All of us at Plano East want to assist in making certain that every senior successfully meets all requirements for graduation.  We ask that parents contact teachers immediately if you feel your son/daughter may be having difficulty in any classes.  We strive to have “no surprises” regarding our students’ graduation status so please stay in close communication if you have concerns.

Commencement Exercises     The Class of 2008 will hold its commencement exercises at 7:00 pm, Tuesday, June 10, at Reunion Arena in Dallas.  Because of the large seating capacity at Reunion Arena, family members and guests do not need tickets to attend. However, there will be no reserved seating so an early arrival is advised.  Graduates are expected to be at their place in line at Reunion by 6:00 pm, and may not have any personal items (cell phones, cameras, purses, etc.) in their possession at that time. 

MANDATORY Graduation Rehearsal will be held in the Plano East gym on Tuesday, June 3 from 1:15 – 2:15 pm.  Graduates must attend rehearsal in order to participate in the ceremony.

Cap, Gown, and Announcements     Jostens is the 2008 supplier of caps, gowns, and announcements.  They  have been on campus several times this year to take orders, and also mailed information in February to the homes of seniors who had not yet placed orders.  Orders placed with Jostens by April 3rd will be ready for pickup in the Plano East Gym Foyer on April 21st from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm.  Jostens is located at 3115 West Parker, and you may contact them directly at 972-612-5873 with any questions.  They also have a website on which students/parents can place orders – it is www.jostensgradshop.com.        

Attire     Plano East black cap and gown with black and gold tassel are required for participation in the commencement exercises.  Girls are expected to wear dresses with appropriate shoes.  Boys are expected to wear dress trousers, dress shirts, ties, and appropriate shoes and socks.  Athletic shoes, combat boots, and beach sandals will not be allowed.  Students must be properly attired in order to participate in the graduation ceremony. 

Professional Photography FLASH Photography will be photographing each graduate during the commencement ceremony. Complimentary proofs will be mailed to the graduates within one week of the ceremony. If you have any questions, please contact Flash Photography via their website at www.FLASHphotography.com.

Parking at Reunion Arena            There will be ample parking at Reunion Arena at the cost of $10.00 per vehicle to be paid at the entrances to the lots.  Please refer to the map on the back of this page for further information or explore the Reunion Arena website at http://www.reunionarena.org/parking.htm. 

Accessible Parking and Seating     Convenient accessible building access is located directly across from the accessible parking spaces in Lot B.  Accessible seating is located on the ground level in Sections 101, 114, 115, 116, 120, and 122.  One family member per disabled person will be allowed to sit in the accessible seating area with his/her family member. 

DART     DART rail service is available from Plano to Union Station (one block from Reunion Arena).  Please contact DART for fees and schedules or check their website at http://www.dart.org.  

Outstanding Fines     Graduates will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony if they have outstanding fines.  For book fines, see Ms. Perrine in B1-158 or call her at 469-752-9025. 

Final Transcripts     Seniors, it’s time to order final transcripts.  A final transcript must be sent to the college you will attend in the fall, to Collin College if you plan to attend there in the summer and/or fall, and to the NCAA Clearinghouse if you are registered with them.  Complete a signed “Final Transcript Request Form” in the Registrar’s Office for each final transcript you want sent.  Each transcript is $2.00.  Final transcripts will be mailed by July 3rd. 

Diplomas     Actual diplomas will not be given during the ceremony.  Graduates are encouraged to pick up their diplomas in the Plano East cafeteria on Wednesday, June 11 from 1- 4 pm.  If unable to return on Wednesday, graduates may pick up their diplomas in the Registrar’s Office during the summer.  Diplomas will not be mailed.  Graduates must have a photo ID in order to receive their diplomas.  Students will not be allowed to pick up their friends’ diplomas.

Plano East graduation info  http://k-12.pisd.edu/schools/planoeast/aboutus/students/graduation.html

Good luck, Seniors.  We want to see every one of you at graduation on June 10!

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