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NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL SPONSORS ONLY THE ACTIVITIES LISTED HERE FOR GRADUATION 2020— NO OTHER ACTIVITIES HAVE THE ENDORSEMENT OR APPROVAL OF

THE STAFF AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE SCHOOL

GRADUATION FEE: $57.00 per graduate Includes: graduation gown and stole rental, souvenir tassel, programs for the Ceremony and Mass, diploma and covers, Jubilee Auditorium rental, printing costs, and other related expenditures. BANQUET & DANCE: $90.00 per person (inc. graduate, NOT part of grad fee) Includes: Dinner, BMO hall rental and other related costs, printing costs and DJ services. Online payment only. Notre Dame High School Graduation is comprised of two events, each with respective fees. Payment can be made online at: https://www.cssd.ab.ca/Parents/Fees/Online-Fee-Payment/Pages/default.aspx

Saturday, May 30th 5:30pm - 11:00pm BMO Centre, Stampede Park

The Graduation Banquet and Dance will be held at the BMO Centre at Stampede Park on Saturday, May 30th . Doors will open to the Banquet Hall at 5:30pm and dinner will be served promptly at 6:30pm. The showing of the graduation video as well as a dance will follow the dinner (approximately 9:30pm). The ticket price for the banquet is in effect for every graduate as well as their guests. The cost will be $90.00/ticket. Please make seating arrangements PRIOR to purchasing tickets, there will be a maximum purchase limit of 10 tickets per student. Please pay attention to the following BMO Centre details: • Tickets will be checked at the door and will be

required to gain access into the facility. • No alcohol/smoking/vaping is permitted in the

banquet hall. All bags will be searched upon entry. • Please be respectful of the BMO Centre security

staff. • Re-entry is not permitted. Once students, parents

and guests have entered the banquet hall, they are required to remain inside.

• Stampede Park has a parking fee of $15.00 (Subject to change).

In order to participate in the graduation ceremony, all students must: • Be in a position to successfully complete the

requirements for an Alberta High School Diploma. • Have completed Religion 35 • Have completed 25 Ministry Hours • Ensure your name is on the final graduation list

which will be posted on May 1st outside of Student Services.

STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT ON THE May, 1st

GRADUATION LIST WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GRADUATION CEREMONIES.

Graduation 2020

The Graduation Mass and Graduation Ceremony is for Grade 12 students who have met all Graduation requirements and have their names posted on the Graduation list on May 1st

On March 30th – April 2nd, Grade 12 students can order tickets for the events on D2L. A quiz will be set up in the GRAD2020 course where each student can order up to 3 guest tickets. Students who do not complete the quiz will be assigned two guest tickets. Tickets will be given to students who are eligible to participate in the Graduation Ceremony and Mass during the third week of May. Both the Graduation Mass and Graduation Ceremony will be ticketed events. Reserved seating will be in effect for all guests (3 per family), graduates will be seated with their Teacher Advisory Groups. *If you or members of your family require special seating (i.e. Wheelchair access & seating) please contact Ms. Grant as soon as possible.

Banquet tickets will be sold through the CCSD Fee payment system between April 27th and April 30th. Students who wish to purchase banquet tickets must pay any outstanding fees by the fee deadline, April 24th. Banquet tickets will be distributed with grad gowns on May 21st. Please take note of the following information when planning ticket orders: • ALL tables will be set for parties of 8; therefore, any

party smaller than 8 will be sitting with another group. • Graduates choose their seats based on availability,

students are responsible for choosing where they sit and whom they sit with.

• If graduates or families wish to sit at the same and/or adjacent tables they will be able to view a map of all available seats/tables at the time of booking.

• Families expecting to sit together must choose their table at the same time as no tables/seats will be held. Once seats have been chosen, they cannot be changed.

• Tables cannot be saved. If you begin ordering tickets through the system, but do not pay for them, the tickets will be released. Seats are only guaranteed once they are paid for.

• Tickets will NOT be sold after April 30th.

Please contact Ms. Solobay with any questions regarding banquet.

Ms. Solobay: [email protected] Ms. Grant: [email protected] Ms. Doepker: [email protected] All Graduation updates will be communicated to the students in D2L via “GRAD2020” course link throughout the school year

Each graduate will have a picture in the yearbook and on the wall composite. For those who wish to purchase individual graduation photographs, there is a sitting fee of $40.00. Students will book graduation portrait sessions at the school Feb 18th - Feb 19th.. Graduation Portrait sessions will take place March 20th - March 23rd in the gymnasium by scheduled appointment. Props for photos will not be permitted with the exception of a musical instrument. All athletic props will be provided by the school. Please see Ms. Solobay with any questions. Students who miss the portrait session or booking can contact Platinum Photography 403-520-5252

Applications Available at main office: March 17th

Applications Due: April 1st

Shortlist Announced: April 3rd

Shortlist Speech Presentations: May 6th

Exemplifying the best of Notre Dame High School, the 2020 Valedictorian will be selected based on a variety of criteria. All interested applicants must: • have a strong academic average (above 80%) • be eligible to graduate • prepare and present their valedictory address

to a panel of adjudicators

The following program is to provide you with information regarding 2020 Graduation Celebrations at Notre Dame High School.

GRADUATION MASS Monday, May 25th at 10:00am Jubilee Auditorium — 1415 14th Avenue NW The Graduation Mass will start promptly at 10:00am (graduating students are required to arrive by 9:30am). Guests should be seated by 9:50am as the doors to the auditorium will close at that time in order to prepare for the procession. GRADUATION CEREMONY Monday, May 25th at 2:00pm Jubilee Auditorium — 1415 14th Avenue NW The Graduation Ceremony will start promptly at 2:00pm (graduating students are required to arrive by 1:30pm). Guests should be seated by 1:50pm as the doors to the auditorium will close at that time in order to prepare for the procession. The Graduation ceremony is approximately three (3) hours in length and is not suitable for young children. Children 2 and older require a ticket if attending.