Uplift Hampton Preparatory High School Campus (HPHS)
“Whatever It Takes!”
Erin Nicole Barksdale, High School Director
EBarksdale@uplifteducation.org
Kelsey Blackwell, AP/IB Dean
KBlackwell@uplifteducation.org
Brady Cooper, Dean of Scholars
BCooper@upifteducation.org
Hampton Preparatory High School Graduation
Saturday, May 24th, 2014 12pm
Concord Baptist Church
9am Scholar Arrival Time
ONLY SCHOLARS WHO MEET ALL UPLIFT EDUCATION GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
WILL PARTICIPATE IN SENIOR WEEK & GRADUATION ACTIVITIES/CEREMONIES!!
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Graduation Expectations
All graduating seniors will wear the blue cap and gown with matching orange stole.
o Jostens will host a cap & gown, invitations, and attire pick up day at Hampton
Preparatory in April. More details coming soon.
Honor cords and National Honor Society stoles will be worn by select scholars
Honor cords will be provided to scholars who meet the collegiate honors GPA
requirements:
o Honor Cords: Cum Laude (3.0-3.39 GPA), Magna Cum Laude (3.4-3.7 GPA),
Summa Cum Laude (3.8-4.0 GPA)
The purpose of the attire expectations for graduation is for scholars to embody a
professional and collegiate look. Most colleges and universities have strict graduation
attire expectations.
All scholars will have an “Attire Check” BEFORE they line up to enter the graduation
facility. If a scholar is NOT in appropriate attire, they will NOT participate in graduation
activities.
Scholars need to ensure that their shoes are shined and/or free from any dirt or scuff
marks
Young ladies need to show Ms. Barksdale their graduation shoes, dresses or skirts, and
hosiery by Friday, May 09th, 2014.
Scholars should arrive at the graduation venue NO LATER THAN 9am. Scholars should
bring their graduation attire with them so they can change into it closer to graduation
time.
If a scholar forgets their graduation cap and gown, they will NOT participate in the
graduation ceremony. They WILL still be eligible to receive their diploma and final
transcript(s).
Uplift Hampton Preparatory High School Campus (HPHS)
“Whatever It Takes!”
Erin Nicole Barksdale, High School Director
EBarksdale@uplifteducation.org
Kelsey Blackwell, AP/IB Dean
KBlackwell@uplifteducation.org
Brady Cooper, Dean of Scholars
BCooper@upifteducation.org
Graduation Attire Expectations
Young Ladies:
 White dress
o NO strapless or backless dresses
o Young ladies have the option of wearing a white blouse and white skirt if they
cannot find a white dress
o No cleavage should be shown
o Dresses and skirts must at LEAST meet the top of the knee
o NO dresses or skirts with splits that expose the thigh
o Appropriate undergarments should be worn. Please see Ms. Barksdale for more
details.
 Black shoes
o Sandals, flats, or heels are acceptable. NO shoes with a 4 inch or higher heel. No
stilettos
 Hosiery/stockings are optional. If worn, flesh-toned hosiery is REQUIRED
 Minimal jewelry-no hoop or dangling/hanging earrings. Stud earrings or pearls are
acceptable.
 Small watches are acceptable or a small/thin bracelet. No bangle or stackable bracelets.
One bracelet is acceptable
 If a young lady wears make-up, it should be soft and natural
 Hair color can NOT be blue, pink, green, yellow, or any color that a person is not
naturally born with
Young Men:
 Black slacks/dress paints
 White collared/button-up dress shirt
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Solid black tie
 Black dress shoes with BLACK dress/trouser socks
o No boots or sneakers are allowed
o No white or black bulky athletic socks
 NO earrings.
 A watch is acceptable.
 No necklaces, “chains,” or bracelets
 No designs should be cut into their hair
 Hair color can NOT be blue, pink, green, yellow, or any color that a person is not
naturally born with