Graduation Meeting April 23, 2019 Class of 2019 Graduation Meeting April 23, 2019

Congratulations! You have earned this day. The graduation ceremony is a privilege, not a right. We will have a dignified ceremony that honors our graduates and their accomplishment.

Seniors’ Last Day Tuesday, May 7

Senior Checkout Monday, May 13 @ 8 AM Senior exams May 8-9; 7:40 am – 10:30 am; 3-205 You must take the exam if you failed either the 3rd or 4th nine weeks, if you have 6 or more days absent in a block class or 11 or more days absent in 1st hour to receive credit for graduation. Senior Checkout Monday, May 13 @ 8 AM Graduation Rehearsal Wednesday, May 15 @ 8 AM

Mrs. West Graduation Requirements Tell your counselor if you do not plan to walk. NO COMMUNITY SERVICE = NO GRADUATION Senior Survey must be done before senior checkout Edgenuity/Online classes submitted to guidance by May 3 Summer Graduation, July 18 @ 3:00 pm; John I. Leonard H.S.

Reminders Appropriate behavior from now until you receive your diploma Senior pranks Cannot throw caps at graduation

Awards Night May 9 at 7:00 pm Those receiving an award or recognition will receive an invitation. Everyone can attend. Business attire (dresses, slacks, shirt, tie) Turn in scholarship information

Mrs. Long Senior Field Day, May 10 Senior Luncheon, May 14 Acreage Fields @ 10:00 am; sign up April 29 Senior Luncheon, May 14 Check in begins 11:30 @ Breakers West Permission slips and money ($35) due May 7 in 6-103 or 6-105 Send pics for the senior slide show to ridgepics2019@gmail.com

Obligations Clear all obligations now. Do not wait until May 13 Obligations = No cap or gown Not sure, check in Student Services or the Media Center beginning May 1

Senior Checkout May 13 Only day to receive graduation clearance, cap and gown, and 7 tickets Need signed Senior Check-Out Pledge First names A – G, arrive at 8:00 am First names H – M, arrive at 9:30 am First names N – Z, arrive at 11:00 am

Check Out - MANDATORY Leave yourself plenty of time. It can be a slow process! Bring SRHS Student ID or FL Driver’s License Must remain in gym until complete Receive a number and sit in the bleachers When your number is called, start at Table 1 then Table 2 and so on

Clear Obligations Starting May 1

Tables General Obligations Textbook Obligations Media Center Obligations Cashier Guidance – graduation clearance Transcripts – order for colleges and pay Cap and gowns – Herff Jones Name Cards Senior Check-Out Pledge & Tickets Turn in your Checkout Sheet

Senior Check-Out Pledge Parent Signature Collected at the end of senior check out

Rehearsal MANDATORY Wednesday, May 15 at 8:00 Am Gym opens at 7:45. Start at 8:00 Normal school dress code Additional tickets

Graduation Ceremony Friday, May 17, 9:00 Be in the building by 7:30 Am Doors open for guests at 7:00 and close at 8:45 Guest in a wheelchair? Only 2 others can sit with them.

General Info Take pictures before the ceremony. You will return your gown right after the ceremony. Plenty of parking Metal Detectors and bag searches Graduates cannot carry cameras, bags, purses, etc.

NOT PERMITTED Food or beverages Flower deliveries Balloons or signs Air horns, whistles, other noisemakers Disruptive guests may be asked to leave

Dress Guidelines SRHS cap, gown, and tassel from Herff Jones (ladies – red, gentlemen – silver) Tassels start on the right side No Gum Caps should be flat; no decorations Avoid heavy clothes Necklaces must be inside the gown Only SRHS issued cords and medallions are to be worn. No pins, etc.

Graduation Attire Look sharp! Ladies and gentlemen, business attire Dress pants – black, dark brown, or navy blue. No jeans or Khakis Dresses should not fall below the hem of the gown Dark dress shoes; black, dark brown, navy blue Ladies can wear silver or nude. Also dressy sandals. Gentlemen wear a light colored, button-down shirt with a TIE.

Project Graduation Cost is $20.19. Forms are in the front office. May 17 from 9:00 pm – 2:00 am

Prepared for your future! The Class of 2019 Prepared for your future!