Class of 2019 End of Year Information

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When: May 25th, 2019 Where: NRG Center Time: 9:00 AM Class of 2019 Graduation When: May 25th, 2019 Where: NRG Center Time: 9:00 AM

Cap & Gowns Cap and gowns are required Cap and gowns must be purchased through Herff Jones. If you haven’t purchased both cap and gown, please visit www.hjgradcenter.com (late fee after Feb. 28th) Graduation announcements and other memorabilia are optional Cap, gown, announcements and other ordered items will not be delivered until May

Graduation Eligibility All course and testing requirements must be met All fees and fines must be cleared No alternative placement (i.e. ADAPT)

SCHS Graduation Dress Code

Gentlemen are expected to dress as follows Wear a white dress shirt (with a collar) Regular dress tie Black dress trousers or slacks Wear dark colored dress shoes or boots (no tennis or casual shoes) No facial hair/clean-shaven No Earrings Note: Jeans or denim material is not permitted

Ladies are expected to dress as follows: Wear a dress/skirt of school appropriate length that does not extend below the gown OR black dress trousers or slacks and white dress shirt Wear dark colored or neutral dress shoes or sandals Note: High heels are not recommended

DRESS CODE Students who do not comply with the designated dress code will be asked to change/correct the issue or may not be allowed to participate in the commencement exercises

Day of – Personal Belongings Keep personal belongings to a minimum Belongings must fit in a gallon size baggie Put name inside cap and gown

Only Honors to Be Displayed NHS – White Stole Top 10 Graduates – Gold Cord Remaining 10% – Gold / Silver cord Advanced Placement Scholars – Silver Cord Note: Taking 8 AP tests or scoring a 3 or higher on at least 3 AP tests Dual Degree – Red / Silver Cord Military Commits – Red / White / Blue Cord No adornments will be allowed on graduation cap Note – cords will be provided by the school

Diploma Walking Order Valedictorian Salutatorian Top 10% in alpha order Remaining students in alpha order

SCHS Graduation Ceremony Information at NRG Center

Student Transportation All graduates must report to SCHS no later than 6:15 am and are required to ride the Alvin ISD bus to NRG Center We will be serving a light breakfast at the school before departure to NRG Center Students will have the opportunity to ride home with parents/family or return to SCHS on the Alvin ISD bus

Entry to NRG There is no limit to the number of guests who can attend. Tickets are not required to enter.

Parking All graduate candidates will receive one free parking pass. All others will pay approximately $12. Orange parking lot is the ideal lot to park in, red is also a good option, however, you may park in any lot that is available. Metrorail has a drop off location very close to the NRG Center Handicap parking will be available, and be allowed to be dropped off in front of the building with a handicap sticker. There is a lot of construction in the area as well as several graduation ceremonies going on at the same time, make sure to allow enough time for traffic.

NRG Center Guests of SCHS graduates will be allowed to enter the Hall at 8:00 am, graduation begins at 9:00 am NRG security will be conducting bag checks at the door Parents are not allowed in Hall A at any time Re-entry will NOT BE ALLOWED. Once you exit NRG Center or the Hall you will not be allowed to come back inside. There will be an on-site photographer to order graduation photos Flowers will be available for pre-order or for purchase in the lobby at NRG on the day of graduation

Rules for Guests No air horns No helium balloons No confetti or glitter No food or drinks allowed in NRG Center

Graduation Practice There will be two required meetings for graduates Thursday, May 23rd 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Friday, May 24th 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Counselors Cove SCHS counselors will be visiting with seniors during their English 4 classes March 25th – March 29th It is imperative to be in attendance. Counselors will discuss the following: Senior progress toward graduation College decisions Scholarships received Other important items pertaining to graduation Be sure to bring along a list of scholarships that have been awarded and the award amount for each.

Senior Activities

Senior Trip Date: Friday, May 10th Time: Immediately after 1st period and returning at 6:00 pm WET’N’WILD SplashTown in Spring, TX (Hurricane Harbor) Cost is $175 Fins Up – Package E which includes one Prom Ticket and one Senior Trip Ticket (must be purchased by April 26th) Lunch is provided, however, students may want to bring extra spending money for snacks

SCHS Prom “An Enchanted Evening” Date: Saturday, May 4th, 2019 Time: 7:30 PM, no admittance after 9:30 PM Location: Moody Gardens Price: $65 per ticket, after April 26th cost is $75 All SCHS Juniors and Seniors are invited Students must be clear of all fees & fines before they purchase a ticket Direct questions to Mrs. Hudson at khudson@alvinisd.net or Mrs. Green at dgreen@alvnisd.net

Senior Dates April 11 – ACC Amazing Race April 12 – Top 20 Announced April 25 – NHS Stole Ceremony May 2 – Senior Awards Night May 4 – Prom May 10 – Senior Trip to Six Flags Hurricane Harbor (formerly SplashTown) May 11 – ACC Graduation for Dual Degree Students May 21 – Academic Excellence Awards May 23 – Mandatory Senior Meeting at 10:30 am May 24 – Mandatory Graduation Practice at 7:30 am May 24 – Senior Sunset and Graduation Tailgate May 25 – GRADUATION at 9:00 am

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