Graduation 2021

Presented by: Laketia Marshall-Thomas, Ed.S. March 22, 2021 OBJECTIVE

To provide an overview of the district's graduation plans for the Class of 2021 OVERVIEW JPS high schools will hold commencement ceremonies for graduating seniors on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, and Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at the Mississippi Coliseum located at 1207 Mississippi Street in Jackson, MS.

To decrease the number of individuals in the Mississippi Coliseum at one time, each school will host 2-3 commencement ceremonies, depending on its graduating class size. GRADUATION 2021

To adhere to COVID-19 safety regulations and protocols and to provide the safest environment for our graduates, staff, and families/friends; each graduating senior will be given four (4) tickets for families and friends to attend the commencement ceremony. Each ticket will admit one person and must be presented at the time of entrance into the coliseum. *We respectfully ask that all graduates and visitors leave the coliseum immediately after the ceremony to allow time for cleaning and sanitizing in preparation for the next ceremony. TUESDAY, June 1, 2021

School Group Time Murrah High School Group 1: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Commencement Group 2: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Schedule Group 3: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Provine High School Group 1: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Group 2: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Jim Hill High School Group 1: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Group 2: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, June 2, 2021

School Group Time Callaway High School Group 1: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Group 2: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Forest Hill High School Group 1: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Group 2: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Wingfield High School Group 1: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Group 2: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Lanier High School Group 1: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Group 2: 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Commencement Ceremony Commencement Ceremony (cont.)

One Board Member will be assigned to each high school for the conferring of certificates and diplomas: o o o o o o o Notice Regarding COVID-19

In order to protect the safety and well- being of other graduates, faculty, and staff, we ask that graduates that have been diagnosed with the coronavirus or exhibit symptoms, including a high fever, not participate in this activity. District nurses will be onsite to conduct temperature screenings for all graduates prior to entering the coliseum. The Processional

The “Presentation of the Class” and “Awarding of Certificates and Diplomas” will occur immediately following the Processional. Each graduate will be directed to walk across the stage as their name is called and receive their diploma cover. An official graduation picture will be taken as the graduate exits the stage. Graduates will receive their official diplomas after the recessional as they exit the coliseum. A free, electronic copy of the picture will be sent to each graduate’s JPS email address. Program Notes • Graduates will be seated on the coliseum floor after receiving diplomas for the official commencement program. (10 rows of 10 seats with cleaning after each ceremony) • During the last segment of the program, the Board Members will confer all certificates and diplomas. Graduates will be directed to move their tassels, followed by the recessional. • Ceremonies will be recorded and posted on the district’s YouTube Channel and Facebook Page for families and friends to view and celebrate our 2021 Graduates. Graduation Regalia

Graduation is a formal ceremony that recognizes the academic achievement of students by awarding a diploma upon the successful completion of graduation requirements. The diploma is an official document certifying this accomplishment. All diploma candidates are required to wear traditional academic apparel or regalia during the ceremony. The approved academic attire consists of a cap (mortarboard) and a gown. Caps and gowns may not be altered or decorated. Only scholars who have met graduation requirements will be allowed to participate in graduation activities.

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND Caps and Gowns Information

Caps and gowns will be available for pay and pick up May 24- 27, 2020, at each high school on designated days. The cost is $60, which includes the cap, gown, and school’s personalized stole and medallion. The high schools will provide information to all graduates on their scheduled date and time for cap and gown pick up. CAP AND GOWN PICK UP SCHOOL DATE TIME SCHEDULE Murrah High School May 24 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Provine High School May 25 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Jim Hill High School May 25 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. *Graduates that miss their Callaway High School May 26 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. scheduled time to pick up their cap and gown, must Forest Hill High School May 26 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. pay and pick up from Graduate Supply House, Inc. Wingfield High School May 27 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at 1620 North Mill Street, Jackson, MS 39209 on May Lanier High School May 27 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 28, 2021. Thank You

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