*GRADUATION PROCEDURES for the CLASS of 2013*
Any senior NOT planning on marching with the Class of 2013 needs to contact his/her principal or guidance counselor as soon as possible. Diplomas for students not participating in commencement exercises will be available the Tuesday after graduation, May 28th.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Announcements can be picked up during the lunch periods, April 11th and 12th in the Main Commons.
CAP, GOWN & TASSEL: A cap, gown and tassel should be ordered through Balfour. If your senior does not have one, please contact Dave McKay, our Balfour Representative, at 330.678.0458. The price will increase the closer we get to graduation.
Seniors may pick up their cap and gown on Thursday, May 9th and Friday, May 10th in the MAIN COMMONS.
CEREMONY TICKETS: Up to TEN Ceremony Admission Tickets will be distributed to each senior in their Academy office after they pick up their cap and gown. There is a strict limit of TEN TICKETS per graduate – no exceptions. Please limit invited guests to immediate family.
PARKING: Please inform your parents to allow plenty of time due to traffic congestion the day of graduation. Approximately 4,000 people will be arriving at the Civic Center on Sunday. Also, a parking fee of approximately $5 will be charged for the parking deck the day of graduation. Carpooling is recommended. In addition, area businesses do tow cars on Sunday – please observe the “no parking” areas.
HANDICAP SEATING: Handicap Seating will be available on the main floor of the Civic Center. Family members are welcome to be seated in the handicap areas with family members requiring handicap accommodations. No special tickets are required.
REHEARSAL: FRIDAY, MAY 24th, 8:00 – 11:00 am, Canton Civic Center. Students are to arrive no later than 7:45. Rehearsal will last approximately 2-1/2 hours. Failure to attend graduation rehearsal will result in loss of participation in graduation on Sunday, May 26th. Regular school day dress code is required and in effect. Free parking in the deck has been provided during rehearsal, compliments of the Plain Local Board of Education.
CEREMONY: SUNDAY, MAY 26th, 2:00 pm, Canton Civic Center. All seniors must arrive no later than 1:00 pm on Sunday, May 26th. Be sure to check in with your attendance taker prior to participating in band or choir.
Dress Guidelines [formal attire]
Ladies: dress, hose and dress shoes. Dresses should not extend beyond the length of the graduation gown.
Men: dress slacks, white shirts, ties, dress shoes and socks required.
Both: Gym shoes and/or casual footwear are inappropriate for this formal occasion.
PICTURES: Gradimages.com will be taking pictures of each graduate receiving his/her diploma. They will contact you regarding a complimentary picture along with additional purchase information. Parents may take photos from the roped off section adjacent to the stage exit steps on the south side of the Civic Center. No one will be permitted to cross the floor for photos during any part of the ceremony or processionals.
* IMPORTANT DATES for CLASS of 2013 *
APRIL
April 11-12 Announcements to be distributed during lunch periods in the Main Commons
April 12 Due to your Academy Counselor:
“Record of Scholarships Received”
“Commitment to Students” Award
April 23-25 Senior Prom Tickets on sale during lunch periods at the Information Desk [Main Commons]
April 30 Senior Prom Tickets on sale during lunch periods at the Information Desk [Main Commons]
MAY
May 1-2 Senior Prom Tickets on sale during lunch periods at the Information Desk [Main Commons]
May 4 Senior Prom in the Timken Room of the University Center at Kent State/Stark Campus
May 9-10 Cap and gowns will be distributed to seniors in the Main Commons during lunch periods. Up to TEN CEREMONY ADMISSION TICKETS can be picked up in your Academy Office after you pick up your cap and gown. Reminder there is a strict limit of TEN TICKETS per graduate.
May 10 Last day of CLASSES for seniors is Friday, May 10th. EXAMS are the following week.
May 13 Top 25 Banquet
May 13-16 SENIOR EXAM DAYS
May 14 PLATO and FLORIDA VIRTUAL must be completed by May 14th
May 15 Senior Academic Awards Program, GOHS Auditorium
May 17 Senior Make-up Exam Day.
May 23 A Senior Luncheon will be provided on Thursday, May 23rd, compliments of the GlenOak Booster Club who wish the very best to the Class of 2013. Only seniors will be allowed to gather in the piazza for lunch. Seniors are expected to arrive in the piazza area during their regularly scheduled lunch periods. An alternate site will be announced in case of rain.
May 24 Graduation Rehearsal, 8:00 – 11:00 am, Canton Civic Center
May 26 Graduation Ceremony, 2:00 pm, Canton Civic Center; graduates arrive at 1:00 pm.
*IMPORTANT NOTES for GRADUATING SENIORS, CLASS of 2013*
BOOKS & FEES: Please be aware that all library books, textbooks, fines, fees, and dues must be paid in full. Failure to do so will result in the withholding of your diploma and transcripts.
PROM 2013: The GlenOak High School SENIOR PROM will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2013 in the Timken Room of the University Center at Kent State/Stark Campus from 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 pm for pictures. Tickets will be on sale April 23-25, April 30 and May 1-2 during all lunch periods in the Box Office. The cost for tickets will be $25 per single and $50 per couple. Out of district guests are welcome if invited by a GlenOak senior, but must be registered by completing a permission form prior to purchasing a ticket. A GlenOak senior student is permitted to bring an underclassman guest to prom. A photographer will be present at the event. Photos will be available for purchase for an additional cost. Questions regarding prom should be directed to Cheryl Yingling at 330-491-3800.
SENIOR ACADEMIC AWARDS PROGRAM: Our annual Senior Academic Recognition Program will be held on Wednesday, May 15th at 7:00 pm at GlenOak High School Auditorium.
SENIORS EXAMS, PLATO CLASSES and FLORIDA VIRTUAL: The seniors’ last day of classes is Friday, May 10th. Senior exams are scheduled for May 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th. Make-up exams will be held on Friday, May 17th. ALL PLATO and FLORIDA VIRTUAL courses must be completed by Tuesday, May 14th. Please be aware that GlenOak High School policy states that students who do not complete final exams will receive and ‘F’ for the percentage of their grade that the exam is worth. This last week of school for graduating seniors is critical.
SENIOR LUNCHEON: A senior luncheon has been planned for Thursday, May 23rd in the piazza (weather permitting) at the high school, compliments of the GlenOak Booster Club who wish the Class of 2013 all the best. Seniors are asked to arrive for lunch during their regularly scheduled lunch period. Only seniors will be permitted in the piazza area for this luncheon.
TOP 25 BANQUET: The GlenOak Booster Club and the Plain Local Teacher’s Association will sponsor the Top 25 Banquet on May 13th. The Top 25 students in the senior class will be recognized for their efforts in the classroom during their four years at GlenOak High School.
VERIFICATION OF STUDENT’S NAME: All seniors should verify the spelling of their name as it will appear on their diploma through their English class. Please see your Academy Counselor if you have not done so.
FINAL THOUGHTS: We have had a tremendous year with many more great honors coming to GlenOak High School. Most of this can be credited to the smart choices made by the Class of 2013. Throughout the next several weeks, at all activities and events, the Code of Conduct - along with its severe consequences - remains in effect. We feel certain that members of the Class of 2013 will continue to make smart choices that will protect them from jeopardizing this most important time in their lives so far.
Rev: 2/27/13