Letter to Parents of Graduating Seniors

Tascosa High School
3921 Westlawn • Amarillo, TX 79102 • (806) 326-2600 • Fax • (806) 356-4805
Lynn Pulliam, Ed.D. Drew Daniel
Blake Barton
Principal
Associate Principal Assistant Principal
TO:
DATE:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
John Civis
Assistant Principal
Brandi Cranmer
Assistant Principal
Rebecca Jones
Assistant Principal
Parents of Graduating Seniors
April 4, 2016
Dr. Lynn Pulliam
Test Exemptions & Graduation 2016
The day is drawing near when your son/daughter will graduate from Tascosa High School. This event will be one of
excitement and great pride in their accomplishments. Parents and families are in a unique position to help us continue
the positive traditions the students of Tascosa High School have demonstrated in the past. We ask that families help
set an appropriate tone for graduation by encouraging their son/daughter to be on time, dress appropriately and project
their most positive image for their family, friends, and Tascosa High School. We recognize that our graduating seniors
would not have reached this milestone without your encouragement and support. On behalf of all the staff of Tascosa
High School, I thank you in advance for your continued support in this effort.
SEMESTER EXAM
EXEMPTIONS
Students who are classified as seniors at the beginning of the school year are exempt from
taking semester/final exams in each course in which they:
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4.
Have at least an 85 average for that semester
Have an 85 average in the sixth 6-week grading period,
Are currently in compliance with all compulsory attendance laws
Have no unexcused absences during the semester.
Students taking dual credit courses will take final exams in accordance with course
guidelines established between the District and the appropriate college department.
Please note the following DRESS CODE and INSTRUCTIONS for graduation and help us encourage/ensure that
your graduate will follow them.
GRADUATION DRESS CODE
CLOTHING
GIRLS
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dark dress shoes
WHAT TO
AVOID
white dresses
white hosiery
white shoes
NOT ALLOWED
tennis shoes
flip-flop sandals
decorations or flowers on cap or
gown
BOYS
• dark dress pants, a • dark dress shoes • white shoes
• tennis shoes
dress shirt and tie
with dark socks,
• flip-flop sandals
or boots
• decorations or flowers on cap or
gown
NOTE: Seniors who violate the Student Code of Conduct or Dress Code will not be allowed to participate in the
graduation ceremonies.
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dress - which is no
longer than the
graduation gown
SHOES
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INSTRUCTIONS
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GRADUATION PRACTICE @ TASCOSA – May 16, 2016 @ 10:50. Report to Front Lawn
GRADUATION REHEARSAL will be held at the Civic Center at 1:30 on Thursday, May 26, 2016. Please be
in the Grand Plaza no later than 1:15 p.m. so our sponsors may seat you quickly and we can work through the
ceremony. You may dress casual, but please do not bring drinks or snacks into the building.
GRADUATION CEREMONIES will be held at the Civic Center at 2:00 p.m. sharp on Saturday, May 28,
2016. Please arrive in the Grand Plaza by 12:15 pm. You will enter into the Grand Plaza on the West side of the
Civic Center at Entrance #11 by the Marquee. You should have your graduation gown and your cap in hand.
Parents and family members will not be allowed in the gathering area. Only graduates and sponsors will be
allowed on the floor of the Civic Center. Purses, cell phones and cameras should not be brought into the
gathering area.
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