Commencement

Appropriate dress for the Graduation Ceremony will consist of the following worn under the official gown. 

For Boys: dark or khaki trousers, dark dress shoes and dark dress socks, along with a dress shirt, preferably white, and a tie. 

For Girls: a light colored dress which must be shorter than the gown or black slacks along with white, neutral, or black shoes. 

Approved special recognition items include medals for Valedictorians and Salutatorians; stoles for Student Council Officers, Class Officers, National Honor Society, Early College High School Graduates, National Technical Honor Society; cords for the top 10% of the graduating class, community service recognition, and distinguished graduate recognition. 

No other recognition or decorative items may be added to the graduation gown or cap. 
Students whose attire does not comply with these regulations may not be allowed to participate in the ceremony. 

Several days before Graduation, the gown should be taken out of the bag and hung to let the wrinkles fall out. The mortar board is worn flat on the head. Tassels are to be worn on the right side of the cap before Graduation and will be moved to the left side as a part of the ceremony. 

DO NOT USE A HOT IRON ON YOUR GOWN OR STOLE!

Appropriate Behavior

The Graduation Ceremony is a formal occasion and appropriate behavior is expected. Noisemakers are not permitted during the ceremony. Any violations of these regulations may result in confiscation of the items or removal from the arena.

Doors will open 2 hours prior to the start of the ceremony if outside, and 1 hour prior to the start if inside due to inclement weather. 

Tickets must be physically present in order to enter the ceremony.  

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