Montwood High School Senior Graduation Contract Class of 2015 As a graduating senior at Montwood High School, I accept responsibility for fulfilling the following obligations and agree to inform my parents of the requirement that I must meet. I realize that failure to adhere to these obligations will prevent me from participation in the graduation ceremony Friday, May 29, 2015. I understand that: I will turn in the Senior Contract by Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at the Farewell Assembly. I must successfully complete all graduation requirements by Friday, May 29, 2015. I must make sure all debts are cleared with Mrs. De La Rosa no later than 4:00 Tuesday, May 26, 2015. I may be denied the opportunity to participate in the graduation ceremony if I am involved in any serious discipline event the remainder of the 2015 school year, to include Senior week events May 26 th - 29 th. I must attend all events scheduled during Senior week or I will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony. I will adhere to the graduation dress code and regalia requirements. I will be on time to the graduation ceremony. Arrive at 5:00 PM. I will be removed from the line up immediately and not allowed to participate in the ceremony if I display any distracting materials or exhibit any inappropriate behavior. This includes items displayed on cap or gowns and medals other than those approved by the school administration. I will not carry anything into the Don Haskins Stadium that will disrupt the ceremony (cell phones, blow horns, cameras, ipods, silly string, etc.). I agree to be courteous during the entire ceremony and refrain from any activity that is disrupting, distracting or dangerous. I will be removed from the graduation ceremony if I exhibit any inappropriate behavior during the ceremony. I understand that if I violate this I will be subject to school discipline prior to receiving my diploma. The acknowledgment form must be signed by a parent or guardian in order to participate in graduation. Return by Wednesday, May 27th. 1 P a g e
Graduation Dress Under the Gown GIRLS BOYS Dress or dress pants Solid color suggested Dress shoes Low heels are suggested for safety Dress pants NO JEANS Dress shirt Solid color is suggested Any color is acceptable Dress shoes No sandals, flip-flops, or tennis shoes. CAPS All graduates should place their cap with the point in the middle of the forehead. This will allow the cap to sit squarely on the head. The cap should be worn flat and not tilted on the head. Tassels are worn on the right side. Caps are not to be decorated. GRADUATION REGALIA Top Ten *White Gown Top Ten Percent *Blue Gown National Honor Society Cords or Stoles (as awarded by NHS) CTE Cords (as awarded by sponsor) Academic Stoles and Cords (as awarded by sponsor) Dual Credit Cords (as awarded by EPCC) Distinguished Graduation medals (as awarded by ) 25 th Anniversary Stole (provided by Herff Jones when gown was purchased) ONLY THE ABOVE DRESS AND REGALIA MAY BE WORN BY MHS GRADUATES 2 P a g e
MONTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL STATEMENT OF BEHAVIOR REGULATIONS AND CONTRACT FOR THE CLASS OF 2015 Please complete, sign and return this page by May 27, 2015 RETAIN THE FIRST TWO PAGES FOR YOUR INFORMATION. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT While attending the senior events, I fully understand that I am expected to conduct myself in a dignified manner and represent my school and myself responsibly and appropriately. My participation in senior events is optional and is a privilege and not a right. I understand and agree to the expectations as described above. I have read the Statement of Behavior Regulations and Contract for the Class of 2015 and understand the regulations and consequences outlined. I will follow all requirements as described. *Student s full name (Type or print) *Student I.D. Number *Student Signature *Date I have discussed the above graduation agreement (page1) with my son/daughter and understand the rules and consequences outlined. My signature indicates that I will support and enforce all requirements of the contract. *Parent/Guardian Signature *Date 3 P a g e
Rules and Regulations of the Don Haskins Center For the safety and comfort of the audience, the following items will not be permitted into the arena: Strollers, Alcohol, food and beverages, pets, laser pointers, audio/video recorders, weapons, fireworks, bottles/containers, umbrellas, coolers/ice chests, signs/banners, or helium balloons. There is no check-in area for disallowed items, so please leave them in your car! All patrons are subject to a search and/or wanding by security personnel. Promoters, security and performers are not responsible for any items or personal property voluntarily surrendered during search procedures at the entrance. There is no selling of any kind on UTEP property. There is an ATM in the UTEP Ticket Center. Concessions will be sold at the event. Merchandise can be purchased with a credit card. There is a public phone available in the venue. It is located on the North East section of the concourse across from Section D. The UTEP Don Haskins Center prohibits smoking in all seating areas and aisle ways. Please be aware that the Police Department will be present to enforce state and local ordinances. Please respect other s rights to hear their child s name called and refrain from yelling. The doors to the Don Haskins Center will open to the public approximately at 6 PM The ceremony will begin at 7 PM 4 P a g e
Senior Farewell Assembly May 27, 2015 SENIORS BRING YOUR GOWNS! Senior Farewell Rehearsal 8:00 AM Students will sign in at alpha table between the gyms and eat breakfast Admin, Senior teachers, 8:30 AM Awards Assembly Students will be at any seat for the awards assembly GOWN EXCHANGE FOR TOP TEN 11:30 AM Close Awards Ceremony and Begin Do s and Don ts Presentation & Mrs. Lopez 12:45 PM Attendance Expectations & Release students to Lunch 1:30 PM Sign in at alpha table between the gyms and find correct seat Graduation Rehearsal Admin, Senior teachers, 3:00 PM Closing & Release to Water Balloon Fight and for Bahama Bucks treat! Dress code reminder Water gun reminder 4:00 PM Released with school bell May 28, 2015 Senior Farewell Rehearsal 8:00 AM Students will sign in at alpha table between the gyms and eat breakfast Admin, Senior teachers, 9:00 AM Opening Students will need to be at their assigned seats 10:00 AM Graduation Rehearsal Mrs. Lopez 12:45 PM Students to the Field for Senior cookout/ Field day event 4:00 PM Release with school bell May 29, 2015 8:30 AM Students will sign in at alpha table between the gyms Admin, Senior Teachers, 9:00 AM Chickfila Breakfast and view Senior Shout-Out Video Senior Class Officers 9:30 AM Opening and Review Graduation Information & Mrs. Lopez 12:30 PM Closing Release with a practice Recessional and students will submit Attendance Clearance Card to Admin or as they walk out of the gym doors. 5 P a g e