Plano Senior High School: Graduation Information

Class of 2012

Countdown to Commencement

Caps, Gowns & Announcements	Ceremony and Dress Code
Rehearsal	Live/Post TV Coverage
Tickets	Professional Photography
Parking and Directions	Graduation DVD
Handicapped Seating	Diplomas

.: General Information

Date: Monday, June 4
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Dallas Convention Center 650 South Griffin Street, Dallas, Texas 75202

.: Calendar

Senior Graduation Calendar 2012
Date	Time	Activity	Location
Tuesday March 20	11:45 A.M. - 5 P.M.	Delivery of Graduation Announcements and Caps & Gowns	Cafeteria
Tuesday May 29	1:15 P.M.	Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal	Gym
Monday, June 4	Seniors arrive in cap & gown 6:30 P.M.	Graduation	Dallas Convention Center

.: Cap, Gown & Announcements

Jostens is the 2012 supplier of announcements and caps and gowns. Packets for cap and gowns, and other graduation gear were distributed in the fall.

If you have not yet ordered your cap, gown and/or announcements, please visit Jostens’ website at www.texasgradshop.com.

Jostens is located at 3115 West Parker in Plano (N.W. corner of Parker and Independence). For additional information, store hours and assistance, please call Jostens - 972 612 5873.

.: Rehearsal

Rehearsal is mandatory for all seniors who plan to participate in the graduation ceremony. The rehearsal will be held in the gym Tuesday, May 29 at 1:15 pm. The rehearsal will last less than one hour.

.: Tickets for Family and Guests

Tickets will be required for guest admittance into the Convention Center. All guest will need a ticket, regardless of age. Each graduate will be given six (6) tickets by their counselor when they go through "SENIOR EXIT" the week of finals. The tickets are for family and friends, the graduate will not need one of these tickets. The graduate will receive a “green seating/participation card”; this will be their pass into the convention center.

.:Parking and Directions

General Parking
Two parking garages are located beneath the main level of exhibit space at the Dallas Convention Center. These spaces provide easy access to the arena. An outdoor surface lot near lower C lobby offers an additional space. The charge for parking in either area is $12.00 per entry, per vehicle. (2011)

For more parking information go to: http://www.pisd.edu/graduation/index.shtml

For more information about the Dallas Convention Center Arena go to: http://www.dallasconventioncenter.com/index.php

Central Expressway
Take Central Expressway (U.S. 75) southbound. Take exit to I-35/U.S. 77 to Field Street. Turn left under the freeway and veer to the right onto Griffin Street. The Convention Center is straight ahead.

The Dallas North Tollway
Go south on the Dallas North Tollway. Take the Harry Hines/Downtown exit to Field Street to Griffin Street. The Convention Center is straight ahead.
(This is 2011 information, updates will be made as soon as possible.)

.: Handicapped Seating

Handicapped seating will be on the arena floor behind the graduates. Due to limited special needs space we request that only one other family member/guest sit with the individual requiring handicapped seating.

.: Ceremony and Dress Code

Seniors must arrive The Dallas Convention Center one hour before the ceremony properly attired in the maroon gown and cap with maroon and white tassel. The ceremony is estimated to last 2 hours.

Ladies should wear dresses or dress slacks and appropriate shoes. Gentlemen are to wear dress trousers, long sleeved dress shirts, ties and appropriate shoes and socks. Lettering and/or decorations are not appropriate on caps or gowns, no shorts or athletic shoes. Graduates may not have personal items in their possession when they line up for the processional (CELL PHONES, CAMERAS, PURSES, ETC).

Students will sign a letter of understanding regarding conduct expectations prior to participating in the graduation ceremony.

Each graduate MUST present an admission card in order to participate. Graduates will get this card from their counselor when all requirements for graduation are completed.

.: Live/Post TV Coverage

Plano ISD will broadcast the ceremonies live and on digital television and via web cast. Interested parties can record these ceremonies. The television broadcast will air on a WFAA digital channel 8.2 and the web cast will be available at wfaa.com/graduation . Tune in live the day of the events on the following channels and website.

Time Warner digital cable channel 371
Plano ISD Time Warner cable channel 99
Verizon FIOS channel 33
Digital webcast: wfaa.com/graduation

Beginning June 15, the graduation ceremony will be replayed all summer on Plano ISD's Time Warner Channel 99 and on Verizon FIOS Channel 33 at 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Airings may be affected by regularly scheduled programming.(This is 2011 information, updates will be made as soon as possible.)

.: Professional Photographs

Flash Photography will photograph each graduate and mail proofs at no charge within a few days of the ceremony. Orders can be placed on the company website:http://www.flashphotography.com (This is 2011 information, updates will be made as soon as possible.)

.: Graduation DVD

GradMemory.com (http://gradmemory.com/) will provide a professional video of the 2011 commencement ceremonies of all Plano senior high school graduations. This perfect graduation gift is now available to order at a special price of $24.99 including shipping and handling.

This graduation video DVD contains the complete graduation ceremony including the official degree conferral of each candidate. DVD packages can be personalized with your name and picture. Book your order now by visiting http://www.gradmemory.com or completing the order form at: http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/2652571/plano-schools?da=y and sending it directly to GradMemory. If you have questions, please contact GradMemory by e-mail: support@gradmemory.com or call 866-977-4723.
(This is 2011 information, updates will be made as soon as possible.)

.: Diplomas

Actual diplomas will not be given during the graduation ceremony. Diplomas will be available beginning June 5, between 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Graduates must produce a photo identification to receive their certificate.

If someone other than the graduate will pick up the diploma, a letter of authorization will be required.The letter must include the name of the person authorized and the name and signature of the graduate. Photo identification will be required.

The office will be closed for the Fourth of July holiday.
***Call ahead for summer hours for diploma pick-up 469 752 9300.

For more graduation information go to: http://www.pisd.edu/graduation/