Garnet Valley Class of 2024 Senior Events
MOCK CRASH
Wednesday, May 22nd
HS Art Wing 10:30 (Rain Date May 23th)
PROM
Friday, May 24
Drexelbrook 6:00 to 11:00
Students that have paid all class dues will be able to receive their ticket free of charge the week of May 1st. Prom tickets will not be given out to any students who have not paid their dues in full. Students bringing outside guests can purchase a ticket for $110 after having submitted an outside guest form.
Students are expected to arrive and be at their tables by 6:30 pm. Students may leave up to 15 minutes early to attend post prom with a note from parents and approval from a high school administrator. Anyone leaving the prom early may not attend the Post Prom activities. The Post Prom events are organized by the Post Prom Committee.
Students are reminded that all school rules, regulations, and policies are in effect for the Prom and Post Prom. Please do not do anything foolish that would ruin the evening for you and for others. Board Policy #227 is violated when any student, or visiting student guest, unlawfully manufactures, uses, abuses, possesses, constructively possesses, distributes, or attempts to distribute drugs, alcohol or any mood altering substances, or drug paraphernalia on school premises, at any school sponsored activity, or while traveling to and from a school or school related activity -- in other words, use or possession of alcohol, drugs or tobacco is not permitted. It is also illegal.
It is also a violation of Board Policy #227 if you are in a vehicle in which alcohol or other mood altering substances are found, regardless of whether or not you have used the substance(s) or they are in your personal possession.
Any senior in violation of Board Policy #227 is subject to exclusion from the graduation ceremonies.
All students are also reminded of the following rules and regulations:
Smoking will not be permitted at the Prom.
Inappropriate or suggestive dancing will not be permitted. Please refer to page 28 of the student planner.
CLASS TRIP TO HERSHEY PARK
Tuesday, May 28
Tickets will be sold for $75 the week of April 17th. Price includes park admission and bus fair. Note that Hershey Park is a cashless park. Bus departs at 9:00 am and will return at approximately 8:00 pm. Students should report to their first period class for attendance and wait until they are dismissed.
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT AWARDS
Thursday, May 30
HS Auditorium 11:00
The Senior Athletic Department Awards recognizes student athletes outstanding achievements and accomplishments. The ceremony will be held during lunch and learn (11am -12pm) on May 30th in the auditorium. Those student athletes receiving an award will be invited, along with their family, to join in the awards ceremony. The awards ceremony will begin promptly at 11:00am.
COMMENCEMENT PRACTICE
Thursday, June 6
HS 2020 Center 12:15
Seniors are to report to the gym for commencement practice promptly at 12:15 PM. No food or beverages are to be brought into school. We ask that you do not disturb the underclassmen classes.
Only seniors who have successfully met all Garnet Valley academic graduation requirements and have settled all obligations (academic, financial, discipline and non-academic) will be permitted to practice and participate in Commencement exercises. Students must be present at commencement practice in order to participate at Commencement.
SENIOR AWARDS NIGHT
Thursday, June 6
HS Auditorium 6:00
The Senior Awards night recognizes the outstanding achievements and accomplishments of the senior class. Those students receiving an award will be invited, along with their family, to join in the awards ceremony. Dress attire is a shirt and tie for gentlemen; a dress, skirt or dress pants for young ladies, (according to the school dress code). The awards ceremony will begin promptly at 6:00 PM.
COMMENCEMENT PRACTICE
Friday, June 7
HS 2020 Center 8:00 - 9:30
Seniors are to report to the gym for commencement practice promptly at 8:00 AM. No food or beverages are to be brought into school. We ask that you do not disturb the underclassmen classes.
Only seniors who have successfully met all Garnet Valley academic graduation requirements and have settled all obligations (academic, financial, discipline and non-academic) will be permitted to practice and participate in Commencement exercises. Students must be present at commencement practice in order to participate at Commencement.
STUDENTS ARE REMINDED THAT ALL SCHOOL RULES, REGULATIONS, AND POLICIES ARE IN EFFECT FOR ALL GRADUATION ACTIVITIES.
SENIOR WALKTHROUGH
Friday, June 7
BSES/MS or CES/GVE/MS 9:30 - 11:30
Senior Walkthrough at GV Elementary Schools and GV Middle School 9:30 - 11:30 AM. Although this is not mandatory, Seniors are highly encouraged to participate in this memorable event to celebrate this milestone in their lives. In speaking with previous graduates, all have communicated how special of a memory this event was for them. A Google form was sent through your student’s GVSD email account regarding where they attended elementary school.
COMMENCEMENT
Monday, June 10
The Bob Carpenter Center, U of D 4:00
(Doors open at 3:15 PM) Graduates report at 2:45 PM.
