Graduation Planning Guide

IDVA Class of 2020

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~ Table of Contents ~

GRADUATION PREP:

  • Senior Survey
  • Senior Photo Submission
  • Baby Photo Submission
  • Cap and Gown Order Instructions


GRADUATION DAY:

  • Graduation Ceremony Addresses
  • Graduation Ceremony Timelines and Instructions
  • Local Restaurants


MORE INFORMATION:

  • Graduating with Honors
  • Cap Decorating

~ Attention Graduating Seniors and Proud Parents! ~

Graduation day seems off in the future, but it will be here before we know it! This is a very exciting time for your senior and for your family. Idaho Virtual Academy looks forward to honoring your student and their accomplishments at commencement ceremonies across the state in May.


We are already planning for the BIG DAY and need your help to be sure that all seniors are included and celebrated.


To that end, we need you to do these FOUR things:

1. TAKE THE SENIOR SURVEY

1. TAKE THE SENIOR SURVEY

Let us know if your son or daughter will be participating in a graduation ceremony, which one, and how many family members and guests you expect to attend.


*** IMPORTANT ***

The Senior Survey will act as your student's diploma order and is required, even if your student is not planning to attend a ceremony.


Click on the "SENIOR SURVEY" button below to complete.

1. TAKE THE SENIOR SURVEY
2. Send your Senior Picture

2. Send your Senior Picture

Please email your student's senior picture to Mrs. Percifield. The picture will be included in the senior slideshow and graduation program.


Deadline Extended! Please send by May 1st.


Mrs. Percifield's email: lpercifield@idahova.org

2. Send your Senior Picture
3. Send your Baby or toddler picture

3. Send your Baby or toddler picture

We love to see your student's baby or toddler pic! They put smiles on everyone's faces! Please email the baby picture to Mrs. Percifield so it can be included in the senior slideshow.


Deadline Extended! Please send by May 1st.


Mrs. Percifield's email: lpercifield@idahova.org

3. Send your Baby or toddler picture
4. Order your graduation cap and gown

4. Order your graduation cap and gown

Cap and Gown Ordering is now open!


Click here for ordering instructions.


Please place your cap and gown orders by April 15th!


Borrowing a Gown:

If you are unable to purchase a cap and gown, we have some available to borrow. Please reach out to high school counselor, Jessica Lecertua at jlecertua@idahova.org to borrow a set.


Purchasing a Cap:

If you would like to borrow a gown, but purchase your own cap, they are available to purchase for $5.00. Please contact Laura Powell at lpowell@idahova.org to purchase.

4. Order your graduation cap and gown

~ Graduation Ceremony Addresses ~

May 19th - North Idaho


Kroc Center

1765 W. Golf Course Road

Coeur D'Alene, ID 83815



May 21st - Southeast Idaho


Blackfoot Performing Arts Center

870 S. Fisher Street

Blackfoot, ID 83221



May 27th - Treasure Valley


Northwest Nazarene University

Brandt Center - Swayne Auditorium

707 Fern Street

Nampa, ID 83686

~ Class of 2020 Graduation Ceremonies ~

Please refer to the schedules below for the timeline of events on graduation day. There are also lists of local restaurants for your convenience.


Click on the gray buttons to download the timelines and restaurant lists.


Please note only students who have completed graduation requirements will be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremonies.

North Idaho Ceremony - May 19th

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CDA Ceremony Information

Click here to download the CDA ceremony timeline of events & restaurant list.

Southeast Idaho Ceremony - May 21st

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SE Idaho Ceremony Information

Click here to download the SE Idaho/Blackfoot ceremony timeline of events & restaurant list.

Treasure Valley Ceremony - May 27th

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Treasure Valley Ceremony Information

Click here to download the Treasure Valley/Nampa ceremony timeline of events & restaurant list.

~ Graduating with Honors ~

All students graduating with honors will be recognized at the graduation ceremonies.
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~ Graduation Cap Decorations ~

IDVA seniors are welcome to decorate their graduation caps, if they would like.


Here are some grad cap decorations for inspiration.

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Do you have questions about graduation? Please ask your counselors Jessica Lecertua jlecertua@idahova.org, Mark Rodel mrodel@idahova.org, or Jesse Altsuler jaltsuler@idahova.org.

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