OVCA's Graduating Class of 2024!

WHEN : Saturday, May 18, 2024

Ceremony is from 3-4pm

WHERE: Crossroads Church

8901 S Shields Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73149

LIVE Stream:

https://www.facebook.com/OklahomaVirtualCharterAcademy/

• Reserve your graduation ticket now; every graduating student must secure one.
• You may reserve up to 10 tickets for family & friends.
• The deadline for ticket reservations is midnight on Friday May 3rd
• Expect email confirmation within 48 hours after reserving your ticket.
• Please carefully follow all details provided during the ticket reservation process.
• If you're interested in a professional photo opportunity, include your email (see information below).
• Click the button below to reserve your tickets promptly.
  

Do you require more than 10 guest tickets? Do you not need all 10 of your allotted guest tickets? If you answered yes to either question, please click the button below to complete the survey, where you can either request up to 5 extra tickets on a first-come, first-served basis or choose to donate your unused allotted tickets. Ms. Sanders will inform families of the approval status for any requests for additional extra tickets.

• Graduating seniors are required to arrive between 12:45-1:00 pm in preparation for the 3:00 pm ceremony.
• The Graduation Ceremony rehearsal will commence promptly at 1:30 pm.
• A group photo of the graduates is scheduled for 1:45 pm.
• Families will be granted entry to the facility starting at 2:45 pm.
  

OVCA will be featuring a professional photographer at our graduation ceremony. If you're interested in acquiring photographs from this event, kindly provide the email address where you'd like to receive information on photo purchases when securing your student's graduation ticket.

Participation in the Graduation Ceremony requires wearing a matte black cap and gown with a GOLD tassel. You have the flexibility to purchase from any supplier of your choice. Here are two recommended options:

1. Matte Graduation Cap, Gown & Tassel | GraduationSource
   
2. Amazon.com : matte black graduation cap, gown and gold tassel 2024
   

Feel free to customize your cap, but please adhere to the following guidelines:

• Please do not use any glitter in decorating your cap.
• Avoid questionable statements regarding political or religious issues.
• Ensure that decorations align with the facility's guidelines where the graduation is held.
• Refrain from using questionable symbols or graphics.
• All decisions made by the administration on the day of graduation are final and non-negotiable.

Honors Graduates:

Valedictorians and Salutatorians: Cumulative grade point average is calculated through the fall semester of the senior year. This will be used to determine all graduation honors. If you have questions you should contact your HS Counselor.

We will be making the official announcements regarding our Honor Graduates soon! OVCA uses Fall 2023 grades for classifications. Please refer to the student handbook for questions.

>>>> Remember: Students must continue to pass their courses and gain the necessary credits to be eligible for May graduation in addition to attending any required State Testing and completion of ICAP. Participating in a graduation ceremony does not mean you have officially graduated. All students will need to continue to meet these requirements in order to be eligible to participate in May. Again, if you have questions regarding your status this should be discussed with your HS Counselor.

Are you on track for Graduation?

•Have you completed your ICAP?
•Are you passing all classes and have earned all your high school credits for graduation?

•Have you ordered your Cap and Gown?
•Have you completed your Senior Slide and emailed it to Pat Sanders?
•Do you have your ticket for the Graduation Ceremony?

• •RSVP tickets here - https://allevents.in/oklahoma%20city/ovca-2023-2024-graduation/80001159311122

Do you have after Graduation plans? College, Military, a new job? Let us know we want to celebrate with you.

1. May I bring food and/or drink (such as bottled water) to the ceremony or in the theater?

No, The facility has a strict no food/drink policy (including bottled water). You will not be permitted to enter the auditorium with these items. Please make your guests aware of this policy before they attend. Remember, we are guests of this facility.

2. Will there be a photographer at the ceremony?

Yes, students will be asked to take an individual picture prior to the ceremony. OVCA will be featuring a professional photographer at our graduation ceremony. If you're interested in purchasing photographs from this event, kindly provide the email address where you'd like to receive information about purchasing photos when securing your student's graduation ticket.

3. Can I decorate my cap with glitter?

NO GLITTER! The facility does NOT allow glitter. You will be asked to remove your cap if we see glitter. Remember, we are guests of this facility.

4. Will students be permitted to throw their caps in the air at the close of the graduation ceremony?

No! We cannot throw our caps into the air while in the auditorium.

Contact Ms. Pat Sanders, OVCA's Graduation Advisor

Email address: psanders@okvirtual.org

Phone number: 405-869-6395