Robert E Lee High School Class of 2019 Senior Schedule of Events

Important Dates April 8 – May 17 EOCs/Finals/AP Testing – you must take either an EOC Exam, Final Exam and/or AP Exam in order for your grades to finalize….failure to do so will hinder your graduation status and may result in not being able to participate in senior activities including graduation April 25 Academic Signing Day 12:30pm in the Lee High gymnasium April 26 Grad Bash (This event is sold out)

Dates continued May 3 All FLVS, DVIA and Dual Enrollment classes must be COMPLETED May 10 All lockers cleaned out May 10 All student textbooks turned in May 17 Graduation Rehearsal (auditorium 8am) May 17 Seniors last day May 18 Prom – WJCT Studios May 20 Senior Awards – contact Mr. Varady for info regarding this event May 21st Senior Breakfast @ UNF University Center (SOLD OUT) May 31 Graduation Rehearsal (@ Jax Vet - Arena time TBA) May 31 Graduation (Arena @ 1pm)

ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE!! May 22 Cap & Gown Distribution @ 8:00am in the Lee High gymnasium May 23 Baccalaureate – Philippian Community Church 6:30pm May 24 Senior Pool Party @ Lee Pool 11:15am – 1:15pm May 31 Graduation Rehearsal (@ Jax Vet Arena 7:00am) May 31 Graduation (Arena @ 1pm – seniors must arrive by 12:00pm) ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE!!

Graduation Tickets Each senior will be issued ten (10) tickets for graduation. Seniors can garner additional tickets if they: Parent/Guardian attends parent meeting (1) Purchased the Senior Package (2) Turns in Graduation Activities Permission Slip (April 2019) (2) Student has earned “College Ready” status (both reading and math) (2) Submits college acceptance letters/sign letter of intent with military (2) Student completes the FAFSA (1) Student completes FFAA (1) Student successfully completed a dual enrollment course with grade “C” or better (1 – no extras awarded if more than one course was taken)

Graduation Rehearsal There will be two MANDATORY rehearsals: May 17, 2019 in the auditorium @ 8:00am May 31, 2019 @ The Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena 7:00am

Baccalaureate/Graduation Attire Young Men Cap & Gown Dark Necktie, White Shirt & Dark Dress Slacks Dark dress socks & dark dress shoes Dark boat shoes are acceptable

Attire continued Young Ladies Cap & Gown Dress, skirt (any color), or black slacks.  Dresses should have straps and reach past mid-thigh.  Skirts should reach past mid-thigh. Black Shoes (must have a strap or closed back – open toes are fine) Natural Color hosiery (if desired) Young ladies should not have a collar on their attire

Attire continued ALL GRADUATES NO JEANS NO SHORTS NO FLIP FLOPS NO TANK TOPS NO T-SHIRTS Absolutely no decorating of caps – DO NOT ASK – THEY ANSWER IS NO!

Attire continued All graduates’ hair must be so that the cap sits flat across the top of the head.

Commencement Exercises May 31, 2019 @ 1:00pm at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena All seniors are required to arrive no later than 12:00pm Guests will be required to present a ticket as they enter the Arena. Parking ranges from $5.00 - $10.00 and is available at numerous garages or lots in the area

Commencement Exercises continued Horns, helium balloons, signs, banners, confetti or anything distracting to the ceremony WILL NOT BE PERMITTED into the Arena.

Commencement Exercises continued Students are not permitted to bring the following items: Purses/Book bags (will have to be searched and put into Arena storage) Food/Drink/Gum/Candy Balloons/Toys/Streamers/Confetti Illegal Substances (alcohol/nicotine products) CELL PHONES (will be collected at the Arena and put into storage)

Commencement Exercises Continued Graduates will be searched twice upon arrival Any graduate caught with a banned item will be pulled from the graduation line If any graduate exhibits behaviors unbecoming of a graduate during the Commencement Exercises, that student’s diploma, report card and final transcript will be held at the school until such a time when an appointment can be made with the principal, the student, and the parents/guardian of the student.

Commencement Exercises continued Seniors will be allowed to drop off their cell phones at the security/inspection area. They may claim them after picking up their diploma. It is advised however, that they leave the cell phone at home, or with a family member.

Cap & Gown Disbursement May 22, 2019 at 8:00am in the auditorium Students will line up outside on the veranda and we will use the following procedure:​ 1.  All students are given a Senior Clearance Sheet.  This form will list if the student still has textbooks out, owes the school any money, or has an academic issue with the Curriculum/Guidance department.​

If the student’s clearance form is blank, it will be stamped and the student can proceed into the auditorium.​ Once inside the auditorium, the student will pickup their cap and gown, cords (if applicable), and their graduation tickets.​ We encourage the student to try on their cap and gown for fitting purposes – as the Herff-Jones representative will be present.​ ​

***CASH ONLY OR MONEY ORDER ONLY*** Students who haven’t paid for a cap and gown will be required to pay $75.00 at this time.    ​ ​        ***CASH ONLY OR MONEY ORDER ONLY***   ABSOLUTELY NO CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED All money orders should be made payable to Herff Jones

If the student has textbooks out/owes money/or has a Curriculum issue – the student will not receive a cap, gown, cords, or tickets until the issue(s) has been resolved.​ These students will have until 11:00am to get the issue cleared or come back on Thursday, May 23, 2019 between the hours of 8:00am and 9:00am to receive their cap and gown.​ No cap and gowns will be dispersed after May 24, 2019

Baccalaureate May 23, 2019 at 6:30pm Philippian Community Church 7578 New Kings Road Jacksonville, FL 32219 Seniors are asked to arrive by 5:30pm This is a religious service held prior to commencement containing a farewell sermon to the graduating class. Participation is voluntary.