CLASS OF 2024

Dear Parents/Guardians of the Class of 2024:

Graduation is quickly approaching. The following information outlines everything graduates need to know about the event. Please take the time to read through this information with your son or daughter so that you are aware of the timeline for all senior activities and deadlines. Mid-year graduates must fulfill all checkout and graduation practice requirements as well.

Graduation is an especially poignant time for our students and their parents because it signifies the end of their public educational process, the commencement of adult responsibilities, and the excitement of future educational endeavors. It is also a time for our students to reflect upon how their family, friends, and teachers have contributed so much to make this day possible. Students should behave with dignity and respect.

We are committed to having a dignified commencement exercise, and we know that with your help, it will be memorable for our graduates and their families. Please do not bring foghorns or balloon bouquets to the Mesa Performing Arts Center as a courtesy to other families and friends who want to hear and see the ceremony.

We are proud to announce the Class of 2024 graduation ceremony will be streamed live via the Skyline Prep Facebook page for loved ones who are unable to attend in person.

SPHS administration, faculty, and staff are extremely proud of this graduating class of 2024. These young adults have achieved remarkable goals and set a high standard for future Bengals through their examples of leadership and community.

Be on the lookout for more info and graduation ticket pickup info soon.

Sincerely,

Principal Gant

Each graduate will be allowed up to 8 guests (No Exceptions). Each guest will need a ticket to enter. Tickets are available for pick up at the school. Tickets will not be issued on graduation day. Lost tickets will not be replaced.

OPTIONAL EVENTS:

• April 25 - April 26
• NAU Overnight Trip
• FREE school visit includes hotel, NAU tour, and all meals for anyone attending
• THERE IS STILL ROOM FOR GRADUATES TO JOIN US 😀
• Contact Mrs. Fontes at dfontes@skylineschools.com
• April 26th - Sophomores/Junior/Senior Formal Gala Dinner
• CHoP in Chandler
• May 9th - Senior Breakfast, Dress Rehearsal, Senior Walk
• 9:15 am in SPHS gym - Each graduate may bring 2 guests

REQUIRED TO GRADUATE EVENTS:

• May 2nd - Block 4 Seniors Course Completion (pass with a 60% or better)
• Regarding Edgenuity courses:
• all courses currently reflect an end date of 5/14/2024 commensurate with the official last day of school
• course end dates, for seniors, will be changed to 5/2/2024 to give a more accurate representation of progress towards completion by "Seniors Last Day"
• seniors may continue to report to campus and work on Edgnenuity after 5/2 if they need or would like to improve their grade
• May 9th - Graduation Dress Rehearsal
• 10:00 am Immediately following Senior Breakfast in the gym
• Cap & Gown required
• May 9th - Senior Walk
• Immediately following Graduation Dress Rehearsal
• Must wear Cap & Gown

Contact Ms. Alicia Enriquez if you have any questions: aenriquez@skylineschools.com

Final transcripts will be sent via Parchment. To receive transcripts, seniors will need to set up an account online by clicking on the orange box below.

NOTE: Transcripts will not be sent if Chromebooks are not returned or debts are left unpaid.

• Students should arrive at the MPAC no later than 4:15 pm on May 10th
• They will report directly to the 'Green Room'
• Students must come fully dressed for the ceremony
• Students will not be allowed to carry any items with them onto the stage
• All items must be left with a family member before reporting to the green room
• Black cap, black gown, orange sash, and a black and orange tassel MUST be worn on stage, no exceptions! Here is the link if you have not yet ordered:
• https://www.nationalgraduationproducts.com/
• You may decorate the top of your cap with appropriate decorations (see below)
• MALES should wear dress slacks, a collared shirt (tie not required, but highly encouraged), comfortable dress shoes and socks; no tennis shoes, flip flops or shorts will be allowed
• FEMALES should wear a dress, or pants/skirt and blouse and comfortable dress shoes (flats or wedges recommended); no tennis shoes, flip flops or shorts will be allowed.

If you have not already done so, order your graduation Cap & Gown ASAP.

• https://www.nationalgraduationproducts.com/
  

• The basic package required includes a black gown, black cap, orange sash, and orange/black tassel. Any additional graduation items are at your discretion. The order will be delivered to Prep to help Ms. Alicia keep track of who has/has not ordered.

Skyline Prep ​offers the privilege of decoration on your cap for graduation 🙂 However, very specific guidelines MUST be adhered to (or risk not walking - no, really, we're serious).​

• Do:
  
• Be sure your decorations are primarily 2D, not rising more than 1/4 inch above the mortarboard
• Be sure your decorations only cover the top (mortarboard) of your cap
• Honor your family, heritage, school club or team affiliation, graduation year, or post-secondary destination (university, community college, armed forces branch, vocational school, etc.)
• Keep it school appropriate
• Do NOT:
• Use distinctly 3D decorations that stand more than 1/4 inch high
• Use decorations that hang over the edge of the mortarboard, make noise, have lights or otherwise distract from your regalia
• Use decorations that contain any advertisement, symbols, abbreviations, initials, words, slogans, patches, or pictures that: refer to drugs or controlled substances, tobacco, alcohol, weapons, or are of a sexual nature
• Use decorations that denote an affiliation with gangs, or which advocate drug use, violence, illegal activity, or disruptive behavior which is detrimental to the safety and welfare of other students
• Your failure to comply with the above stated rules will result in your cap being disallowed, which equals removal from our graduation ceremony (no cap means no walk).
• Our "Do NOT" list pretty much covers it all, but may not be all-inclusive. Therefore, it is highly recommend that you bring in your decorated cap (or a sketch of your decorations) prior to graduation night. All caps will be inspected and approved by the administration just prior to walking - all admin decisions are final regarding caps.

Senior members, in good standing, of the Ronda S. Owens Academic Honors Program, National Honor Society, and Skyline Scholars will be recognized by wearing organization cords. Skyline Prep will gift these cords to students in honor of their achievements. Prep will also gift our Class Valedictorian and Class Salutatorian their medals.

• CUSTOM SASHES
  
• Tribal (federally recognized tribes) and Cultural/Ethnicity affiliated sashes are allowed in addition to your orange Skyline Prep sash. ALL affiliated/organizational sashes must be brought to the administration for approval PRIOR to graduation day.

• All seniors must arrive by 4:15 pm, wearing your cap & gown
• We will meet in the 'Green Room' and line up from there
• Diplomas will be pulled for any student not in line by 4:15 pm.
• We will go through a complete run through of the process with all graduates at 4:15 pm.

• Handicapped seating is provided by the MPAC - we ask that if you do not need the designated seats, please save them for attendees who do need them.
• Artificial noisemaker (Ex: air horns, thunder stix, musical instruments, cans filled with contents, whistles, cow bells or any other items used to make artificial noise) are not permitted.
• Weapons of any kind may not be brought onto the premises, including those carried with a permit.
• Use of alcohol and tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and smokeless cigarettes/tobacco is prohibited in the MPAC

• You will not be allowed to "walk" if you are late!
  
• Make sure to map out the Mesa Performing Arts Center well ahead of time and add an extra 20 minutes for rush hour traffic at that time of day
• Should you choose not to participate in the graduation ceremony, please notify Ms. Alicia or Mrs. Fontes as soon as possible. We will make arrangements to pick up your diploma after May 10th. She can be contacted at aenriquez@skylineschools.com or dfontes@skylineschools.com