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Class of 2021

“There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind”

C.S. Lewis

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Countdown...

36 days until graduation

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Agenda

Graduation
Exams
Fun Stuff

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GRADUATION!!!

When: Thursday, June 17th 2:00 p.m.

*get there 90 minutes early

Where: Richmond Raceway

Details: 4 guest tickets per graduate

1 car/parking space per graduate

park in Midway (map)

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Name Pronunciation

We want to make sure that we pronounce your name correctly at graduation, so make sure you complete the Google Form.

Where can you find it?

Posted to Schoology
On the Class website
Scan the QR code shown here.

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Parking

Student & guests will enter in the Main Gate and park in Midway & Lot B (90 minutes early at 12:30pm)
Exit at the Service Gate (will be marked)
RMC attendants there to help!

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Entry

Student and guests will enter at the Frontstretch Gate (Did we mention 90 minutes early?)
Masks are required
Prior to entering:

Temperature Check*
Wanding
Bag Check
Ticket Collection

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Guests are on bleachers in pods of 4 (every 6 ft and marked)
Open Sections

Capital A-I (blue)
Commonwealth A-F (green)

Graduates will be seated infield (red RR)
Pods will fill on a first-come, first-served basis
ADA-compliant seating is available
All guest seats are outdoors in direct sunlight

Seating

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Attire

Cap, gown & mask are required

Please do NOT iron your gown! Steam only!

You may NOT decorate your cap
You MAY decorate your mask
Business casual attire

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Keep In Mind...

It’s HOT in June!
2-Mile Walk!
STEEP Incline
Stay away from flip-flops and high heels

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FAQ

Will graduates walk across a stage?

YES!

Where will the stage be located?

Along pit row, near the

finish line

How long will the ceremony be?

Approximately 1 hour

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FAQ

Can I bring my cellphone?

No, please leave it with family/friend or in the car.

What about water?

Supplied for graduates upon arrival. Guests may bring sealed bottles of water (open/refillable no permitted)

When will I get my actual diploma?

After you walk across the stage and take a picture with Strawbridge, a counselor will hand it to you!

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FAQ

When will you get your tickets?

TBD

Can you get additional tickets?

Unfortunately, no.

What if the Governor’s orders change?

Based on what we’ve been told, no changes will be made to the HCPS graduation plan.

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FAQ

Will bathrooms be available?

Yes

Will there be concessions?

Yes

What if it rains?

Rain date is Friday, June 18th. If June 18th also rains-out, the next plan is the amphitheater at RIR.
No umbrellas

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Obligations

In order to receive graduation tickets, you must not have any outstanding obligations.
Make sure you’ve paid your $60 senior dues (this covers cap & gown, diploma & diploma cover, school/class fees, & graduation costs).
Other obligations include: textbooks, calculators, athletic uniforms, instruments, laptops, & chargers.
Item Collection: 6/2 (Senior Picnic) or during office hours
Final Due Date: 6/11

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Exams

Exams are cancelled

BUT

Some seniors will need to take advantage of the

Alternate Assignment Opportunity

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Alternate Assignment

Optional assignment
Can be a test, project, or other assignment
Counts as a test grade in Q4
Can only help your grade
Use this grade calculator

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Photos Needed!

Class officers are collecting photos for the Senior Video. We want all students to be included, but not many are submitting photos.

Help us! Help make sure your student is included!

Upload photos to tinyurl.com/2021seniorvid

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Lots of Surveys

All Seniors: Next Steps Survey (for Senior Honors Assembly; fill out by 5/21 )

Senior Survey (sent 5/3 to henricostudents.org account)

Going into the military? Military Commitment Survey

Been awarded any scholarships (whether or not you are accepting them)? Scholarship Survey

Board of Education STEM diploma seal? Eligibility Verification

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Scavenger Hunt

When: Saturday, May 22

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Where: Various locations

Details:

Teams of 6-10
Captains sign-up their entire team
Each participant must get

parent/guardian’s permission

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Senior Picnic

Wednesday, June 2nd! Mark your calendars!

There will be food! There will be fellowship! It will not be a drive-thru!! Beyond that, we’re not sure what will be approved. More details will be forthcoming.