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Notes for Graduation Practice

1. Commencement begins at 7 p.m. The ceremony is extremely formal. This is the culmination of 13 years of education and is just as much a ceremony for your families as it is for you. Make them proud!

2. Commencement will be at the Stadium unless rain is threatening or it is very hot. In those events, it is in the Theatre. Tickets are NOT needed for the stadium. They ARE needed for the Theatre. Specifics regarding tickets and extra friends and family: see #8 below. We will decide by 4 p.m. on Friday (at the latest) if it is inside. Call main school line and it will be on the greeting by 4 p.m.

3. Students need to report to their “graduation homerooms” 6:15 p.m. Will pass out homeroom list with tickets at the end of practice. If the ceremony is indoors, you are reporting to the high school, and the “graduation homerooms” are in the AA wing. If the ceremony is outdoors, you are reporting to the middle school, and the “graduation homerooms” are in the new addition. Enter the middle school in the back of the building near the stadium/softball field area. At the end of the ceremony, you will report back to your “graduation homerooms” to pick up your diplomas and awards envelopes (if you have one). Teachers will be in the homerooms for 15 MINUTES after the ceremony ends to pass out your things. After that, pick up is on Monday.

4. Parking is available at the stadium, elementary, and middle school lots, as well as all high school lots. Parking attendants will be on hand to direct parking that evening. A shuttle will run continuously from 5:45 p.m. until the end of the evening from the more remote areas to the Theatre doors and back to the parking lots.

5. Some students have not yet picked up their cap and gown! Bring with you: Cap and gown (pressed – bring on hanger), tassel, honor cords, bobby pins to hold hat on head. Girls – NO COLLARS or TABS!! There are to be no markings of any kind on the cap and gown. Nothing may be worn with the cap and gown except for the South Fayette honor cord.

6. Dress is FORMAL ATTIRE.

• Gentlemen: dress slacks, shirt and tie, dress shoes. NO t-shirts, jeans, shorts, bare feet in sandals, tennis shoes, sunglasses, or any other informal wear. Students wearing these items will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony.
• Ladies: dress or dress slacks with jacket or nice top. Recommended: something light colored because of the white graduation gown that will show dark colors through it. NO t-shirts, jeans, shorts, bare feet in sandals, tennis shoes, sunglasses, or any other informal wear. Students wearing these items will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony. NOTHING THAT LOOKS LIKE FLIP-FLOPS!!

7. Behavior – This is a formal ceremony. Consider your family and friends who are here to watch you. There are to be no distractions of any kind. We will have you removed so that others may enjoy the ceremony. Diplomas will not be in cases. Any distractions will lead to you not receiving your diploma that evening but instead receiving it after consequences are issued.

8. Obligations must be taken care of by 11 a.m. on Friday. Otherwise, your diploma will not be in its case. I will read the list of obligations right before the morning break.

9. Tickets – Everyone will receive 6 tickets. They are NOT assigned seats – first come, first served. Doors open at 6 p.m., both for the simulcast video feed (Rooms AB221 and AB222) and for the Theatre. No tickets are needed for the rooms with the video feed – all are welcome!! Everyone age 4 and older must have a ticket to enter the Theatre. Toddlers 3 and under do not need a ticket but MUST sit on someone’s lap. ALL GUESTS must enter through the FRONT DOORS. Everyone must turn in their ticket at the front door to enter. If someone needs to exit, he or she MUST exit through the SIDE DOORS. They will receive one ticket on their way out and must re-enter through the FRONT DOORS. Inside the Theatre, guests are asked to move to the center of the rows and fill every available seat. There are no extra seats, so every seat must be filled in order for everyone to have a seat for the ceremony. Marshalls will be inside directing people to fill in the rows.

10. There will be a photographer here taking your picture individually as you receive your diploma. Photos can be ordered on-line and will be delivered within a few weeks.

 

Dual Enrollment 2009-2010

The  South Fayette Dual Enrollment Grant Program is once again providing transferable college credits to South Fayette 11th and 12th grade students during the 2009-2010  school year.  This is an opportunity for high school students to jump start their college career and obtain college credits. Since 2006-2007 school year, over 200 students have enrolled in the Dual Enrollment courses. A portion of the college tuition cost is reimbursable through the grant. Click here for information on the entire program.

AIU Apprenticeships Information

Click here to learn more about the AIU apprenticeship program in .pdf format

“Getting Ready for Arena Scheduling”

It’s time to make your schedule for the 2009-2010 school year!  Please read the procedures on how to get started, review the master schedule, and prepare three practice schedules to bring with you to the arena on your scheduled day.  If you have any questions, please see your guidance counselor for assistance. Please see the below pdf files: 

(1)    Arena Scheduling Procedures for Getting Ready

(2)    A Practice Schedule Form

(3)    The Master Schedule for 2009-2010

Scheduling for 2009-2010

Click here to access student information needed for scheduling, as well as the Program of Studies book in .pdf format

Little Green Machine Featured in Steeler Rally

Congratulations to the Little Green Machine for being invited to shed their green and wear all Black and Gold and perform at the Steeler Super Bowl Pep Rally at Heinz Field on Friday evening, January 23, 2009. The band will join thousands of other die-hard fans to cheer the team to Super Bowl victory.

PSSA Tests Scheduled for February 2009

During the week of February 9, 2009 students in grades 5, 8, and 11 will be participating in the PA State Writing Assessment. Please click here to read additional information regarding this test.

2009 CIRCLE OF FRIENDS MARDI GRAS DANCE

South Fayette High School Cirlce of Friends invites you to a Mardi Gras Dance beging held on February 20, 2009 from 6:30 - 10:30 PM in the High School Cafeteria/Commons. This dance is for high school students and young adults with special needs from South Fayette and surrounding areas. Parents are also welcome. Click here to download a registration form with additional information.

 

EDUCATIONAL TRIP FORM AVAILABLE ONLINE

The necessary paperwork required for an approved Educational Trip during the school year is now available online. Please click here to download the form.

MLA REFERENCE MANUAL RELEASED

The newly created MLA Reference manual is the style guide to be used by students of South Fayette School District.  It is based on the MLA format for writing and documenting research papers.  This style guide is a tool for teachers and students to use for the research process.  It highlights the most commonly used ways to document sources.  For more in-depth information concerning the MLA format, please consult one of the following sources used for this booklet. Click here to download the complete book.

 

SOUTH FAYETTE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

2008 marked the beginning of the South Fayette Alumni Association (SFAA).  The graduating class of 2009 will mark the 81st anniversary of graduation ceremonies for the district.  From Lafayette School’s first graduation class of 13 (on record) to the 166 graduates of the 2009 class of South Fayette High School our alumni roster exceed 6,800+.  We are continually looking for our alumni to add to our database.  If you have not sent your current contact information to the association, we welcome you to forward your information including an email address, if applicable, to the SFAA.  Please take a minute to send the updates to alumni@southfayette.org or mail it to Maureen Pedzwater, SFAA, 3640 Old Oakdale Rd.,  McDonald, PA  15057 or call her at (724) 693-3047.  We are encouraging all alumni to keep in touch and continue to check out the alumni link at www.southfayette.org and on our new South Fayette Alumni Association page on Facebook. The 2009 Welcome Home Alumni Event will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at the high school.  Click here for the agenda and more information.

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