READ TUESDAY, MAY 6 & THURSDAY, MAY 15

TO: SENIOR HOMEROOM TEACHERS

FROM: James Reeves

RE: Graduation Behavior, CHS Graduation - May 23, 2008

DATE: May 5, 2008

The Clinton High School Graduation Ceremony will be held Friday, May 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the A.E. Wood Coliseum on the campus of Mississippi College.

Each year at the ceremony there are a few people who want to yell out or clap their hands when certain seniors receive their diplomas. Needless to say, such behavior is a major distraction.

To help eliminate these distractions, I am requesting that homeroom teachers talk with their students about this matter. These are some of the points which should be discussed.

1. The graduation ceremony is designed to be a very formal, dignified occasion as evidenced by the caps and gowns which the honorees wear.

2. Celebration should begin AFTER the ceremony is complete.

3. It is very rude to yell out or clap your hands after the principal has specifically requested that all applause be withheld until all names of the graduates have been

announced.

4. Ask the students to ask their parents and friends to honor the graduates by recognizing

our graduation ceremony as a formal and dignified occasion.

5. Each senior will be honored by having his/her name called as the senior walks across

the stage. When people yell out or applaud, the audience cannot hear the name of the

next senior called.

6. Inform all students they are subject to disciplinary action by the Clinton School

District. Such action can be taken even though Friday, May 23, 2008, is the student’s last day. For example, students and their parents could be requested to appear

before the Clinton School Board to explain their behavior before their report cards are

released, or students could be required to serve in-school detention during the summer

months or out-of-school suspension next fall.

7. Graduation practice will begin at 9:30 Friday morning and graduating students are required to be present. This means in your seat at 9:30, not coming in the door. Students should be awake and prepared to practice regardless of the previous night’s activities.