Frequently Asked Questions 

Is there a theme for the Prom?  Once Upon a Time

 

 ​NOTE:  If tickets sell out before May 19, this will be posted on our website, Facebook and Instagram.  Please do not wait until the last day to purchase your ticket, especially if you are a senior!

Is there a deadline for purchasing tickets?  Can I just get my tickets at the door on Prom night? The deadline for purchasing tickets is Friday, May 19 at 12:00 PM or until sold out, whichever is first.   Understand that we must follow the capacity of the venues. I 

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Seniors especially:  Buy your tickets early!  Tickets for the Huntsville Prom Sold out in February, and there are people looking from proms fr other areas, be sure you get your tickets early.    We periodically announce how many tickets are still available on our Facebook page: Cullman Homeschool Connection We cannot stress this enough.  If you don’t have a ticket, you don’t have a ticket.  Please make sure you have purchased a ticket.  Do not depend on someone else to have purchased your ticket.

 Tickets should be printed and brought with you to show at the door, or you may show it on your smartphone.

Who can attend the Prom?  Do I have to be homeschooled? All homeschoolers in high school (9th through 12th grade), regardless of church cover school or address, are invited to attend The Cullman Homeschool Prom.  Additionally, a homeschooler may bring up to two non-homeschoolers as his or her guests.  The minimum age is 14 —-for a homeschooler or a guest.  No attendee may be older than 20 on Prom night.  Also, anyone who attended the Prom as a Senior and graduated high school may attend the Prom the following year.  So, if you attended the 2022 Prom and graduated high school, you are invited to purchase a ticket and return for the 2023 Prom.  (And we’d love to see you again!)

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Do I have to be a member of a certain church cover school or co-op group to attend Prom? The Cullman Homeschool Prom is an inclusive event; any homeschooler is invited regardless of church cover school.  We have several different church-cover schools represented by members of our Planning Committee, and we have many different church-cover schools represented by students attending the Prom.  

​I’d like to bring a guest, but I don’t know who it is yet.  How do I handle that? You or your guest can purchase a ticket on our website  whenever you decide who you’re inviting. You don’t have to buy your tickets at the same time. If your guest is homeschooled, purchase a regular ticket. If your guest isn’t homeschooled, purchase the non-homeschooler ticket and be sure to fill out your name when prompted under the question about who invited the guest.

Can my parents meet members of the Planning Committee to ask them questions face-to-face? Of course!  We are parents, too, and we understand your parents may want to know who we are. Email us, and we can schedule a time to meet during set up the day before prom.

Do I have to have a date to attend Prom?  Do most kids come alone or with someone else? A date?  Absolutely not required!  Guests come with a group of friends, with one friend, with his/her siblings, cousins… or with a date.  Several church schools and co-ops have teens who come in a group.

Is there a dress code?  Is this a formal event? Yes, this special occasion is a formal event, an evening for dressing up!  Attire for ladies is formal, semi-formal, and special occasion dresses. For gentlemen, appropriate attire includes tuxedoes, suits, or dress pants with a shirt, tie, and jacket: absolutely no jeans, t-shirts, or athletic shoes.  Dresses should be appropriately modest.  The Planning Committee leaves this decision to the ladies and their parents.  When shopping for your dress, please be sure to find something that is not only comfortable to wear but that will stay in place while dancing. We do not allow any attire that in any way resembles or reflects violence, indecency, or anything illegal.  Anyone wearing such attire will be turned away at the door and will not be refunded for their ticket.

Can my parents stay to watch the Prom? No.  This is the teens’ special night, not the parents’.  We, parents, had our prom chance some time ago.  We know many teens come from out of town with their parents to attend The Cullman Homeschool Prom.  There are numerous options for parents to enjoy in the nearby downtown area before returning to pick up their teens at 10:00 pm.

