*** GRADUATION INSTRUCTIONS for Seniors ***
o Graduation is on May 18th at 7:30 pm at the Amway Center. Students need to arrive between 6:00 pm thru 6:15 pm.
o Parking is free. You will park in the Geico Garage.
o You will be checking in at loading dock 1 across from the Geico Parking garage.
o You are not allowed to be dropped off in the loading dock. There will be security stationed there in order to prevent this from happening.
o YOU WILL BE SEARCHED BY AMWAY SECURITY AND SCANNED BY METAL DETECTORS!! Absolutely NO PHONES. You will not be allowed to enter with them. No air horns, flowers, balloons, outside food or beverages or any other electronics …YOU WILL BE TURNED AWAY.
o When each student arrives he/she will be check in at the table with their Guidance counselors. Each student will be receiving a line-up card.
o On your card you will see your name and a line-up number. This is how you will line up for the processional.
o After you receive your card you need to look for your alpha. You will either line up in the Magic Hallway or Dressing Room Hallway. There will be signs indicating where to go.
o Posters will be placed throughout the hallway with the student’s alpha distribution. There will be a line-leader in charge of lining up alpha groups.
o After you’re in line, please stay in the correct order and stay against the wall. DO NOT BLOCK THE AISLE
o Your line leader will tell you when it is time to begin the processional.
o There will also be someone checking cards at the door as the students are exiting to the processional. Have these out.
o When you come up to the stage you must have your card. You must have this to walk across the stage.
o Graduates with an uncommon names are asked to tell the reader the correct pronunciation when approaching the stage.
o Please be prepared to answer the question “what is your plan after graduation?” The stage guests will be asking you this when they shake your hand as you walk across the stage.
o Do not put anything on your hats or bibs, if you do so these will be confiscated. You cannot write on them.
o You will exit the arena through the Magic Hall. Parents/guests will meet the graduates on Division Ave and Church St.
o All other guests attending graduation must pay for parking. The parking fee is $10.
o All doors will open for parents and guests one hour prior to graduation.
o Guests do not need tickets to attend graduation.
*** IMPORTANT POINTS DURING PRACTICE ***
o Park in the Geico Garage. You will not have to pay to park.
o You must attend practice in order to be familiar with the procedures and process of the graduation ceremony.
o Graduation practice is May 17th, at 2:00 pm. You need to start arrive at 1:30 pm at the Amway center
o If your name is not correct on the card, please write any of the necessary changes on your card and give them to Ms. Witham, so they can be fixed before the actual ceremony.
Parking Map: Parking is free in the designated parking areas below.