May 7th, 2020 - Class of 2020 Graduation Preparation - Senior Info Form, Cap/Gown Pick Up

Today's post is for our graduating seniors:

Congratulations on making it to graduation! It has been a joy to work with you this year and I am excited to see each of you move on to the next stage of your life. We have a few items to attend to first to help make our virtual graduation run smoothly. 

• First, make sure that you are filling out the Graduation Form for us to fill your personal slide and the graduation program information accurately. 
• For clarity, the honors question is in reference to positions or honors received (ex: NHS, Class Officer, IB Diploma Candidate).
• The “message” can be something from your parents, a quote you like, a fond memory (school appropriate) and has no length requirement.

• Second, we will need to take a photo of each of you in your cap and gown, a video of you turning your tassel and a video of you throwing your cap to be seen during the graduation ceremony. This will all be done on Monday and Tuesday of next week (5/11 & 5/12). 
• Student Needs: 
• Ladies – Cap and gown over dress; dress should not be longer than the gown. Dark shoes – no tennis shoes or athletic shoes. Caps are to be worn flat on head; nothing should be allowed on mortarboards except tassels. 
• Gentlemen – Cap and gown over slacks and dress shirt. Dark shoes - no tennis shoes or athletic shoes and no jewelry. Caps are to be worn flat on head; nothing should be allowed on mortarboards except tassels. 
• When to Come for Pick Up and Picture
• Ladies will come Monday morning (9 - 12 AM) or Tuesday Afternoon (1 to 4 PM)
• Gentlemen will come Monday afternoon (1 to 4 PM) or Tuesday Morning (9-12 AM)
• You must be prepared to take your picture upon arrival. You will not be permitted to leave and come back at another time.)
• We understand that there are AP tests being administered these days, please contact us directly (pmeaker@dallasisd.org) if these times do not work.  

• Safety Protocols (TEA Requirements)
• Every person must wear a mask until taking their picture.
• Students must park in student or faculty parking lots with at least one space between vehicles.
• If you are experiencing any symptoms you must stay away. Send an email to Mr. Meaker at pmeaker@dallasisd.org and we can coordinate how we can work with you. 
• Students will enter through the grey gym doors and exit through the glass fishbowl doors (all other doors will be locked).
• Students must stay 6 feet away from each other at all times and follow staff directions.
• Students will go through 6 stations before leaving, there will be no idling in the parking lot before or after.

• Josten’s
• All cap and gowns are covered by Josten’s (if you have already paid for them you will receive a refund at a later date.)
• All other purchases must be paid for before receiving at a later date. Please pay the rest of your balance promptly.

• Dallas ISD's 2020 graduation ceremonies will broadcast on three platforms:

 and/or downloaded from www.dallasisd.org/graduations. 

• The ceremonies will MyVRSpot will have individual URLs for each ceremony
• Four separate Facebook accounts to post the URLs
• Three district’s Spectrum cable channel 98, 1300, and 1301

• We are working with PTA on options for adding an in-person component for individual families to be held at Woodrow. We will communicate details once the plan is approved by the appropriate parties.