Graduation Information 2019
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GENERAL INFORMATION BOOKLET FOR GRADUATES 2019 OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL May 1, 2019 Dear Graduate, On behalf of the entire Upper Merion Area staff I want to congratulate you on reaching this point in your academic career and being a member of our newest graduating class. Upper Merion has a long tradition of dignified Commencement ceremonies that reflect the quality of our school district. It is now your responsibility to uphold this tradition. Commencement ceremonies are a time for celebration but also require proper respect and decorum. We want your ceremony to properly reflect the pride that you have in yourself and your school. Throughout this school year, you have proven to be a class of respectful and responsible students. Please continue to conduct yourself in this fashion as we come to the final weeks and days of your high school career. I am proud of all that you have accomplished and look forward to celebrating with you in the upcoming weeks. Sincerely, Jonathan Bauer Principal 2 SENIOR CALENDAR Tuesday, May 21 Sup and Sign Senior Yearbook Signing HS Cafeteria – 5:00 pm Friday, May 31 Senior Prom Rivercest Golf Club – 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Monday, June 3 Last full day of classes for seniors Tuesday, June 4 Senior Final Exams 7:35-9:05 Math 9:10-10:40 Social Studies Wednesday, June 5 Senior Final Exams 7:35-9:05 Science 9:10-10:40 English Thursday, June 6 Graduation/Ivy Day Practice, Laptop Collection, and Grad Walk Report to HS Auditorium – 8:30 am to 11:30 am Central Montco Technical HS Senior Recognition Plymouth-Whitemarsh HS - 7:00 pm Friday, June 7 Graduation Practice Report to HS Gym – 8:30 am to 10:00 am Ivy Day HS Auditorium – 10:00 am Monday, June 10 Graduation Practice Villanova University, Finneran Pavilion – 10:00 am to 12 noon Graduation Villanova University, Finneran Pavilion – 6:30 pm Doors Open at 5:30 pm Post Graduation Party Arnold’s Family Fun Center –10:00 pm to 1:00 am Bus leaves UM at 9:45 pm, returns 1:30 am 3 Practices/Rehearsals • After final exams, seniors are not permitted in school, except for rehearsals. • Students must report directly to the following rehearsal areas so that they are not disturbing other areas of the building still holding classes and exams for other students. o 6/6 Thursday Report directly to the Auditorium o 6/7 Friday Report directly to the Gym o 6/10 Monday Report directly to Villanova University or to bus transportation provided outside the Auditorium • All practices are mandatory in order to participate in Ivy Day and the Graduation Ceremony. • Students will receive cap and gowns during the first practice session. All obligations must have been cleared in order for students to receive these items. Caps and gowns may not be written on or altered in any way. • Optional bus transportation will be available from the high school for practice at Villanova on Friday morning. The bus will depart at 9:00 am. • Total cooperation is required throughout the rehearsals. Seniors will be expected to conduct themselves appropriately at all times. Failure to observe this standard my result in removal from the ceremony. Laptop Collection • Laptops will be collected on Thursday, 6/6, during practice. • Students will not receive their cap and gown unless the laptop is returned in good working condition or appropriate fees are paid for lost or damaged items. • Students will receive a receipt when they turn in their laptops. It is important to keep this receipt because it must be shown in order to receive a cap and gown. Grad Walk • As part of our first graduation practice, the seniors will be walking through Upper Merion Area Middle School to provide inspiration to all our future Vikings. We will march the halls as a group following the route provided by the middle school administration where classes will greet and cheer on graduates in the hallways. Ivy Day • Ivy Day is the annual ceremony for recognition of senior awards and scholarships. Students receiving awards or recognition at the Ivy Day ceremony will be sent notification that they will be recognized in some way during the ceremony. All graduating seniors are welcome to attend but attendance is voluntary. • All parents of seniors are invited to attend Ivy Day. • Proper attire for students is required for participation in Ivy Day. o Girls wear dress white outfits o Boys wear white dress shirts and ties, dress pants, dress shoes (no jeans, no sneakers,). • There is a small reception in the high school immediately following the ceremony. 