CVHS Graduation Information
January 30th, 2018
Class of 2018 Commencement Information
Baccalaureate
Sunday, May 20, 2018, at 3:00 pm in the Auditorium.
The Baccalaureate will be held in the Campo Verde auditorium and will also be available to watch in the band room (via live stream), if extra space is needed. Tickets are not required, but seating is limited. Students who plan to participate should be in the mini-gym by 2:30 pm wearing their gown, medallion, cap & tassel. Students may sit with their friends.
Commencement Rehearsal
Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at 7:00 am in Coyote Stadium.
NOTE: If you are not at rehearsal and on time, you may NOT participate in the ceremony.
Commencement Ceremony
Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 7:00 pm in Coyote Stadium. Graduates will report to their assigned classrooms no later than 6:15 pm.
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Appropriate Attire
- Gown, Medallion, Cap & Tassel (Required) – All items are available for purchase through Jostens. Their phone number is 602-765-7227. Caps may not be altered in any manner. Bring bobby pins for your cap if necessary.
- Gentlemen – Shirt, slacks, socks and dress shoes required. No jeans or shorts are permitted.
- Ladies – Dresses or blouse and slacks, and dress shoes required. No jeans or shorts are permitted.
- Students dressed inappropriately will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony.
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Additional Information
- Seniors, it is important for you to: Keep your grades up, attend classes, clear yourself through the Bookstore, Library, Athletics and Music (uniforms), complete all discipline assignments and online classes, and participate in the mandatory graduation rehearsal on May 23, 2018.
- Your immunization record will be in the envelope with your diploma. KEEP this record, don’t throw it away.
- Professional photographs will be taken as you receive your diploma cover, courtesy of GradImages.com
- Both sides of the stadium will be open for seating parents, relatives and friends. Limited handicapped seating will also be available on the track, but is restricted to 4 seats per family. Call 480-545-3100 ext.2101 to request special seating.
- The auditorium will be open and air-conditioned for our heat sensitive guests who will be able to watch the commencement ceremony via live stream.
- Guests will not be allowed on the football field at the conclusion of graduation. Graduates can meet their friends and family on the west practice field at the conclusion of the ceremony.
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Behavior
- Students with inappropriate objects (balloons, beach balls, signs noisemakers, etc.) in their possession will have the object confiscated and/or the student will be removed from the ceremony.
- Students seeking to disrupt the ceremony in any way will be removed by Gilbert Police and Security.
- Students in possession, smelling of/or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, etc., may not participate in the ceremony and will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with District policy.
Please note: The Senior Class has requested that no noisemakers be used at their graduation ceremony. Names of fellow students cannot be heard because of noisemakers.
Thank you for supporting their request.
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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
April 14th - Prom (8 pm to 11 pm at The Falls event center)
April 27th - Deadline to Complete Online Classes
May 3rd - Golden Scholars/Scholarship Awards Ceremony
May 7th - 18th - AP Testing
May 9th - Senior Banquet (6 pm)
May 17th - 21st - Senior Final Exams
May 22nd - Project Graduation (11 pm to 6:30 am at Flipside)
May 23rd - Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal (7 am at Coyote Stadium)
May 23rd - Graduation Ceremony at 7 pm (Seniors arrive @6:15 pm to assigned rooms)
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Project Graduation
The fee is $70 until May 9th, 2018 and $80 after May 9th. Tickets are available for purchase in the bookstore.
Parents: Do you have a business that may want to make a donation?
Please contact Kimberly Chambal at kchambal@hotmail.com
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Honor Cords for Outstanding Commitment to Community Service
Seniors who have logged 200+ volunteer and community service hours throughout high school may apply for an Honor Cord for graduation. Please follow the link to complete the application process.
DUE: Friday, March 9th at 2:30 pm.
LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.