Seniors Last Day of School/Yearbook Ceremony:
Wednesday, May 14
Students will have breakfast in the caf from 7:30-8:30am
Students will move to Barton Hall for the Yearbook Dedication and Autograph signing
Students will be dismissed by 9:45am
Cap and Gown Distribution/Senior Class Picture:
Students will receive their cap and gown on Friday May 9.
Please note that students are responsible for keeping their cap and gown until graduation on May 22. There is no guarantee that we will be able to replace lost or damaged items, including tassels.
Cap Decorating:
Student and parent cooperation is very important in making sure that this is done appropriately. Graduates may decorate their caps in a way that celebrates their high school career and/or looks forward to their future plans. Students should not put political items, social causes, or other messages on their caps; while we realize and appreciate that students have strong feelings about many issues, it is important to understand that issues can be polarizing and we do not want to create conflict in any way on what is supposed to be a happy day. Students who decorate caps in a way that does not celebrate their time at AC or look forward to their future (college, major, etc) risk having their cap confiscated; AC staff/administration will be the sole determinants of this. Students whose cap is confiscated will not be given a replacement and will, therefore, have no cap for the ceremony. Students and parents are strongly encouraged to ask if there are any questions before graduation, this will not be a situation where it “is better to ask forgiveness than permission.”
Required Graduation Practice:
Wednesday, May 21, 10:15am
Saint Camillus Church grounds
Students must arrive no later than 10:15 and gather on the grounds behind the rectory. Be aware that bathroom facilities are very limited. Practice is MANDATORY for all those participating in the ceremony.
Baccalaureate Mass and Awards Ceremony:
Wednesday, May 21, 6:30pm
Saint Agnes Church, Arlington
(Graduate and parents only)
Graduates will sit as a class in the front pews of the Church. We ask that graduates be seated by 6:20 PM.
Students and parents are asked to remain behind following the ceremony if one or both parents are AC alums.
NHS stoles, scholarship checks, sports awards, and other items will be available in homerooms after the ceremony
Commencement Exercises:
Thursday, May 22, 2:00pm
Saint Camillus Church, Arlington
Students are asked to arrive by 1:30 to prepare for the procession.
The event will be held outside on the grounds behind the Church. There will be no limit on attendance. In the event of rain, we will move the event inside the Church and be required to limit attendance (5 tickets issued per student).
Parking is limited– no more than 2 cars per family can be parked at the Church. Street parking is available. Please plan your carpool now. Parking passes have been mailed home.
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