Graduation Assembly June 2012

Keys to Success

Remember to:

•Attend Classes

•Submit assignments and projects

•Complete correspondence studies

•Prepare for exams beginning on June 18th

•Provincial Math Exam Friday, June 15th.

•Provincial English Exam Tuesday June 19th

Grad Breakfast

June 14th- 9:15-10:30

Grad Breakfast

• All potential graduates encouraged to attend

• Buffet style breakfast in the cafeteria

• Student Services will be gathering information for graduation : Where you are going after graduation, extracurricular involvement, scholarships obtained, how name should be said

Prom

Monday June 25th. World Trade Centre

Grad Fees

• $50 each for gown rental• Cash to room 2010• Debit/Credit Card office • Receipts (tax deductible

– grad envelope)

Grad Certificates

• Confirm spelling of name(s) – Guidance• Changes to Ms. Fitzgerald (Guidance)

Grad Clothing

• Already ordered• Some extra items – listen for announcements• Hoodies, t-shirts, etc.

Grad Night (May 31)

• Fun Night for Grads!• $5 each• Movie• Flashlight Tag• Scavenger Hunt• Group Games• Video Games Room

• Popcorn• Slushies• Chips, etc.

• Tickets on sale in lobby at lunch times

• Listen for announcements!

Prom – June 25, 2012

• Theme – Black Tie Affair• Fundraising –

Bingo• Expectations• Halifax Police on

site• Non-smoking

Prom – June 25, 2012

• Ticket Price $90 each (WTCC – May 18)• Room 2010 Lunch Hours May 16 – 25• Cash/Slip – No Cheques – Debit/Credit Office• Contract signed – Office/2010• How you’re getting home (bus, drive, etc)• Coat Check• Not attending (need the count)• Table List

Prom – June 25, 2012

• Arrive at WTCC – 6:45 pm• 7 pm – 8 pm: Reception (family and friends)• 8 pm – 8:45 Grand March (organized groups)• 8:45 pm – Dinner (3 Course)• Dance• 12 – 12:30 am End

Grad Rehearsal

June 27th at Exhibition Park

Grad Rehearsal

• Grads arrive between 12:00 and 12:15

• Ceremony begins at 1:00 sharp

• Grad gowns will be given out

• Grad lists will be posted on the website and the front doors of SJA by 9:00 A.M on June 27

• Non-grads will be called in the morning

Valedictorian Candidates should have:

Good academic standing, contribution to school & community and strong public speaking skills

Application is a presentation or essay answering:

What does it mean to be a 21st century Graduate from SJA?

Panel will create a shortlist from submissions

May 28th essays are due

GRADUATION

Thursday June 28th at Exhibition Park

Graduation

• Grads arrive between 1 and 1:15

• Ceremony begins at 2pm SHARP

• RETURN GOWNS AFTER CEREMONY $100 billing fee if one goes missing

Graduation

• You can invite as many guests as possible to Graduation.

• If you do not attend graduation, diplomas will not be automatically mailed out

• Those not attending can only pick up their diploma on June 29th

• Please inform guidance of relatives with special needs

• Diplomas will be given to the graduate or Parents only- no friends

Graduation

Graduates will receive several items in their grad folder

•3 transcripts (1 sealed- do not open). It is the students responsibility to forward to the post-secondary institution

•Final report card

•High School Diploma

•French Immersion Diploma

•Course Awards (if applicable)