Glencoe High School
Important Information for 2012 Graduates

(Be sure to read the Daily Announcements for additional information that may not be included here.)

Senior Ads 2011-2012

Senior ads are an opportunity to tell your senior how proud you are of their accomplishments and adventures that have gotten them where they are today.  We were able to work with our publisher to extend the due date for these ads until February 22nd.  There are 3 sizes of ads ranging from $75-$220.  You can purchase your add online at http://www.yearbookforever.com or through our yearbook page on the Glencoe website.  If you have any questions please email:
Ms. Quimby at quimbym@hsd.k12.or.us
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Senior Activities – 2012

Senior Prom – Saturday, May 19, 2012 – 8:00-11:00 p.m. – Treasury Ballroom

• This is a premier social event for Glencoe students. It is a formal dance, held at the Treasury Ballroom in downtown Portland. Tickets will be on sale during lunches in the commons beginning Tuesday, May 8.

Senior Projects - Monday, May 21, 2012 – 6:00-7:00 p.m. – Glencoe Commons

• This is a required event for seniors to display their senior projects. Graduation gowns will be worn for this event.

Senior Reception (7:00 p.m.) & Slide Show (7:30 p.m.) – Monday, May 21, 2012 – Glencoe Commons & Auditorium

• This is social event for our seniors and their parents. Senior projects will be presented, and a slideshow is shown in the auditorium. Refreshments will also be served.

Senior Fines  – Friday, May 31, 2012 – 4:00 p.m. 

• All fines and fees are due or a payment plan in place with the bookkeeper.

Senior Honors Night – Tuesday, June 5, 2012 – 7:00 p.m. – Glencoe Auditorium

• Seniors with a 3.5 GPA, or who are receiving an award, scholarship, or who are in a Focused Program of Study will receive invitations for this event. There is a ceremony in the auditorium that begins at 7:00 p.m. where these outstanding students are recognized for their achievements. We request that students be at Glencoe at 5:45 p.m. in order to prepare for this evening. Graduation gowns will be worn for this event.

Baccalaureate – Wednesday, June 6, 2012 – 7:00 p.m. – Glencoe Auditorium

• This program is a religious celebration of graduation, which is sponsored by the Hillsboro Ministerial Association. All graduating seniors, family members and friends are invited to participate. Seniors wear their caps and gowns and sit with their families and friends.

Last Day for Seniors – Wednesday, June 6, 2012 – Seniors’ last day in classes and locker cleanout.

Graduation Rehearsal– Thursday, June 7, 2012– 8:30 a.m. – Glencoe Main Gym

• The commencement rehearsal is held in the gym before the senior assembly. It takes two hours of practice to make sure the ceremony runs smoothly and it is essential that all graduates are present. (Participation in the rehearsal and assembly, fully dressed in cap and gown, is required for graduates participating in the Commencement ceremony.)

Senior Assembly – Thursday, June 7, 2012 – 10:30 a.m. – Glencoe Main Gym

• This all-school assembly is to honor all of our graduating seniors. Individual recognition of students is part of this tradition. Parents and community members are welcome. Seniors will wear their caps and gowns for this assembly.
  

Senior BBQ – Thursday, June 7, 2012– 11:30 a.m.  – Behind Gyms

• Seniors will be treated to a free BBQ after the rehearsal and senior assembly, hosted by GHS Parent Club.

Commencement – Thursday, June 7, 2012 – 7:00 p.m. – Liberty High School Gymnasium

• This is the formal graduation ceremony. Admission to the ceremony is by ticket only. Tickets are required and available in the main office 7:30 a.m., Monday, May 21 through 4:00 p.m., June 7, 2012. Graduates are required to report to Liberty High School, with their caps and gowns, by 5:30 p.m. SHARP!  Doors open to the public at 5:45 p.m.

All-Night Party – Thursday, June 7, 2012  – 9:30 p.m.-5:00 a.m. on June 8, 2012

• The All-Night Party is held at a secret location. Graduates are to be at Glencoe at 9:30 p.m. in the commons for check-in for the All-Night Party. The busses will leave promptly at 10:30 p.m. and return at 5:00 a.m. on Friday morning to Glencoe. Security is very tight at this event and graduates are not allowed to come or go on their own. The All-Night Party is a great way to finish the year with friends in a positive, fun, and safe manner. Tickets are on sale now for $65 each; after November 30, 2011 tickets cost $75 each.
  

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Frequently Asked Questions About Senior Activities

All students must have passed ALL of the required courses for graduation and ALL fees must be paid or have a payment plan in place before being allowed to walk at graduation.

• Do I have to participate in everything?

No! All senior activities are optional EXCEPT Senior Project Night. If you choose to participate in the Commencement
ceremony, however, the rehearsal and senior assembly are then required. There are no exceptions! We recommend that you do participate in as many events as possible, especially the Commencement ceremony. Graduation is a once-in-a-lifetime event.

• Do our parents need tickets to get into graduation?

Yes! Admission to graduation is by ticket only, one ticket per person. Tickets will be available in the main office beginning
Monday, May 21. Seating in the auditorium is available for those who find bleachers difficult to navigate. The auditorium
will show the live simulcast of the commencement ceremony.

• When do we learn all of the details of the Commencement ceremony?

At the rehearsal you will learn and practice the ceremony. You will only need to know your row and seat number when you
come that morning. We will post this information on the windows of the courtyard in advance. At the very end of
the rehearsal you will receive instructions in writing for the Commencement ceremony. This will include where to park, what
to wear, what not to wear, what time to be there, where to assemble, and all-night party information.

• What do I wear to the rehearsal and senior assembly?

You must wear your cap and gown. This is a very formal assembly and we expect all of our graduates to look
appropriate. Regular school clothes under the cap and gown usually work just fine. Do not wear shorts and a t-shirt. They
would look very inappropriate. Adornments or decorations are not allowed on the cap and gown, and you will not be
allowed to wear sunglasses or carry anything with you.

• What do I wear to graduation?

Boys:  Slacks, shirt (with collars preferable), shoes   Girls: Skirt and blouse or dress    
Due to safety and stairs, no flip flops or shoes without backs.

• Can I drive myself to the all-night party?

No! The All-Night party is sponsored by the Parent Club and is secure. This means that no graduate may
leave early or arrive late. Everyone is bussed to the party, which is held at a secret location; you will be
picked up at Glencoe. You will ride the bus back to Glencoe the next morning.

• When do I get the actual diploma?

Diplomas are mailed to graduates during the last week of June. During the commencement ceremony,
graduates receive only the diploma cover. The school will verify that all fines and other charges have been
paid and that all required credits have been earned before the diplomas are mailed. Be sure all of your fees
are paid and we have your correct mailing address before you leave for the summer. 

• Who can answer my questions?

If there is any special circumstance that the people in charge need to know about, that information should be directed to Mr. Meeuwsen, Dean of Students. This includes such things as accommodations for hearing impaired or wheelchair bound relatives, special physical requirements of a particular graduate, and other similar circumstances.

You are not allowed to carry anything into graduation.
Your hands and pockets must be empty.

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