WELCOME CLASS OF 2019
IMPORTANT DATES Please reference Pg. 5 of the packet for all of the important dates that you need to know.
GRADUATION OPT-OUT Graduation is optional and nobody is obligated to participate. Please fill out the Graduation Participation Opt-Out form if you are planning on not participating and/or you are unable to attend rehearsal. Dr. Chaplain is the only staff member that can excuse you. Please arrange absences in advance.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SEATING Tickets are NOT needed for the event Doors open ONE HOUR prior to the graduation ceremony Seating at Moby Arena is first come/first serve There is no reserved seating. Security will be checking this - (NOT FRHS responsibility) Handicapped seating is available for first two rows in North and South sections There are NO wheelchairs available for use ONLY ONE individual can sit with handicapped guest Section N is reserved for Hearing Impaired Section M is reserved for Spanish Translation (see me to request other languages) Parents = Ask your graduate which side he/she is sitting on at Moby after rehearsal
SECURITY UPDATE This year CSU is requiring metal detectors at all the entrances for rehearsal and the ceremony. The process will be very similar to airport screening. Attendees will be asked to remove cell phones, keys, cameras and any other large metal objects from their pockets before walking through the metal detectors. If the device alarms, the guest will be re-screened with a hand-held wand, with further security follow-up if needed Strollers will not be allowed Concealed weapons permits will not be allowed. An off-duty officer with identification can come in. Their location will be tracked. Please read their CLEAR BAG POLICY carefully and make appropriate changes to your arrival time and be prepared to be patient entering moby arena
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT DRESS CODE Please do NOT wear jeans, t-shirts, athletic shoes, hiking boots or any other inappropriate attire. If you would like to wear cowboy boots, please make sure they are dress shoe quality with dress pants Students are NOT allowed to decorate their caps, gowns and/or wear any item that is not provided directly by the school (examples include, but are not limited to; cords from outside organizations, leis, pins, etc. from Eagle Scouts, outside honor societies, etc.) because we can t confirm/acknowledge outside organizations Students dressed inappropriately may be denied the opportunity to participate in the graduation ceremony.
ASSIGNED COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS Please be aware that seniors that have not completed the assigned community service hours given by the school may be prevented from participating in graduation ceremonies Contact Aaron Waters to resolve this issue. Students may stop by his office in the East Wing to make arrangements to complete the community service or contact at 970-488-6392 or aaronw@psdschools.org
CHECKED OUT ITEMS/FINES You are receiving an update with your cap & gown tonight for items that are on loan/overdue/lost items/fees, etc. You will not be approved for check out if you have money owed. If you do not check out you may NOT participate in the graduation ceremony. If you have a book/laptop/charger that may be considered damaged, stop by the Book Room, Media Center or Tech Office to have it looked at. This early evaluation will help to avoid the long lines and/or being sent to another line to settle any damage charges only to return to the first line. If items are lost or believed to be lost, also avoid the lines and get them taken care of early.
WHAT DO I HAVE CHECKED OUT? Students can see what items are checked out and/or lost, as well as any outstanding fines. Visit https://lib.psdschools.org/library/loan to see what is checked out or https://lib.psdschools.org/library/fine to see what fines have been assessed and the reason for the fine. Log in with student ID number and current password.
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS Class Guardian Voting ends on May 3, 2019 at 3:00 p.m./check PSD Email (Google Form) Graduation Auditions Tuesday, April 23, 2019 from 12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m./pac Wednesday, April 24, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m./pac Thursday, April 25, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m./pac Visit www.tinyurl.com/graduationauditions to sign up Senior Event Update Wednesday, May 22, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m./fossil Creek Park Sage Walton will be available after the meeting to answer questions Baccalaureate This is not a Fossil Ridge High School event
COLLEGE SIGNING DAY Wednesday May 1st, 8:00 am - 9:00 am - FRHS Commons College Signing Day is a chance to rally around students who have committed to higher education, whether at a community college, a university, a certification program, the military or any other education past high school. The event is a way for educators, counselors, parents, and community members to encourage those heading to college, while also being a way for students to inspire and encourage others. Seniors are encouraged to wear their college gear!
Senior Exit Survey As we near the end of the school year, the counselors need to gather some information from you. ALL SENIORS please use the following URL to complete a mandatory survey. http://tinyurl.com/frhsseniorexitsurvey2019
YouTube - Live Stream FRHS Graduation will have a live stream on YouTube at the following link: https://youtu.be/e8cokhqrzpc
#PSDProud Share your graduation experience on the jumbotron at Moby! We re using an interactive social media service this year for graduations to show social media content from families, students and PSD staff on the jumbotron before and immediately after each graduation. Share your graduation thoughts and photos on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram using #PSDProud, and your content may be featured on the jumbotron! Let s all celebrate the class of 2019!
DID YOU ORDER YOURS? There are still 25 graduates that have NOT ordered a cap and gown! If you still need to order yours, please visit www.gotograd.com and place your order immediately to ensure that it arrives in time for our ceremony (Do NOT order from jostens.com - They will not arrive in time if you do)
GRAD IMAGES GradImages is the official commencement photographer for our school. Your proofs will be ready to view online as soon as 48 hours after the ceremony. In order to notify you when your images are available, GradImages sends emails and mails paper proofs, along with optional text message notifications. Your information is never shared and privacy is guaranteed. Pre-registering is simply a way to make sure your contact information is up-to-date with GradImages, so they can provide your complimentary proofs as quickly as possible. Although there's never any obligation to order, you'll save 20% off orders of $50 or more for your participation. To pre-register for your commencement proofs, please visit http://gradimages.com/preregistration FRHS does NOT profit from sales or partnership. This is a free service for graduates. FRHS is NOT responsible for images and/or orders.
GRADUATION DVD DECA is providing copies of the graduation ceremony as a fundraiser for their student organization Please reference Pg. 14 for details and see Andy Stevens if you have questions
CAPPING CEREMONY Your 2019 FRHS Senior Class Officers would like to invite you to the annual Capping Ceremony Reference Pg. 12 of the packet for details and see Carolyn Fries if you have questions
SCHOLARSHIP GALA The FRHS Academic Council would like to invite you! Please reference Pg. 11 for details. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. There will be a photo booth, dessert reception and live performances James Zheng will be available after the meeting to answer questions.
GRAD YARD SIGN PHS s ACE Program is selling Grad Yard Signs for $15.00 each. Use link below to order yours today If you have questions please contact Suzanne Spezzano at 970-488-6089 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1faipqlsdyqadsjhy U5TFOPv5pQmotstYQf0j2tjUlRqPxMkUtjuJPeQ/viewform
FINISH STRONG! Please check PSD email accounts/career Cruising email accounts for updates
THANK YOU! Contact Brad Nye - bnye@psdschools.org or 970-488-6401 Questions/Concerns