(All books, iPads/chargers, uniforms, dues, fees, library books, calculators, etc. must be paid or turned in by May 16 @ 3pm to participate)
Grad Walk: Friday, May 16, 9 am
Seniors report to theater at 8:05 to dress and prepare to board busses.
Attire is graduation dress clothes, cap, gown, and tassel- comfortable dress shoes
Will walk the halls of Nutter Fort Intermediate and WI Middle School
Seniors dismissed upon return or may attend their classes.
*Seniors still working in credit recovery cannot participate.
Baccalaureate: Tuesday, May 20, 7 pm
First United Methodist Church downtown; Call time 6 pm
Must attend practice at 10 am at First United Methodist Church to participate that night.
*Must be eligible to graduate by 3pm on May 19 to practice and participate.
Honors Assembly: Wednesday, May 21, 7 pm
RCB Theatre; Call time 6 pm
Must attend practice in RCB theater at 10 am to participate that night.
Refreshments served afterwards.
*Must be eligible to graduate by 3pm on May 20 to practice and participate.
IF YOU ARE NOT FINISHED WITH CREDIT RECOVERY BY 3 PM Wednesday, May 21- YOU WILL NOT WALK AT GRADUATION!
Senior Breakfast and Graduation Practice: Thursday, May 22, 8:30 am
Breakfast will be served in the cafeteria.
Graduation practice begins after breakfast and ends around lunch time.
Must attend Graduation Practice to walk at Graduation.
*Must be eligible to graduate by 3pm on May 21 to attend breakfast and practice.
Commencement: Friday, May 23, 9:00 am
Gymnasiumor Stadium (TBD by weather; Location announced at grad practice)
School theater: Call time 7:30 am to get dressed and lined up.
Attire is graduation dress clothes, cap/gown/tassel, & school-awarded cords/medals. No outside decoration or regalia allowed.
Students who did not attend graduation practice will not walk at graduation. Do not show up that evening and expect to walk.
DRESS CODE FOR ALL GRADUATION EVENTS
GIRLS: Dress (no longer than your gown) or black slacks. Dress shoes only: no tennis shoes, sport shoes, or flip flops. Shoes should be black, tan, or white.
BOYS: White button-up dress shirt with collar. Tie of your choice. Black dress slacks, black socks, and black dress shoes. No tennis shoes or sport shoes.
*No decorating of caps or gowns; no outside regalia
*Only school-awarded honors are permitted to be worn (stoles, medals, cords, tassels, pins)
*Students must conform to this dress code to participate in all graduation events
Description of Events
Grad Walk: This is attended by graduating seniors. Students will tour the halls of Nutter Fort, WI, & RCB. They will leave from and return to RCB by school bus. Graduation gowns, caps, and tassels are worn at this event.
Baccalaureate: This is attended by graduating seniors, family, and friends. No tickets are required. The program is a blessing over the graduating class. It includes music, poetry, scripture readings, and ‘Words of Wisdom’ by special guest speakers. Graduation gowns must be worn at this assembly (NO hat/tassel). Must attend practice that morning to participate.
Honors Assembly: This is attended by graduating seniors, family, and friends. No tickets are required. Academic honors such as 4.0’s, promise scholars, NHS, and Honor Students are recognized. Many college scholarship presentations are made, and a variety of private scholarships are awarded. Graduation gowns must be worn at this assembly (NO hat/tassel). Must attend practice that morning to participate.
Commencement: This is attended by graduating seniors, family, and friends. Tickets are required for this event if it is held inside the gymnasium. (A small child being held on a lap does not require a ticket. Handicap tickets are available upon request.) The program includes graduation speeches and the awarding of diplomas. Graduation gowns, caps, and tassels must be worn at this event, and students are encouraged to wear all school-awarded honors. Must attend practice the day before to participate.
*Credit Recovery: It is our goal to have EVERYONE graduate and have the opportunity to walk during the ceremony; however, it is up to each of you to pass the required classes or complete Credit Recovery by the deadlines listed for each event. To provide additional opportunities, we allow seniors to work on Credit Recovery in the Library on exam days for periods when you do not have an exam to take. After exams are completed, seniors can work on credit recovery ALL day as they do not have classes. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE to get your credits recovered because if you have not completely finished ALL requirements by May 21 at 3 PM, YOU CANNOT WALK at graduation. If you miss the deadline to walk, you can still complete credit recovery the following week and/or summer school and receive a diploma with your class.