Graduation Guidelines2013

Graduation Date & Time

• Friday, June 7, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.• Adrienne Arsht Center - Knight Concert Hall• 9:00 AM- Graduates Arrival time• 9:00 AM- Guests may be seated• Every guest MUST have a ticket, including

children (regardless of age).• 9: 50 AM Doors Close. Guests must be seated• 10:00 A.M. SHARP! (GRADUATION BEGINS)

Getting Ready for Graduation

CAP & GOWN• Try on your gown. – Make sure the length is correct.– Make sure the zipper works.

• Hang up your gown to smooth out wrinkles. DO NOT IRON GOWN.

• Take pictures wearing your cap and gown BEFORE graduation.

• Gowns will be returned immediately after graduation at the time of diploma pick up.

Graduation Dress CodeDress Code

Young Men:• Dress Pants (dark colored).• Dress Shirt (light colored) with a collar. • Tie (mandatory)• Dress shoes (NO sneakers of any kind, flip

flops, or sandals)• Absolutely NO Jeans, shorts, or any other

garment considered to be casual.

Graduation Dress CodeDress Code

Young Ladies:• Dress or Skirt & Blouse (light colored)• Dress Pants and Blouse (light colored preferred)• No midriffs.• Dress shoes or dress sandals. No sneakers, flip flops,

etc. (Wear comfortable shoes.)• Absolutely NO Jeans, shorts, mini skirt or any other

garment considered to be casual.

Getting Ready For GraduationDO NOT ALTER YOUR CAP AND/OR GOWN IN ANY WAY.

– No messages, pictures or drawings on the cap/gown.DOING SO WILL RESULT IN YOUR REMOVAL FROM THE GRADUATION.

GRADUATES MAY NOT WALK WITH THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:– CAMERAS– CELL PHONES– IPODS/MP3 PLAYERS (ETC)– PURSES – ELECTRONIC DEVICES OF ANY KIND

The ONLY items permitted are:– Official TERRA cords (Yours Only)– Official TERRA Medallion– Official TERRA academy stoles (Biomedical = Green, Environmental =

Gold, Engineering = Orange)– Marching Card

No other pins, medallions, cords, etc. will be permitted.

• How Do I wear the Cap/Gown?– Caps are one size fit all (try it on). – Tassels on the RIGHT side. – Gowns should be wrinkle-free (steam, do not iron)

– Gown length is mid-calf.– Ladies wear a collar (provided with the gown)– Light colored clothing underneath the gown.– Young men MUST wear ties.

Getting Ready for Graduation

Graduates and Guests MUST adhere to the following: Please tell your guests!

• All graduates and their guests must conduct themselves in a dignified manner.

• No items that distract from the ceremony will be permitted (such as banners, noise makers, etc. )

• Graduates and guests not in compliance will be removed from the premises, and the graduate will not receive his/her diploma in a timely manner.

Conduct at Graduation

Arsht Center MapMake plans

to meet your

parents in the front

by the stairs after

the ceremony!

Graduation will be held

at the Knight

Concert Hall.

You may park in the

surrounding public lots

Graduation Day• ARRIVE: Graduates MUST arrive at 9:00 AM• Location: Arsht Center – Knight Concert Hall• Follow the signs for the Graduates Holding room at the

RIGHT SIDE of the MAIN ENTRANCE. • DON’T FORGET your Marching Card (Fill out info on back for

pictures ahead of time)• Line up IN ALPHA ORDER, BY ACADEMY: A teacher will assist

with the order.• Parents/Guests may take their seats at 9:00 AM• Doors will CLOSE at 9:50 AM• Guests who arrive late will not be permitted to enter until

after the processional.

Graduation Day• Graduation will begin at exactly 10:00 AM• Students will walk in the procession QUIETLY,

ATTENTIVELY, and RESPECTFULLY.• Teachers will direct you to your seats. Remain

standing until you are asked to be seated. IMPORTANT. . . Look to the teacher escorts (wearing black) for guidance.

• Listen attentively to all of the speakers. No shout-outs. Behave appropriately.

