11th Grade Junior Class
Junior Dues
Junior Dues
Junior Dues is $75 and are paid if you plan to go to prom either your Junior or Senior year. If you pay your Junior dues by January 31, 2022, you will be able to buy your prom ticket for both years for $20.
What does Junior Dues Pay for?
- Most of the cost of Prom your Junior Year (ticket sales make up the rest).
- Paying Junior Dues also makes you eligible to purchase discounted Prom Tickets for both Junior and Senior Year ($20 as opposed to $100 for those who don't pay dues).
Payment will be made using the MyPayments Plus System. (www.mypaymentsplus.com).
Prom
BHS Prom FAQ
When is Prom 2023? Prom 2023 will be Saturday, April 29, 2023 at the Gas South District Convention Center in Duluth.
Why do I have to pay Junior Dues? Junior Dues pay for some of the cost of producing the Prom. We use Junior Dues as the primary fundraising tool for Prom--which keeps the ticket price low for everyone who pays their class dues ($20 as opposed to $100 for those who don't pay dues).
I transferred to BHS during my Senior Year. Do I have to pay Junior Dues? Since Junior Dues pays for part of the prom Junior and Senior Year, Senior Transfer students are asked to pay 1/2 of the original fee--before all the late fees were added in.
I really want to come to the Prom but I can't afford it. What should I do? At BHS, we want everyone to be able to enjoy the Prom. Contact your guidance counselor ASAP to discuss some options.
I am technically classified as a Sophomore but I earned enough credit for Junior status after Fall Semester and I will graduate at the end of next year. Can I come to the Prom? Yes. Just have your guidance counselor e-mail Mr. Mahaffey to let him know of your change in status.
Do I have to pay more if my date doesn't go to BHS? Date tickets are $100.
Do I have to pay more if my date is a freshman or sophomore at BHS? Date tickets are $100
Is it OK to come to the Prom solo? In 2022, 75% of the people who purchased tickets did so with groups of friends instead of a specific date!
Is there a dress code for the Prom? Yes. This is a formal event and the attire should reflect the formality of the event. See Prom page for full details.
Will there be chaperones at the Prom? Absolutely. There is a very visible adult presence at the Prom. In 2022, this included the following: 2 uniformed Gwinnett Police Officers or School Resource Officers, 9 BHS administrators, and over 50 BHS teachers/staff.
Will food be available at the Prom? YES! Just finger food. Dinner is NOT being provided.
I'm picking my child up after the Prom, what time should I be there? The prom is over at 11:00 pm. Please arrive no later than 11:00 pm.
Does Berkmar sponsor any sort of after-prom function? No. Many families host after-parties for their students, but BHS does not sponsor an after-party.
Other Questions: Please feel free to e-mail Mr. Mahaffey, the Prom Sponsor, with any questions you may have. (patrick.mahaffeyt@gcpsk12.org)