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

2. Important Dates January 28 – February 1 Grad Bash only tickets on sell
$160 (cash only) ONLY 40 tickets remain
February Athletic Signing Day
February Mr. Lee Pageant
Until March 29, Grad Fee Collection ($30 for students who didn’t purchase senior package – online only)
TBA Pay Senior Debts (I.D Fines/lost textbooks)
March TBA Senior Parent Meeting
April 8 – May EOCs/Finals/AP Testing
April Academic Signing Day
April Grad Bash

3. Dates continued
May 3 All FLVS, DVIA and Dual Enrollment classes must be COMPLETED
May 10 All lockers cleaned out/locks returned
May 10 All student textbooks turned in
May 17 Graduation Rehearsal (auditorium 8am)
May 17 Seniors last day
May 31 Graduation Rehearsal Jax Vet - Arena time TBA)
May 31 Graduation 1pm)

4. ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE!!

5. Books/Debts continued
If a senior owes money for any fundraiser (past or present), has a uniform for a sport or organization, or any property belonging to a teacher, sport, or school group, it must be cleared before the student can receive a cap, gown, or graduation tickets.
THE DEADLINE FOR ALL DEBTS TO BE CLEARED IS March 29, 2019.  

6. Graduation Tickets
Each senior will be issued ten (10) tickets for graduation.
Seniors can garner additional tickets if they:
Parent/Guardian attends parent meeting (held in March 2019) (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)

7. Graduation Rehearsal There will be two MANDATORY rehearsals:
May 17, 2019 in the 8:00am
May 31, The Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena (time TBA)

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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!

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

12. Commencement Exercises
May 31, 1:00pm at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
Guests will be required to present a ticket as they enter the Arena.
Parking ranges from $ $10.00 and is available at numerous garages or lots in the area

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

14. 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)

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. Baccalaureate
Information is pending and will be announced at a later date

18. Other senior events…..
All information for senior week activities is pending at this time. Please watch for information in the coming weeks