• If, during the ceremony, you feel ill, tell the teacher in your row who will assist you.

Graduation CeremonyOrder of Graduation Program:

Processional March (walk to seats and remain standing)Pledge of Allegiance (males QUIETLY remove caps)National Anthem (males put caps back on AFTER the National Anthem)SpeakersRoll Call (Do not call attention to yourself as you walk across the stage)Confirmation of Diplomas (turning of the tassel- right to left)Alma MaterClosing RemarksRecessional MarchYou are expected to listen attentively and politely to speakers and behave in

an appropriate manner AT ALL TIMES for the entire ceremony!

Graduation Day

HOW TO RECEIVE YOUR DIPLOMA– Wait for Teacher Escort to guide you to the stage.– Hand your Name Card to the announcer. – Walk across the stage (in a dignified manner).– Shake the principal’s hand with your RIGHT hand.– Accept the diploma cover with your LEFT hand. – Respectfully shake the hands of the remaining

dignitaries and administrators.

Mini Rehearsal

Graduation Pictures• When do I have my picture taken?

You will have 2 – 3 pictures taken.– Accepting your diploma shaking hands with the

principal (a quick pose)– Picture with flags after you exit the stage.– Head shot as you return to your seat.

• Pictures are taken by Grad Images (Picture information is included in your packet. Complete the information on the back of your marching card)

Graduation Ceremony

Conclusion of Ceremony• Senior Class Officers will lead the turning of the tassel. RIGHT

to LEFT. (wait for the count of 3)• You will be pronounced GRADUATES by the principal. • DO NOT THROW OR REMOVE YOUR CAPS. ABSOLUTELY NO

DISTRACTIONS.• Join in the singing of Alma Mater• Closing Remarks• Exit the venue begin with officers. DO NOT exit until directed

by a faculty member. EXIT IN A DIGNIFIED MANNER!!

Graduation Ceremony

DIPLOMA PICK UPWhere do I pick up my diploma?

– You will RETURN to the HOLDING AREA where diplomas are distributed.

– First, remove and turn in your gown.– Once you receive your diploma meet your parents/guests at

the front of the Arsht Center – The Knight Concert Hall. Let them know that ahead of time.

What if my diploma isn’t there?DIPLOMAS WILL BE PULLED FOR INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR

Diplomas are pulled for the following:– Pending satisfactory completion of FCAT.– Pending satisfaction of financial obligations.– Improper conduct/behavior during the ceremony.

After the CeremonyDiploma Plaque Herff Jones will be selling diploma plaques

outside of the venue after graduation.

Graduation Pictures Pictures are taken by GradImageshttp://clients.gradimages.com/ClientPortal/Brochure/ForGraduates/

How do I get tickets?Tickets are in your CAP & GOWN BAG

How can I get extra tickets?Additional tickets are not available. You may ask other graduates who may not need all four tickets. (tickets are NOT to be sold)

If anyone is found selling tickets, you will be suspended and you may not participate in the ceremony.

Graduation Tickets

Cap & Gown• When do I receive my cap and Gown?– If you are CLEARED by your counselor, on May 31st in the

Cafeteria.• What if I didn’t pay for my cap and gown at school?– If you are CLEARED by your counselor, you will receive a

waiver and go to Herff Jones and pay $45.00. • What should be in the cap and gown bag?

– Gown, Cap, Tassel, (collar for ladies)– Graduation Medallion– Academy stole – Name (marching) Card – Graduation Instructions– Flyer to purchase diploma plaque– 4 graduation tickets

IMPORTANT!PLEASE REMEMBER . . .

1. Conduct yourself in a respectful and dignified manner AT ALL TIMES.

2. Do not alter your cap/gown. 3. Arrive on time.4. Don’t forget: Name card, medallion, and

hood and cords (if applicable). 5. PLEASE Listen and Follow Directions!

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

• Visit our webpage • http://terrawolves.com/ • Contact Karina Menendez:

kmenendez@dadeschools.net • Herff Jones:

www.hjmiami.com

FIRST CLASS OF 2013from

The TERRA Family

CONGRATULATIONS