Sparkman HS Class of 2015
Graduation Information
- May 19: Mandatory Graduation Practice at VBC 7:15 AM- Be in your seats on the Arena floor by 7:30 AM
- May 19: Graduation- 3 PM VBC Arena
- May 20: Diploma Pick Up- 11 AM- 2 PM in Library
- May 21: Diploma Pick Up- 9 AM- 11 AM in Library
Sparkman HS Cluster Schools (Monrovia MS, Sparkman MS, Monrovia ES, Legacy, Harvest, Endeavor, and Madison Cross Roads) will dismiss early on May 19 to provide students the opportunity to attend Sparkman HS Graduation. High Schools and Middle Schools will dismiss at 12:00 and Elementary Schools will dismiss at 1:00pm.
Diplomas
- Diploma Pickup will be Wednesday, May 20th, 12-2 PM and Thursday, May 21, 9-11 AM in the SHS Library.
- Only the graduate will be allowed to pick up diploma packets. If you would like to authorize someone to pick up your diploma, permission must be provided by Ms. Haynes in writing by Friday, May 15th. The person picking up your diploma packet will need to show identification.
Top 10% and Honors Students
Expectations
In order to have a dignified graduation ceremony of which you can be proud, certain expectations have been established:
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Students must arrive at the VBC no later than 2:00 pm on Tuesday, May 19th and must be in their designated areas; line-up will start at 2:30 pm.
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Students who fail to comply with the assigned dress code will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony.
- Personal items, including purses and cell phones are prohibited on the floor of the VBC during the graduation ceremony.
- Students must walk in a dignified manner during the processional, moving to and across the stage to receive their diploma cover, and during the recessional.
- In order to maintain a safe environment for all, students and parents must not bring or use any “celebratory items” at any time during the ceremony or after receiving their diploma cover. “Celebratory items” include, but are not limited to, silly string, toilet paper, noisemakers, and inflatable items.
Tossing your cap after you’ve been pronounced graduates will be permitted, as long as this privilege is not revoked by the principal. One way it can be revoked is if a serious disciplinary infraction by a senior student occurs.
Administration reserves the right to determine what behaviors will be determined unsuitable for the occasion. The ceremony will be filmed and reviewed by school administration. For a student who chooses not to comply with the safety guidelines, the following consequences will result:
- All counselor and administrator recommendations will be revoked.
- The student will complete 40 hours of community service to be determined, assigned, and completion approved by school administration.
- Diplomas will be held until the completion and approval of the community service hours.
Dress Code
- Young Men: Black pants, black socks and shoes, white shirt, dark tie
- Young ladies will wear a 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.
Commencement Ticket Information
Each graduating senior will receive nine tickets. There are sometimes extra tickets and those will be in the "Will Call" area at the VBC for anyone who would like to check before the ceremony. Every guest requiring a seat will need a ticket to get into the VBC Arena: Babies who are held would not, but children 2-3 yrs old who would need a seat will require a ticket.
Graduation Caps, gowns and tickets may be picked up on
- May 11th from 11:50 AM- 1:50 PM in Gym 2
- May 12th from 11:50 AM- 1:50 PM in Gym 2
VBC Parking and Entrance Information
- The Von Braun Civic Center (VBC) doors open at 2:00 pm on the 19th. Your parents and guests can come at that time. Graduates must be present no later than 2:00 p.m.
- This information is subject to change: If you park for 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.