Student debts must be cleared BEFORE a student is allowed to
purchase or receive their cap and gown. Debt list could include
textbooks, library books, uniforms, candy money, club dues, etc. Students
who do not clear these debts will not be able to participate in
senior week activities, Baccalaureate and/or Graduation. We highly
recommend clearing debts as soon as possible. Call Tracy Wharton (260-3911
ex 1182) if there are any questions about senior debts.
Senior Exams
Senior Final Exams
begin May
AP and AICE testing
begins May 7th and continue until June 14th
Senior Awards Day
The
annual Senior Awards Assembly will be held in the Mandarin Auditorium on
Friday, June 1st at 4:00p.m. A letter of invitation will be sent
home to award winners and their parents and families.
CAP AND GOWNS DISTRUBUTION
A
PHOTO ID CARD IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE YOUR CAP AND GOWN
Thursday, May 31st at 10:00 a.m. in the Mandarin Auditorium,
students will receive their cap and gowns and graduation tickets. Parents
of a graduate will be allowed to pick up the cap and gown for the graduate.
You must have the student ID and a your picture ID to receive your student
Gown. REMEMBER IF A STUDENT IS ON THE DEBT LIST THEY WILL NOT RECEIVE
THEIR CAP AND GOWN OR TICKETS FOR GRADUATION THEY WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO
PARTICIPATE IN SENIOR WEEK EVENTS.
Payments for cap and gown can be done on line to the Herff Jones Company
www.herffjonesnorthflorida.com or call the Herff Jones office at
363-1905 for directions and information.
Students will need to check their cap and gown for fit and size. When you
get home, hang the gown up, so that the wrinkles will fall out. If
necessary, iron the gown lightly from the inside with a warm iron. Remember
the gown is rented and must be returned immediately after the graduation
ceremony, so take pictures for posterity before the ceremony. Seniors keep
their cap and tassels.
APPROPRIATE DRESS WITH CAP AND GOWN
It is very important that
appropriate clothes are worn underneath the gowns:
Gentlemen: -dark trousers
or slacks (no jeans or athletic clothes)
-dark
dress shoes and socks (no deck shoes or tennis shoes)
-white shirt with collar and tie (no bow ties or string ties)
- no
jewelry, etc., may be worn over your gown
Ladies: -skirts
should not show below the hem of the gown (no slacks)
-dark
shoes (no sandals)
-provided collar must be attached to their gowns (provided)
-no
jewelry, etc., may be worn over your gown
-earrings should be small and subdued
PICTURES
All pictures of your senior in his/her
cap and gown should be taken before the Graduation ceremony on
Monday, June 4th at 1:00 p.m. Baccalaureate (June 3rd) is always
a good opportunity to take pictures. Caps and gowns must be returned
backstage immediately after the graduation ceremony. There will NOT be an
opportunity to take pictures in their caps and gowns following the
graduation ceremony at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.
BACCALAUREATE
The Baccalaureate service will be held
at Christ Church located at 6045 Greenland Road on June 3rd at
2:00 p.m. Participation of
seniors in Baccalaureate service is voluntary. If a senior would like to
participate, the student should report to the church by 1:15 p.m. Family
and friends of graduates are invited to attend. Tickets or invitations are
not required. The student should wear his or her cap and gown and dress
appropriately (same as for graduation).
GRADUATION REHEARSAL
Rehearsal for graduation will be at
the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, Monday, June 4th at
6:45 a.m. Seniors should report
to the Duval Street Entrance located on the north side of the building.
Rehearsal is mandatory. Graduates who do not attend rehearsal will be
removed from the ceremony. Seniors should not bring their cap and
gown to rehearsal. Seniors who are late to rehearsal will be moved to the
rear of the walking lines for the graduation program.
