There is NO SAFE PLACE to leave cell phones, purses, etc. during the commencement. Therefore, leave valuables including keys with your parents or at home.

The rehearsal will begin on time and is required for students intending to participate in the graduation ceremony. You must pay your fines before you rehearse.

For rehearsal, bring yourself. For graduation, bring your gown, hat, tassel, and any honor cords. You do not need anything else. Please do not bring any other items such as gifts, cards, flowers, or water bottles as there will be no place to put them while you are marching in.

Be at the The Ranch and in your graduation lines1 hour earlier on the day of the ceremony.

You have purchased your cap and tassel, but you will need to turn in your gown in order to pick up your diploma.

Please do not bring fireworks, inflatable toys, etc. to graduation. (This applies to parents and family members also.) Prior to walking in, graduates will be searched for these items. If graduates are apprehended during the ceremony with any of these items, their diploma will be withheld. Police will be on duty.

Do not put anything on your graduation cap.

Parents of “family photographers” will not be allowed on the floor or behind the guest platform to take pictures until the ceremony has concluded. There will be a designated area in the arena for family photographers.

You will need to turn in your gown and pick up your diploma after the ceremony. We suggest taking your cap and gown pictures at home or arriving at The Ranch early as the gowns will need to be returned immediately after the ceremony.