Graduation 2018
Sparkman Senators
Cap and Gown Information
- Tuesday, April 24 - Pick up Cap & Gown during 3rd block in the cafeteria
- Don't iron your graduation gowns.
- Note: Graduation cap, gown, tassel, and stole belong to you. You will keep them after the ceremony.
- Bring extra safety pins on graduation day to keep up with your stoles.
Senior Awards Day
8:30 Seniors must be present by this time
8:45 Group Picture (Dress in SHS graduation attire)
AP Physics Exam takers will receive their awards first.
If you did not know that you have to submit your actual award letter or statement that was due on April 16th, please know the cut off date was Friday, April 20.
What if I receive a scholarship at the 11th hour? It may not be possible to include due to the large amount of time it takes to organize the program.
Graduation Rehearsals
Rehearsals are MANDATORY:
- May 21- Senior Lunch at 12 noon in Gym 2
- May 21- Rehearsal at 1:00 p.m. in Gym I
- If you work, please don’t schedule yourself before 4:00 p.m. on May 21st.
- May 22 at 7:15 a.m. at the Von Braun Civic Center
DE students should communicate with their schools that mandatory graduation activities are Monday, May 21st from 12-3.
Graduation Tickets
- Graduation tickets (nine for each student) will be issued after rehearsal on May 21st.
- Only YOU can pick up your graduation tickets.
- There will be extra tickets at the VBC. Don't sell or buy tickets from scalpers.
Honor Cords
- Honor cords will be available for $10 following the graduation practice on May 21 in Gym 1.
Final Transcripts
Senior Finals
- 3B and 4B Exams (Year-long Classes)
May 16
- 1A and 2A Exams (Year-long Classes)
May 17
- 1B and 2B Exams (Year-long Classes)
- 1st and 2nd Final Exams
- Seniors dismiss after 2nd block
May 18
- 3A and 4A Exams (Year-long Classes)
- 3rd and 4th Final Exams
- Seniors dismiss after 2nd block
Other Important Dates
- May 8- Senior Awards- 9 AM in Gym 1
- May 15- Yearbook Distribution- 3rd block 11:30 AM- 2 PM Gym 2
- May 21- Senior Lunch 12 noon Gym 2
- May 21- MANDATORY Graduation Rehearsal @ SHS GYM 1 at 1 PM
- May 22- MANDATORY Graduation Rehearsal @ VBC. Be in seats by 7:30 AM
- May 22- Graduation 3 PM at VBC
Security Screenings - Updated
Ticket Information
** Students ONLY will pick up tickets on May 21 after graduation practice at SHS.
- Each student will receive 9 tickets to the graduation ceremony. Every guest requiring a seat must have a ticket for admission into the VBC Arena. Babies who are held on the lap will not need a ticket, but any child that will need a seat of their own must have a ticket.
- Students who need additional tickets should ask fellow students for any extra tickets they may have. If you don't plan to use all of your tickets, please offer them to fellow students who need them or turn them to the guidance office.
Tossing Caps
- Tossing your cap after you’ve been pronounced graduates will be permitted, as long as this privilege is not revoked by Mr. Shaw.
VBC Parking Information
- The Von Braun Civic Center (VBC) doors open at 1:15 pm on Tuesday, May 22. Parents and guests can enter at that time. All people attending (students & guests) must pass through a metal detector this year. Graduates must be in line no later than 2:00 PM.
- This information is subject to change: If you park for early rehearsal on VBC parking lots you may not be charged. If you park on the City lot you will have to pay $5.00, but if you save that ticket you will not have to pay again that day if you park in the same lot.
Ladies
- Black dress or black slacks and black shoes (ABSOLUTELY NO FLIP FLOPS!). Hosiery is not required.
- Keep jewelry to a minimum: only small earrings and a watch.
Gentlemen
- Black pants, black socks and shoes (ABSOLUTELY NO FLIP FLOPS!), white shirt, dark tie.
- Be sure all outstanding debts have been taken care of before attempting to pick up your diploma. Outstanding debts include library fees, lost books (textbooks or library books), uniforms, drivers’ education fees, etc. A hold will be placed on your diploma until these debts have been resolved.
- Diploma pickup will be will be at the VBC immediately following the commencement ceremony. You will pick up your diploma from your homeroom teacher.
REMINDER
As a reminder, if the administration deems that a behavior violation has
taken place at graduation, a student will have to complete 40 supervised
work hours before receiving their diploma.
Graduation Photos - Information
To sign-up online go to: www.villagephotographers.com.
Just click the blue button that says “Sign up for Graduation Proofs”.
The proofs and service are free and there is no obligation to order.
Village Photographers 445 Opelika Rd. Auburn, AL 36830 – (334) 821-9196
Office hours: Monday-Friday - 10 AM-5 PM Central Time
Graduation Ceremony - Live Stream or DVD Purchase
Link for the LIVE STREAM of Sparkman HS Graduation Ceremony on May 22, 2018 at 3 PM. No archived video will be available, but DVDs may be purchased from CEVA Media (https://cevamedia.myshopify.com/) Sparkman High School and @SparkmanFamilySchools
LINK FOR LIVE STREAM:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vf-D5uyGa6Q