Graduation 2017

Unionville High School

Agenda •Before the ceremony

•During the ceremony

•After the ceremony

Before the Ceremony

Graduation Requirements

•30 Credits •40 Community Involvement Hours •Literacy Requirement

Private School/Other Credits •Private School and other outside YRDSB

credits to Guidance by Friday June 16 •MUST be submitted directly from private

and/or non-YRDSB institution via mail/email/fax

Grade 12 Exam Schedule •June 19 - Period 4 classes •June 20 - Period 5 classes •June 21 - Period 1 classes •June 22 - Period 2 classes •June 23 - Period 3 classes

Grad Fee….Last Call •Grad Fee ($75) paid via School Cash Online •Link will close tonight at 11:59 p.m. •If not paid today, you will not be included in

the Graduation Ceremony •Extenuating circumstances - please see VP

Graduation Location •Le Parc Banquet Hall

8432 Leslie Street, Thornhill (Hwy 7/Leslie St.)

•Take into consideration traffic along Hwy 7

Invitations •Every graduating student will receive an

invitation and TWO guest tickets. •Each guest MUST have a ticket to enter

(1 ticket= 1 guest)

Tickets •You may NOT give your guest ticket(s) away

to another student.

•Guest tickets are numbered and have been assigned to individual students.

Tickets •If you do not need two tickets, please return

to the main office. •A waitlist will be generated for students

requesting additional tickets, if available.

Tickets •Students requesting additional tickets will

sign-up when grad materials are picked up. •Additionally tickets will be distributed by

random draw. We hope to accommodate all requests, but must adhere to the fire code at

the banquet hall.

Graduation Pick-Up Day Friday, June 9, 2017

• Very important!!! You MUST pick-up your grad packages on Friday, June 9, 2017.

• First 30 minutes of each period; • Room 106.

Graduation Pick-Up Day Friday, June 9, 2017

• Graduate packages will include: Gown, Cap, Tassel, Invitation, Tickets, Grad Composite

• Submit vote for Valedictorian • Confirm name for Marshalling Card/Procession

Valedictorian Process •Graduating students will submit application

to be considered for valedictorian. •Applications for Valedictorian will be

available in the Guidance Office.

Valedictorian Process •Applications due Monday, June 5, 2017 by

4:00 p.m. in Guidance Office. •Voting will take place during Grad Pick-up day

on Friday, June 9, 2017.

Information For Graduates •Arrive at Le Parc Banquet Hall by 5:30 p.m.

•Go to Foyer through Doors 1 and 2

Grad Ceremony - Attire •Arrive wearing your Souvenir Cap and Gown!

•Choose your footwear wisely!

When you arrive • Pick up your Name Card/Marshalling Card at the

check-in table • Gather in the designated Marshalling area • Review Marshalling card and locate the Teacher

Marshall responsible for your portion of the Alpha - signs will be posted

Information for Guests •Doors to the ceremony will open at 6:00 p.m. •Ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m. sharp! •All guests MUST have a ticket •Refreshments provided after ceremony

During Ceremony

During the Ceremony Processional Order: •Platform Party •Staff •Graduates

During the Ceremony Order of Ceremony •National Anthem •Welcome and Introductions •Presentation of Special Awards

During the Ceremony Order of Ceremony: • Diploma Distribution and subject awards(cross

stage) • Valedictorian speech • Cap toss • Closing Remarks

Information for Guests •Edge Imaging Photography - Individual

photographs will be taken and available for order

•Parents/Guardians are not to leave their seats to take photographs

During the Ceremony Key Things to Remember: •Your Alpha group will be assigned to a

Teacher Marshall •Follow instructions •Keep moving

During the Ceremony Key Things to Remember: •Stay in order •Do not lose your name card

During the Ceremony Crossing the Stage: •Follow Teacher Marshall instructions - rows

of students will be given directions when to line up

•Hand your name card to the Card Reader

During the Ceremony Crossing the Stage: •Cross stage, stop, receive “diploma”, shake

hands, turn and smile •Follow Usher instructions regarding return

route to your seat

After the Ceremony

After the Ceremony Recessional Order: 1.Platform Party (all guests on the stage) 2.Staff 3.Graduates 4.Guests

Now it’s time to celebrate...

After the Ceremony •Refreshments in the Lobby •An opportunity to take pictures with family,

friends and teachers

Diploma Pick Up • Diplomas will be available in the main

office from July 10 to 13 • Only graduates can pick up their diploma

- diplomas cannot be picked up by others

You have WORKED HARD for this moment.

Enjoy the night!