Miller Comprehensive High School
2015
Grade 12 Banquet & Dance Information
GRADUATION mass & exercise INFORMATION
STATEMENTS OF POLICY AND PROTOCOL
Regina Roman Catholic Separate School Division No. 81
Graduation Exercises
The Board favours high school graduation exercises for all students who are in a position to
complete the provincial and school division high school requirements at the end of the current
school year. Graduation exercises are to reflect the spiritual and the academic aspects of Catholic
education.
Graduation Exercises - Administrative Protocol
1.
The principal shall assure that each Grade 12 student is made aware of the requirements for
graduation eligibility at the beginning of his/her graduating year.
2.
To be eligible to participate in graduation exercises, the student must be able to complete
the provincial requirements for Grade 12 standing at the end of the current school year and
must have completed Christian Ethics 30 or be currently enrolled in the class and, in the
opinion of the principal, doing satisfactory work in classes in order to participate in
graduation exercises.
3.
Each high school shall inform graduands and parents/guardians about the policy and
protocol regarding high school graduation exercise participation prior to April 1.
4.
Each high school shall provide graduands and parents/guardians all necessary information
regarding graduation activities that are part of the school's planned program.
5.
Parents shall also be advised that any other activities related to graduation do not have the
approval of the school or the School Board. A letter from the Board to parents of graduands
about graduation activities addresses this.
6.
Schools should attempt to hold graduation exercises at a time outside the regular school
day. If they are held during a school day, they may not begin before 1:00 p.m.
7.
Graduation exercises should be self-sustaining. Graduation fees should pay for all related
costs. Principals are to alert graduation organizers about issues of student and family
poverty.
8.
The celebration of Mass is to be held in close proximity to graduation.
9.
Each high school shall develop and conduct a program emphasizing safety and due
diligence in all activities related to graduation.
10.
High school principals should provide guidance and advice to parent committees planning
after graduation activities for graduands and their guests.
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SYSTEM PRACTICE
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Students must acquire a minimum of twenty-four (24) credits overall at the Secondary Level.
These requirements are detailed in the student handbook.
Graduation eligibility lists will be updated and posted shortly after the beginning of Semester
II. It is the responsibility of each student to ensure his/her name is on the list, and to verify the
spelling of his/her name.
In keeping with school division policy, we at Miller High School believe that a student's
academic achievement should be recognized in a Catholic atmosphere. This belief will be
manifested at the graduation mass and the graduation exercises.
If the students and parents wish to have a grade 12 banquet and dance, Miller High School will
organize them. However, all after-grad activities are the responsibility of the parents.
We strive to keep costs reasonable and affordable for all grade 12 students.
TIMELINE
January 14th
Parent Meeting
Graduation Photos – Feb 2nd , 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th
(Contact Lifetouch at 949-8448 for additional information or for order assistance)
February
Updated Graduation Eligibility Posted
March
Formation and meeting with Student Prom and Graduation Committees
Graduation Speech selection and nomination process begins
Updated Graduation Eligibility list posted
April
April 20th and 21st
Grade 12 Banquet and Dance ticket fee collection in the Conference Room during the
noon hour
May
May 4th and 5th Grade 12 Banquet and Dance ticket pick up at lunch time in the North
Cafeteria
May 22
Grade 12 Banquet – Delta Hotel 6:30 pm – Raphael Ballroom
Grade 12 Dance (immediately following the banquet) – 8:30 to 11:00pm
June
June 8th and 9th - Graduation Fee Collection and Mass/Exercise Ticket Distribution in
the Conference Room during the noon hour
June 19
Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal – 12 noon in the Theatre. This is the second day of
course finalizations. Immediately following the final, graduands will meet in the
theatre.
June 23
Graduation Gown Pick Up
June 25
Graduation Mass 9:30 am - Resurrection Parish
Graduation Exercises 1:30 pm - Delta Hotel
11:30am to 1:30pm – Conference Room (A145)
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GRADE 12 BANQUET AND DANCE - FRIDAY MAY 22nd
Students enrolled in grade 12 during the 2014-2015 school year are eligible to attend the banquet.
Ticket fee collection will be at noon in the Conference Room on April 20th and April 21st . During
each day of the ticket payment, students will randomly choose a number. This number will be the
order that students select their seats on May 4th and 5th.
