Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined. - Henry David Thoreau

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1 Class of 2016

2 Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined. - Henry David Thoreau

3 Conduct of a Graduate A graduation is a serious occasion deserving of your best behavior. Inappropriate behavior in your seat or as you cross the stage will result in your removal from the ceremony. You will have to come to school and see Mr. Hull before receiving your diploma.

4 Berry Center Enter HERE!! Graduates All graduates should arrive by 6:45 p.m. Be early, there will be a lot of traffic. Enter through Entrance Two (East) or Three (West).

5 Atrium/Search Line up in the Atrium area for search (conducted by school staff). Graduates may not bring any electronic devices, cell phones, purses, sunglasses, cameras, noise makers, beach balls or any other item which may cause a distraction or take away from the importance of the event. Enter the conference center/staging area and proceed to your seat. Any student arriving after 7:30 p.m. will not be allowed to enter the conference center. Any confiscated item can be picked up in the AP office on the following Monday at 9:30 a.m.

6 Graduates Dress Code Any student that is not dressed properly will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony. Male students are to wear a collared shirt with tie, dress slacks and dress shoes. Female students are to wear a dress/skirt or dress slacks with dress shoes. Blouses and skirts are expected to be in dress code. Do not bring purses, please leave in your car or with a family member.

7 Graduates Dress Code No jeans, shorts, capris, sandals, flip-flops or tennis shoes are allowed to be worn. Body Tattoos must be covered according to the Student Code of Conduct. Any student that has exposed tattoos will be asked to cover them before being allowed to participate in the ceremony.

8 Cap and Gown Problems Balfour personnel will be in the conference center to assist graduates with cap and gown problems.

9 Seating After entering the facility, parents and guests will have access to any available Level 100 or 200 numbered seats (first come first serve). Berry Center ushers will assist with seating parents and guests. Seating is first come first serve, with no saving of seats. Handicap seating is available at the top row of Level 100 and 200 seating. Seating for the hearing impaired and the visually impaired is available in section 107. NOTE: Fire Marshal rules do not allow spectators to leave seat and use aisles to take photos!!!!!!!!!!

10 Late Arrivals Admission tickets state that parents and guests will not be guaranteed seating in the Arena. If the Arena is at capacity or any late arrivals will be ushered to the Theatre to view the graduation on closed-circuit TV.

11 GRADUATION PROCESSIONAL Class of 2016

12 Processional From Staging (Conference Room) STAGE B SIDE SIDE A

13 Processional into Arena STAGE SIDE B SIDE A

14 Graduate Tips Remain in line. Do not get out of place. All graduates are to remain standing until all graduates are in place. Do not fill in empty seats, as someone may arrive late. Leave space. You will stand for the Pledge and National Anthem. (Men should remove your hats.) When you walk across the stage, you will receive your diploma cover only. You will get your diploma packet after you have exited the stage. Reminder!! Any inappropriate behavior during graduation will result in your removal from the ceremony and a meeting with Mr. Hull later in June to get your diploma. If you throw your hat at the end of the ceremony, you may want to hang on to your tassel.

15 Walking Across the Stage STAGE SIDE B SIDE A

16 Taking Pictures STAGE SIDE B SIDE A

17 Graduation Pictures / Videos Individual pictures will be taken as graduates receive their diploma, and a second picture will be taken after they exit the stage. Additionally, a video will be made of the graduation ceremony. Both the photographer and videographer will have purchase information materials available at tables on the concourse level. Videos of graduation can be ordered through the Berry Center website at berrycenter.net You will receive the picture ordering information in a your cap and gown packet during senior breakfast. Information is also on school website.

18 Diploma Packet Included in your diploma packet will be: Diploma STAAR Scores Shot Records Unofficial Transcript Transcript If you did not complete your final transcript request in your English class, then you may complete the form in the registrar's office before graduation. The college/university you are attending may not allow you to register for courses until a final transcript is sent directly from Cypress Ranch High School to the admissions office. We are closed for the summer, so you should to take care of this ASAP.

19 Summer Transcript Requests IN PERSON June 6 th 16 Cypress Ranch Registrar s Office June 20 th 30 th, July 11 th & 12 Falcon Records Office (11330 Falcon Rd.) Monday thru Thursday Only 7:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Cost $2.00 cash ONLINE (any time) Click Parents & Students Under Academics, choose Student Records and Transcripts Complete online form Cost $5.00 (credit or debit card)

20 Exiting the Arena STAGE SIDE B SIDE A

21 Recessional It is important that we exit the arena to the parking lot as quickly as possible, as there is a graduation following ours. Exit through the tunnels where we came in and keep walking.

22 Exiting the Berry Center Exit Quickly! Gather with family outside, not in atrium! CONFERENCE CENTER E X I T ATRIUM E X I T ARENA

23 Where Will We Meet? You will not have your cell phone, so make arrangements with your parents regarding where you will meet them after the ceremony. Example: Meet your parents by the flag pole, outside entrance 2, by the car.

24 A Few Reminders 8 tickets for each graduate. Borrow from your friends if you need more. No cell phones allowed. You will be searched upon arrival. Do not tape any messages on your cap. Pick up any confiscated items on Monday at 9:30 a.m. in the AP office. Poor behavior will get you removed from the ceremony. Have a meeting place for after the ceremony. Be there no later than 7:00 p.m.!!

25 What I May Need To Do Between Now And Graduation Order Cap and Gown Call Balfour Turn in textbooks or library books. See Mrs. Bennett in the AP office for textbooks. Pay any Fines/Fees now, don t wait. Make up any hours if you have EA s. Keep up your grades! You are close, don t blow it!

26 Cap and Gown Distribution Auxiliary Gym Books, Fines and Fees (Stations in the gym) Balfour here for last minute orders. You must have money order or cash $60. See Mr. Brotemarkle for extra tickets Back corner of the Gym See you at Senior Breakfast- Wednesday, June 1 st at 8:00 a.m.

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