CLASS OF 2015 Graduation Ceremony

East Lake High School

Assembly

RemindersAnnouncements (Flight Night info)Ceremony DetailsReader CardsCap and Gown

REMINDERS

Behavior and attendance are still being monitored

End of year transcript request must be ordered before your last day of the year. There is a $1.00 fee for each transcript.

Stop by Mrs. Sheplack’s office

Flight Night

June 3rd from 10 pm – 4 amCelebration Station

Unlimited Go Carts, Laser Tag, golf, video games, and bumper boats

Pizza buffet and breakfast buffetCash Prizes

$40 at the door per personYou may bring a guest

General Information

Tropicana Field in St. PetersburgGuests do not need tickets to attend$10 cash per car parking feeThe Ceremony will start at 2:30 and

end by 4:15.

Code of Conduct for the 2015 Graduation

CeremonyEast Lake High School

Gentlemen

Dark dress pants or khakis (no jeans)

Dress shirt and tie

Ladies

Should wear white or pale solid colors

Dresses, skirts, and blouse/shirt with dress pants or Bermuda length shorts

SHOES

All students will wear dress shoes.NO sport shoes, sandals, flip-flops

will be worn.It is suggested that ladies wear flats,

pumps, or wedges. You must stand for a length of time and there are several sets of stairs that you must traverse. You will also be traversing the grassy field.

Cap and GownCaps and Gowns MUST be wornCaps and Gowns shall not be altered

in any manner. No decorating of CapsNothing shall be added to regaliaYour tassel should hang on the right

side

Correct way to wear your graduation cap:

Arrival at Tropicana FieldArrive no later than 1:45 p.m. with

cap and gown$10 cash parking fee per carAny lot but 5Graduates will enter at Gate 6Family and Friends will enter Gates 3

and 5. There will be bag/purse checks and

security wanding

Arrival at Tropicana FieldStrollers are NOT allowed inside,

there will be stroller parking at Gate 3 and 5.

Wheelchair/Disabled drop off is Gate 4. There is no wheelchair transport

NO:BalloonsFlowersNoisemakers/airhorns

Lot 6

Lot 7

Lot 1

Lot 2

Lot 3

Rays OnlyLot 4

No Access

No Access

Handicapped Drop off Only

GATE 5

GATE 6Graduate

Entrance

Tropicana FieldParking Lots and Gates Map

Guest enter through Gates 3 and 5Graduates exit through Gate 6

GATE 3

In the Hallway

Immediately find the correct sign for your last name.

The Faculty member assigned to your alphabet will return your name card to you and assign you a place to stand

You need to stand in ALPHABETICAL order. Remain in your line!

Two lines will process out of the hallway and to the Floor

Cell Phones and other items

Cell phones are to be left with a parent before you get to the Hallway

Faculty who hand you a reader card will take any cell phones.

Confiscated items will be returned upon pick up of the diploma

Approximate Placement

L

Z

A

K

Follow single file in a dignified manner. Do not let a gap open up between you and the person ahead of you.

You will be led to the floor. Once at your seat remain standing

until instructed to sit.

A

K

L

Z

Ceremony

Dignified ceremony No improper noises or distractions on stage No inappropriate gestures from stage Misbehavior during ceremony will result in

NOT receiving your diploma June 3rd.

Receiving Diplomas

Entire row stands at same timeHand name card to Mrs. MobleyWhen your name is read, walk

towards Mrs. Haley.Take diploma cover in left hand and

shake her hand with your right handThe photographer will take your

pictureMake sure the diploma cover is right

side upShake all the Honored Guests’ hands

Exit the stageReturn to your row and remain

standing until everyone in your row has received diploma (you will be signaled to sit).

A

K

L

Z

Recessional and Diplomas

When the Ceremony is over, you will be signaled to stand and will walk out in two lines back to the Hallway

Find your alphabetical sign at the tables

YOU (no one else may do this) must sign and receive your diploma

Place it in your diploma coverMeet your friends and family outside

A

K

L

Z

Approximate Placement

A

K

L

Z

The Operations Team requests that all high schools remind graduates that they are NOT allowed to throw their caps at the end of the ceremony.

All Pinellas County School Board policies and procedures are in effect until after completion of the ceremony.

This PowerPoint will be available on the school website tomorrow.

Honor Chords, Cowls and Regalia

Be sure to see your advisor if you are in need of honor chords.Mu Alpha Theta see Mr. LoftusNational Honor Society see Mrs.

AndersonEngineering Stoles are in, please see

Coach Wahnish in 2149 after you pick up cap and gown today

Reader Card

Find your reader Card, fill out the information

If you have questions about the Phonetic spelling of your name, see Mrs. Mobley at the stage

You will hand this and your purple slip in to receive your cap and gown

Senior T-Shirts

$10 CashLong or Short Sleeve

Cap and GownExit through that door to the lobby

Boys A-K Boys L-ZGirls A-L Girls M-Z

Be sure there is a tassel in your package before you leave. Lost tassels cost $10 to replace.

Turn in your reader card and contract agreement, sign your name, receive your cap and gown

CONGRATULATIONS

CLASS OF 2015