You will culminate your activities at Commencement Ceremonies at the Bob Carpenter Center. Make this an impressive ceremony for your family, friends, and loved ones. For those unable to attend, we will be providing a link for Live Streaming. We extend our wishes for an enjoyable Commencement and much success in the future.
OBLIGATIONS - All financial, non-academic, discipline and academic obligations to the school must be met before receiving your graduation tickets, deadline is June 2nd. Only seniors who have settled all obligations will be permitted to practice.
COMMENCEMENT ATTIRE – Students should use the following guidelines for appropriate attire under their graduation gowns for both events. Boys must wear a dress shirt and tie. We suggest a white shirt, a dark tie, and dark shoes. Boots or sneakers are not permitted. Girls should wear light colored dresses and dress shoes. Please watch the height of your heels.
COMMENCEMENT PRACTICES - Your job is not an excuse to miss practice. All seniors are scheduled to be at every Commencement rehearsal and at Commencement for attendance requirements. PRACTICE DOES NOT START UNTIL ALL OBLIGATIONS ARE MET AND ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE PRESENT.
TICKETS - Please be advised that the University of Delaware has mandated all schools using the Bob Carpenter Center for graduations to use tickets provided by the university only. In the past, we have printed 10 tickets for each graduate, knowing that every family would not use all ten and we would remain under the venue’s seating capacity (approx. 3700, not including graduates and staff). These new tickets will be barcoded and scanned into a system, by UD staff, for entry. As a result, and in an effort to have precise ticket needs, we have sent a Google Form through your student’s GVSD email account to collect your exact ticket requests. Only students can submit responses. We ask that you only request the number of tickets that you actually need. Please note that your response is required by Friday, May 10. Tickets will be sent home with your graduate when they pick up their yearbook, cap & gown. Thank you in advance for your attention and cooperation in this matter.
The University of Delaware will be weapon checking everyone who enters the building to include staff, graduates, and guests.
You are asked to conduct yourself in an orderly fashion during Commencement. Many of you have family and relatives coming from great distances. We are certain that you will want them to see an outstanding program at Commencement.
All school regulations are to be followed. Any serious offense will be cause for removal from the Graduation Ceremony. Teachers and administrators will be stationed at points in and around the graduation class to ensure proper behavior during the ceremony. Do not embarrass yourself or your family with cause for your removal.
Please be reminded that decorum on the part of the audience is vital for our dignified commencement. No balloons are permitted in the Carpenter Center. Posters, horns, and noisemakers should be reserved for private celebrations and not be used in the Carpenter Center.
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND THE ELDERLY ATTENDING THE GRADUATION CEREMONY:
Special on-floor seating and drop-off locations in the lobby of the Bob Carpenter Center will be available for persons with physical disabilities and for the elderly. Arrangements for the disabled seating areas and parking do not need to be made in advance. Guests who need to access these areas should notify ushers upon arrival at the Bob Carpenter Center. ***PLEASE NOTE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT AND THE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE POLICY, ON-FLOOR SEATING AREAS ARE RESERVED FOR THE PERSON IN NEED OF THE DISABLED SEATING ACCOMPANIED BY ONE GUEST ONLY.
Helpful Hints for Getting the Best Possible View of Your Graduate!
The stage will be set up in the East end of “The Bob”. Spectators will be seated in both the north and the south stands. Our graduates will proceed from the west end of the gym—half will walk directly in front of the north stands and half directly in front of the south stands— and they will be able to tell you after practice, from which side they will enter. The graduates will sit in the center of the court, facing east. To receive their diploma, all graduates will walk across the stage from south to north.
AFTER THE CEREMONY, THE GRADUATES WILL BE USHERED DIRECTLY INTO THE PARKING LOT, NOT INTO THE LOBBY. THE DOOR THEY WILL EXIT IS TO THE LEFT OF THE TICKET BOOTH AS YOU FACE “THE BOB” (the north side).
Also, it is the policy at the Bob Carpenter Center not to allow spectators onto the floor. A professional photographer will take a picture of each graduate as he/she receives his/her diploma.
We look forward to continuing our tradition of graduation excellence. We hope you enjoy the ceremony.
Directions to University of Delaware’s Bob Carpenter Center
Allow 60 minutes to travel to the “Bob” from Garnet Valley.
1. Follow I-95 South. Pass the Christiana Mall Exit. Pass “Newark 273” Exit.
2. Take Exit 1B (University of Delaware - 896 North). Follow straight for about ¾ - 1 mile.
You will pass a McDonalds on your right. Continue straight, across Route 4 (Christiana Parkway), and you will see the Bob Carpenter on your right (it sits right next to the football stadium).
3. Pull into the parking lot on right (entrance is about ¼ mile -- or less -- on right).