J u l e e
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Post by J u l e e on May 9, 2020 9:52:09 GMT
We just got an email yesterday with plans for my daughter’s graduation. It was scheduled to be Saturday, May 24th. The plan is to sign up for a time that weekend for the graduate and her parents to arrive at school. They will videotape each girl getting her laurel wreath, roses, and diploma. (They don’t wear caps and gowns. They wear long white dresses and parents put a laurel wreath on their daughter’s head and they get a bouquet of long stem roses - honestly I don’t know where these traditions come from and I probably should know.)
No one touches anything. Students are 6 ft from staff. I think we pick up everything from tables. Then afterward all 164 videos will be put together and streamed the following weekend as one ceremony.
Quinn says there’s massive bitching on the senior class GroupMe. I know parents who are upset their whole family can’t be there in person. I think the did the best they could and were never going to please everyone.
We got Quinn’s dress months ago but haven’t picked it up from the dress shop since it closed and we won’t have a chance to get it hemmed. I am going to scotch tape hem it! We never got shoes. Not something I feel like ordering online, or at all at this point. I may leave her dress drag on the floor length and have her wear whatever shoes she has.
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Post by jeremysgirl on May 9, 2020 10:02:29 GMT
I am sure the class of 2020 is a bit disappointed. Kids are kids and they want all the things. But if they could just reframe and look at how unique they are and how special everyone is trying to make things for them I think maybe they would have a different perspective. Maybe it's too new and too raw for them. And when they look back in twenty years things will look different.
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Post by johnnysmom on May 9, 2020 11:03:14 GMT
They just announced yesterday that our graduation is set for 7/24 with a backup date of 8/7 but no details on what it will look like. There’s only about 50 kids in the class but I envision at a minimum it will be held outside in the stadium so they can spread out and they will probably limit how many people can attend. The kids voted and they said they’d rather wait for a possible traditional ceremony than have something in May.
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2020 11:03:20 GMT
Our district has set it for August 7. I'm not happy about it but they're trying to give the kids a regular ceremony. I suspect the date relates to when staff is scheduled to start working again. Original date was May 31.
I would rather they do some sort of drive in. DS is leaving towards not participating unless I ask him to.
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Dalai Mama
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Post by Dalai Mama on May 9, 2020 11:52:53 GMT
Postponed to the fall. There are a large number of high schools here that don’t have convocation until the fall on any normal year so it’s not such a big deal.
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J u l e e
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Post by J u l e e on May 9, 2020 12:01:16 GMT
I am sure the class of 2020 is a bit disappointed. Kids are kids and they want all the things. But if they could just reframe and look at how unique they are and how special everyone is trying to make things for them I think maybe they would have a different perspective. Maybe it's too new and too raw for them. And when they look back in twenty years things will look different. I completely agree. I feel so bad for administrations who are in no win situations. Quinn said most of the girls wanted it postponed. She just wants to get it over with and move on. Some of the girls started a petition immediately after getting the details and wanted to wait until next year. Quinn said “no one is going to want to come back to graduate high school next year, we are going to be so over this by then.” (eta - the emotion, not the virus) I’m glad there is finally a plan and it’s not getting pushed to later months with no details. |
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Post by sweetpeasmom on May 9, 2020 12:18:00 GMT
Our original date was 5/22. It’s now set for 6/12 (my bday) and after that 7/17. Ours is always on the football field. My guess is it’ll be traditional but they’ll limit it to immediate family only.
I’m sad it’s all so messed up. I’m greatful our district is trying to keep it normal and not flat out canceling as some have.
Class of 2020 is a special class all around. They were born during 9/11 recovery and now this.
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Post by keithurbanlovinpea on May 9, 2020 12:48:34 GMT
Ours was supposed to be end of May, now pushed to mid-July but that is tentative
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Post by amom23 on May 9, 2020 12:59:06 GMT
Ours was suppose to be Sunday May 24th, but just got moved to Sunday June 21st. DS has a class of 20 and so far no virus cases in our county. The plan is to have a somewhat modified version of what would have been a normal graduation ceremony.
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Post by ddly on May 9, 2020 13:33:53 GMT
I don't have a graduate but am a high school teacher. We have nothing set yet. Our graduation was suppose to be June 14th. They still haven't made definitive plans. We're at gathering of 10 at this point. I think they are waiting to see if that changes before they make a final decision but they are running out of time.
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Post by Darcy Collins on May 9, 2020 13:36:43 GMT
They pushed our end of May to end of July as well. They say they're hoping it will be something like normal, but of course no one knows.
