Senior Updates - May 23rd
Senior Checkout, Grad Practices, and Grad Ceremony
Receipt of this newsletter does not guarantee graduation...
Counselor contact information can be found by going to https://www.knightpalmdalehs.org/academics/counseling
Students who do not meet credit requirements for graduation will not be eligible to walk at the Graduation Ceremony on June 2nd. These students may still be eligible to earn their diploma with KHS if they finish their credits during June Intersession or Summer School.
A word of caution...
Requirements for Graduation Ceremony Participation
- Must have ALL required credits completed by the end of their 4th year in high school (students who have to finish credits during the June Intersession or Summer School will not be permitted to participate in graduation. 5th year seniors are not eligible to participate in the graduation ceremony)
- Must have a signed Code of Conduct on file with the Activities Office
- Must have completed the Senior Exit Survey in Naviance (information on how to access the Senior Exit Survey is at the bottom of this newsletter)
- Must have returned all school materials and/or paid all fines for lost materials
Senior Checkout - Tuesday, May 31st
Friday, May 27th
- Pick-up your Senior Checkout form from the Activities Office
- Check for tasks you still need to complete and be prepared to take care of those items on Friday, May 27th or Tuesday, May 31st
- Bring your Senior Checkout form
- Check in at the Large Gym during your assigned time (see schedule below)
- Once we verify that you are cleared to participate in the Graduation Ceremony, we will issue you your cap and gown and graduation tickets
Senior Checkout Schedule - Report to the Large Gym
8:00 - 9:00 am - Last Names A - D
- 9:00 - 10:00 am - Last Names E - K
- 10:00 - 11:00 am - Last Names L - R
11:00 - 12:00 am - Last Names S - Z
*** only report to the Large Gym during your checkout time - you DO NOT need to report to any classes on May 31st ***
Grad Practices are Mandatory
- Dates: June 1st and June 2nd
- Time: 8:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Large Gym
Helpful Hints:
- Wear sunscreen
- Wear comfortable shoes
- Wear sunglasses or hats as needed
- Bring water
- Be prepared to listen and follow directions. The faster we work, the quicker the seniors are released
KHS Commencement Ceremony - June 2nd
*** Graduates check in at the Large Gym at 4:30 pm (Bring your ID)***
***Cap decorations will be approved upon check-in at the Large Gym before graduation.***
Information for Guests:
- ALL people need a graduation ticket (even babies, toddlers, and wheelchair bound individuals need a ticket)
- Gates will open at 4:30 pm
- Guests may enter through the visitors or home side gate. Once inside, guests can move from one side of the stadium to the other through the gate near the snack bar
- Please leave balloons, umbrellas, and large signs in your car - these items will not be allowed in the stadium
- Yearbooks and Senior Mugs will be available for purchase on the lawn to the South of the home side bleachers
- Guests can meet graduates on the practice field behind the home side bleachers at the end of the ceremony (parents will not be permitted on the stadium field)
Extra Graduation Tickets?
If extra tickets are available we offer them through a lottery system. If you are interested in possibly getting ONE extra ticket, please click the link and fill out the form. Filling out the form does not guarantee you ONE extra ticket, but it will allow you to be entered in the drawing IF we have additonal tickets available. Anyone who gets an extra ticket will be issued the extra ticket at Senior Checkout.
***Please remember, ALL people need a graduation ticket (even babies, toddlers, and wheelchair bound individuals need a ticket)***
Capture the Moment Your Student Receives their Diploma!
Don't Forget.....Senior Survey Needs to Be Done by May 25th
Completion of the survey will also be part of the senior checkout process. To make sure your Senior Checkout goes as quickly as possible, please make sure you have completed the survey before coming to the Senior Checkout.
Instructions for accessing the survey can be seen below: