Alan C. Pope High School
Class of 2015
GRADUATION INFORMATION AND SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
Graduation:
Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 3:30 p.m.
Kennesaw State Convocation Center
Seniors and their parents should read all information in this packet
carefully. Seniors are responsible for knowing and following all directions
and schedules in this packet.
Graduation is an optional, dignified, solemn event for graduating seniors and their
families and guests. The actual ceremony should be completed in approximately
one and a half hours. We ask the cooperation of all that attend to honor our
graduates and celebrate their accomplishments. Please refrain from any
inappropriate noises that will detract from the dignity of the ceremony. Since this
ceremony is an official function of Pope High School, all Cobb County School District
and Pope High School policies, rules and regulations are in effect.
GENERAL INFORMATION
PARTICIPATION IN THE GRADUATION CEREMONY IS NOT MANDATORY.
STUDENTS MUST MEET ALL EXPECTATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS IN
ORDER TO PARTICIPATE.
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The student must meet all requirements for graduation before the diploma
will be granted.
All required courses must be successfully completed or the student will not
be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony with this class.
All financial obligations, including payment for lost textbooks, parking fines,
etc., must be cleared before final grades can be given and before the senior
will be allowed to participate in graduation practices. See Cobb County
Policy IKDB-R -Graduation Ceremonies.
*****A Graduation Contract, summarizing behavior/dress expectations and
whether the senior wishes to walk in the graduation ceremony, will be given to
each senior Tuesday, April 21 to be returned by Thursday, April 30th. This
contract must be signed by both the parent and student and must be on
file with the school before the student is allowed to participate in the
graduation ceremony activities.
If a student does not wish to participate in the graduation ceremony, there is an
option on the Graduation Contract that should be marked. Additionally, both the
parent and student must sign the contract. Again, all financial obligations
must be cleared before a diploma is issued.
GUEST ENTRY TO KCC—TICKET ONLY—DOORS OPEN – 2:45 PM
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Ticketed guests will enter the building from the Atrium Doors.
Tickets are required for all persons entering. Each senior will receive six
(6) guest tickets at practice on Wednesday, May 20th 2015 , There will be
a limited number of additional guest tickets available.
REQUESTS for
additional guest tickets must be made using the link on the web site and
submitted no later than Wednesday, April 15, 2015. Replies to requests will
be made starting April 20th. Please do not commit to guest attendance
beyond the six (6) tickets that your student will receive. Tickets will not be
provided to students who do not participate in the ceremony.
PARKING
KSU charges a $10.00 parking fee per car.
Graduates are to park in the Central parking Deck (#42 on the campus map) for
the ceremony. Graduates are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes for walking
from the Central Parking Deck to the Carmichael Student Center (#5 on the map).
Guests will park in the East Parking Deck (#9 on the campus map) and the East
Parking Lot (across Frey Road from the East Parking Deck). Overflow parking will
be available in the Central Parking Deck (#42 on the campus map).
Guests with handicaps and elderly guests needing assistance should park in
either Lot A or Lot B (as designated on the campus map). Golf carts will run
continuously to convey guest to and from the Convocation Center.
ADA ACCESSIBILITY
Handicapped individuals should arrive at the Convocation Center and assemble at
the middle door of the Atrium Entrance at 2:30 p.m. to be admitted. Please be
cautious of the weather conditions as we will not be able to let anyone
enter before 2:30 p.m. The handicapped individual and one additional family
member will be admitted. Each of these people must have a ticket to be admitted.
Guests with handicaps and elderly guests requiring special assistance may be
seated on the mezzanine in the handicap recesses or on the arena floor behind the
rope-line. It will be impossible for these early entrees to save seats for additional
family members. Please email the guests name and person accompanying them to
eric.gray@cobbk12.org by May 19, 2015 so we may have a list and be sure we
have adequate seating.
BAG CHECKS
In accordance with KSU requirements, all persons entering the
Convocation Center MUST submit all bags and packages for inspection by
public safety personnel. Please do not bring any packages that cannot be
opened or inspected. Also, please allow extra time for entry as there may
be delays.
