Graduation

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Convocation is scheduled for Wednesday, June 28th at Chinook High School in our gymnasium. We will begin our program at 1:00 pm and conclude at about 3:30 pm. Following are a few points of important information:

• Convocation is a celebration of those students who met all the requirements set out by Alberta Education. This does mean that those students who do not meet all requirements will be ineligible to participate in the convocation celebration. If you are unsure of your student’s standing, please reach out to their advisor or to Duane Piper in the main office.
• Each grad is permitted a maximum of 4 guests.
• We understand that 4 tickets are not a lot, particularly for those families who are large or split but we have a maximum occupancy for the gym that must be adhered to.
• We will be streaming the event live on our Chinook YouTube channel to allow for anyone unable to attend in person to still view and celebrate.
• This is a ticket upon entry event. Tickets are free. Tickets will be distributed to students when they pick up their cap and gown, later in June (date TBA).
• When your child picks up their tickets, if your family does not require 4, please have them leave extra tickets with us. All unused tickets will be pooled and families looking for 1 or 2 more will have their names put in a draw. To have your family entered into that draw, please reply to this email with how many you would need. I will compile the list and make the draw on Monday the 26th. There will not be many left over, so please plan on having a maximum of 4.
• Graduates should be in the school by no later than 12:30 to allow for alphabetization and organization in the west hallways. We recommend students get here by 12:15 to ensure things go smoothly.
• As the event is approximately 2 ½ hours in duration, the gym can get very warm and the bleachers rather uncomfortable. As such, please carefully consider a guest’s ability to remain comfortable with the seating, duration, and temperature.
• We will have special seating for families with accessibility needs. If that pertains to you, please send me an email with details so we can make sure we have the proper accommodations present.

With all this information in mind, we continue to stress to our students the importance of continuing to stay focused on finishing the school year and finishing their courses strong. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school. Your student’s advisor or the front office can direct you to the appropriate person to answer any questions. Thank you for all the support over the years. Your support of your student and the school makes a huge difference and is greatly appreciated!

Hello parents, guardians and other VIPs!

My name is Duane and I am the Chinook admin who looks over graduation.  The purpose of this email is to give you some details about the grad events we will be hosting this year.  If you have any questions about any of this, please let me know!

Grad Gala

May 12^th

University of Lethbridge Gymnasium

Open to all grade 12 students and their families.  The grads will sit at tables in the centre, families and the +1s will sit in the audience.  Their +1s will then join the grads when the program is over for the dance and appetizers.

5:00-6:00 – Mix and Mingle (Photo opportunities with backdrops on the concourse of the University of Lethbridge)

6:00-6:20 – Guests take their seats and Grad’s line up in alphabetical order (in lower concourse)

6:20-6:50 – Introduction of Grads (Grads will be called one by one onto the stage for a photo and proceed to their assigned tables)

7:00-8:45 – Program (Introductions, speeches and replies, grad video, live band performances)

8:45-11:00 – Dance

• First dance with the parents/guardians and then appetizers will be served to grads ONLY and their plus one.

Ticket sales will begin soon, watch your email for more information

$60 for students (every student is allowed a +1, who will also pay $60)

$10 for parents/family (unlimited)

5 years old and under are free

• The $10 guest tickets are for general admission to attend the event. These tickets are good for arena seating during the event and access to the dance floor after the formal portion of the evening for the first couple of family dances. These tickets do not grant access for the appetizers or access to the dance floor after the couple parent/guardian dances are over. All guests are welcome to stay if they wish past the formal portion of the evening to watch the dance from the arena seated area.
• Only our graduating students and their plus one (if not a Chinook student) will have access to the appetizers and the dance floor for the evening with the purchase of their ticket at $60.
• Tickets are advanced purchase only; no tickets will be available at the door at the University!
• $10 tickets will be taken at the door and guests will be issued a stamp for reentry should they need to leave briefly.
• $60 grad and plus one tickets will also be taken at the door and these tickets will come with a wristband that must be worn to access backstage and the appetizers.
• Tickets will be available for pick up at the school prior to the event.
• All grade 12 students are eligible to participate in the gala which is a celebration of 13 years of school!
• As mentioned, appetizers will be served to graduates and their +1 after the program. This will be at approximately 8:30 pm. It is important that students and all guests have dinner before.

Convocation

June 28^th

Chinook High School Gym

1:00 – 3:30

• Convocation is a celebration of those students who met all the requirements set out by Alberta Education. This does mean that those students who do not meet all requirements will be ineligible to participate in the convocation celebration. If you are unsure of your student’s standing, please reach out to their advisor or to Duane Piper in the main office.
• Each grad is permitted up to 4 guests.
• This is a ticket upon entry event. Tickets are free. Tickets will be distributed to students when they pick up their cap and gown, in June.
• Graduates should be in the school by no later than 12:30 to allow for alphabetization and organization in the west hallways.
• As the event is approximately 2 ½ hours in duration, the gym can get very warm and the bleachers rather uncomfortable. As such, please carefully consider guests ability to remain comfortable with the seating, duration and temperature.
• We understand that 4 tickets are not a lot, particularly for those families who are large or split but we have a maximum occupancy for the gym that must be adhered to.
• We will be streaming the event live on our Chinook YouTube channel to allow for anyone unable to attend in person, to still view and celebrate.
• Convocation fees were due earlier this semester.  They are still on School Cash Online if you have not yet paid.  The fee of $55 covers the cap and gown (grads keep both) as well as the cover for their diploma.     

With all this information in mind, we continue to stress to our students the importance of continuing to stay focused on finishing the school year and finishing their courses strong. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school. Your student’s advisor or the front office can direct you to the appropriate person to answer any questions.

Thank you for your support over the years. Your support of your student and the school makes a huge difference and is greatly appreciated!

Sincerely,

Duane Piper