1. Andover High School Graduation
Class of 2018
Mariucci Arena
Minneapolis, MN

2. 2017 Ceremony Photo

4. Need-to-knows from Today
Know the end-of-year dates/events
Know what to take care of before my last day (May 30)
Understand the senior checkout process (May 30)
Understand how a student might lose their opportunity to participate in the ceremony
Know when and where to report, and what to wear
Know the # 1 rule about the procession/diploma process
Know how the lineup and procession will look
Know how/when to toss my cap and get my diploma

5. Dates to Know Thursday, May 3rd: Graduation Speaker Auditions
Wednesday, May 30th: Last day for Seniors!!
Periods 1 – 3 in class (finals)
Period 4 (11:20) in Main Gym:
Last Minute details
Senior Checkout
Caps & Gowns
Honors Grad gear
Senior Luncheon in the stadium
Sunday, June 3rd: Graduation Ceremony

6. Honors Grad gear: Dates to Know, Cont’d Honors: Gold Tassel
High: Gold Tassel & White Cord
Highest: Gold Tassel & Gold Cord
It is possible that PSEO and Alternative Site students will be placed in an Advisory group different than their original Advisory

7. Before Your Last Day
Make sure library and textbooks are returned, and all fines/fees are paid
Serve any outstanding detention hours
Confirm pronunciation of your name with your Advisory teacher

9. Checkout Details Senior Clearance form
Signatures from teachers before checkout
Signatures during checkout for:
Fines/Fees clearance (if you have 0 fines, get your form stamped during Lunches Tuesday, May 29)
Counselor clearance and exit survey
Final Transcript request (optional)
We will send your immunization record home … keep it!

10. Things You Need To Know Seniors report to Mariucci Arena at 3:00
Seniors will line up by Advisory behind the stage area
Process, sit, and cross the stage by Advisory
Dress appropriately for the occasion
No tickets necessary for family/guests
Handicap accessible seating at the top of Section 24 (need to call ahead to reserve)
Pick up diplomas for 30 minutes backstage after the ceremony

13. # 1 rule is:
Follow the person
In front of you

17. Positive End of the Year
“… so-called Senior pranks or other disruptive/destructive acts at the end of the year will not be tolerated.  Depending on the circumstances, students involved in disruptive or destructive actions at the end of the year may forfeit the privilege of participating in commencement. Andover has a tradition of avoiding these problems, and we want to ask your cooperation to maintain that tradition.”

18. Caps/Gowns – (undecorated)
Tassels start right, turn left as you cross the stage
Hat Toss

19. Make it a good finish To a Great Senior Year!