4 Graduation – Commencement Ceremony • Commencement is an important and memorable ceremony. It represents the achievement of a goal that students, their families and their teachers have worked long and hard to reach. Proper decorum and respect for this tradition is required. • According to UMASD School Board policy, only students who have met the requirements for graduation will be eligible to participate in the graduation ceremony. • Each student will receive 8 tickets to the ceremony during graduation practice. Requests for additional tickets should be made directly to the building principal, Jonathan Bauer, at [email protected]. Guests are expected to wear proper attire: no shorts, t-shirts. • Doors will be open for arrival at 5:30 pm. Students must arrive to the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova by 5:45 pm. • Please be sure to allow for enough travel time to get to Villanova on time. Traffic in that area is heavy at this time of the day. • Parking is available in the Ithan Avenue Parking Garage. Villanova staff will be on hand to direct cars. For handicapped parking or other special needs please contact Mrs. Harvey in the Activities Office, [email protected] or (610)205-3868. • Any action that demeans, disrupts, or interferes with the dignity of the ceremony will result in removal and all available legal/disciplinary actions will be pursued. • No foreign objects (balloons, balls, etc.) may be brought to the ceremony. No air horns are permitted at the ceremony. • Due to safety concerns of Villanova, no caps are to be thrown inside the arena. • Caps and gowns may not be written on or altered in any way. • Proper attire for students is required for participation in the Commencement Ceremony. o Girls: Appropriate dress outfit, dress shoes, no flowers/corsages o Boys: Long pants (No jeans), dress shirt, dress shoes • Students should refrain from bringing purses/bags or any personal items to the staging area. There will be no secure place to keep belongings during the ceremony. These items should be left at home or given to parents/guests in the audience. Post Graduation Party • The Post Graduation Party is an annual parent-run event that gives graduating seniors an opportunity to celebrate with their peers. More than a social occasion, this event provides a safe alternative to outside party-going and provides our seniors with lasting memories. • Only Upper Merion Area High School Seniors are allowed to attend. No outside guests. • The party will be held after the Commencement Ceremony on Monday, June 10, 2019 from 10:00 pm to 1 am. Buses will leave the front lot of the high school at 9:45 pm. Doors will open at Arnold's at 10:00 pm. Students will not be allowed in after 11:00 pm. Buses will return to UMAHS by 1:30 am. Must wear close-toed shoes to ride go- carts or play laser tag (no flip flops or sandals). Must wear socks for bowling shoe rentals. • Cost is $30. Tickets can be purchased using the attached sheet. 5 CLASS OF 2019 POST GRAD PARTY INFORMATION Dear Senior Parents, As many of you already know, the UMAHS Senior Class looks forward to their Post-Graduation Party each year. This has been a tradition at Upper Merion for 31 years! The Post Grad Party is always thoroughly enjoyed by the graduates but most importantly, they are in a safe and well-supervised environment. The party will be held at Arnold’s after the Commencement Ceremony from 10pm to 1am. The funding for this huge event is through the generosity of our community, and most of all, from the parents of our Senior Class. We are collecting $30 per child prepaid, or $40 at the door to help with the cost of the affair. The prepaid $30 will provide an evening of go-karts, laser tag, arcade, bowling, food & drinks. Most importantly, it will provide memories of the last time your Senior will gather with their friends as a group. Please complete the form at the bottom of this letter to help us provide a wonderful evening for our Seniors. Payment must be received no later than May 17, 2019. Checks should be made payable to UMAHS Post Grad Class of 2019 and mailed to: POST GRAD PARTY c/o Laura Ebersole, Room E206 440 Crossfield Road King of Prussia, PA 19406 Thank you, 2019 Post Grad Committee …………............................................................................................................................................... Graduate’s Name:________________________ Parent Name________________________ Phone number___________________________E-mail______________________________ Amount paid___________________ Needs Transportation Yes or No Parent set up Yes or No Parent Chaperone Yes or No Also if you know anyone who may own a business, family or friends who would like to make a donation, all is appreciated. 6 Main Entrance Approximately one mile to The Inn at Villanova University Ithan Avenue 50 51 64 29 63 31 52 28 32 30 32 60 62 57 56 53 33 36 26 27 West Campus 17 61 35 34 59 Entrance 23 58 21 55 54 25 20 24 18 16 AREA UNDER CONSTRUCTION 1 22 19 15 AREA UNDER CONSTRUCTION 2 Spring Mill AREA UNDER Road/ Rte.