Graduation

Graduation is a culmination of 13 years of schooling and the successful completion of high school graduation requirements. The purpose of this flyer is to provide graduating seniors and their families with pertinent information regarding graduation. Please remember that this is a celebratory time of year, however, participation in senior pranks and the violation of school rules may result in a senior not being allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony at SCHS. We are planning for a traditional SCHS graduation ceremony. 

Our Graduation will be Friday, June 9, 2023. The ceremony is from 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm. Gates open at 5:00 pm. The ceremony will take place in the Bobcat Stadium.

· We are asking graduates to limit their parties to 8 attendees due to the capacity of our stadium. Physical tickets are not being issued. 

· Our hope is that the families that are larger than 8 will offset the families that are smaller than 8 and it will balance out in the end.

· Seating for all attendees will be in our Bobcat stadium in both the visitor and home bleachers.

· Sunglasses or an umbrella may be helpful before the ceremony although umbrellas, or any items blocking spectator visibility, must be put away during the ceremony.

· Field seating is for Sage Creek staff and CUSD employees with graduates. Field tickets are required in order to access the field.

· Seniors need to check in between 5:00-5:30 PM in the Counseling Center, SCHS. (Lower level of the 3000 Building)

· They are to only have their cap, gown, and minimal belongings which will be checked in and secured during the ceremony.

· Students will be searched twice (once when entering the counseling center and once before the ceremony) for alcohol/controlled substances, balloons, firecrackers, beach balls, etc.

· Anyone carrying these items will be prohibited from participating in the ceremony.

· Seniors will also be screened for sobriety at this time. Anyone under the influence will be prohibited from participating and turned over to the police department.

Graduation is a formal ceremony and needs to be treated with dignity and class. Seniors should wear appropriate clothing and low heel or flat shoes because of artificial turf. Seniors may not alter their gown in any way and must carry the cap and gown on their arm upon entrance to the counseling center to check-in. Students are allowed to appropriately decorate their cap. Seniors are permitted to wear leis but may not carry flowers. The only sashes, cords, or other personalized items that may be worn over the gown must be issued by a recognized school organization and approved by the site administration. Bobby pins (provided by the PTSA) may be necessary to hold the mortarboard (hat) on properly for both boys and girls. Students should put on the mortarboard after the final security check. The top of the hat should be parallel to the ground. The tassel is worn over the right temple until the completion of the ceremony. The Senior Class President will lead the class in the turning of the tassels to the left side at the conclusion of the ceremony.