2011 GRADUATION INFORMATION

The 2011 DDHS Graduation is just around the corner. Graduation is:

• 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 9, outside @ Borg Stadium (weather permitting. Inside the DDHS main gym in case of inclement weather.)

DOORS OPEN: The stadium will open at 5 p.m. for guests who wish to arrive early. Be sure to bring a visor, hat and/or sunglasses to shield the setting afternoon sun.

If graduation is indoors, seating will be limited. Each senior would receive six (6) tickets for the ceremony, with the opportunity to request additional tickets, if available. Seniors will be notified of the ceremony location at graduation rehearsal the morning of June 9.

PRACTICE: Graduation practice starts at 8 a.m. Thursday, June 9, in the Large Group Room. All graduates are expected to attend graduation rehearsal. If a senior does not attend practice, they WILL NOT go through the ceremony. If you have questions, please contact Principal Mark Schmitt.

HONORS LIST: Seniors should check the honors/high honors list posted outside Student Services on June 9 and report any errors or omissions to Mrs. Brown in Student Services as soon as possible.

SENIOR ARRIVAL: Before the ceremony, seniors must be in the Large Group Room by 6 p.m. for graduation.

DRESS CODE:

• Graduation gowns should be removed from the plastic bag prior to graduation day and hung or ironed to remove wrinkles. Be sure to use a low-temperature iron as hot irons have melted gowns in the past. 
• Women should wear a dress or skirt under the gradation gown. No tennis shoes.
• Men should wear a white or light-colored shirt and long pants under the graduation gown. No shorts or tennis shoes. 
• The outside of the graduation gown must be free of all decorations except National Honors Society pins and sashes.
• Students who do not follow the graduation dress code will not participate in the ceremony.

PHOTOS: Empire Studio will be taking photos as graduates receive their diplomas. Watch for proofs in the mail a week or two after graduation. Guests are welcome to take photos at the ceremony from their seats.

FEES & FINES: All Fees and Fines should be paid in full by 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 8. Any student who owes the district money will not participate in the graduation ceremony. The list of seniors who have unpaid fees or fines will be updated daily and available in the main office. Seniors should check regularly for any unpaid fees.

LIVE BROADCAST: The graduation ceremony will be broadcast live online on our website. A link will appear on the District's homepage: www.ddschools.org. Family and friends who are unable to attend the ceremony may still watch the livestream from a broadband internet connection.

VIDEO: Copies of the graduation video will be available on a DVD for students and parents (one per family). The free DVDs will available for pick up weekdays from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the School Administration Center.

INTERPRETERS: Individuals requesting a sign language interpreter for graduation should contact Mrs. Tracey Daniels, administrative assistant, by phone at: 728-2642, Ext. 4402 or by email at tdaniels@ddschools.org

ADDITIONAL INFO:

• Colleges may still need your official final transcript. Please stop by student services ASAP to take care of sending your college or university your official final transcript.
• Community service forms must be turned in to Mrs. Pelnar in the main office by 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 3, to have service hours recognized on your diploma and in your student records.
• Final exams are Tuesday, June 2, and Friday, June 3.
• Locker clean-out is Friday, June 3. Avoid paying a $5 fee by cleaning out your locker on time.
• The Senior Slideshow will be showed Monday, June 6. The Senior Picnic is 4-8 p.m. Monday, June 6 at Darien Township Park.
• Seniors should not be in the building Monday, June 6, Tuesday, June 7, or Wednesday, June 8 unless they are taking care of unpaid fees or fines, or have other official school business.