For example, if a student pays for his/her tickets on April 20th they will draw a ‘blue’ number. If
the student draws a blue #4, then on May 5th, when the students with blue numbers select their
tables, that student will be the 4th student to look at the diagram of the banquet hall and choose
his/her table/seats. If a student pays for his/her tickets on April 21st, he/she will draw a ‘pink’
number and then on May 5th, select his/her table based on the order/number they randomly choose.
Students may purchase up to 8 tickets (including their own ticket). The banquet and dance begins
at 6:30pm and will finish at 11:00pm
Dress
Semi-formal or formal dress is appropriate for this event.
BANQUET & DANCE - TICKETS AND RESERVATIONS
Each Grade 12 student is entitled to eight banquet tickets. This includes the grade 12 student's own
ticket. The cost is $40.00 per person.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE TICKET ORDER FORM AND BRING THE FORM ALONG
WITH YOUR PAYMENT TO THE CONFERENCE ROOM ON April 20th or 21st BETWEEN
12:13 AND 1:04 (LUNCH HOUR). Receipt and order of seat selection will be given at time of
payment (ticket distribution will occur on May 4th or 5th (depending on the day ticket funds were
collected) from12:13 to 1:04pm – lunch hour in the North Cafeteria)
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TICKET ORDER FORM (RETURN WITH PAYMENT)
Name: ____________________________________________
Number of Banquet tickets required
($40.00/person including grade 12 student)
(Maximum 8)
Note: At time of payment you will randomly choose a number. This number represents the order
in which you will choose your banquet seating (table) arrangements. Students submitting funds for
tickets on April 20th, will choose seating on May 4th, those submitting funds on April 21st, will
choose their seating arrangements on May 5th.
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THURSDAY JUNE 25th
Graduation Mass
Resurrection Parish
9:30 am
Mass will begin at 9:30 am. There is room for approximately 800 people in the Church. Students
dress in their graduation gowns and v-stoles. We ask that the graduands wear appropriate clothing
under the gowns no shorts or blue jeans. All graduands sit with their family for the mass.
GRADUATION EXERCISES
Delta Hotel – Raphael Ballroom
1:30 pm
 All graduands will need to arrive at the Campana Room at the Delta Hotel by 12:45 p.m. No
one, other than graduands, will be admitted to this room. Food, drinks, and gum are not
allowed. Graduands should have their caps & gowns with them. Before lining up, the
graduands will be photographed as a group in their caps and gowns. Following the picture, the
graduands will line up according to the instructions given by the teacher organizer. Graduands
are encouraged not to bring any personal items such as cell phones, hair dryers, curling irons,
iPods, money, etc.
 12:45 pm the doors will open to the public. Admission to the Exercises will be by ticket only
(including children and babies). Seats are available on a first-come basis. Rows will be
designated at the front for graduands and special guests.
 At 1:30 pm the graduands will enter and proceed to their assigned seat. Once they reach their
seat, each graduand will notice a card with their name on it. Graduands are to keep this card
because they will present it to the MC to be called forward.
 Graduands must return their gowns to the designated teacher within 20 minutes
following the ceremonies. If the gowns are not returned to our staff on this day, all
responsibility for shipping costs will be assumed by the student.
DRESS REQUIREMENTS (Mass/Exercises)
The academic dress worn to the mass/exercises by the graduand consists of a black gown; a red, white
and navy v-stole and a black cap with red, white and navy tassels. The gowns are rented and the caps
are purchased as a memento. The cost is included in the graduation fee. We ask that all graduands wear
appropriate clothing under the gowns (boys may wear a shirt and tie, dress pants and dress shoes, but
NOT shorts of any kind. Girls may wear either a dress, or a top and dress pants and dress shoes – no
flip flops for anyone please).
Caps and gowns will be required for the graduation mass and exercises, and MUST be picked up
at the school on Tuesday June 23rd in Room A145 (Conference Room) between 11:30 am & 1:30
pm. This is the second last day of Course Finalizations.
Rehearsal- All graduands MUST attend the rehearsal assembly. This rehearsal is absolutely essential
and its importance cannot be overemphasized. We will assume that students who do not attend the
rehearsal will not be attending the graduation ceremonies. Any absence from this rehearsal must be
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cleared in advance with the vice-principal and graduation committee. The rehearsal will take place on
Friday, June 19th at 12 noon in the Theatre (this is after period 2 Course Finalization). The
rehearsal will take approximately one hour.
FEES
A Graduation fee of $90.00 includes:
Cap and gown rental, rental of materials, printing of programs, printing of
invitations, printing of certificates, graduation exercise tickets, art legacy,
liturgical costs and miscellaneous/guests
Fee Collection
Fees for graduation will be collected at noon in the Conference on June 8th and 9th during the
lunch hour (12:13 to 1:04 pm) in the Theatre.
Payment may be made by cash or cheque made payable to Miller High School.
* Please note – All outstanding school fees must be paid before acceptance of graduation fee.
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FEE AND INVITATION ORDER FORM (RETURN WITH PAYMENT)
Name of Student _________________________________________________
(Please print – first and last name)
Graduation Fee $90.00 ($90.00 cash or $90.00 cheque made out to Miller High School)
Please circle method of payment
CASH
CHEQUE
Number of Exercise seats required
(Maximum 8– no extra charge for these tickets)
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SPEECHES
1. VALEDICTORIAN & SALUTATORIAN (given at Exercises)
The role of the VALEDICTORIAN is to serve as the representative voice of the entire graduating
class. This position should be looked upon as an honour. The SALUTATORIAN, also an honoured
position, has the responsibility of welcoming everyone to the graduation. This student acts as a
representative on behalf of the graduands.
Each year, eligible graduands choose a student to be their valedictorian. The valedictorian is a student
with good academic standing who has contributed to the life of the school in many ways.
Procedure for selecting a Valedictorian and a Salutatorian
Eligible Candidates
Any student who is graduating and who has a minimum average of 80% in the following subject areas:
CHRISTIAN ETHICS 30, ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS A30, ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS B30, SOCIAL
STUDIES 30 and the next best THREE taken in the Grade XII year.
Nomination and Election
 Any student who is eligible to graduate in June may nominate candidates for the position of
valedictorian. As well, only graduating students are eligible to participate in the voting
procedures for these positions. The student receiving the most votes will be the valedictorian,
whereas the student who receives the second highest number of votes will be the salutatorian.
The nomination process for these positions will run during April with the voting and selection
process completed by the end of April. Nomination forms will be available in Student Services
or from a Student Graduation Committee Member.
 The valedictorian and salutatorian must have their speeches approved by the school
administration and presented to the speech committee by the end of May. In the event that the
speeches are not completed to present to the committee someone else may be selected. All
speeches must be rehearsed with the appointed teacher(s).
2. OTHER SPEECHES (given at Grade 12 Formal Banquet)
All students enrolled in grade 12 courses have the opportunity to complete applications/nominations
for speeches for the Grade 12 Banquet. If a Grade 12 student is interested in delivering one of these
speeches, or nominating someone to give a speech he/she must pick up a nomination form from
Student Services or a member of the Student Graduation Committee. Nominations need to be in by
Friday, April 26th. Selection and voting will occur following this deadline. All toasts and other
speeches need to be approved by the administration. We require speakers for the following:
Grace
Toast to the Parents (a grade 12 student)
Reply to the Toast (a parent)
Toast to the Faculty & Staff (a grade 12 student)
Reply to the Toast (staff member)
Toast to the Grade 12 Class and Farewell (a grade 12 student)
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Cap and Gown Photographs at School
Portraits - Lifetouch Canada will be taking graduation photos at the school on February 2nd to 6th 2014.
Signing up for picture session is on-line. A sitting fee (approximately 30 dollars) is due at the time of
the photographs. Students do have the opportunity to have casual pictures and pictures with friends
taken but these photos sessions should be booked outside of the regular school day. Retakes for those
that need retakes or anyone that did not have their picture taken in February can be made with
Lifetouch. For additional information and ordering please contact Lifetouch at 949-8448.
Group Photographs
There will be an opportunity to take two group pictures. The first picture will be of the grade 12 class at
the Grade 12 Formal Banquet. The second picture will be of the graduands in their cap and gown (taken
before the Exercises). These photos are taken by Lifetouch and order forms will be made available.
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Graduation and Grade 12 Awards
The Leadership awards listed below will be presented at the graduation exercises.