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Post by Linda on May 9, 2020 14:07:00 GMT
no senior this year but our district moved it from late May to early August but scheduled a small private ceremony in late May for those seniors who have enlisted and will be leaving for training before August
edit - prom was also rescheduled from April to the same week as graduation
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Post by breakfastattiffanys on May 9, 2020 14:17:59 GMT
We had ours this week. Kids signed up for an appointment to go in and be filmed walking across the stage. Parents- wearing masks- were allowed to watch from back of auditorium.
They’ll splice it together to watch on May 19, their planned graduation date. They’re also planning a parade earlier that day in an enclosed area.
My dd didn’t want to do it at first, but the staff made it as special as they could. It ended up being a great memorable day and dd was happy under the circumstances. And she still has the parade to look forward to, and being with her whole class.
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Post by kibble on May 9, 2020 14:27:28 GMT
We just got an email yesterday with plans for my daughter’s graduation. It was scheduled to be Saturday, May 24th. The plan is to sign up for a time that weekend for the graduate and her parents to arrive at school. They will videotape each girl getting her laurel wreath, roses, and diploma. (They don’t wear caps and gowns. They wear long white dresses and parents put a laurel wreath on their daughter’s head and they get a bouquet of long stem roses - honestly I don’t know where these traditions come from and I probably should know.) No one touches anything. Students are 6 ft from staff. I think we pick up everything from tables. Then afterward all 164 videos will be put together and streamed the following weekend as one ceremony. I think that is a great idea. Nothing they choose will make everyone happy, but I'd be fine with that. My sons class is 500 kids though so it would be difficult. Ours was originally scheduled for June 26th. Nothing has been said yet, but it definitely won't be a regular graduation. They have not even ordered cap and gowns yet. At this point, my son doesn't even really care. I'm upset at the thought of it, but he's over it and ready for high school to be done. He still has about 6 weeks left. |
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Post by epeanymous on May 9, 2020 14:33:22 GMT
We received a survey this week. It seems the schools are tentatively planning a summer (July/August) graduation if possible, and is considering alternatives like a Zoom graduation. There were options for graduation ceremonies in December or next June on the survey as well; honestly, I have a difficult time imagining too many people being excited to go back to a high school graduation after spending part or all of the year at college/working/taking a gap year, but maybe they'd treat it as a fun reunion.
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Post by laurasw on May 9, 2020 14:36:22 GMT
Ours was supposed to be May 22nd. Our district moved it to July 24th in a huge stadium where our NFL team plays (so plenty of room for social distancing) but our governor announced this week that there couldn’t be any indoor graduations.
Yesterday they announced that it’s going to be at our high school football stadium but only 2 guests allowed. I understand how hard it’s been for them to figure out logistics to have one and am grateful for this but there’s already so many people complaining about the 2 guests only.
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Post by janeliz on May 9, 2020 14:51:06 GMT
Ours is set for June 2nd at 8 a.m. Only 2 guests per student, and it’s outside at the school football stadium instead of in the coliseum downtown.
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Post by Minty118 on May 9, 2020 15:07:12 GMT
Ours was supposed to be June 7th, but yesterday Minnesota's governor shut down any possibility of graduation saying it has to be done virtually. Absolutely no chance of having it at a later time or an alternative. Just a big fat NO.
I am furious! My twins have worked so hard, and now everything has been taken away from them. They were so excited to find out that they were going to be able to bookend their school career by having their last class together just like they did their first.
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Post by myshelly on May 9, 2020 15:27:29 GMT
Texas - in person graduation at the end of May.
Class size 660, each student can have 5 guests.
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Post by Dani-Mani on May 9, 2020 15:42:07 GMT
Texas - in person graduation at the end of May. Class size 660, each student can have 5 guests. I read the guidelines the governor issues and you’re missing a lot of detail. Like outdoor graduations can happen but everyone, guests and students, MUST be six feet apart. The guidelines also say: It sounds like these will be far from traditional. 600 people six feet apart plus staff and up to five guests seems like an interesting task to undertake. Can’t wait to see photos. |
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Post by myshelly on May 9, 2020 15:48:43 GMT
Texas - in person graduation at the end of May. Class size 660, each student can have 5 guests. I read the guidelines the governor issues and you’re missing a lot of detail. Like outdoor graduations can happen but everyone, guests and students, MUST be six feet apart. The guidelines also say: It sounds like these will be far from traditional. 600 people six feet apart plus staff and up to five guests seems like an interesting task to undertake. Can’t wait to see photos. We don’t know any details yet. The school district has only announced the date, venue, and 5 person limit. I don’t understand how the venue chosen qualifies as “outdoor”, but I’m not in charge of the graduation. |
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Post by bianca42 on May 9, 2020 15:49:17 GMT
My niece in GA is having a virtual graduation streamed online May 21st. The kids all picked up their caps/gowns/honor sashes and did their own photo shoots at home and submitted them for the ceremony. I think they have a tentative date in August for an additional in person ceremony if it's possible.