GRADUATION CEREMONY PROTOCOL
To maintain the dignity of the ceremony, guests must remain in their seats
throughout the graduation ceremony. No tripods are permitted in the
Convocation Center.
GRADUATION CAPS AND GOWNS
Caps and gowns will be delivered on April 30, 2015. If you have questions
concerning these items call Herff Jones at (770) 795-1626 or online a
www.herffatlanta.com.
GRADUATION PHOTOGRAPHS, Videos, and Webcast
Lifetouch National School Studios will be providing live photographs of
each graduate as they receive their diplomas. The website for these
photos is: events.lifetouch.com and you should check the website
approximately 2 weeks after graduation to place your orders online.
Videos: information pending
Live Webcast will be available more information to come
SENIOR INFORMATION:
SENIOR EXAMS
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Friday, May 15, 2015
6th and 7th Period
4th and 5th Period
2nd and 3rd Period
1st Period
These are regular school days and exams will be given in the regularly
scheduled class period.
GRADUATION PRACTICES
ATTENDANCE AT ALL GRADUATION PRACTICES IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE
IN THE GRADUATION CEREMONY. STUDENTS MUST HAVE MET ALL FINANCIAL
OBLIGATIONS BEFORE THE FIRST PRACTICE.
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Cobb County School policies and Pope High School policies and regulations
that govern all school activities will be followed.
The school’s dress code will be in effect for all practices.
Student cooperation will determine the length of each practice session.
Seniors are required to attend all graduation practices. They must stay for the
entire practice each day if they intend to participate in the ceremony. Those who
work or attend other schools should make advance arrangements with their
employers or teachers. Any exceptions to this must be directed by written letter
to Nancy Zarbnisky. This letter should be used as proof of scheduled practices.
Tuesday, May 19, 12pm-1pm. Gym Lobby for any student who needs to
pay fines or turn in books!!
 Be sure all fines are paid at this time or you can not walk at
graduation
Tuesday, May 19 , 1:30-3:30 p.m. Practice at Pope High School Gym
 We will run through the ceremony
Wednesday, May 20, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Practice at Pope High School Gym
 We will run through the ceremony
 Honor Cords and tickets will be distributed
Commencement Afternoon
Thursday May 21st at 2:00 pm – Graduates Report to the Carmichael
Student Center (#5 on the map).
(NO Parents or family members or other guests will be permitted in the
Student Center area.)
SENIOR DRESS
Caps and gowns must be worn by graduating seniors. Please take your gown out
of the package and hang the wrinkles out of your gown before graduation. Please
do not iron or hem graduation gowns.
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Women: Wear a dress or skirt and blouse, and shoes that are appropriate
in color (sandals are permitted but flip flops are not). The dress should not
hang below the gown.
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Men: Wear a white shirt, a tie, solid slacks, dress shoes and socks. (No flip
flops or tennis shoes)
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Only those in proper attire will be allowed in the processional.
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Flowers and large pieces of jewelry are not appropriate with the graduation
gowns.
Mortarboards are to be placed on the top of the head so that the mortarboard is
flat on top. Bobby pins are suggested to hold it in place. Tassels are to be
placed on the left side of the mortarboard during the ceremony.
RECESSIONAL
Remember that we are guests of the Kennesaw State Convocation Center, HATS
MAY NOT BE THROWN in the Center. Please encourage your child to honor this
request. We would not want the Class of 2015 to jeopardize future participation at
KCC. Restitution for any damage to KSU will be the responsibility of the
student causing the damage.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, parents and guests are to remain in their seats
and not to exit until ALL graduates have left the Center. Audience members
will exit the Convocation Center through the Atrium. Graduates and audience
members will be directed to the Campus Green (refer to campus map) following
the ceremonies.
DIPLOMA PICKUP/GOWN RETURN
Graduates will return their gown to Pope High School on Tuesday, May 26, 2015
between 9-11 or 1-3 in front of PPO. At this time, they will receive an envelope
containing their diploma, personal unofficial transcript, and other items.
For additional information please contact
Nancy Zarbnisky nancy.zarbnisky@cobbk12.org
or
Cobb County School District www.cobbk12.org/graduation