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February 3, 2020

Dear Class of 2020 Student and Parent:

Take a moment to remember all of the notes, memos, and letters you’ve received from your school and school principal, and know that this one you don’t want to throw away or disregard. I am very excited and proud to be able to write this note; because this is the note that will help you plan your graduation, and give you reassurance that you are almost finished with high school.

Enclosed you will find the 2019-2020 Senior Information Packet. It is imperative you discuss these guidelines with your parent and submit the Guideline Acknowledgement form via the link provided on page 6, no later than April 24th.

Graduation is the culminating event of not only yours, but everyone in your class’ formal schooling. I want you to be mindful that it is important to keep this event a respectful and memorable one. Every student deserves to hear their name announced, and every parent deserves to be able to hear their child’s name read aloud. It is also important to adhere to our dress code and behavior guidelines. These are not suggestions! Please note that students who are in possession of inappropriate items, or who do not conform to the required graduation dress code will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony. The ceremony is a privilege not a right.

Graduation will be held at the Curtis Culwell Center on Tuesday, June 2nd, at 7:00 p.m. Parking will be at a premium. If possible, carpooling is suggested.

Although these guidelines may not appear to be necessary, I remind you they are intended to make the commencement ceremony a respected, meaningful, and noteworthy event for all concerned. I look forward to seeing you on that evening, receiving your well-earned diploma.

With Jacket Pride,

Mr. Richard Terry Associate Principal of Student Services

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*10 Graduation Tickets per student: Bring student ID or driver’s license- Parents may not pick up tickets without prior permission.

DATE EVENT TIME LOCATION

October 10, 2019 Panoramic Picture

Senior Meeting with Jostens 9:30 AM

10:00 AM Main Gym Main Gym

October 11, 2019 Panoramic Picture Pick up @ RHS During ALL Lunches

RHS Cafeteria

October 15, 2019 Panoramic Picture Pick up @ CCA During All Lunches

CCA Cafeteria

April 1 College Acceptance letter deadline Online form available in Spring

April 14 College Acknowledgement Scholarship form deadline

Online form available in Spring

April 21 Last day to take a college day

April 24 College Commitment Ceremony 3:00 PM Main Gym

April 24 Graduation Acknowledgement form deadline

Online form (Page 6 of packet)

May 9 - 10 Prom After Party at Shenaniganz

7:00 - 11:00 PM Fashion Institute Gallery Shenaniganz (doors close @ 2 AM)

May 12 Awards Ceremony 6:30 PM PAC at Utley

May 17 Baccalaureate 5:00 PM PAC at Utley

May 21 (B Day Modified

Schedule)

Period 5 Period 6

Exam- Period 7 (SENIORS ONLY) Exam- Period 8 (SENIORS ONLY)

8:40 - 10:25 10:30 - 12:30 12:35 - 2:05 2:10 - 3:50

May 22 (A Day Modified

Schedule)

Exam- Period 1 Period 2 Period 3

Exam- Period 4

8:40 - 10:25 10:30 - 11:55 12:00 - 2:00 2:05 - 3:50

May 26 Exam- Period 2 Exam- Period 3

8:40 - 10:35 10:40 - 12:25

May 27 SENIORS LAST DAY

Exam- Period 5 Exam- Period 6

8:40 - 10:35 10:40 - 12:25

May 28 Senior Picnic Harry Meyers East Pavillion

May 29 *Graduation Ticket pick up Graduation Practice

9:00 – 10:00 11:00 – 12:00

RHS Cafeteria RHS Multi-Purpose

June 2 Senior Arrival GRADUATION

6:00 PM 7:00 PM

Curtis Culwell Center Curtis Culwell Center

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ROCKWALL HIGH SCHOOL

Senior Information Packet 2020

Congratulations to you on your graduation. The following is information you need concerning the entire graduation process. Please read this information carefully. If you have any questions, check with Mr. Terry, room #2829.

Panoramic Picture: Thursday, October 10th, @ 9:30 a.m. Picture pick-up will be: October 11th, during all lunches at RHS Cafeteria and October 15th, during all lunches at the CCA Cafeteria.

