Dear Parents and Seniors,

We want to celebrate our Seniors as much as possible, during these unusual times we are in. So, we have partnered with a sign company to help us show our love and support, for our seniors, in our community!

We have three (3) designs to pick from and your have the option of having your sign shipped in bulk, to save cost, or you can have your signs shipped directly to your home, including extra shipping costs.

Our pricing included a one-sided sign with wire stake - $1 extra for printing on second side of sign

$12 per sign – one sided – shipped in bulk

$27 per sign – shipped to you home (Shipping is included in this price.)

In order to have signs in a timely manner, you will have one-week to place your orders, for bulk shipping. No deadline for shipping to your home.

For those who order signs shipped in bulk, we will have a designated time and location for parents/students to pick up. Early in June.

Here is a link to the signs for ordering;

https://www.photoreflect.com/store/Photos.aspx?e=10560546

Thank you for your support of our Seniors! For all who order bulk shipping, we will contact you with pick up dates and times, once the order has been shipped.

Crockett Early College High School has scheduled a senior celebration at the campus on the original graduation date of May 28th at 2:00 pm. For public health and safety reasons, this will be a drive through celebration, a parade of sorts, with students and parents remaining in their cars and driving through various stations set up with staff in the parking lot. Seniors are encouraged to decorate their cars for the occasion. Teachers will be socially distancing themselves in the parking lot cheering you on. At this time, seniors will pick up graduation cords and stoles that have arrived by this date.

What: Crockett Early College High School Senior Parade

When: May 28th, 2020 (see times below)

Where: Crockett High School (stage at the Menchaca Parking lot in front of the Police sub station)

Time:

• Students with a last name beginning A-I arrive no later than 1:45 pm, parade starts at 2:00

• Students with a last name beginning J-Q arrive no later than 2:30 pm, parade starts at 2:45

• Students with a last name beginning R-Z arrive no later than 3:15 pm, parade starts at 3:30

PARADE ROUTE (SEE PICTURE BELOW)

Instructions for Seniors:

• Meet in the Menchaca Parking lot, in front of the AISD Police SubStation to line up for the parade based on the times above

• Make sure your car is decorated (school appropriate) and ready to go by the time associated with your last name

• Seniors are encouraged to wear your cap and gown. If you still need to order or pick up your cap and gown prior to this event, please email Darren Masur at darrenm@ctrecognition.com

• Stay in your car during the parade. Do not linger outside of the vehicles or after the parade is over.

• We encourage parents or family members to drive so our seniors may wave and enjoy the moment

• Follow the route during the parade

• Follow Senior Parade speed limit of 5mph

• Faculty, staff, and family members may park (socially distanced) along campus route with signs, balloons, music, noisemakers, etc.

• Unfortunately no building access or restrooms will be available

• Face coverings are recommended

• If you or a member of your household feels ill within the previous 14 days, please stay at home

• Graduates names will be announced and graduation regalia will be picked up along the parade by the theatre

For ideas and inspiration, check out this article: https://www.nola.com/multimedia/photos/collection_ee4d3f74-8f08-11ea-ad94-7f7b5c68bbec.html#1

Instructions for spectators viewing parade:

• Meet at Crockett for set up between 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

• Park in designated areas (limited)

• You are encouraged to have signs and cheer on all of our seniors.

• If you wish to be out of your car, please select a social distancing marker for your family to watch the parade, see map below

• Please stay with your party on your social distancing mark in spectator area

• Spectator parking at Crockett and set up will close at 1:45 pm

• Spectators will not be able to exit the route until 4:15 pm or conclusion of the parade

• If both of Crockett’s parking lot is full, spectators may also park along Stassney pass the bus stop across the street from ACC

• Unfortunately no building access or restrooms will be available

• If you or a member of your household feels ill within the previous 14 days, please stay at home

• Following AISD rules, no alcohol, tobacco or weapons permitted

• Face coverings are recommended

From the High School Office:

• We will not collect laptops, books, or other AISD items as we want the flow to continue. We will collect these items when we distribute diplomas.

• Diplomas will not be distributed until at least June 15 as ACC will not finalize grades until after June 1.

The Austin ISD Communication Team created temporary social media profile picture frames for seniors and friends/family to show graduation pride!

They created 4 total for each HS campus - 1 ENG and 1 ESP for students and 1 ENG and 1 ESP for friends/family.

Below is an example of a frame. Here are the links:

https://twitter.com/AustinISD/status/1260664145139191814

https://www.facebook.com/austinisd/posts/3380799835304827

Grad ENG: www.facebook.com/profilepicframes/?selected_overlay_id=2697658343890834

Grad ESP: www.facebook.com/profilepicframes/?selected_overlay_id=621218188772268

Family/friends ENG: www.facebook.com/profilepicframes/?selected_overlay_id=265815227802268

Family/friends ESP: www.facebook.com/profilepicframes/?selected_overlay_id=2859770064076918

You can access the frames this way or by clicking "Update Profile Picture" > "Add Frame" > Search for Crockett ECHS, Crockett Early College High School, Austin ISD OR AISD.

#Cougar Pride! #Always Victorious!

If it weren't for COVID-19, many high school seniors would be walking across a stage to receive a diploma this month. They’d also be attending prom and other events to celebrate the end of high school.

Instead, many seniors are having to reflect on their high school experiences alone and make different memories for some of the biggest milestones.

Read the article below, featuring four high school seniors, including Crockett's very own Chantal, sharing what it means to have the last semester of senior year shifted to at-home learning and away from friends.