Leadership Awards:
Archbishop’s Award
Archbishop Daniel Bohan
Award of Excellence
Mr. B.J. Grebinski
Catholic Leadership Award
Regina Catholic Schools
Gary J. Selinger Humanitarian Award
Mrs. L. Selinger
Honourable J. McIntyre Award
Regina Catholic Schools
Aboriginal Student Achievement Award
Regina Catholic Schools
J.P. Miller Award
Reverend Monsignor Kenneth E. Miller
Knights of Columbus Achievement Award
Knights of Columbus Council #1247
Miller Staff Award
Miller Staff
School Spirit Award
Regina Catholic Schools Teachers’ Association
Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions Award
Regina Catholic Schools
Shannon Cronin Memorial Award
Cronin Family
Student Achievement Award (Alternative Program)
Pearl Shymko/Darlene Solie
The faculty of Miller Comprehensive High School votes on these awards. Teachers may nominate
students. Students also have the opportunity to submit a written profile outlining their involvement in
extracurricular, school, leadership and parish related activities so that they can be considered for these
awards. Priest or parish worker references are required for awards that consider parish involvement.
Guidance counsellors will visit Grade 12 classes in early March to inform student about the leadership
awards and the written profile.
Honour Roll:
The Honour Roll consists of Major Honour Awards and Honour Awards. A Major Honour Award is
presented to a student who has achieved an academic average of 90.0% or higher. An Honour Award is
presented to a student who has achieved an academic average between 80.0% and 89.9%. Exact
Honour Roll criteria for each program and grade level can be found in the Miller Student Agenda Books.
Credits earned at Miller, through on-line courses, or at a high school from which a student transfers can
be used in the calculations. Honour Roll for Graduating students is calculated after Report Period 5 in
Semester Two.
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Top Academic Awards:
Governor General’s Academic Medal
Sponsored By:
Chancellery of Canadian Order & Decoration
Rideau Hall, Ottawa
Academic Proficiency Award
Regina Catholic Schools
Top Academic Student (Modified Courses)
Grads of 1988
Subject Awards:
Band Musicianship Award
Biology
Advanced Placement Calculus
Calculus
Chemistry
Ken Danylczuk Choral Award
Miller Choral Musicianship Award
Miller Vocal Jazz Musicianship Award
Christian Ethics
Commercial Cooking Award
Communication Media
Computer Science
Construction
Cosmetology
Senior Esthetics
Senior Drama
English Language Arts
English Language Arts (Modified Courses)
Advanced Placement English Language Arts
Marjorie Gunn English Award
Law
Math Foundations
Pre-Calculus
Math Workplace & Apprenticeship
Music
Native Studies
Physical Education
Physics
Psychology
Advanced Placement Psychology
Social Studies
Visual Art
Mrs. Joyce Ray.
Mr. Brian Selinger
Catholic School Community Council
Catholic School Community Council
Mr. Richard Flegel
Mrs. Lorna Klein
Mrs. Corinne Pirot
Mrs. Corinne Pirot
Family of Frank X. Rink
Mr. Martin Turcotte
Catholic School Community Council
Mr. Scott Gherasim
Mr. Dean Kuz
Ms. Sandra Mann
Best Buy Esthetics
Mrs. Alice Parkinson
Mrs. Brenda Schuett
Regina Catholic Schools
Mrs. Maura Thompson
Family of Marjorie Gunn
Howard Knight Insurance
Miller Staff
Miller Staff
Kramer Ltd
Fine Arts Department Year 2000
Regina Catholic Schools
Mr. Wayne Kartusch
Mr. Emil Lulik
Miller Student Services
Mrs. Patrice Krueger
Mr. Bernie Ripplinger
Mr. Wilf Perreault
The Allan and Darlene Exner Scholarships:
These $1250 Scholarships are awarded to four graduates who have attended Miller Grades 9 through 12,
who are in good academic standing and are enrolled in a post-secondary program for the Fall Term after
graduation. Applicants must demonstrate significant school based extra-curricular involvement and
community volunteer activity outside of Christian Service Hours. Applicants must submit a 250-300 word
essay on the value of education and their reason(s) for their post-secondary program of choice.
References must be provided as well as post-secondary program proof of enrolment. A minimum of two
of the four scholarships shall be awarded to graduates enrolled in a trade or apprenticeship program.
Application forms are available in Student Services in December and completed applications must be
submitted to the school principal by April 30th. Scholarships are awarded at Graduation Exercises.
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