Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School Class of 2019 PROM May 3 7:00 10:30 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School Class of 2019

COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION

 PROM –May 3

7:00 – 10:30

 GRAD BASH – APRIL 26  FINAL EXAMS – MAY 17, 20, 21, 22  SENIOR AWARDS PROGRAM – MAY 15 6:30  GRADUATION PRACTICE – MAY 22

3:30 MANDATORY!

 GRADUATION – MAY 23

6:30

COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION

• Senior Final Exams

 Friday

May 17 Period 1

 Monday

May 20 Periods 2, 3

 Tuesday

May 21 Periods 4, 5

 Wednesday

May 22 Periods 6, 7

COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION

Wednesday, May 15

Senior Awards Program 6:30 - Auditorium

Wednesday, May 22

Last Regular Day for Seniors (depending on attendance)

COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION

 ATTENDANCE

A student who is absent more than nine (9) days within a semester or more than four (4) days within a nine (9) week period for schools on a block schedule, will not receive a passing grade for the semester. Absences not counted in the nine (9) days/four (4) days attendance policy are: A. court dates B. religious holidays C. illness with medical documentation D. chronic and extended illness

COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION

 ATTENDANCE MAKE UP POSSIBILITIES

 FULL DAY attendance on May 23 only  SATURDAY SCHOOLS – 2 hours each Saturday

 May 4 and May 18

HOUR FOR HOUR MAKE-UP TIME

TICKETS

 Each senior will receive 4 tickets the

week of graduation. 2 blue, 2 red. Inclement weather – Blue ONLY

 Doors will open for ticketed guests at

5:30.

 Guests without a ticket may enter at 6:10.  We have never had a problem

accommodating those without a ticket – even if it’s SRO.

 The auditorium will be open to view in

comfort and air conditioning!

GRADUATION PRACTICE

• Rehearsal –Wednesday, May 22

Report to the commons at 3:30

GRADUATION

Thursday Evening – May 23, 2019

Report to the Gymnasium No earlier than 5:30 PM No later than 6:00 PM

HOW DO I DRESS FOR MY GRADUATION CEREMONY?

• Dress for success – like if you were going to a job

interview

• You have to look sharp!
• Your dress needs to reflect your success –

You are a high school graduate! Dress with pride!!

GRADUATING YOUNG MEN

 Dress Slacks  Tie  Dress Shirt  Dress Shoes

GRADUATING YOUNG WOMEN

 Dress  Shoes - Close and/or Open Toe  Shirt/Blouse  Nice Pants/Skirt

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NO

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BE PROUD AND LOOK SHARP

ENTERING THE GYMNASIUM

Your graduation gown must be

• ver your arm or on a hanger

so that… You can show us how nice you are dressed.

ENTERING THE GYMNASIUM

• 2. So that you can show us

that the only hat that you have planned on wearing is a graduation hat. NO

ENTERING THE GYMNASIUM

3.

To show us that the only items you have with you are your graduation gown and hat.

NO

CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATING GRADUATION EXPECTATION

Can result in your immediate removal of ceremony! DON’T RISK IT!

DON’T REMOVE YOURSELF FROM THE OPPORTUNITY TO WALK WITH YOUR CLASS!

ENTERING THE GYMNASIUM

Once you enter the Gymnasium, you must take your seat

COUNTDOWN

Procession will begin at 6:25 PM

A MINUTEMEN NIGHT TO REMEMBER

Class of 2019

This is your night – the last time that you will all be together in the same place at the same time

• Be Safe
• Show Class
• Show Dignity and Pride

AFTER THE CEREMONY

 Envelopes containing your Diploma will be

distributed in the media center for 30 minutes past the ceremony. If you do not pick up the diploma Friday evening, you may pick it up from the front

• ffice beginning on Monday.

 Official transcripts will be ready approximately one

month after graduation. Guidance will be seeking your information as to where you want official transcripts sent. (See handout)

AFTER THE CEREMONY

Lights will remain on for 45 MINUTES

following the ceremony for pictures.

AFTER THE CEREMONY

 DONATE YOUR GOWN (CAP, TOO)

Many of our students can’t afford the cost to participate in graduation ceremonies. We use many donated gowns throughout each year to support those students who are in need. If you don’t plan to use yours again, we would be happy to take your donation! Just leave it with us before you leave on graduation night!

GRADUATION PHOTOGRAPHY

The graduation ceremony is held in the Commons

• area. Graduates cross over the Concord Bridge,

from the past (represented by the statue to the left

• f the bridge) into the future (represented by the

rocket to the right of the bridge), after their names are read by the “Town Criers.” Graduates will stop briefly at the foot of the bridge for an official graduation photograph by Gradimages. Go to www.gradimages.com to preregister your email so you can receive photo proofs within 48 hours.

QUESTIONS?