1. Graduation Assembly
Class of 2017

2. Opening Prayer
Each day brings new beginnings Decisions I must make I am the only one to choose The road that I will take I can choose to take the road of life That leads to great success Or travel down the darkened road That leads to great distress Please open up my eyes, dear Lord That I might clearly see Help me stand for what is right Bring out the best in me When my teenage years are over I know that I will see That life is lived its very best With you walking next to me. Amen.

3. Welcome Class of 2017
What is graduation? Graduation is the receiving of a diploma or the ceremony associated with it, in which students move on from secondary school to post- secondary
For some, it marks the beginning of adulthood and a new phase of their life
For many, it marks a farewell to HCC and a celebration marking their ability to meet the expectations set out by the Ministry of Education
For all, it should be a proud and exciting day which you share with your family and friends

4. Who is eligible?
In order to graduate with an OSSD, you must meet the following criteria:
Completed 4 English courses, 3 Math courses, 2 Science courses, History, Geography, French, Civics and Careers, Art, Phys Ed, 40 hours community service, the Literacy requirement (successful completion of the OSSLT or the OLC4O course) and a total of 30 credits

6. Graduation eligibility continued
If you feel like one of the criterion is missing, please book an appointment with your guidance counsellor to ensure your eligibility
Community Service hours must be completed and submitted (with a parental signature if under 18) by June 1st to the main office
Opportunities at HCC: Relay for Life, March for Life and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (Hair/ Make-up or Usher), Strathroyale Cancer Benefit(April 22nd)

7. Valedictorian
A valedictorian is an individual selected by their classmates to deliver a closing or farewell statement at a graduation ceremony.
At HCC, it is role which is voted upon by the graduating class to represent their sentiments at the conclusion of the ceremony

10. Where/ When is Graduation?
The graduation ceremony takes place in the HCC Cafetorium
The ceremony follows Mass on Thursday, June 29th
Students are asked to convene in the gymnasium at 6:00 to collect their gown, caps and to line up in processional order

11. How does Graduation take place?
There are two parts to the Celebration:
Liturgy, Celebration of the Holy Eucharist
Grad participation is needed: Readers, Gift Bearers, sibling Altar servers
Graduation Ceremony
Greetings from Community and School Guests
Presentation of Diplomas to Graduates
Valedictorian Speech
How does Graduation take place?

12. Fees and form are to be returned by Friday, April 21st to Ms
Fees and form are to be returned by Friday, April 21st to Ms. Zebregts in guidance office (late fees will apply if submitted after this date)
Tickets
Gown orders
Grad forms

13. This year's grad fee is $75.  This money goes towards your grad gown and stole rental, the cap and tassel (your keepsake), the printing costs, the reception, the diploma covers, the grad photo sitting fee, the proofs and the class composite
Grad fee is $30 for those not attending the ceremony to cover grad sitting fees, proofs, composite and diploma cover
Fees are due by April 21st.  Late fees will apply after this date
If you are concerned about the fee deadline, please speak to Ms. Zebregts in guidance
Costs?

15. April 21st deadlines for Ms. Zebregts
forms and fees. These forms will not be collected by anyone other than Ms. Zebregts!
valedictorian nomination forms
Deadline for correct spelling of name

16. May 17th-pre Prom breakfast
Graduation invitations are distributed (3 per graduate)
Name check with Mrs. Pinheiro for diploma
Voting for valedictorian

17. Prom Updates Ticket purchase deadline Friday, April 21st Cost $60
Friday, May 26th
Strathroy Portuguese Club

18. June 1st deadlines
Community service hours form to Mrs. Pinheiro (must be signed by a parent if under 18 and must meet guidelines on reverse of form)
Academic Awards and scholarship application to Ms. McNally (application must be submitted electronically, teacher references must be submitted in hard copy)

19. Academic Awards Application
This year, the awards application will be submitted electronically
Application is found on HCC website, under Guidance
Teacher reference forms are required and can be found in guidance
Teacher reference forms can be submitted by the teacher or the student to Ms. McNally
Deadline is June 1st

23. June 15th deadline Final school Mass
All graduands are recognized at this mass by the school community
Following Mass, a rehearsal of Graduation procession and procedures takes place
This date is mandatory so that we can assess our seating arrangements

24. June 29th- Graduation! Arrive in appropriate dress at HCC by 6:00
Gather in gymnasium
Collect gown, stole, caps
Line up in procession
Proceed into Cafetorium for 7:00 Mass
Graduation ceremony follows Mass
Reception follows ceremony