COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION 2016
October 12 ----------------- Attendance Waiver Day (1 or less absences)
October 14 ----------------- Senior Meeting @ 8:30 in Theater
October 28 ----------------- SWAT
November 2 ----------------- Panoramic Picture @ 9:30 am (Rescheduled from October 13)
November 7 ----------------- SAT (Register by Oct. 9)
November 12 ---------------- SWAT
November 13 ----------------- Jostens (in Cafeteria)
November 23-27 ------------- Thanksgiving Break
December 5 ----------------- SAT (Register by Nov. 5)
December 8 ----------------- Jostens (in Cafeteria)
December 12 ----------------- ACT (Register by Nov. 6)
December ?? -----------Credit By Exam (TENTATIVE)
December 16 ---------------- Jostens (during Lunch)
December 18 ---------------- SWAT
December 21-Jan.1 -------- Winter Break
January 13-15 --------------- Semester Exams
January 18 ----------------- MLK Holiday
January 19 ----------------- 2nd Semester Starts – Countdown to Graduation!!
January 23 ----------------- SAT (Register by Dec. 28)
January 27 ----------------- SWAT
February ?? ----------------- Tribal Showcase 5:30 – 7:30 (Date TBA)
February 6 ----------------- ACT (Register by Jan. 8)
February 17 ----------------- SWAT
March 1
----------------- Senior Breakfast Meeting in Library @ 6:30 pm ***Parents Only****
March 2
----------------- Senior Class Meeting @ 9:25 am in Theater
Announcements, Cap & Gown Pickup – during meeting
March 14-18 ----------------- Spring Break
March 5
----------------- SAT (Register by Feb. 13)
March 23
----------------- SWAT
March 25
March 27
April 9
April 16
April 29
April 28
May 7
May 2-13
May 16/23
May 18
May 20
----------------- Good Friday – Bad Weather Makeup Day
----------------- End of 3rd Nine Weeks ******* Only 1 More To Go!!!!!! ********
----------------- ACT (Register by March 4)
----------------- Junior/Senior Prom
----------------- Auditions for Senior Celebration (To Perform)
----------------- SWAT
----------------- SAT (Register by April 8)
----------------- AP Tests
----------------- Yearbook Signing Party
----------------- SWAT
----------------- Senior Breakfast @ 8:00 am (Tentative)
Senior Celebration Practice – Immediately following Breakfast
Senior Picnic (11:00 – 3:00) @ Parkhill Park (TENTATIVE)
Senior Celebration @ 6:30 pm
May ??
----------------- Yearbook Signing Party
May 30
----------------- Memorial Day – Holiday
June ??
----------------- Credit By Exams (TENTATIVE)
May 31 - June 2 -------------- Semester Exams
June 2
----------------- End of 4th Nine Weeks - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!!!!
June 3
----------------- 12:30 – 2:30 pm – Graduation Practice @ Verizon Theater– MANDATORY
June 4
----------------- 3:00 pm– Graduation @ Verizon Theater
SENIORS,
Can you believe that the time is already here? As the school year goes by, you’ll notice things are going
to become quite hectic, but enjoy every minute of it. After all, this is it! One way to make your Senior
year a memorable one is to join in all the activities offered as we get closer to GRADUATION.
Class of 2015, we are extremely proud of you and enjoying sharing in this special time with you. Make
the most of the time you have left as a Warrior here at SGP!
If you have any questions concerning Senior Activities, please come see me in room G-230, or email me
at marco.armijo@gpisd.org
Thanks and have a wonderful Senior year,
Mr. Armijo
Senior Class Sponsor
PANORAMIC PICTURE
Tuesday, October 13th @9:30 am
Wear your SENIOR SHIRT!!
Don’t forget to pick up you Panoramic picture Oct. 14th and 15th, during lunch.
SENIOR FEES
Fees cover the following things/events:
Senior T-shirt
Senior Breakfast
Senior Picnic
Senior Celebration
(Walk and Awards)
Graduation Programs
Senior Gift
Fee is $40.
