If you have not purchased a cap and gown, or are on the debt list, or are in danger of failing, or need to attend credit recovery, you will not be issued tickets to graduation and will not be allowed to participate in the graduation exercises.
DRESS CODE FOR GRADUATION CEREMONY
GIRLS:
White dress
White shoes – no tennis shoes or slippers
No purses or corsages
No keys
No camera
No cellphone
No facial jewelry (nose studs, eyebrow rings, etc.)
BOYS:
Dark pants
Dark tie
Dark Shoes – no tennis shoes or slippers
White button down shirt
No cellphone
No facial jewelry (nose studs, eyebrow rings, etc.)
FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL PARTS OF THE DRESS CODE WILL DISQUALIFY YOU FROM PARTICIPATION IN THE GRADUATION CEREMONY.
SENIOR SCHEDULE
Practice is MANDATORY. You will not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony if you do not attend practice. Girls should bring the shoes they plan to wear that night.
Only graduates will report to the back of the Civic Center at 6:00 p.m. No guest may enter with the graduates. Guests must report to the front of the Civic Center with a ticket. Graduates that do not adhere to the dress code will not be allowed to participate. Graduation starts at 7:00 p.m.
Graduation is a dignified ceremony! Therefore we are asking that ALL participants adhere to the following recommend behaviors.
Graduates:
As with all school functions, the use of alcohol or drugs is prohibited. This includes attending the graduation ceremony under the influence of alcohol or any other illegal substances.
Chewing gum is not allowed.
Cell phones and other electronic equipment must be left with family members. Girls should leave their purses with family members as well.
Remain seated and quiet until it is the appropriate time to stand. Please remember to stand and sit without making any noise.
Noise-makers or any other inappropriate items will be confiscated.
Respect the rights of others to hear each graduate’s name called by avoiding excessive clapping and yelling, as well as excessive celebration once you receive your diploma case.
Decorating of the top of the graduation cap is strictly prohibited.
If a graduate acts inappropriately during the ceremony as determined by school administration, he or she will be discretely escorted to the rear of the Civic Center with no other recognition given. The graduate, accompanied by a parent, may pick up his or her diploma from school.
Family/Friends/Other Guests:
This is a solemn event, not an athletic event; therefore, balloons, air horns and other noise-making devices are prohibited and will result in being escorted from the premises.
Respect the rights of others to hear their graduate’s name called by refraining from excessive clapping, yelling, and talking.
Cell phones and other electronic devices must be turned off or silenced.
Dress appropriately. Guests should come in their Sunday best.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL PARTS OF THE DRESS CODE WILL DISQUALIFY YOU FROM PARTICIPATION IN THE GRADUATION CEREMONY.
