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Class of 2024 Vol 2
The Cottonwood School Graduation Updates
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VOLUME 2
Graduation Details
Folsom Community Center
52 Natoma Street, Folsom CA
4:15-4:30 PM Arrival Time for Mandatory Graduation Practice & Photos (Students only)
5:45 PM Doors open for Supporters
6:00 PM Graduation Ceremony begins
Action Items for Graduates
☑️ Order a matte black cap and gown now and review the dress code
☑️ Register your graduate to participate in the ceremony and reserve up to 8 tickets by May 3rd
☑️ Submit your slideshow & social media submission by May 10th
☑️ Consider ordering a yard sign
1. Order Matte Black Cap and Gown
Order the mandatory matte black cap and gown on Amazon. Instructional funds cannot be used. (Must be black). All ceremony participants must have this cap and gown to walk in the ceremony.
Tassels will be provided to all graduates at the ceremony to keep.
Caps cannot be decorated.
Dress Code
Special occasion attire:
Dresses, skirts, or nice pants outfit.
Dress pants (khakis or dark colored is recommended), dress shirt; ties are optional.
Try to avoid bright-colored bottoms or dresses/skirts that will be seen below the hem of a gown. Darker colors are better.
Wear shoes in which you are comfortable and capable of walking up stairs.
No jeans, shorts, or flip-flops are to be worn by any students.
Students need to be in matte black graduation gown and cap (see link above to order).
Decoration and/or embellishment on graduation caps are not permitted.
2. Graduate Registration and Ticket Reservations
Each family may reserve up to 8 tickets per graduate
Please use the link below to register your graduate for the ceremony and reserve supporter tickets. In our final newsletter in mid-May we will share the will-call procedure to pick up your tickets during the student rehearsal time.
We are unable to release additional ticket reservations in excess of 8 per graduate. We must comply with the maximum capacity at the venue. Thank you for your understanding. Ticket registration will close May 3, 2024.
3. Be a part of our Slide Show & be featured on Cottonwood's Social Media pages
Thank you for taking the time to add some magic to the 2024 TCS 12th Grade Graduation!
We will show a slideshow of graduates during the entry and exit of graduation. A complete video of the slide show will be shared with all graduates. We will also feature graduates during late April and all May on the Cottonwood Community Facebook page, our Cottonwood or CCPA Instagram pages, and our public Facebook page.
Please follow these directions, if you would like to be in the slideshow and potentially featured on our social media feeds.
1. Select the button below
2. You will be required to sign into Google to complete this form. Students, log in to your TCS student account to complete.
3. Note that this form has two sections: the first is for student responses and the second is for parents/guardian responses. Please take turns filling the form out to completion.
4. Be sure to click submit so we know you are done
5. Graduate!!!
4. Custom Graduation Yard Sign for Purchase
We have teamed up with 904Customs for yard signs and they have a special option for Cottonwood graduates. Instructional funds cannot be used to purchase yard signs. This is optional.
Follow these steps to order a custom yard sign:
- Click the "Order Yard Sign Here" button below
- Select the options you want: Single or double sided, size, and if you would like a yard stake.
- In the personalization section you will add: "student name -send proof-Cottonwood 2024 mock up" (See photo below for reference)
- Send image of your graduate via Etsy Messages as a JPEG, PNG, or PDF
Photo Opportunity at Graduation
Professional Photos
We will have two photographers who will take individual photos of each graduate in their cap and gown during the rehearsal time.
All photos will be available for purchase approximately a week following the graduation ceremony. We will share the website with you on graduation day and in a final follow-up newsletter after graduation.
A few things to consider...
- Grad supporters can pick up tickets beginning at 4:30 PM at the Will Call Station located outside at the front of the venue
- The venue does not allow glitter or confetti
- Balloons will need to stay in vehicles during the ceremony
- The Graduation Program and slide show will also be available digitally
We hope you are excited for commencement!
We look forward to sharing exciting updates to make your graduation experience memorable.
If you have questions regarding any content in this newsletter, please email: