Important Info for Seniors

• Monthly out of uniform day (be sure to check the calendar)
• Senior Uniform pieces – gray polo (long or short sleeved) with senior logo; Senior Shirt 4th quarter; Tie
  options for Dress Uniform
• Mass days - senior boys may wear any tie or bowtie that is predominantly blue, gray, or black
• Senior space - picnic tables (before and after school; during flex time and lunch)

Senior Days
These practical sessions are geared to prepare seniors to step into the independence of college life. The dates are:

• September 11
• November 4
• February 26
• April 9

Senior Exams:

Friday, May 16 – Full school day, exams for B3, B4 classes
Monday, May 19 – Full school day, exams for A3, A4 classes
Tuesday, May 20 – B1, B2 exams and early dismissal
Wednesday, May 21 – A1, A2 exams and rehearsals after lunch

1. Baby/toddler photo (lastname_firstname_fresh)
2. Photo from freshman year (lastname_firstname_fresh)
3. Photo from sophomore year (lastname_firstname_soph)
4. Photo from junior year (lastname_firstname_jun)
5. Candid photo from senior year (lastname_firstname_cand)

• Refrain from screaming or shouting
• Noise makers are not permitted
• Nothing should be written or taped on caps, gowns, etc.

Dress Code
Ladies’ Semi-Formal Attire

• All dresses, skirts, and gowns must be to the knee or longer.

• Dresses need to be the same length all the way around (no “high-low” dresses).
• Slits may not extend above the top of the kneecap.
• Necklines must leave no more than 4-5 inches bare chest between the collar bones at the sternum and the top of the dress; no cleavage may show.
• Backs of dresses should fall no lower than 6-8 inches from the nape of the neck.
• Backless ensembles, plunging necklines, one shoulder straps, cut-outs, spaghetti straps, exposed midriffs, and revealing styles are not acceptable.
• Dress heels or dressy flat shoes are required.

Gentlemen’s Semi-Formal Attire

• Oxford shirt
• Tie or bow tie
• Slacks with belt
• Dress shoes
• Dress socks
• Coat is optional for the reception

• There are no restrictions on the number of guests for either the Baccalaureate Mass or Commencement
• If you have family member or friends attending who need special seating, please let the school know by Monday, May 19.

• Students should park in the student parking lot.
• Parents and guests can park in any lot.

• Professional photographers and videographers will be taking photos and video of both events.
• The video and photographs will be available to all families of seniors

• Do not leave valuables unattended in the Assembly Hall during the Baccalaureate Mass or Commencement. Give your purse and/or other belongings to your parents or lock them in the trunk of you car.

• Doors will open for seating at 9:15 a.m.
• Seniors should be in the Assembly Hall by 9:30 a.m. in your gown (caps not needed for the Baccalaureate Mass)
• Gentlemen should be well groomed and clean shaven and all should be dressed according to the dress code.
• Seniors and their families are invited to a reception immediately following Mass in the Assembly Hall.

• Doors will open for seating at 5:00 p.m.
• Seniors should be in the Assembly Hall by 6:00 p.m. in cap, gown, and tassel!
• Tassel should be on the right side as you process in to the commencement ceremony
• During Commencement, the following items are not permitted in the gymnasium: balloons, beach balls, air horns, lasers, large posters or banners, noise makers, weapons of any kind, or anything that would detract from the nature of the formal commencement ceremony
• Helpful hints for receiving your diploma
  • Look at Sr. John Paul directly in the eye when she hands you your diploma
  • Take the diploma with your left hand; shake her hand with your right hand
  • Say, "thank you, Sister"
  • Walk to Mr. Regitz (Board President) and shake his hand and say, "thank you"
• After the academic recessional, Seniors will remain in the gym to do the cap toss for the photographer

• Commencement practice will take place on Wednesday, May 21 at 12:15 p.m. in the Gym - rehearsal for the Passing of the Light Ceremony is at 1:15 p.m. on the same day
• Seniors should come to rehearsal with their gowns - with the wrinkles steamed out already.
• Commencement & Passing of the Light Ceremony practice is mandatory for all seniors.

• Baccalaureate Mass practice will take place on Wednesday, May 21 at 1:45 p.m. in the Gym.
• Baccalaureate Mass practice is only for those seniors with a liturgical role at the Mass; this includes speakers, lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, gift bearers and altar servers.

• Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Man/Woman of the Beatitudes speakers must have their speeches printed and prepared to deliver to Dr. L. Medina at an agreed upon date and time.
• Please try on your gown as soon as possible to be sure that the length and fit are correct. Changes will not be possible on rehearsal day.