PROM & GRADUATIONASSEMBLY

CLASS OF 2016

STUDENT INFORMATION

DATE: Thursday, May 26, 2016TIME: 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.PLACE: The Paradise Banquet & Convention Centre 7601 JANE STREET VAUGHANPLACE: The Paradise Banquet & Convention Centre, 7601 JANE STREET, VAUGHAN

• sponsored & organized by KCSS• supported by both school and Board• supported by both school and Board

policies & procedures

You receive much of this information inYou receive much of this information in September through:

• School Registration processes (e g• School Registration processes (e.g., forms)2015 2016 KCSS St t U G id• 2015-2016 KCSS Start-Up Guide

• Semester 1 & 2 Grade Assemblies• Announcements• Homeroom TeacherHomeroom Teacher

• Caring & Safe SchoolsCaring & Safe Schools• Dress Code

D• Dance• Computer/Internet Use • Smoking• Code of Behaviour & ConductCode of Behaviour & Conduct• Health & Safety

The KCSS Prom is…..• A non-smoking event (no vaping as well)• A non-smoking event (no vaping as well)• Alcohol/drug free (before, during, after)

The KCSS Prom requiresThe KCSS Prom requires…..• Safe conduct

A i t l thi• Appropriate clothing • Respectful behaviour & communication

***You and your parents have signed a formYou and your parents have signed a form acknowledging these expectations***

In addition to school chaperones, the dance will be supported by:will be supported by:

• York Regional Police Officers• Security Company Staff• KCSS Staff

Report any concerns to the above adults

• Refrain from consuming alcohol and/or drugsdrugs

• Dress appropriately• Inform your guest of the expectations• Arrive on-time• Doors close at 7:00 PM

• Security will be checking purses andSecurity will be checking purses and jackets before entry

• Check in at the reception desk with your• Check-in at the reception desk with your ticketY ti k t b t t h th• Your ticket number must match the name registered for the ticket

• Students AND guests must present VALID PHOTO ID

• Cooperate with Security Company Staff,Cooperate with Security Company Staff, YRP and school staff

• Be mindful of your personal propertyBe mindful of your personal property• Conduct yourself in a respectful & mature

mannermanner• Remain in the banquet hall• Contact your parents/guardians before• Contact your parents/guardians before

10:30 PM to pick you up NO LATER THAN 11:00 PMTHAN 11:00 PM

D NOT i i i d d i i ith• Do NOT engage in impaired driving either through alcohol and/or drugs

• Do NOT remain in the parking lot• Drive carefullyy

• Prom CommitteeProm Committee• Prom Committee

Teacher AdvisorsTeacher Advisors• Staff Chaperones

AboutAbout…• Expectations?• School & Board policies?• Other?O e

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KCSS GRADUATIONKCSS GRADUATION

STUDENT INFORMATION

8440 Hwy 27, Woodbridge, ON g ,L4L 1A5

A di t G l• According to Google Maps it takes 20-30 minutes to get there from herefrom here.

• Think about traffic!!!

• Arrival time is 6:15 PM • Arrive with your cap and gowny p g• Ticket holders will proceed immediately

into the Renaissance Ballroominto the Renaissance Ballroom• Graduates proceed to the registration desk

to pick up your grad cardsto pick up your grad cards

• The top card contains your Marshalling Number

• Go to the location in the reception area that matches the colour of this card

• Line up in numerical order in pairs as directed by staff to await entry into the y yRenaissance ballroom

• Platform party, special guests, and school staff will proceed when the music begins

• Grads will follow school staff in the processional

• File into seats as directed by the Marshalls, moving all the way along each rowg y g

• You must fill every seat and remain in numerical order

• Remain standing until the emcee directs gyou to be seated

• O Canada• Platform party introduced & speeches given• Special Awards presented• Diplomas presented in alphabetical order*Diplomas presented in alphabetical order• Valedictorian’s address – Jake Parkinson

R i l• Recessional

• Teacher Marshalls will guide you at appropriate points in the ceremony in

i f i i d dpreparation for receiving awards and diplomas

• Hand your card* to the reader, proceed onto the stage when directed

• Return to your original seat

• When directed by emcee, audience will stand

• You are required to remain at your seat until the end of the ceremony

• Platform party, special guests, staff, and graduates will recess in this orderg

• Refreshments will be available in the lobby following the ceremonyy g y

• A photographer will be at the ceremony to take each of your pictures as you cross the stage and receive your diploma

• You may order a copy of this picture (free y py p (of charge) from the Edge Imaging website

• Seating is limited• 2 tickets are available for each graduateg• Additional tickets may be requested through

the Main Officethe Main Office• Requests filled on first come, first serve

Ti k t i d f t• Tickets required for entry

• Please no valuables, bags, and/or purses• Please do not lose or fold your awards y

cards– Information on these cards must be legible for g

the readers

• Ensure you respond to email/letter sent earlier this week regarding grad asap

• Students who have paid the grad fee will receive their gown on Friday, June 17th

• Tickets & a graduation brochure will be distributed at this time

• Flowers will be available for purchasep