All seniors will be asked to complete an online Graduation Survey by early May. The survey allows seniors to confirm their post-high school plans for next year and lets us know where to send final transcripts (if needed). We will ask for information about all college admission decisions and scholarship offers whether they are accepting them or not, as well as alternate plans if you are on a different pathway post high school. Seniors can already update college admission decisions in Naviance Student and are encouraged to do so. We also recommend keeping track of the names of all scholarship offers, as we print those in the Commencement Program if they are provided to us.
Senior Families Only: Private Commencement Suite at Hillsboro Stadium
We offer a special opportunity for Senior families looking to enhance their Commencement Night experience. Suites at Hillsboro Stadium are available for purchase. Take away the stress of graduation festivities and invite the family to watch commencement in style! With a private suite for eight (8), you will not have to lift a finger. Enjoy upscale catered food and drinks while you wipe a tear from your eye basking in their (your) achievements!
Package Includes: Catering for Eight (8), Private Suite Seats for Eight (8). For more details please contact
auction@centralcatholichigh.org.
Requirements for Graduation Participation
Participation in end-of-the-year graduation activities is contingent on several important factors:
● Successful completion of all required classes for graduation and Christian service requirement.
● Continuing respect for and cooperation with school regulations that apply to all students through graduation.
● Payment of all tuition and fees owed to the school and all borrowed technology returned
● THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THESE REQUIREMENTS.
Diploma and Program
A student's legal name will appear on their diploma, in the official printed commencement ceremony program, and in the Year-End Magazine. It will be read during the commencement ceremony. The student's common name is referenced when receiving an award or recognition at the Senior Awards Assembly. Any requests regarding this policy should be directed to the student's assigned school counselor no later than May 1.
Details for Commencement Ceremony
Graduation Tickets
We are excited to have our graduation at Hillsboro Stadium! It is a large facility with plenty of seating for all of our guests. There is no ticket limit for families at Commencement, the Senior Awards Assembly, and/or the Baccalaureate Mass. We look forward to seeing you!
The ceremony will also be livestreamed and a link will be shared the week prior to the events.
Parking for Commencement
Parking is plentiful at Hillsboro Stadium. You are free to park wherever you can. Maps for parking and seating will be provided prior to graduation.
Graduation Events Dress Code
Graduation events are formal and require students' attention to the nature of the celebration in how they dress. Please do not wear t-shirts, shorts, jeans, flip-flops, or tennis shoes. We recommend students represent themselves in a way that is appropriate and honors what we are celebrating. Please present the best version of yourself for each of these important milestone events. In addition, Graduates are NOT allowed to decorate their caps. Any decorated caps will be replaced on site.
Behavioral Expectations
Student behavior is expected to be respectful and attentive at all times during these events. Students should give honor to classmates by respecting the dignity and seriousness of these ceremonies in both action and appearance. The following are unacceptable: chewing gum, beach balls, confetti, silly string, bubbles, horns, messages on the top of mortarboards (caps), and sunglasses. Any actions that do damage to any venues or require extra cleanup expenses will be the responsibility of the families involved. Students who violate these expectations will not receive their diploma until such time as the added expenses are paid or the Administration deems appropriate.
Security for Commencement
For the safety of our graduates and their families, Hillsboro Stadium will have several safety policies that they will be enforcing at our Commencement. We will provide these reminders to you closer to graduation. Please review all forwarded documents from Hillsboro Stadium to avoid any last minute inconveniences.
Please also make note of these items that are prohibited inside of Hillsboro Stadium, including large signs and banners, noisemakers, and outside food/drink.
Photography
We know how special graduation ceremonies are and how challenging it can be to capture photos during the course of the event. That is why we have several photographers on site to capture as much of the action as possible. GradImages will be on site to take formal diploma pics as graduates walk across the stage. In addition, we will have professional student photographers on site documenting scenes from across the stadium. GradImages will provide you with a link to purchase your photos, should you choose; our student’s photos will be uploaded to the
RamPage within 1-2 weeks of graduation.
