FOUNTAIN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL. Class of 2016

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1 FOUNTAIN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Class of 2016 Dear Senior and Parents: Graduation is the culmination of four years of hard work and is a major milestone on the road to success. We are looking forward to your participation in this very important event. Please remember that all Senior Activities, including Graduation, are a privilege for students who uphold the honor code and rules of Fountain Valley High School. Students violating these rules may be subject to removal from Senior Activities and/or Graduation. We hope the schedule listed below will assist you in planning for the ceremony. If you have not yet ordered a cap and gown, you may pick up a late order form in the Activities Office and mail it in, or order online at the deadline is May 1 st. The cost is $ Graduation this year is Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at 5:00 p.m., at Le Bard Stadium, Orange Coast College. From now until then, the schedule will be very busy. Therefore, there are several important dates for you to mark on your calendar. Graduation tickets will be issued starting Wednesday, May 27 th and will be available every day until Graduation. Each graduating senior will get EIGHT (8) tickets. Before seniors may pick up their tickets, all financial debts and detention obligations must be cleared. IMPORTANT DATES: Friday, March 25 th FVHS Grad Night ticket sales, $ (cash or check) this is 1 of 2 dates that tickets will be sold at lunch in front of the cafeteria. For Grad Night info go to April 5 June 19 Order your FINAL TRANSCRIPT for college, Including Common App., during this time. Go to directly for instructions on how to order. Select Destination: Academic Institution, etc. Processing Time: Hold for Grades Your final transcript will be sent once 2 nd semester grades are posted. Parchment website is secure and available 24/7. Thursday, April 14 Wednesday, April 20 Disneyland Grad Night Tickets will be on sale today & April 21 st at lunch in front of the cafeteria. $95.00 CASH ONLY PTSA Awards ceremony at 7:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria. By Invitation only

2 Page 2 Thursday, April 21 Friday, May 20 Saturday, May 21 Wednesday, May 25 June 8 Thursday, May 26 Tuesday, May 31 Tue, May 31 Thu, June 2 Friday, June 3 LAST CHANCE to buy Disneyland Grad Night Tickets today at lunch in front of the cafeteria. $95.00 CASH ONLY FVHS Grad Night ticket sales, $ (cash or check) this is the last date that tickets will be sold at lunch in front of the cafeteria. For Grad Night info go to PROM Anaheim Hills Country Club Tickets will be on sale, May 16 th, 17 th & 18 th Prices to be announced. Tickets for Graduation may be picked up beginning Wednesday, May 25 th and will be available thru June 8 th, at the Financial Office. The Graduates will be divided alphabetically into two groups; Blue Tickets and Gold Tickets. You must have the appropriate color ticket to see your senior get their diploma. Seniors MUST clear all outstanding fines, detentions, etc., before receiving their EIGHT tickets. Do not wait until the last minute, or be prepared for long lines. If you are getting extra tickets from a friend, make sure they are the right color. Coronet Awards at Huntington Beach High School, 1905 Main St., Huntington Beach, at 7:00 p.m. By Invitation only Senior Luau No cost 3:30-5:30pm at the Pool. (Seniors can get their yearbooks) Senior Final Exams Senior Clearance Cards will be handed out at the attendance windows before 1st period. Cap & Gowns may be picked up between 1:15-3:00pm in the cafeteria. All those students who did not purchase their cap and gown prior to this date MUST BRING $35.00 CASH TO BUY AT THIS TIME. A completed Senior Clearance card is required to pick up or purchase. Senior Honors ceremony is in the Gym at 7:00 p.m. This is a special evening to recognize those Barons who have or will receive special honors and scholarships in the area of academics, athletics, citizenship and leadership. By Invitation only. Saturday, June 4 Senior Cruise Newport Cruise 7:30-10:30pm, 3 hour cruise, snacks, drinks, DJ, photobooth, and karaoke. Early bird price, $20.00 Price will increase as event date becomes closer. Students must be cleared for this event.

