July 8, 2013

Dear Summer School Graduates:

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the summer graduation requirements and procedures:

Graduation Date:Saturday, August 17, 2013

Location:Delmar Sports Complex

2020 Mangum

Houston, TX 77092

Time:10:00 a.m.

Graduation Requirements and Procedures

  • In order to participate in the graduation ceremony, you must meet all requirements by August 17, 2013. This means that you have completed the necessary credits in the appropriate courses for graduation and have met the Exit Level TAKS requirements. The Houston Independent School District is scheduled to receive the TAKS results from the state prior to August 17, 2013.
  • You must contact your home school registrar before August 17, 2013 in person or by phone to certify that you have met all graduation requirements.
  • All seniors who will participate in the summer graduation ceremony may contact Herff Jones Graduation Center at 713-864-6464 or e-mail order to , for your cap and gown. The cost for the caps and gowns is payable in cash, credit card or money order. These are keepsake caps and gowns that become the property of the student. Herff Jones will also be at the graduation site for last minute orders.
  • Students are to obtain graduation announcements on their own. Herff Jones also offers announcements and other graduation items and may be ordered online at
  • Prospective graduates are encouraged to be at the graduate assembly area by 9:15 a.m. on August 17, 2013.
  • Graduates will be given a scroll. Official diplomas can be picked up at the home school.
  • The graduates will be lined up alphabetically by school, by a representative (registrar) of the school. The representatives will lead the line of graduates from his/her school to their seats.

  • Graduates participating in the summer school graduation ceremony are expected to exhibit the highest level of discipline and decorum when assembling, during the processional, when walking across the stage, and during the recessional. Exemplary conduct throughout the graduation exercises will make this event a most memorable occasion for you.
  • In keeping with the H.I.S.D’s core value of student safety, all graduates and guests will be screened using metal detectors.

In summary, I look forward to your participation in our summer graduation ceremonies. You should feel a special sense of accomplishment for your academic efforts. The district places specialemphasis on the summer graduation ceremonies, expecting approximately 550 graduates from high schools throughout the district. Your presence and participation is strongly encouraged.

Sincerely,

[Insert Principal Name]

Principal, [Insert High School]

Houston Independent School District