GRADUATION
Commencement exercises for the
Mandarin High School Class of 2012 will be held at the Jacksonville
Veterans Memorial Arena Monday, June 4th at beginning promptly
at 1:00 p.m. The arena doors will be open at 12:00p.m. We ask that all
guests be seated by 12:45 p.m. Graduates must enter through the Duval
Street entrance. The doors for graduates to enter will open at 11:45a.m.
Please allow yourself time to get to the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial
Arena. Graduates must carry their caps and gowns the arena. Once students
have entered the arena, they will not be allowed to leave.
Graduation tickets are required for
family and friends attending the ceremony. We will give each senior only
ten tickets when they receive their caps and gowns. NO ADDITIONAL
TICKETS WILL BE ISSUED.
Seniors will receive their diplomas
immediately after the ceremony when they turn in their caps and gowns.
Please do not bring gifts or flowers to graduates before the ceremony. We
do not have a secure place to keep these items during the ceremony. Female
graduates should leave their purses with a family member or friend.
Seniors will not be allowed to bring in purses, cell phones, cameras or any
other items. They are only allowed to enter with car keys.
GRADUATION PARKING
Parking areas for graduation will be
clearly marked and there will be attendants to direct you. The cost for
parking will depend on the parking lot that you choose to use. We do not
control parking. THERE IS NO FREE PARKING FOR GRADUATES or PARENTS of
GRADUATES.
GRADUATE ETIQUETTE WARNING –
Any disruptions of the graduation
program by the graduate or guests of the graduate will result in the
graduate’s diploma being pulled. Should this occur, the graduate will need
to set up a parent conference with the Principal, in order to receive their
diploma. Please remember that this is a dignified ceremony, not a ball
game. Yelling and loud cheering is not permissible as it takes away from
the event and makes it difficult for other graduates names to be heard.
We hope that our
seniors enjoy their last days of high school and the special activities
planned for them, especially graduation. This event will be a memorable
occasion for both the students and their families. If you have any
questions or concerns, please feel free to call us at 260-3911 ex 1099 or
email questions to
lassiatm@duvalschools.org
A REMINDER, AFTER
MAY 22ND SENIORS ARE NOT TO BE ON CAMPUS UNLESS THEY ARE
REPORTING TO A SENIOR ACTIVITY. SENIORS SHOULD NOT VISIT TEACHERS / STAFF
OR UNDERCLASSMEN DURING THE SCHOOL DAY. SENIORS ATTENDING A PLANNED SENIOR
ACTIVITY SHOULD REPORT TO THE ACTIVITY LOCATION AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME.
SENIORS, WHO NEED TO CONDUCT ANY SCHOOL BUSINESS SHOULD OBTAIN A VISITORS
PASS FROM THE MAIN OFFICE.
Senior Events
Schedule
April 21st
Relay For Life
April 27th
Senior Play Day, teams of 10 people must preregister with Coach Lassiat in
H104 before April 25th
April 28th
Grad Bash
May
7th
Senior EOC post test begin
May
7th
AP and AICE Testing begin
May
17th – May 22nd
Senior Final Exams
May
18th
Senior / Junior Powder Puff Game
May
19th
Senior Prom
May 21st Senior Athletes Banquet 6pm (for senior athletes and families tickets
are required for entry)
May
22nd Seniors Last Day of School
May
23rd
Senior Debts and text books collection
May
24th
Senior Debts and text books collection
May
25th
Senior outing to Skate Station 9:00am – 12:00pm
May
29th
Senior outing to Bowl America 10:30am (free cosmic bowling)
May
30th
Senior Pool Party 10:30am Mandarin Pool
May
31st
Cap and Gown Distribution (Mandarin auditorium) 10:00am
June 1stSenior Awards 4:00
p.m. Mandarin Auditorium
June3rd Baccalaureate 2:00pm Christ Church Mandarin, seniors who are
participating in this voluntary event should report to the church no later
than 1:15pm
June 4th
Graduation Rehearsal (mandatory
to participate in graduation ceremony) 6:45am Jacksonville Memorial Arena