Graduation Guideline Acknowledgement: Friday, April 24th, deadline to fill out form online (page 6).

Baccalaureate: Sunday, May 17th @ 5:00 PM The Fellowship of Christian Athletes cordially invites you to attend the Rockwall High School Baccalaureate services at the RHS Performing Arts Center (PAC) located at the Utley Middle School campus. Seniors should report to the PAC by 4:15 p.m. wearing their cap and gown.

Senior Awards Night: Tuesday, May 12th @ 6:30 p.m. Rockwall High School Performing Arts Center (PAC) located at Utley Middle School campus. Seniors should arrive by 6:00 p.m.

Senior Exams begin: Thursday, May 21 = Periods 7 & 8

Friday, May 22 = Periods 1 & 4 Tuesday, May 26 = Periods 2 & 3 Wednesday, May 27 = Periods 5 & 6

Ticket Information: Graduation ticket pick-up will be in the RHS cafeteria, Friday, May 29th, 9:00 - 10:00 am. Only

seniors attending the graduation exercise will be given graduation tickets. Each senior will receive 10 tickets.

All guests who enter the Curtis Culwell Center must have a ticket. Tickets will not be issued until students have completed the online Graduation Guideline Acknowledgement form (page 6) that is due April 24th, AND PAID ALL OBLIGATIONS.

***STUDENTS MUST PICK UP THEIR OWN TICKETS. ***STUDENTS MUST PRESENT DRIVER’S LICENSE OR STUDENT ID TO PICK UP TICKETS.

Senior Picnic: TBD

Graduation Practice: Friday, May 29th, 11:00am – 12:00, in the multi-purpose building.

All seniors report directly to the Multi-Purpose building located on Kyle Street. YOU MUST BE ON TIME, AND PARTICIPATE IN THIS PRACTICE IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GRADUATION EXERCISES. No hats, food, or drinks in the practice facility. **NO PARKING ALONG KYLE LN. ** Park in the student parking lots only!

Graduation: Tuesday, June 2nd, at 7:00 p.m. (Admission by ticket only.) All seniors should report to the Curtis Culwell Center no later than 6:00 p.m. All graduates (whether driving or being dropped off) should enter through the doors marked “Conference Center.” ONLY graduates will be able to enter through these doors. GRADUATION WILL START PROMPTLY AT 7:00 P.M. At approximately 6:30, the senior sponsors will begin placing seniors in line for them to enter the auditorium.

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Graduation Parking:

Graduates driving their own cars may access the designated graduate parking lot at Naaman Forest High School (next door to the Curtis Culwell Center). There is no parking fee for this lot; however, there will be an attendant provided by the Curtis Culwell Center, and ONLY graduates are allowed to park here (no parent or relative passengers). This parking lot is a short walk from the Curtis Culwell Center, so RISD shuttle buses will be available to carry graduates to the designated graduate entrance at regular intervals.

Parents dropping off graduates should drop off their graduate at the Naaman Forest High School parking lot. The shuttle bus will take only the graduate to the designated graduate entrance. All parents and other guests must park at the Culwell Center and enter through the arena doors.

ALL guests parking is $10.00 pre-paid online. (www.specialeventscenter.com)

Drive-up parking - $10.00 (CASH ONLY)

VIP Parking - $25.00 (Pre-paid Online Only) - www.specialeventscenter.com

There is no free parking in any guest lot at the Curtis Culwell Center

Proper Dress for Graduation:

Men – Dark slacks and shoes, light or white shirt, and tie. No tennis shoes or blue jeans allowed.

Women – Sunday dress/pants (no blue jeans) and shoes. (No backless foam-rubber flip-flops that are normally worn to the beach.)

Correct Wearing of the Cap: The tassel is worn on the LEFT side.

Graduation Picture Package: Brochures will be handed out in the Spring.

Graduation DVD Packages: Graduation DVD’s will be sold at the Curtis Culwell Center on the North Concourse for $30 ($25 + $5 S&H) ***The Curtis Culwell Center accepts cash and credit cards only – NO CHECKS.

