day. To make matters even worse, not only would prom take place in the middle of the week, but also occur only days before AP exams begin. Senior prom is one of the major events that signify the end of one’s high school career and the last chance to bond and unify as a grade before everyone divides off into the world. Having Senior Prom on May 2nd will take away from the last precious moments for the senior class to unite, as students will be overwhelmed by preparing for AP exam, in addition to receiving regular homework from classes, and all the while attempting to enjoy their prom.
We, the undersigned, are parents who urge the incoming senior class of 2019 to act now to petition against having Senior Prom on May 2nd, 2019 in order to maintain the tradition of celebrating Senior Prom late in the year, in order to provide a night of carefree fun and celebration for several years of hard work and perseverance. Rather than complicating prom and adding to the stress of the Class of 2019, we kindly ask administration to reconsider and to allow tradition to continue as it should, for the betterment and enjoyment of the Senior Class of 2019.
Updates
June 3, 2018
The administration continues to ignore our emails while they treat our seniors like criminals for mistakes someone else made years ago. Moving prom to a Thursday night right before AP exams is a slap in the face to every family that cares about student success. Their silence proves they do not care about the stress they are forcing on our children.
Reached 100 supporters
June 3, 2018
28 Comments
You guys are not irresponsible. And you are not pushovers. Nor should you be punished for a crime you did not commit. The current senior class clearly demonstrated how not to behave and you will not follow in their footsteps. History is often the best indicator of future behavior and the school had decades of senior classes that are model students as is our class. One bad parcel of apples should not set the precedent of years of good behavior nor victimize a junior class that has been outstanding.
So disappointed in the administration who always says that they put their students' best interests first, this proposal unjustly punishes the class of 2019 for absolutely no reason. Prom with AP exams the next day or even the same week is absurd and unfair! Forget about all the planning and the budget, which are further challenges which unfairly punish an innocent class for the administration's frustration with another class. There is a reason Prom is always at the very end of the year, just prior to graduation after classes are done. Keep it that way.
This is a terrible idea. Having already having 3 kids previously graduate, their is a significant amount of work needed to completely change the date with less then a year to plan. Finding a venue, and all the other aspect at this point is crazy. My understanding is the kids have AP exams the next day....it is irresponsible of the school to punish this class based on another classes isdues
It is ridiculous to have the prom May 2. This is before the kids finish school. You can not expect them to come to class the next day. It is not fair to do that. Prom will be too expensive on a Thursday night anyway. Do not punish this class for the actions of another.
This is absolutely absurd and unfair. It’s our senior year, we’ve worked hard and been good students for 12 years. Just let us enjoy ourselves. Also have you ever seen students leading up to AP exams? They get no sleep, they’re stressed out of their mind and all they think about is that test. There is no reason why prom should be May 2nd.
This senior class should definitely not bear the repercussions of one misbehaving class. They deserve to have their senior prom at yhe end of senior week!
Prom 5/2 is too early. Nor can the kids be expected to focus on school 5/3, not eill girls be likely to attend 5/2
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The administration finally backed down and scrapped the May 2nd date. They thought they could punish our kids for the mistakes of others but we forced them to listen. Stay alert because we need to make sure they do not try this nonsense again next year.
August 4, 2018
Final supporters
The administration of Sharon High School has recently proposed that Senior Prom be on May 2nd of next year, in order to avoid problems that occurred with the Senior Class of 2018. However, in doing this, the Class of 2019 is being blamed for the wrongdoings of the former senior class. Not only does this punish the Class of 2019 for having done nothing wrong, but it has no direct effect on the seniors’ actions. In addition, the juniors have already planned and were extremely close to commiting to a prom venue on a specific date in May of 2019, but forcing the prom to be on May 2nd would put everyone back to square one with finding a venue in the price range we can afford for that date. As if that were not enough, prom venues are significantly more expensive on Thursday nights.
Furthermore, having senior prom on a school night will only take away from students’ focus in class since we are expected to attend school the following day. To make matters even worse, not only would prom take place in the middle of the week, but also occur only days before AP exams begin. Senior prom is one of the major events that signify the end of one’s high school career and the last chance to bond and unify as a grade before everyone divides off into the world. Having Senior Prom on May 2nd will take away from the last precious moments for the senior class to unite, as students will be overwhelmed by preparing for AP exam, in addition to receiving regular homework from classes, and all the while attempting to enjoy their prom.
We, the undersigned, are parents who urge the incoming senior class of 2019 to act now to petition against having Senior Prom on May 2nd, 2019 in order to maintain the tradition of celebrating Senior Prom late in the year, in order to provide a night of carefree fun and celebration for several years of hard work and perseverance. Rather than complicating prom and adding to the stress of the Class of 2019, we kindly ask administration to reconsider and to allow tradition to continue as it should, for the betterment and enjoyment of the Senior Class of 2019.
Updates
June 3, 2018
The administration continues to ignore our emails while they treat our seniors like criminals for mistakes someone else made years ago. Moving prom to a Thursday night right before AP exams is a slap in the face to every family that cares about student success. Their silence proves they do not care about the stress they are forcing on our children.
Reached 100 supporters
June 3, 2018
28 Comments
I would think the class of 2019 has heard all of the negative comments of this years prom. These students are certainly intelligent enough not to want to repeat the negative actions of the class of 2018. Stop micromanaging our students. This is a highlight in their lives following 12 years of hard work studying to lay their life’s foundation. The are entitled and deserve to control the design of their very special prom.
You guys are not irresponsible. And you are not pushovers. Nor should you be punished for a crime you did not commit. The current senior class clearly demonstrated how not to behave and you will not follow in their footsteps. History is often the best indicator of future behavior and the school had decades of senior classes that are model students as is our class. One bad parcel of apples should not set the precedent of years of good behavior nor victimize a junior class that has been outstanding.
So disappointed in the administration who always says that they put their students' best interests first, this proposal unjustly punishes the class of 2019 for absolutely no reason. Prom with AP exams the next day or even the same week is absurd and unfair! Forget about all the planning and the budget, which are further challenges which unfairly punish an innocent class for the administration's frustration with another class. There is a reason Prom is always at the very end of the year, just prior to graduation after classes are done. Keep it that way.
This is a terrible idea. Having already having 3 kids previously graduate, their is a significant amount of work needed to completely change the date with less then a year to plan. Finding a venue, and all the other aspect at this point is crazy. My understanding is the kids have AP exams the next day....it is irresponsible of the school to punish this class based on another classes isdues
It is ridiculous to have the prom May 2. This is before the kids finish school. You can not expect them to come to class the next day. It is not fair to do that. Prom will be too expensive on a Thursday night anyway. Do not punish this class for the actions of another.
This is absolutely absurd and unfair. It’s our senior year, we’ve worked hard and been good students for 12 years. Just let us enjoy ourselves. Also have you ever seen students leading up to AP exams? They get no sleep, they’re stressed out of their mind and all they think about is that test. There is no reason why prom should be May 2nd.
This senior class should definitely not bear the repercussions of one misbehaving class. They deserve to have their senior prom at yhe end of senior week!
Prom 5/2 is too early. Nor can the kids be expected to focus on school 5/3, not eill girls be likely to attend 5/2
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I would think the class of 2019 has heard all of the negative comments of this years prom. These students are certainly intelligent enough not to want to repeat the negative actions of the class of 2018. Stop micromanaging our students. This is a highlight in their lives following 12 years of hard work studying to lay their life’s foundation. The are entitled and deserve to control the design of their very special prom.