Important Senior Information - Roseville Community Schools

very great journey deserves a memorable send-off.
Roseville High School Proudly Presents
The Class of 2015
Commencement Ceremony
Tuesday, June 2, 2015 - 7:00 p.m.
at
Bethesda Christian Church
14000 Metropolitan Parkway
(corner of 16 Mile & Schoenherr)
Sterling Heights, MI
Doors Open at 6:00 p.m.—Guests must be seated by 6:45 p.m.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE COMMENCEMENT
Last Day of School for Seniors—Wednesday, May 27, 2015
CAP & GOWN PICK-UP
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Outstanding fines must be paid BEFORE your cap & gown will be released.
Cap & gown distribution is Friday, May 29, 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.—RHS Café to Graduates or their parents only.
If you have not ordered yet—order online immediately—website: www.migrads.com
REHEARSAL is MANDATORY for GRADUATES
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Tuesday, June 2, 2015— 10:00 a.m. -@ Bethesda, 14000 Metro Pkwy—SE corner of Schoenherr/16 Mile.
Graduates will be assigned their marching positions and receive their tickets.
Students should dress casually/comfortably for rehearsal.
Parents are not required to attend rehearsal.
Rehearsal will last approximately 2 hours. Graduates, be on time—report for rehearsal by 9:45 a.m.!
ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD OR DRINK allowed at rehearsal.
TICKETS
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Graduates will receive five (5) tickets at rehearsal. THERE ARE NO EXTRA TICKETS AVAILABLE.
There is no waiting list for additional tickets.
All adults, students, and children attending must have a ticket, (babies held on laps will not require a ticket).
Space is limited; strollers are not permitted in the Auditorium. You may, however, safely park them near the
entrance doors in the lobby.
Graduates DO NOT need a ticket to enter Commencement.
WEARING THE PROPER ATTIRE TO COMMENCEMENT
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Commencement is a formal occasion for both the graduate and guests. Please dress accordingly.
Suggested formal attire for graduates:
Men:
White shirt and tie, dark shoes—a jacket is not recommended under the gown.
Women:
White or light colored dress and light colored, low-heeled shoes.
Casual footwear such as flip-flops should NOT be worn.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW THE EVENING OF COMMENCEMENT
GRADUATES—PERSONAL BELONGINGS
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Graduates report to the Crystal Room @ Bethesda by 6:15 p.m.
Bring ONLY your cap & gown—leave personal belongings in your car or with your guests (coat/purse/camera, etc.).
There is no secure location for personal items.
GUESTS
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Commencement is a formal occasion, please dress accordingly—NO FOOD or DRINKS allowed.
Guests must enter through the Main Entrance—UNDER THE CANOPY.
Each person must have a ticket—seating is first come/first serve. As the hall fills, saving seats is not permitted.
All guests must be seated by 6:45 p.m. to avoid missing the Procession—No entry during the Procession.
HANDICAPPED PARKING & SEATING
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Limited Handicapped parking and seating will be available. Please arrive early for easy access to handicapped areas, as
seating is limited and will fill up very quickly after the doors open at 6:00 p.m. Plan to arrive early!
PARKING
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Several parking areas are available on Bethesda grounds, first come/first served.
Enter the Bethesda parking areas from northbound Schoenherr—no entry from Metro Parkway (16 Mile Road).
If Bethesda is at capacity, cars will be re-routed to Freedom Hill, which is a considerable, unpaved walk.
No shuttle is available.
PHOTOS
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As a safety precaution and as a courtesy, guests should remain seated during the ceremony.
A professional photographer will be onsite taking photos of students as they receive their diploma on stage.
Proofs will be available 48 hours after the Commencement and may be accessed from www.lifetouchevents.com
The password is: cwrosevillehs2015—if you wish, you may purchase photographs from this website .
DIPLOMAS
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After the ceremony—graduates will proceed to the Crystal Room to receive their diploma.
All guests will be directed to wait outside the building for their graduate to exit. Please plan accordingly.
GENERAL INFORMATION
ALL NIGHT PARTY
Contact the RHS Athletic Office (586) 445-5577 OR
Email Lisa Grimshaw— [email protected] or Judy Zundel— [email protected]
 Tickets ($30) for the Senior All Night Party will be available in the Athletic Office until Wednesday, May 27th. ALL students
MUST have a signed permission slip prior to purchasing a ticket. Permission slips are available in the Athletic Office.
 No tickets will be sold at the party.
 Entry to the party includes food, games, prizes, dancing, karaoke, and a chance to be together as a class one last time.
 Parents, if you are planning on volunteering, please contact the coordinators listed below.
 Students will be required to show ID to enter and must park in the SOUTH/STAFF LOT.
 Students must enter through the auditorium doors between 9:30 p.m. & 10:30 p.m. No entry after 10:30 p.m.
 For more information email Lisa Grimshaw—[email protected] or Judy Zundel, [email protected]
DECORATING CARS
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Seniors may decorate their cars off campus, if they wish.
Parents are asked to monitor vehicles for appropriate language, appropriate symbols, items, etc.
Obscenities or vulgarities, demeaning statements, along with any reference to alcohol or drugs, WILL NOT be permitted on
the campus.
NEED MORE INFORMATION
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If you have questions regarding Commencement or the activities surrounding graduation, call the Main Office at 586-445-5540.
Please do not call to request additional tickets, we do not have extra tickets; there is no waiting list for tickets.
If you desire additional tickets, we suggest the you talk to fellow graduates—many times families will not use all their tickets
and are happy to pass them on.