Senior End of the Year Calendar- Class of 2013
May 23
May 24
Senior Finals - 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th periods
Senior Finals - 2nd, 4th, 6th periods (regular schedule)
May 24
Last day for seniors. Seniors are not allowed on campus without a specific
reason (last minute assignment, fines or fees, etc.) from May 28-31. FAILURE
TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN FORBIDANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN
GRADUATION CEREMONIES.
May 26
Baccalaureate
2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Stockbridge. Wear your cap and gown.
All seniors are encouraged to attend this inspirational service held in connection
with graduation. There is no limit on guests. Seniors should arrive by 1:30 for
line up.
Senior Honors Reception
3:30 p.m. in the SHS commons area. All senior scholarships will be announced
and community scholarships will be awarded. (Turn in scholarship information to
the counseling office.) Those who have earned awards will receive an invitation
to attend, but all seniors are welcome. Wear your cap and gown.
Seniors MUST have paid their senior dues in order to participate in the
following activities:
May 28
Senior Breakfast – 9:00 a.m. in the commons area.
Group Cap & Gown Picture. Bring your cap & gown with appropriate (black)
shoes. The picture will be taken in the gym. If you would like to order the
picture, money will be collected the day the picture is taken. Get payment
forms from Ms Toliver. You may pay dues/fines in the front office after cap and
gown pictures until 3:00pm
May 29
Senior Cookout- 10 a.m. -12 p.m. Food, fun and games on the baseball field.
Bring your yearbooks to sign, your footballs, soccer balls and come hang out with
your friends. DO NOT ENTER THE SCHOOL! NO BAGS, NO OPEN WATER
BOTTLES OR WATER RELATED SUPPLIES WILL BE TOLERATED DURING
THIS TIME. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN FORBIDANCE TO
PARTICIPATE IN GRADUATION CEREMONIES.
You may pay dues/fines in the front office after cookout until 3:00pm-THIS IS
THE LAST TIME TO PAY ANY FEES!!!
May 31
Graduation Practice- Report to the stadium by 9:00 a.m. Graduation practice is
mandatory…you must be present in order to participate in the graduation
ceremony. If there is an emergency that keeps you from being at school you
must let Ms Glisson or Ms Toliver know before practice (approved by Watson).
FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN FORBIDANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN
GRADUATION CEREMONIES.
Graduation. SHS stadium, 7:00 p.m. Seniors arrive in designated rooms on the
200 hall by 6:00 p.m.
Seniors, if you have not paid all fees, returned books, uniforms or any school
related supplies, you will NOT be allowed to participate in graduation
Seniors, be aware that your diploma can be held for any actions during the
graduation ceremony that are deemed inappropriate. This is a formal
ceremony and should be treated as such.
GRADUATION INFORMATION
1. Parking passes will be handed out at the end of practice Friday, May 31. Graduates will park
behind the school using their parking pass. ONLY GRADUATES CAN BE IN THE CAR IN
ORDER TO PARK BEHIND THE SCHOOL. The number of attendees is not limited, but parking
is. Parking is limited, and not allowed on the entry drive (up or down). Do not lose your tickets
– replacements will not be given. You will be limited to 3 people in the gym if it rains.
2. Graduation plans: Friday, May 31, 2013. If it rains on Friday night, graduation will take
place Saturday morning in the football stadium. If it rains both Friday night and Saturday
morning, graduation will take place Saturday night in the gym.
6:00 p.m. – report to your designated room on the 200 hallway. If you have received honor stoles
and cords, bring them to wear with your cap and gown.
(Be on time…you will not be permitted to join the processional once we have started
moving.)
7:00 p.m. – Graduation Ceremony. During the ceremony you will receive an empty diploma
cover. You may pick up your diploma in the Commons Area after graduation.
3. Graduation practice is mandatory for those choosing to participate in the graduation ceremony.
4. If you choose not to participate in the ceremony, you may pick up your diploma in the
counseling office on Tuesday, June 4.
5. Picture Information:
a) A group senior class picture will be taken after the Senior breakfast. Order forms will be
provided as soon as they are available. Be sure to bring the correct amount for the picture as
change will not be available.
b) Each graduate will also have his/her picture professionally taken as he/she receives
his/her diploma. Proofs will be sent to your home and you will have an opportunity to purchase
pictures if you choose.
6. If you have a handicapped relative who will be attending, please let Ms. Glisson know by May
17 so that you can receive a ticket and be aware of the handicapped seating arrangements.
7. Attire
Ladies should wear a dress the same length or shorter than the gown and black shoes—we
suggest flats, instead of heels. Girls do not need to attach the white collars to their cap and
gown. No flip-flops!
Gentlemen should wear white shirts and ties, dress pants (no blue jeans) and dress shoes (no
tennis shoes or flip-flops). Cotton or cotton blends are good fabric choices because they will
allow skin to breathe.
(All Henry County dress code rules apply to graduation)
8. We encourage all who attend the graduation ceremony to remember this is an important day
not only for you and your family, but for EVERY other senior and their family. Please encourage
your family not to stand in front of other people to take pictures. Please keep cheering to a
minimum so that every graduate’s name can be heard by their family. Graduation at
Stockbridge Senior High School is a formal occasion; therefore, cow bells, whistles,
clappers and other noise makers are not appropriate at this event. The goal of the SHS
faculty and staff is to provide a formal graduation ceremony that each graduate and their
family will be proud to remember.