1. CLASS OF 2018 Graduation Assembly
East Lake High School

2. Assembly Reminders Announcements Ceremony Details Reader Cards
Cap and Gown

3. REMINDERS Behavior and attendance are still being monitored
End of year transcript request must be ordered before your last day of the year. There is a $1.00 fee for each transcript.
Stop by Ms. D’Giovanni office

4. Interested in being an AVID Tutor?
WHY apply?
Flexible schedule
$14/hour
Pinellas County School Board Employee
Help Students and Make a Difference!
See Mrs. Wiseman if you are interested

5. AVID Tutor Job Qualifications
Fall 2018 college student enrolled in at least 9 credit hours per semester
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
Clear communication skills
Reliable and punctual
Desire to work with and mentor middle/high school students
Attend all mandatory trainings
Successfully complete the Pinellas County Schools fingerprinting and background check process ($51.25)

6. Handouts Graduation Details Commencement Code of Conduct
Purple slip acknowledging receipt of paperwork – you will need to turn this in to receive your cap and gown
Reader Card (later) you will need to turn this in to receive your cap and gown

7. General Information May 17th Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg
Guests do not need tickets to attend
$10 cash per car parking fee
The Ceremony will start at 6:00 pm and end by 7:30 pm.

8. Code of Conduct for the 2018 Graduation Ceremony
East Lake High School

9. Gentlemen
Dark dress pants or khakis (no jeans)
Dress shirt and tie

10. Ladies Should wear white or pale solid colors
Dresses, skirts, and blouse/shirt with dress pants or Bermuda length shorts

11. SHOES All students will wear dress shoes.
NO sport shoes or flip-flops will be worn.
It is suggested that ladies wear flats, pumps, or wedges. You must stand for a length of time and there are several sets of stairs that you must traverse. You may also be traversing the grassy field.

12. Cap and Gown Caps and Gowns MUST be worn
Caps and Gowns shall not be altered in any manner.
No decorating of Caps
Nothing shall be added to regalia
Your tassel should hang on the right side
Correct way to wear your graduation cap:

13. Arrival at Tropicana Field
Arrive no later than 5:00 pm with cap and gown
$10 cash parking fee per car
Any lot but 5
Graduates will enter at Gate 6
Family and Friends will enter Gates 3 and 5 at approximately 5:15 pm
There will be bag/purse checks and security wanding

14. Handicap Access
Guests wishing to drop off a family member who is unable to walk from the car may use the car circle in front of GATE 4 to drop of the family member.
Tropicana Field does not provide wheelchairs.
Please ensure guests bring their own wheelchairs or other ambulatory assistive devices.

15. Arrival at Tropicana Field
Strollers are NOT allowed inside, there will be stroller parking at Gate 3 and 5.
NO:
Balloons
Flowers
Noisemakers/air horns

16. Guest enter through Gates 3 and 5 Graduates exit through Gate 6
Tropicana Field
Parking Lots and Gates Map
Guest enter through Gates 3 and 5
Graduates exit through Gate 6
Rays Only
Lot 4
Lot 6
GATE 6
Graduate Entrance
Lot 3
No Access
Lot 7
Lot 2
GATE 5
Lot 1
GATE 3
No Access
Handicapped Drop off Only

17. In the Hallway Immediately find the correct sign for your last name.
The Faculty member assigned to your alphabet will return your name card to you and assign you a place to stand
You need to stand in ALPHABETICAL order. Remain in your line!
Two lines will process out of the hallway and to the Floor

18. Cell Phones and other items
Cell phones are to be left with a parent before you get to the Hallway
Faculty who hand you a reader card will take any cell phones.
Confiscated items will be returned upon pick up of the diploma

19. Approximate PlacementK L Z

20. Approximate PlacementK L Z

21. Follow single file in a dignified manner
Follow single file in a dignified manner. Do not let a gap open up between you and the person ahead of you.
You will be led to the floor.
Once at your seat remain standing until instructed to sit.

22. A K L Z

23. Ceremony Dignified ceremony
No improper noises or distractions on stage
No inappropriate gestures from stage
Misbehavior during ceremony will result in NOT receiving your diploma May 17th.
Security on Floor, Diploma can still be held, sit, enjoy speeches,

24. Receiving Diplomas Entire row stands at same time Walk to the stage
Hand name card to Mrs. Mobley
When your name is read, walk towards Mrs. Haley.
Take diploma cover in left hand and shake her hand with your right hand
The photographer will take your picture
Make sure the diploma cover is right side up
Shake all the Honored Guests’ hands

25. Exit the stage
Return to your row and remain standing until everyone in your row has received diploma (you will be signaled to sit).

26. A K

27. L Z

28. Recessional and Diplomas
When the Ceremony is over, you will be signaled to stand and will walk out in two lines back to the Hallway
Find your alphabetical sign at the tables
YOU (no one else may do this) must sign and receive your diploma
Place it in your diploma cover
Meet your friends and family outside

29. A K L Z

30. Approximate PlacementK Z A L

31. The Operations Team requests that all high schools remind graduates that they are NOT allowed to throw their caps at the end of the ceremony.
All Pinellas County School Board policies and procedures are in effect until after completion of the ceremony.
This PowerPoint will be available on the school website tomorrow.

32. Honor Chords, Cowls and Regalia
Be sure to see your advisor if you are in need of honor chords.

33. Reader Card Please write your formal name on the Reader Card.
Contact information is for the photography company.
If you have questions about the Phonetic spelling of your name, see Mrs. Mobley
You will hand this and your green slip in to receive your cap and gown

34. Senior T-Shirts $10 Cash Short Sleeve
Available at the end, here on stage or
Mrs. Hynes in 9209

35. Cap and Gown Wait until your section is dismissed
Find the correct door
Exit through that door to the lobby
Boys A-I Boys J-Z
Girls A-La Girls Le-Z
Be sure there is a tassel in your package before you leave. Lost tassels cost $10 to replace.
Turn in your reader card and conduct acknowledgement, sign your name, receive your cap and gown

36. CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2018