Justice High School Graduation, June 1st, 7:30 p.m., EagleBank Arena

(arrive by 6:15 p.m., seated by 6:30 p.m.)

Graduation Streaming Link: https://boxcast.tv/view/justice-high-school-2022-graduation-ogazf65f4ne2rdvivmvo

Behavior Expectations:

We need to respect and honor the rules and expectations of the county leadership. Graduation is a dignified ceremony to recognize your accomplishments and to present you to the public as enlightened citizens. Be respectful of the ceremony and the speakers. Hopefully, this will set the stage for future goals and accomplishments. Graduation is a time to be honored; celebrations should come later with family and/or at graduation parties.

Graduation Attire for Seniors:

Graduation is a time to dress, act and behave as our best selves. Graduates and guests are expected to dress appropriately and behave respectfully. Please keep in mind the FCPS Dress Code that is listed in SR&R. If a student needs assistance with their attire, please see your counselor; we will be happy
to help.

Dress for Graduates:

• Dress (appropriate length)
• Skirt (appropriate length)
• Blouse
• Nice pants (no jeans or shorts)
• Button-up collared dress shirt and tie
• Shoes: Flat dress shoes or flat/wedge sandals

Absolutely Not Allowed:

• Jeans
• Shorts
• Sneakers
• Tennis shoes
• Flip flops

If a student is not dressed appropriately or displays inappropriate behavior, they will be removed from the ceremony and will not be allowed to walk across the stage.

Graduation Caps:

Graduation caps should be uniform. Decorations will be allowed, they should be in good taste.

• Cap decorating: the decoration cannot be obscene/lewd, disruptive to the graduation or collide with the rights of others to be secure and let alone.
• Decoration must be flat; not three dimensional (No objects, stuffed animals, bells, flowers or any 3D object; must fit within bounds of cap and not over the edge)
• Cap cannot make noise
• If you mess up decorating your cap, you will not get another one.

Appropriate Examples:

• Thank a parent, grandparent, guardian, teacher
• Recognize post-secondary plans (college, trade school, military)
• Graduation Year
• Recognize high school activities
• Include inspirational message
• Leave blank (decorating your cap is optional)

Administration will check all caps and reserve the right to disallow anything that is not considered appropriate for the commencement ceremony; it will be our judgment.
Decorate wisely. We do not want you or your family to be disappointed.

Prohibited Items:

Per FCPS Graduation Guidelines, the following are prohibited at EagleBank Arena:

• Noise makers of any kind
• Helium balloons, beach balls, silly string, bubbles and any other material which can be thrown and/or projected

Violation of these rules could result in your removal from the stadium by Justice HS administration or security even if you have not received your diploma. If you do not receive your diploma at Graduation, then you need to schedule an appointment to pick it up at Justice the following week.
Students will not be able to have cell phones or any electronic devices with them from 6:00 PM, when they enter Eagle Bank Arena, to the end of the ceremony. The security team will be checking students before graduation begins and will confiscate any items that violate these rules. The only item a graduate should carry with them into the stadium is their car key if they must drive themselves to the event. We are asking that families and students carpool to Eagle Bank Arena to alleviate parking and traffic complications.

Name Pronunciation for Graduation:

Students will be listed in the graduation program and called by their preferred name. Mrs. Hanlon has already reached out to students regarding their preferred name choice in program, diploma and announced at graduation but if you didn’t receive an email, please email her at @email.

Please go to the FlipGrid link to record your name for pronunciation - https://flipgrid.com/62c516aa
School Counselors will meet with you at graduation practices to make sure your name is pronounced correctly. Please make sure to help them!

Graduation Guests and Tickets:

Doors and Tickets – Tickets are not required. Seating will be first come, first served. The doors open one hour prior to the start of the event. Students must arrive at 6:00 PM and head directly to the floor seating area to find their seat.
Students will proceed out of the EagleBank Arena using the North Tunnel. Parents and students should meet at the North Entrance after the ceremony concludes. Please make exit arrangements with family prior to graduation since the EagleBank Arena will be clearing the parking lot quickly.

Dues and Obligations:

No student will be able to pick up their cap and gown or participate in the graduation ceremony if they have not rectified their financial obligations.

If you have questions about how to pay obligations (lost books, school equipment etc) fees, (Technology,art class etc) or senior dues, then please email Mrs. Kimberly Talyor at @email.

 

 

Individual pictures of graduates receiving their diplomas will be taken by LifeTouch. One picture will be taken on stage receiving their diploma and one picture will be taken off stage. Information about pictures will be in your ceremony program. Additional information and access to commencement images may be obtained by visiting http://events.lifetouch.com.

The Graduation Ceremony will be recorded by Memories Videography. Information about ordering a video may be obtained by visiting this link: https://www.memoriesvideography.com/product/justice-high-school/

All Graduation practices and Awards Ceremony are mandatory! These events will start at the
times listed. Do not be late. Remember: All FCPS substance abuse and behavioral standards must be upheld for all Graduation-related events.

THURSDAY, May 26th
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⇨Graduation Rehearsal #1: Arrive & be seated by 8:30 AM in the Main Gym
● Receive updated line up assignments
● Review decorum and protocol
● Practice line up
● Review and practice procedures for processional, receiving of diplomas and recessional
(this will happen once without staff and once with staff )
PLEASE PLAN FOR REHEARSAL TO LAST AT LEAST TWO HOURS
⇨Senior Checkout: Will begin after practice at 10:30 AM in the Little Theater
● Please refer to your email regarding your appointment time
● Not every senior has an appointment on this day!

FRIDAY, May 27th
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⇨Senior Checkout: At 10:30 AM in the Little Theater
● Please refer to your email regarding your appointment time

TUESDAY, May 31st
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⇨Senior Awards Ceremony - 8:30 AM in Main Gym (MANDATORY for all seniors)
⇨Graduation Rehearsal #2: 10:30 AM, immediately following Senior Awards Ceremony
● Receive line up assignments
● Discuss decorum and protocol
● Practice line up
● Practice walking across the stage and name reading
● Discuss and practice procedures for processional, receiving of diplomas and recessional
(this will happen once without staff and once with staff )
PLEASE PLAN FOR REHEARSAL TO LAST AT LEAST TWO HOURS

WEDNESDAY, June 1st
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Graduation: 7:30 PM at EagleBank Arena at George Mason University
**** Students are to arrive to EagleBank Arena no later than 6:00 PM ****