JUNIOR / SENIOR PROM
The Junior / Senior Prom is set for Saturday, April 16th. The Prom will be from 8:00 – 11:00 at the
Grand Pavilion (I-35E & Market Hall, Dallas).
Listen to announcements for Sales Dates and Prices !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YOU MUST PAY YOUR FINES BEFORE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO PURCHASE A TICKET!
Cash only: No checks or credit cards. No fines on student record. Outside date forms are available in
the Main Office and must be filled out and approved prior to ticket purchase. As always, listen
carefully to announcements. No tickets will be sold at the door, and tickets are non-refundable and
non-transferable (your name will be placed on the back of your ticket). Flash Photography will be
there for formal and candid pictures. You are free to bring your own camera, but no outside
photographers are permitted.
YOU MUST HAVE A TICKET AND A PICTURE ID TO ENTER THE PROM!!
SENIOR CELEBRATION
May 20th @ 6:30 pm in the Coliseum
If you want to participate, you will sign up prior to May 15th, with me in room G-230.
This gathering is semi-formal to formal and a very serious event due to the presence of parents,
grandparents, and other special guests.
This is a celebration of your high school achievements and future plans. Flowers will be provided. No
outside flowers allowed. A professional photographer will be present, but parents are welcome to
take pictures.
No parents are allowed on the Coliseum floor. Guests must remain in seats.
BREAKFAST & SENIOR WALK/CELEBRATION PRACTICE
May 20th @ 8:00 am.
The Senior Parents will be providing breakfast for you. Please be appreciative of their efforts! All
Seniors must attend and attendance will be taken.
After breakfast, we will have Senior Walk/Celebration practice. You must attend practice in order to
participate in Senior Walk/Celebration. Tickets for Senior Walk/Celebration will be passed out after
practice.
SENIOR WALK/CELEBRATION AUDITIONS
Auditions to perform at this year’s Senior Celebration are Tentatively set for April 29th, immediately
after school in the Choir room If you are interested in performing, please begin working on audition
pieces now. Listen to the announcements for details. Please See Mr. Armijo if you have questions.
SENIOR PICTURES FOR SLIDE SHOW
Seniors need to turn in pictures of Seniors only, involved in Athletics, Activities, competitions, etc, to
Mr. Armijo. They must be in groups of 2 or more. NO Singles. Pictures must be on Flash drive or
emailed. No hard copies. The Slide Show will be show at Senior Celebration.
Send pictures to sgptnn@gmail.com
JOSTENS ANNOUNCEMENT DELIVERY
Jostens will be at school throughout the year. Remember to order your cap and gown, and
announcements as soon as possible. If you have any questions, call Jostens at 817-461-6837 or go
online at www.jostensgradshop.com
Announcements, Cap, and Gown pickup will be March 25th during the Senior Meeting.
GRADUATION TICKETS
Graduation Tickets will be distributed the last week of school during lunch. You must have your ID in
order to pick up your tickets.
**NOTE: Verizon Theater prints and bundles the tickets together. You will receive a bundle of tickets
AT RANDOM. You cannot request better different seats.
Handicap seating: If you are in need of handicap seating, you must email the registrar, Tammy
McGuire at tammy.mcquire@gpisd.org, as soon as possible. There is a limited amount of handicap
seating available.
GRADUATION PRACTICE
JUNE 3rd @ 1:00 – 3:30 pm: MANDATORY
Practice will be at Verizon. If you do not participate in Practice – You will not be able to
participate in Graduation!
You must stay the WHOLE time at Practice. Work is not an excuse.
The # of tickets will depend on the # of Seniors graduating.
There will be a Lottery system set up for extra tickets. Details to come later.
GRADUATION
June 4th @ 3:00pm: The day is Finally here!!!
Report to Verizon no later than 2:15 pm, in your Cap & Gown. No guests allowed backstage.
Tickets will be handed out the week of Graduation.
A professional photographer will be taking pictures..
Guests must stay in their seats.
Inappropriate behavior will result in disciplinary actions that may result in your diploma being
held.
Only SGPHS approved stoles and medals are allowed to be worn during Graduation.
Diplomas will be handed out immediately after the Graduation Ceremony.