Class of 2016 Only potential 2016 graduates will be able to order a gown in order to walk across the stage at the Commencement Ceremony on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. All of the following requirements must be met to be considered a potential grad: You must have earned a minimum of 26 credits to date. You must be scheduled to take the remaining courses needed to complete the 18 compulsory credits and the 12 optional credits for a total of 30 credits by May 2, 2016. You must have submitted documentation of 40 hours of community volunteer activities You must have successfully completed the Provincial Secondary School Literacy Requirement or be scheduled to take the literacy test or the literacy course. We are very proud of the commencement we are able to provide for the Saltfleet community. To run such an event takes countless hours and volunteers as well as some funds. As a result there is a fee attached of $40 which covers the expenses of: graduation breakfast, gown purchase, cap and tassel, graduation program, tickets and invitation, flowers for the ceremony, music for the ceremony, ceremony facility rental, post-ceremony reception and postage. Should you be unable to pay the fee in full or part please contact Mrs. Susi in the student services department or call (905)573-3000 extension 2014. Class of 2016 Checklist 1 Order Grad Gown & pay Graduation Fee Due: April 22 No extra gowns will be ordered. A gown must be worn in order to walk across the stage. $40 fee payable on our online system must be submitted by the due date or students will be charged a $10 late fee. 2 Community Awards and Scholarships Due: April 22 Application forms are available through the school website, Student Services tab. 3 40 hours of Community Involvement Due: April 22 All completed volunteer hours sheets must be submitted to the Guidance Office. 4 Valedictorian Nominations Due: April 22 Nomination forms are available on the school website. Ticket sales for Grad Dinner-Dance May 9-13 5 6 Grad Breakfast June 3 Breakfast will be served in the cafeteria for all potential 2016 graduates. 7 Valedictorian Election June 3 Voting will take place during Grad Breakfast. 8 Graduation Dinner-Dance June 3 Graduation Dinner-Dance will be held at Winona Vine Estates 9 Commencement Ceremony Tickets will be sold for $50 via the online cash system. To be held at the McIntyre Performing Arts Wednesday, June 29th, Centre, Mohawk College. Each graduate will 4:00pm receive a minimum of 2 tickets for guests to attend. No additional tickets or swaps are available through the school. Potential Graduates should arrive dressed in their gown and report to the auditorium no later than 3:15 pm. Students are responsible for meeting all the deadlines as outlined. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact Mrs. Chapman in the Guidance office at (905) 573-3000, ext, 2012.