1. Senior 2012 Parent Meeting

2. Graduation Events DateActivityTimePlace May 10, 2012Cap & Gown11:30 amSHS Gym pick ‐ up May 11, 2012Senior Breakfast8:30 amSHS Cafeteria May 16, 2012Baccalaureate8:00 amSHS Gym Practice May 20, 2012Baccalaureate5:00 pmSHS Gym Ceremony May 21, 2012Senior Picnic7:30 amTBD May 29, 2012Preliminary 10:00 amSHS Gym Graduation Practice May 30, 2012Senior Mtg9:00 amSHS Library May 31, 2012Mandatory10:00 amSunnyvale GraduationFirst Baptist PracticeChurch May 31, 2012Senior6:00 pmSHS Cafeteria Capping & Recognition Ceremony June 1, 2012Graduation5:00 pmSunnyvale CeremonyFBC June 2, 2012ProjectMidnightTBD Graduation

3. Cap & Gown Pickup Thursday, May 10 11:30 am SHS Gym If your senior’s name appears on the “not clear” list for fines or lost textbooks, they will not be allowed to pick up cap and gown until record is cleared.

4. Senior Breakfast Friday, May 11 8:30 am SHS Cafeteria Seniors Only

5. Baccalaureate Sunday, May 20, 2012 5:00 pm – SHS Gym All students participating in the Baccalaureate Ceremony will meet in the SHS library no later than 4:30 pm. Graduation cap, tassel, gown and SHS stole will be worn over the clothing. NOTE: Baccalaureate is not mandatory, but it is a nice addition to the graduation events.

6. Senior Recognition & Capping Ceremony Thursday, May 31, 2012 6:00 pm - SHS Gym All students participating in the Senior Recognition & Capping Ceremony will meet in the SHS library no later than 5:30 pm. Graduation cap, tassel, gown and SHS stole will be worn over the clothing. The Senior Recognition Ceremony is designed to recognize each senior for their achievements during the year. It will include numerous honors such as National Honor Society, Senior Project, Distinguished Plan, Honor Graduate, Top Ten Percent, Salutatorian and Valedictorian. College, state and local scholarships will be announced. Those who have enlisted in the armed services will be recognized.

7. Capping Ceremony The Capping Ceremony will mark a senior’s academic achievement and continued commitment to learning. Each graduating senior will choose a special person – parent, grandparent, teacher, or friend – to place the cap upon his or her head.

8. Graduation Rehearsal   Graduation is a voluntary ceremony. No one is required to participate in the ceremony in order to receive a diploma. The administration also reserves the right to deny any student from participating in the ceremony.   All students who do plan to participate in the graduation ceremony must attend the mandatory rehearsal.   Students must follow school dress and grooming guidelines in order to participate in the practice and ceremony.

9. Graduation Rehearsals Preliminary Graduation Rehearsal Date:Tuesday, May 29, 2012 Time:10:00 am Place: SHS Gym Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal Date:Thursday, May 31, 2012 Time:10:00 am Place: Sunnyvale First Baptist Church

10. Graduation Ceremony Friday, June 1, 2012 5:00 pm - Sunnyvale First Baptist Church All students participating in the graduation ceremony will meet at Sunnyvale First Baptist Church no later than 3:30 pm. Graduation cap, tassel, gown and SHS stole will be worn over the clothing.

11. Attire for Baccalaureate, Senior Recognition, Graduation Ladies –   nice dress (length of skirt should not extend below the graduation gown)   low heeled, dark shoes (black or navy) Not Acceptable Could work Acceptable

12. Attire for Baccalaureate, Senior Recognition, Graduation Acceptable Gentlemen –   dress slacks (dark)-no jeans   white shirt and tie   dark dress shoes or dress boots Not Acceptable

13. Senior Collage  No larger than 16 x 20   Narrow frame – preferably black as not to distract from collage or other collages.   Easel to support framed collage – Collages will be set on tables for viewing. Please provide easel.

14. Cap & Gown Announcements  Seniors filled out measurement card at the end of August.  Required to buy cap, gown and tassel.   Jostens Student Center 4445 I 30, Suite 26, Mesquite, Texas 75150 ~(214) 321-4100 Showroom Hours: Monday - Thursday 3:00 to 6:00.  Cap and gowns will be delivered on Thursday, May 10.   If your seniors name appears on the “not clear” list for fines or lost textbooks, they will not be allowed to pick up cap and gown until record is cleared.

15. Senior Ads   Contact Mrs. Vanek with questions.   See SHS High School website

16. Credits Needed  Check to make sure your senior has completed credit check.  Check with your senior weekly on progress in their classes in order to graduate on June 1, 2012!

17. Scholarships/ Awards Received We will compile a list of Scholarships/Awards received for the Recognition Ceremony as well as create an insert for our graduation program.   Please go to link: www.sunnyvaleisd.com> Seniors>Scholarships, to list any scholarships/awards your senior has received during their senior year. www.sunnyvaleisd.com

18. Name on Diploma Seniors will check the name and spelling that will be on their diploma on Friday, September 30, during activity period. We will use first and last name only unless we have written consent from you to use a middle name in place of their first name.

19. Important Sites for Seniors & Parents www.sunnyvaleisd.comwww.sunnyvaleisd.com – High School>For Students>Seniors www.sunnyvaleisd.comwww.sunnyvaleisd.com – High School>Clubs and Activities>Senior Project