GRADUATION 2010
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SPECIAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE END OF THE YEAR AND GRADUATON EVENTS
Graduation is rapidly approaching and we want you to have information regarding some important dates and the ceremony itself. Please pay close attention to the Spring Schedule of Events included in this mailing and to the following information. Graduation is a special night for seniors and their families, and we are excited about our graduation ceremony. Senior officers and senior members of MHS Student Council, along with a faculty graduation committee, have helped to shape the events and plans for this year's commencement activities. For the next few weeks, it is very important that all seniors concentrate on meeting graduation requirements and comply with the spring schedule of events. Any student who fails to meet academic graduation requirements, fails to comply with the schedule of events, and/or chooses to not follow the guidelines for demeanor and dress will not be allowed to participate in, or attend, the graduation exercises as a member of the Class of 2010, but may apply for his or her diploma at the high school office after graduation requirements have been completed, or during regular school hours, beginning the day after the graduation ceremony has been held. It is important to note that graduation practices are mandatory for any student planning to participate in the graduation ceremony. Taking part in the Honors Program and Commencement Exercises is a privilege. The State of Arizona and the Agua Fria Union High School District Governing Board do not permit students to receive graduation diplomas unless all requirements have been fully met. Communication with your child and his/her teacher(s), to ensure your son or daughter is receiving passing grades, is essential. The graduation ceremony will be held at 8:00pm on Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at the Millennium High School Stadium. A section of seats on the field will be reserved for ticketed guests only. Each senior will be given 2 tickets for seats on the field. NO STILL OR VIDEO CAMERAS ARE ALLOWED ON THE FIELD DURING THE GRADUATION EXERCISES.
***Please be aware that senior trips or senior ditch days are not condoned or endorsed by Millennium High School or the Agua Fria Union High School District and are NOT school sponsored activities.
***In addition, please be certain that your son or daughter has paid all fees prior to Senior Check Out on Monday, May 17th from 8:00am-10:00am. Diplomas are not issued to students until all fees have been paid, and all other obligations to school have been resolved (lost texts, uniforms, equipment, etc.) |
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR SENIORS AND PARENTS
SENIOR CHECK OUT: Seniors will check out with their Guidance Counselors on Monday, May 17 from 8:00am - 10:00am. All debts must be taken care of, and equipment, uniforms and/or materials must be returned before a student will be cleared for graduation. DRESS FOR THE GRADUATION CEREMONY PRACTICES: Clothing worn to practices and school events must be in compliance with the Millennium Dress Code. Don't forget sunscreen, sunglasses, and/or hats for graduation practice. Water will be available for outdoor practices. DRESS FOR THE GRADUATION CEREMONY AND HONORS PROGRAM: All graduates will wear graduation gowns. Caps will not be worn to the Honors Program, but must be worn to the graduation rehearsal on Tuesday evening and to the graduation ceremony. The cap should be worn straight and level and pulled down slightly on the forehead. Tassels are to be worn on the left side. Caps and gowns are not to be altered in any way or to have any writing, emblem or insignia on them. LADIES: Wear dresses or dress pants. Dresses must not hang below your graduation gown. Dress pants or dressy Capri's should be of solid color. Denim of any color and/or shorts are not acceptable. Black, white, or neutral colored dress shoes must be worn. Beach sandals, flip flops, tennis shoes, etc. are unacceptable. If you have a question regarding dress, please contact the office. GENTLEMEN: Wear a solid color black or neutral colored dress shirt (short or long sleeves) with appropriate traditional tied black or neutral colored necktie and solid color black dress slacks. Denim of any color may not be worn. Black dress shoes and socks must be worn. Sandals, flip-flops, tennis shoes or beach shoes, etc. are unacceptable. If you have a question regarding dress, please contact the office. IMPORTANT: Graduates can not wear sunglasses or chew gum, candy, etc., during the Honors Assembly, Dress Rehearsal and Commencement Exercises. PARKING: Parking on campus is very limited. The east and west school parking lots will fill up very quickly, so please try to carpool and arrive early. Seniors are to park on the field south of the baseball field. GRADUATION SEATING: Bleacher seating is first come, first serve. Tickets are not required for bleacher seating. FIELD SEATING: Each graduate will be given 2 tickets at Senior Check-Out (Monday, May 17th), for parents, family, or friends to use for field seating. Admission to field seating will be by ticket only. Field ticket holders must arrive and be seated no later than 7:45 PM. There will be no field access after this time. Field ticket holders are to remain in their seats throughout the ceremony. Standing along the fence and track area prohibits family and guests from viewing the ceremony. We appreciate your cooperation. APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR: Appropriate behavior and all procedures were addressed at the Senior Assembly during the 2010 Spring Semester. If any student is disrupting the graduation ceremony, he or she will be removed from the field. This is an important night in the lives of our students and we want the ceremony to reflect the dignity of the occasion. Disruption to the Graduation Ceremony and/or any other Graduation related events could lead to a student's diploma being held up to 6 months. Students who have their diploma held, must seek reinstatement of their diploma through the AFUHSD school board. PRE-GRADUATION LINE UP: Graduates must be in the gymnasium by 7:00pm to line up for the ceremony. Only Graduates are allowed in the gymnasium prior to the Graduation Ceremony!! No purses, backpacks, camera bags, food, drinks, or any other kind of container will be allowed in the gymnasium. We will provide water for the graduates. Anyone not in the gym for line up and attendance will not be permitted to be a part of the commencement exercises. DIPLOMA PICK-UP: During The Graduation Ceremony, seniors will be issued a Diploma cover. Diplomas will be given to the graduates in the gymnasium immediately following the Ceremony and recessional. Inappropriate behavior during Commencement Exercises will result in the senior making an appointment with an Administrator during regular school hours beginning Thursday, May 20, 2008 to secure his/her diploma. NHS COLLARS: National Honor Society collars should be returned to the staff member dispersing diplomas in the gymnasium. Additional Info: *** Courtesy and respect for all graduates is expected by the guests. The family and friends of each graduate deserve the opportunity to hear their child's name being called to the stage to receive his or her diploma. *** Students from the Agua Fria JROTC will be presenting colors once the graduates are in their seats. Please stand and remove your hats at this time. *** Programs will be available at the commencement ceremony. |
