8th Grade End of Year Information
Date | Time | Event |
5/29 | During Classes | 8th Grade textbooks, chromebook, and hotspot return |
5/30 | 1:05 pm | GOWN sales afterschool by Room 27, $25 CASH ONLY |
5/31 | End of School | Pre-purchased yearbooks will be given to 8th graders at the end of the school day. |
5/31 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | 8th Grade Dance, Gates close at 6pm. Students cannot leave once they have entered. ID and ticket needed for entry. School dress code applies. |
6/4 | 9:00 am - 4:15 pm | 8th Grade Great America Field Trip. Great America is CASH ONLY you can use their kiosk to turn cash into a Great America debit card. If your student has a season pass please inform Secretary Studebaker if they plan to use it, which will help save the school money. mstudebaker@busd.net |
6/4-6 | During Class | 8th Grade Promotion Rehearsals. |
6/6 | 1:00 pm | 8th Grade Promotion at 1pm at Piedmont Hills High School. *8th Grade dismissal from Sierramont at 10:30am. |
6/7 | During Class | 8th Grade Breakfast. *8th Grade dismissal at 10:30am. |
8th Grade Donations and Updates from 5/16
8th Grade Promotion and Activities Eligibility
Can the students wear anything over their gown for the ceremony?
No. Students need to wait until after the ceremony to be adorned with leis, balloons, flowers, necklaces, flags, etc.
Are they allowed to wear sunglasses to the ceremony?
Yes. Students will be encouraged to take them off for stage pictures.
What time can parents be at the graduation ceremony?
Recommended arriving time around 12:15, please plan to arrive early enough to account for the traffic congestion. Students need to report to the meeting room at 12:00pm
Is there a limit of attendees at graduation?
No
Can the audience bring umbrellas for sun protection?
Yes, but please be mindful of those around you and do not interfere with others’ line of site.
Is a graduation gown required?
Yes
How long do you anticipate the ceremony to run?
The ceremony should run approximately one hour.
How can we purchase the graduation gown?
5/30 @ 1:05 pm GOWN sales afterschool by Room 27, $25 CASH ONLY
Is there a way to rent gowns?
No
Are gowns one size?
Students have been measured during homeroom by height.
How do they go to Great America on 6/4?
Students will be transported by school bus.
Are they supposed to pack lunch for GA?
Great America does not allow outside food unless there is a restricted dietary requirement. You may need to call Great America to check.
Who are the chaperones for the great america trip?
Mostly the homeroom teachers unless that teacher has found another teacher to switch with them.
Where is the dance held? Indoor or outdoor?
In the gym.
Is there food at the dance?
Yes, food is provided.