NOW ITS YOUR TURN!! Class of 2017

Seminole High School 2017 Commencement Information Wednesday, May 17, 2017 Tropicana Field 1 Tropicana Drive · Saint Petersburg 10:45 AM. Graduates Arrive no later than 9:45 AM Arrive Dressed in Cap and Gown ALL Graduates enter through Lower Gate 6

Seminole High School 2017 Commencement Information Parents & Guests All families/guests will enter through Gates 3 & 5. These Gates are wheelchair accessible, but NO wheelchairs or handicap transportation are provided. Gates will open between 10:15 and 10:30 AM for guests. No Strollers or Flowers allowed in Stadium

Seminole High School 2017 Commencement Information No Parking Passes Parking at Tropicana Field is $10 per Vehicle Graduates and Guests park in the Main Parking Lot. To avoid traffic delays- leave early and consider car pooling.

Directions to the Trop All information is available on the SHS website.

Information in packet - GradImages.com Pictures & DVD Name Card Information in packet - GradImages.com contact information for the photographer. Name Address E-mail Phone number This is how you get YOUR graduation pictures. DVD $25 Flyer in the packet! DVD of the entire graduation ceremony. Fundraiser for SHS. Business Department

Pinellas County Schools Code of Conduct for Graduation Ceremonies Student Rights Student Responsibilities …the right to a dignified ceremony worthy of recognizing the effort that has been applied in achieving graduation status. …the right to be properly recognized before family and friend without interference from any source. …shall abide by ALL rules of dress and conduct as developed by the school. …shall avoid behavior that would cause discomfort or embarrassment to any other graduate or to the family of a graduate. …shall follow directions given by ANY staff member.

REQUIRED You must sign the Students Rights and Responsibilities agreement to participate in the 2017 Commencement Ceremony. There are 2 copies in your packet. 1 copy for you to keep The 2nd copy you will sign and turn in when you collect your cap and gown today.

Proper Dress Code: Ladies White / Off White Outfit No patterns – they show through gown White, Off white, Neutral Shoes White Gown Cap with Tassel Orange Medallion

SHOES

NO!

Males Light Dress Shirt Tie Dark Dress Pants Dark Shoes Green Gown Cap with Tassel Orange Medallion

NO!!!

Cap, Gown, Orange Medallion, Cords, NHS, E-Commerce,CEL GRADUATION REGALIA Athletic Medallions: Both Orange & Green Medallions Everyone: Cap, Gown, Medallion All Decked Out! Cap, Gown, Orange Medallion, Cords, NHS, E-Commerce,CEL

Seminole High School 2016 Commencement Ceremony Dress Code Leave purse, sunglasses, cell phones, cameras, and hats (except for graduation cap) in your car or with your family. Items confiscated will need to be picked up at SHS on Thursday. You may NOT decorate your hats.

Tropicana Field Layout

Seminole High School 2016 Commencement Ceremony DIPLOMA DISTRIBUTION Students will have 15 minutes to pick up their diplomas and exit through upper Gate 6. If students do not collect their diplomas at graduation, they will need to pick them up at SHS. Students with financial obligations to Seminole High School will not receive their diplomas until their obligations are met. Please plan in advance where to meet your family after the ceremony. Remember, you will not have your phone.

Each Cap and Gown package Has: Tassel Orange Medallion Be careful you DON’T loose your tassel. We do NOT have replacement items. They cost $11.

Today’s proceses Guidance Counselors will distribute cap & gowns according to your last name. Line up in the aisles. Turn the following items in to the box at the cap and gown tables: Signed Student Code of Conduct Name Card. Pick up your cap & gown. CARE INSTRUCTIONS Do NOT iron!. Put in dryer with damp cloth on low heat.

You WILL have a cap and gown to wear at graduation. Problems? Mr. Scales will help you. You WILL have a cap and gown to wear at graduation. I PROMISE!!

Seminole High School 2017 Commencement Ceremony IMPORTANT REMINDERS Arrive by 9:45 A.M. The ceremony will begin promptly at 10:45 A.M. All Graduates enter through Lower Gate 6. Proper dress is required. No gum chewing. Congratulations!