Behavior on all Occasions: Your behavior makes or mars your graduation ceremony. All eyes are on you. Do not talk during the Graduation Exercise and DO NOT CHEW GUM. You will not be allowed to participate in the Graduation Exercise if you are not dressed appropriately. Anyone in violation of the tobacco, alcohol, and/or drug policy will not be allowed to participate in the Graduation Exercise. (Please refer to the attached Curtis Culwell Center Graduation and Regulation for items not allowed in the Center.)

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Q. What if I need more than the 10 allotted tickets? A. Have your student check with other class mates. There may be a student not needing all of his/her tickets.

2. Q. I have outstanding obligations. Where do I pay?

A. Library Books: ....................................... Valerie Rhyner (Library) Thursday night school fees: .................. Your Assistant Principal’s Secretary Uniforms/Fundraising .......................... Sponsor/Coach Athletics ................................................ Nancy Goellner Questions about your obligations: … Your Assistant Principal’s Secretary

3. Q. What is the earliest my family and friends may enter the auditorium?

A. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. You may not assign or save seats.

4. Q. How long will graduation last? A. Graduation lasts approximately 2 hours.

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For seniors who are eligible to graduate and are assigned to a DAEP through the last day of school:

The placement in the program will continue through graduation, and the student will not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony and/or related graduation activities.

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2020 GRADUATION GUIDELINE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT LINK

Parent & Student Link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYcPi90TFec7XMK0jYP61vBcL6S5AAsdfFq-4_8lzDQ8cChA/viewform?usp=pp_url

Please SUBMIT by April 24th. THIS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE GRADUATION TICKETS ARE ISSUED.

College Scholarship Acknowledgement Link

https://forms.gle/MHUJ1TzcqS1kYx3o8

Please submit by April 9, 2020.

No late responses will be accepted or included in the RHS Award Ceremony.

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Culwell Center Graduation Rules and Regulations

The following items are NOT allowed in the CCC: • Food or beverages of any kind (including bottled waters and/or snacks) • Concessions will be offered at all graduations • Outside Flowers (Flowers will be available for purchase at all graduations) • Bags or purses exceeding 4.5 in. x 6 in. • Signs, banners, placards, or mortarboards • Balloons, beach balls, Frisbees, bubbles, silly string, glitter, confetti, or laser pens • Bullhorns, air horns, or any artificial noisemakers • Weapons of any kind, including pocket knives (Penal Codes 30.06 & 30.07 enforced) • Non-service animals • Monopods, tripods and selfie sticks • Wrapped gifts • Umbrellas

Additional Graduation Information: • Clear bags only will be allowed into the facility • The CCC is a drug and alcohol free facility – no smoking on premises • Appropriate dress is required • Arena floor is reserved for graduates and approved faculty members ONLY • There will be NO Re-Entry • Pictures must be taken from your seat in the audience • Graduation DVD’s will be sold on the North Concourse for $30 • CCC accepts cash and credit cards ONLY – NO checks

Parking: • PRE-PAID ONLINE PARKING - $10.00 * – www.curtisculwellcenter.com • DRIVE-UP PARKING - $10.00 (CASH ONLY) • VIP PARKING - $25.00 * (Pre-Paid Online Only)

*online fees may apply

Graduation is to be a respectful event. Family and friends should listen quietly to all student and faculty speeches, and refrain from shouting as names are called. Please be respectful of all graduates and their families. Every family wants to hear the name of their graduate as he or she walks across the stage.

To help expedite the ceremony and not disrupt the next graduating class, it is requested that you meet your graduate outside of the CCC following the ceremony.

The Curtis Culwell Center congratulates all the graduates and wishes them well on their future endeavors.

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Parents,

I wanted to send to you a quick reminder that all incoming college

freshman will need to get a meningococcal vaccination before starting

college in August. I also wanted to share with you that health clinics

and doctor offices have a difficult time keeping enough vaccinations on

hand, and may run out in the month of August. So if your child is

planning on attending college and needs the vaccination, it would be wise

to get a head start on their vaccination!

If you have any questions, please email or call

amanda.turner@rockwallisd.org or 972-772-2003

Nurse Turner