What kind of music will be played at the Prom?  Can I make requests? Music for the Prom will be provided again this year by a professional DJ who will play various songs.  There will be no profanity; “clean” or “radio” versions of songs will be played.  The Planning Committee (comprised of parents and teens) works closely with the DJ to ensure no offensive music is played.  Ticket purchasers may send song requests by email to connection@cullmanhomeschool.com to allow the DJ time to prepare the set list; please submit requests no later than April 1st!  Song requests CAN NOT be made the night of the Prom.  The Committee will consider all requests for appropriateness.

What will the evening be like?  Is there a schedule? Yes, there is a schedule.  Times are not absolute yet; this schedule will be updated as needed.

6:00   Music Starts 

8:30   Prom King and Queen Announced

9:55   Last Dance

Will there be anything to eat at the Prom?  

Yes! There will be an array of hors devours and desserts. Punch and water will be served throughout the evening.

Do you have a food allergy? ***PLEASE EMAIL US IF YOU HAVE ANY FOOD ALLERGIES SO THAT WE MAY ACCOMMODATE YOU!!*** connection@cullmahomeschool.com

I heard there would be a Prom King and Prom Queen.  How are they selected?  Can I enter? All homeschool Seniors attending the Prom are eligible to participate in the drawing for King and Queen. All senior names go into a raffle and the prom committee chooses.

***Please note:  A student may be considered a “Senior” for only one year for the Prom King and Prom Queen drawing.  If you are a senior this year but are not graduating until next year, please do not include yourself in the King/Queen drawing.

Will there be chaperones at the Prom? Yes, there will be chaperones at the Prom.  Chaperones are selected from adult volunteers at the sole discretion of the Planning Committee.  The majority of our chaperones have been volunteers with the Prom for several years. Generally, only those involved with the Planning Committee can serve as chaperones.

If you would like to serve as a chaperone for this year's Prom or any future events,  please contact connection@culmanhomeschool.com

In addition to the chaperones provided by the Planning Committee, we will have a professional security guard, Huntsville Police Officers, and an employee of the Early Works Museum on site.  Safety and security are our number one priority for all attendees of our events.

Are attendees allowed to come and go as they, please?  Can I leave to run to McDonald’s (or anywhere) and return to the Prom?  No one is allowed to leave the building and return to the Prom.  Once an attendee or guest leaves the Prom, they are not allowed to return since it is out of the control of the Planning Committee and Chaperones regarding what occurs while off-site.

Everyone checks in as they arrive and must check out if they leave before 8:00 pm.  Planning Committee members will contact the parents of anyone leaving during the Prom.

My parents would like to help somehow… what can they do?  The biggest thing parents (and teens) can do to help is to read these FAQs and adhere to these rules.  Read the terms on your ticket.  Once you purchase your ticket, you are bound by these rules.  If you have any questions, please ask us for clarification before Prom night –it gets crazy that night!

Parents, if your teen enjoys the Prom, please consider joining the Committee next year and staying on board until all your children have graduated high school.  We genuinely want this event to become a long-standing tradition in our area.

If you would like to volunteer with Cullman Homeschool connection, Inc., please email us at connection@cullmanhomeschool.com and we will contact you.

Any other rules or guidelines I should know about?  As few as possible…. But we have to have some to keep the Prom a safe, secure, and comfortable place for everyone.  Enjoy yourself and be considerate of everyone else!  Additional Information... The Cullman Homeschool connection has a ZERO tolerance policy for alcohol, drugs, smoking, or misconduct. Our chaperones will escort anyone necessary from the dance, and parents will be notified. NO weapons, including any kind of gun or knife, of any sort, any kind, in any form, are allowed on the premises for any reason whatsoever. Public displays of affection are unacceptable. This includes sitting on laps, making out, and inappropriate dancing (grinding, moshing, dirty dancing, twerking, etc.) Outside food and drink are not allowed. Any complaints or concerns should be brought directly to a Planning Committee member or chaperone. Enjoy yourself and be considerate of everyone else! If you still have any unanswered questions, please contact us at timelesscommittee@gmail.com   Refund Policy: Tickets are Non-Refundable. Please make sure you are able to attend before buying a ticket.

By purchasing a ticket you agree to hold Cullman Homeschool Connection, all agents and volunteers blameless for accidents or injuries that may occur.