CHS GRADUATION 2012 - Westosha Central High School

CHS GRADUATION 2012
April 4, 2012 – Caps and Gowns
Cap and gowns will be distributed to seniors on April 4, 2012 during lunch hours. Be sure to remove your
gown from the bag and hang it up. The gown will be wrinkled and will need to be pressed. Proper cap
adjustment: mortarboard should be flat. No decorations on caps and gowns are allowed during the
ceremony.
April 25, 2012 – CHS Scholarship Deadline
All CHS sponsored Scholarships are due by April 25. These scholarships are only for our students. The list
is available on the school website. The scholarships range in value from $75 to $1000 and many of them
award money to multiple students.
May 18, 2012 – Senior Ticket Requests Due
Graduating seniors will all receive (4) tickets to the graduation ceremony. Families requiring additional
tickets should fill out the enclosed request form and return it to the Principals’ office no later than May 18 th .
Families may request a maximum of 6 additional tickets for a total of 10. Students will receive the tickets at
Graduation rehearsal on June 1, 2012. Seniors who do not plan to participate in the Graduation ceremony
should notify Mrs. Switalla in the Principal’s office no later than May 18.
May 23, 2012 - Senior Awards Ceremony
The Senior Awards Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 in the Cafetorium. Doors will open
at 6:00 pm with the awards ceremony beginning promptly at 6:30 pm. Those students who are scheduled to
receive an award will receive an invitation to the ceremony. Invitations will start to go out in early May. This
ceremony is for both students and parents.
Dessert will be served.
May 29 – 31, 2012 – Senior Final Exams
Tuesday, May 29, 2012: Attend Classes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Finals in Periods: 6, 7, 8
Wednesday, May 30, 2012: Attend Classes: 1, 2; Finals in Periods 3,4,5; not required to stay for
periods 6, 7, 8 if all work is completed.
Thursday, May 31, 2012: Finals in Periods: 1, 2; not required to stay for periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 if
all work is completed
May 30, 2012 - Senior Banquet
Senior banquet will be held at The Clubhouse at Strawberry Creek on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Reception
begins at 6:30 p.m. and a buffet dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. to be followed by a short program
celebrating the seniors. The banquet is a school-sponsored event and all school rules will apply. Semi-formal
attire is required. Tickets will ONLY be available for purchase May 9 th – 11 th during all lunch periods. The
cost of the ticket is $15. Tickets will not be available after May 11 th . Senior Banquet is for the Senior Class
ONLY.
May 31, 2012 – Detentions and Fees
All bills and fines owed to Central High School must be paid and all outstanding detentions must be served by
3:00 pm. Failure to comply may affect your student’s ability to participate in the graduation ceremony.
June 1, 2012 - Senior Breakfast and Graduation Practice
The senior breakfast will be held in the Cafetorium on Friday, June 1, 2012 at 7:30 a.m. Graduation
rehearsal will follow the breakfast starting at approximately 8:30 am. Rehearsal will last approximately two
(2) hours. Seniors will receive their graduation tickets during rehearsal.

June 3, 2012 GRADUATION
Graduation will take place on Sunday, June 3 at 1:00 p.m. in Central’s gymnasium.
Boys are expected to be in black dress pants, white shirt and a tie.
Girls are expected to be in a dress or dress pants
Tennis Shoes and Flip Flops are not appropriate footwear for graduation.
Graduates should report to the Cafetorium by 12:00 (noon) on Sunday. Parents and relatives will not be
allowed in the Cafetorium at this time.
Personal items such as purses, keys, cameras, cell phones, etc will not be allowed into the gym during the
ceremony. Any items brought to the Cafetorium will be secured during the ceremony.
Graduates will pick up their diploma in the kitchen after Graduation. NHS Students will have their own line
in order to return their stoll when they receive their diploma.
Graduation Information
General Expectations
All academic work must be completed prior to graduation rehearsal on Friday, June 1. The guidance
department will notify you if your child is in jeopardy of not graduating.
All bills and fines owed to Central High School must be paid no later than May 31 by 3 p.m. The
diplomas of students having unpaid bills or fines will be held until the account is paid.
Any senior disciplinary matter, including outstanding detentions; excessive absences or tardies, could
affect a student’s participation in the graduation ceremony.
o Students cannot be found truant more than 5 days (50 unexcused class periods) during their
senior year
o Students must have 90% attendance. This means no more than 18 days absent or 180 missed
class periods for the year
Students not meeting the requirements of the senior attendance rule will have their ability to
participate in the graduation ceremony revoked.
Tickets
Tickets will be required to attend graduation.
Students will receive their tickets during graduation practice.
Gymnasium Doors will open at 12:00 p.m.
Seating is available in the bleachers, the balcony and on the gym floor. Due to the number of families
coming to the ceremony, saved seats will not be allowed.
Overflow seating will be provided in the all-purpose room where the graduation may be viewed via
remote access.
Photographs
InterState Studios will be providing photography services.
Formal portraits may be taken prior to the ceremony. Formal shots require payment in advance. (See
enclosed form)
InterState will also be taking pictures of our graduates as they accept their diploma during the
ceremony. These portraits may be ordered after graduation through an on-line website. The link to
the website will be available through Central’s website. Payment for these portraits will be made at the
time of the order.
Behavior
All seniors will be respectful of their classmates and guests during the graduation ceremony.
No beach balls, noise makers, air horns or other disruptive items are allowed in the gym.
Spectators or students who violate these rules will be asked to leave.
We would like everyone to enjoy the ceremony and take pride in the accomplishments of the senior
class without distracting others during this special occasion.

WESTOSHA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
GRADUATE CAP AND GOWN PORTRAITS
PACKAGE 1 - $30.00
1 – 8 X 10
2 – 5 X 7s
16 – Billfolds (2x3)
PACKAGE 2 - $25.00
1 – 8 X 10
4 – 5 X 7s
8 – Billfolds (2x3)
PACKAGE 3 - $20.00
1 – 5 x 7
2 – 3 x 5s
12 – Billfolds (2x3)
PACKAGE 4 - $15.00
1 – 5 X 7
12 – Billfolds (2x3)
STUDENT NAME:__________________________________________________________
Parent Name:_____________________________________________________________
Contact #:________________________________________________________________
Amount Paid________________ Cash___________ Check #_______
Packages are Individual pictures only. Finished orders will be delivered to the school and will be available for pick up.
Payment is due at time the photograph is taken. Make checks payable to:
Inter-State Studios
Photos taken during the graduation ceremony will be available to order online through the link on Central High School’s
website. This link will be available after graduation. Please allow time for the photos to be uploaded to the site. Do Not
submit payment at this time for on-line photos.