Senior 2014 Parent Meeting

Graduation Events

Graduation Cap/Gown/ Announcements Friday, September 6 During lunch SHS Cafeteria Your senior should have a packet that contains all order information. Be sure to order cap, gown and announcements on Friday, September 6

Announcements Delivered Friday, April 21 During lunch SHS Cafeteria

Community Service Hours Deadline: Wednesday, April 30 Completed forms due in SHS office

Books/Fines Cleared Deadline: Wednesday, May 7 All fines and books due Check with Mrs. Brooks

Senior Picnic/Trip Wednesday, May 7 7:30 am – 6:00 pm Tyler State Park Seniors Only

Senior Breakfast Friday, May 9 8:30 am SHS Cafeteria Seniors Only Dress: Business Casual

Cap & Gown Delivery Friday, May 9 10:00 am SHS Cafeteria 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. ALL FINES, TEXTBOOKS, EQUIPMENT DUE BY WEDNESDAY, MAY 7!

Baccalaureate Practice Thursday, May 29 8:00 am SHS Gym All students participating in the Baccalaureate Ceremony will meet in the SHS Gym.

Final Senior Walk Friday, May 30 11:00 am SHS Library

Baccalaureate Sunday, June 1 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.

Preliminary Graduation Rehearsal Date:Monday, June 2 Time:10:00 am Place: SHS Gym Class picture will also be taken; students should wear business casual for picture.

Tuesday, June 3 10:00 am SHS Gym Senior Academic Recognition/ Capping Practice

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 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.

Graduation Rehearsal Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal Date:Wednesday, June 4 Time:11:00 am Place: Sunnyvale First Baptist Church

Senior Academic Recognition/ Capping Ceremony Thursday, June 5 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 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. This will be a personal ceremony where the student may only invite their parents/guardians, grandparents, siblings, and one friend. Seniors will be issued tickets for only those they invite.

Senior Recognition is designed to recognize each senior for their academic achievements during the year. It will include numerous academic 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. Senior Academic Recognition/ Capping Ceremony

Graduation Ceremony Friday, June 6 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.

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

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

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.

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 ~(214) Showroom Hours: Monday - Thursday 3:00 to 6:00.  Cap and gowns will be delivered on Friday, May 9.   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.

Senior Ads   Senior ads are due, completed, to the yearbook staff by Nov. 22 nd.   Contact Mrs. Vanek with questions.   See SHS High School website.

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 6, 2014!

Name on Diploma Seniors will check the name and spelling that will be on their diploma on Friday, September 27, 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.

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