STUDENT PARTIES

1. CONTACT PARENTS OF PARTY HOST TO:
   • Verify the occasion.
   • Be sure that adequate adult supervision will be present.
   • Be certain that there will be no alcohol or other drugs permitted.
   • Offer assistance.

      

2. KNOW WHERE YOUR TEEN WILL BE.
   • Have the address and phone number of party host.
   • Let your teen know that you expect a phone call if the location of the party is changed.

      

3. KNOW HOW YOUR TEEN WILL GET TO AND FROM THE PARTY.
   • Assure your teen that you or a friend can be called if he/she needs a ride home.
   • Discuss with your teen the possible situations which might necessitate such a phone call.
   • Urge your teen NEVER to ride home with a driver who has been drinking.
   • If you are not going to be home, let your teen know where you can be reached.

      

4. BE SURE YOUR TEEN UNDERSTANDS WHEN HE/SHE IS TO BE HOME.

    

5. BE AWAKE OR HAVE YOUR TEEN AWAKEN YOU WHEN HE/SHE ARRIVES HOME.

    

6. IF YOUR TEEN IS STAYING OVERNIGHT WITH A FRIEND FOLLOWING A PARTY, CHECK WITH THE PARENTS OF THE FRIEND BEFOREHAND TO VERIFY THAT:
   • This is acceptable to them.
   • They will be home
   • You both agree on curfew hours.
   • A parent will be awake to greet the teens.