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Post by scrappinmama on May 9, 2020 16:43:56 GMT
I have 2 graduating. My high school senior was supposed to graduate next Sunday. They just announced that the date is being pushed back to July 31. We don't know what the ceremony will look like, or even if parents will be able to attend. But we do know it will be streamed. My older son graduates from his job training program. The ceremony was supposed to be next Monday. They just announced that there will be no in-person graduation and they may come to each graduates house in a caravan of cars to congratulate them from their cars. They are trying to figure out the logistics.
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Post by freecharlie on May 9, 2020 16:49:50 GMT
Our district has set it for August 7. I'm not happy about it but they're trying to give the kids a regular ceremony. I suspect the date relates to when staff is scheduled to start working again. Original date was May 31. I would rather they do some sort of drive in. DS is leaving towards not participating unless I ask him to. that slightly irritates me if true. If staff can't make it, fine. My schools will be postponed into June. I will be there without compensation unless extenuating circumstances keeps me away. I do it for my students, not for the $ in this case. We will do a car parade on the cap and gown pickup day. Another district around here is bucking the system and doing graduation it is making the other districts field lots of calls from angry parents. Other districts are postponing or doing drive thru graduation |
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Post by Peal on May 9, 2020 16:56:33 GMT
Our high school sent out a survey with two options, one like the OP mentioned, with lots of perks like a free professional photo of the student in cap and gown and copies of the completed DVD. They were really trying to make it special, or, a TBD date where they could hold graduation on the football field, students distanced, only parents could attend. This would probably be in the hot summer. The results were close, 51% to 49% for the football field. Then, about a week ago they announced they weren't sure when the football field thing would happen and so they decided to plan for both options, to make sure at least something happens I guess. So, I guess we are having two graduations? DS isn't very heartbroken over it. He didn't want to go to graduation in the first place.
My DS who graduated from college has a ceremony date at the end of August. They postponed ordering caps and gowns for all the students. I'm sad about that because I would love to do some photos with his cap and gown this spring while the campus looks nice. By August it will all be sun burnt brown.
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Post by peabay on May 9, 2020 17:00:50 GMT
College has said "virtual" but no specific plans.
High School has said "we're working on it" but no specific plans.
sigh.
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Post by kels99 on May 9, 2020 17:05:10 GMT
We had ours this week. Kids signed up for an appointment to go in and be filmed walking across the stage. Parents- wearing masks- were allowed to watch from back of auditorium. They’ll splice it together to watch on May 19, their planned graduation date. That's basically what we'll be doing too. One at a time, at a set time, to receive their diploma, throw their cap and a few other things. Each student can bring 4 people with them. All will be filmed and available on actual graduation day. In our state, we don't graduate until mid-June, but this ceremony is going to take place in May. |
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Post by johnnysmom on May 9, 2020 17:23:51 GMT
Our district has set it for August 7. I'm not happy about it but they're trying to give the kids a regular ceremony. I suspect the date relates to when staff is scheduled to start working again. Original date was May 31. I would rather they do some sort of drive in. DS is leaving towards not participating unless I ask him to. I highly doubt that's the reason our school opted for the late July/early Aug date(s). First I don't think teachers return that early but really I believe it has more to do with when the expect the state will allow anything with a larger group to take place. |
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Post by pattyraindrops on May 9, 2020 17:43:39 GMT
My daughter's virtual college graduation is this next week I think. She didn't want to do it so she didn't tell us about it till after the deadline. Her major does have some kind of virtual thing for those in that major graduating next week.
We have her cap and gown so I will take pictures of her on Monday when she would have had commencement. Then someday...we will have an open house for her. We had been thinking the middle of summer or the end, but the longer this goes the more I think it won't happen that soon.
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2020 17:54:52 GMT
Our district has set it for August 7. I'm not happy about it but they're trying to give the kids a regular ceremony. I suspect the date relates to when staff is scheduled to start working again. Original date was May 31. I would rather they do some sort of drive in. DS is leaving towards not participating unless I ask him to. I highly doubt that's the reason our school opted for the late July/early Aug date(s). First I don't think teachers return that early but really I believe it has more to do with when the expect the state will allow anything with a larger group to take place. Our district is switching to an earlier start vs starting after labor day so the first day of school is something like August 17 or 24. Teachers would need to be back the week or two before that and I know the high school building opens the first week of August so some employees are back then. But that's just our district, not the whole state, county, or city. |
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