3 Page 3 Sunday, June 5 Baccalaureate Ceremony at 4:00 p.m. in the FVHS Bowl. Cap and Gowns are required. Baccalaureate is an inspirational ceremony and attendance is optional. It is an excellent opportunity for you and your family to revel in the accomplishment of your graduation. Seniors wear their cap and gown and meet at the back of the bowl. All graduates will march in and sit together. PSS Imaging will be available to take pictures of your graduate (flier attached). Reception: Following the Ceremony provided by PTSA. Monday, June 6 Senior Breakfast in the Cafeteria at 9-11am - $5.00 Tuesday, June 7 Graduation practice - meet in the Bowl at 9:00 a.m. (MANDATORY). It is important for all graduating seniors to be present, as roll will be taken. NOTE: ANYONE NOT PRESENT WILL BE ELIMINATED FROM THE GRADUATION CEREMONY. YOU WILL NOT BE EXCUSED FROM PRACTICE TO ATTEND COLLEGE SUMMER SCHOOL. ARRANGEMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WITH COLLEGE INSTRUCTORS PRIOR TO GRADUATION PRACTICE. Wednesday, June 8 GRADUATION: Seniors meet at Orange Coast College, Le Bard Stadium at 4:00 p.m. Report to the soccer field behind the football stadium. Ceremony begins promptly at 5:00pm. Blue Tickets (get their diplomas on the Home Side of the Stadium) and Gold Tickets (get their diplomas on the Visitor Side of the Stadium). You must have the appropriate color ticket to see your senior get their diploma. GRAD NIGHT PARTY at FVHS - 9:00pm-5:00am If you purchase at the door, $ Cash Only Thursday, June 9 M-W, June 13 June 15 DISNEYLAND/CALIFORNIA Grad Night Disneyland 5-10pm, California Adventure 10pm-2am (Must pre-purchase tickets on 4/14 & 4/21) DIPLOMAS - Pick up your diploma at the high school office between 8:30 and 2:00. Parent cannot pick up the diploma of an 18 year old without written permission. DRESS CODE FOR GRADUATION No corsages, or lei s, on dress or robe during the ceremony. Only approved tassels, honors cords, cowls, etc. may be worn. Gentlemen: Ladies: Appropriate Attire: long, dark trousers (not jeans), leather type shoes, sport shirt or dress shirt with collar - tie optional. Appropriate Attire: suit or dress, FLAT or WEDGE type shoes (no spiked heels). Please do not bring purses or keys to graduation.

4 Page 4 GUIDELINES FOR GRADUATES & GUESTS GRADUATES 1. Graduates need to meet at Orange Coast College at 4:00p.m. Report to assigned area. Ceremony begins promptly at 5:00p.m. Seniors who arrive late will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony. 2. Students will be checked for inappropriate materials prior to the beginning of the event. Students with inappropriate items may be excluded from the ceremony. 3. Any student whose behavior detracts from the dignity of the ceremony will be removed by school officials. 4. Any student under the influence, or in possession of alcoholic beverages or drugs, will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony. The student will be arrested. 5. Students whose dress is obviously inappropriate will not participate in the event. Bare feet, tennis shoes or beach sandals are considered inappropriate. (see next page for Dress Code) GUESTS 1. Gates will open at 4:00pm. Blue ticket holders will enter the stadium at the HOME gate. Gold ticket holders will enter the stadium at the VISITORS gate. 2. Noisemakers, signs and balloons will not be permitted in the stadium. Please DO NOT bring them to the Ceremony. 3. The audience is to remain seated throughout the entire ceremony. It will hinder other families from seeing their graduate. 4. Audience members should not applaud or cheer for individual graduates. It will prevent other families from hearing their student's name and delay the ceremony. 5. At the end of the ceremony parents and their guests are NOT PERMITTED to enter the field area. Please remain in the stands for the duration of the ceremony. 6. Graduates will exit the north end of the field and can be met on the west side of the stadium. If at any time behavior of the participants or audience does not meet acceptable standards of dignity and decorum the ceremony will be immediately terminated. Due to the possibility of serious injury and disruption of a public event, anyone setting off fireworks of any kind will be arrested and handed over to civil authorities. Your cooperation will ensure an appropriate and dignified ceremony. Congratulations on your success!! We are looking forward to seeing you at graduation. Josh Lamar Assistant Principal, Activities

5 Fountain Valley High School PTSA cordially invites you to attend BACCALAUREATE 2016 Sunday, June 5 th 4:00 p.m. Fountain Valley High School Bowl Area Baccalaureate is one of the last opportunities for the Class of 2016 to celebrate together! All family and friends are welcome to this inspirational ceremony. Baccalaureate is free to attend. * students must wear cap & gown * A cake and punch reception immediately following the ceremony outside the cafeteria. BACCALAUREATE PHOTOGRAPHS PSS Imaging will be on-campus to take color portraits of your graduate either individually or with parents and/or friends. Last Name: A L 2:30-3:00PM, M Z 3:00-3:30PM Payment is due at time of photograph. Prices vary. Please see the next page for picture information.

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