Congratulations Class of 2021
Phoenixville Area High School Class of 2021 Commencement & Baccalaureate Information
Baccalaureate
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Date: Monday, June 7, 2021, Rain date: 6/8/21
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Time: 6:00 pm
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Location: Washington Field
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All graduating seniors and their parents are invited. This is not mandatory and students do not have to participate.
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Students who would like to participate should report to the high school main lobby at 5:15 pm dressed in caps/gowns and have their tassel and stole on.
Commencement
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Date: Wednesday, June 9, 2021
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Time: 11:00 am
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Location: Washington Field
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In case of inclement weather, commencement will be held on 6/10/21 @ 11 am
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Students are to report to the high school auditorium at 10:00 am dressed in your caps/gowns and have your tassel, stole and cords… DO NOT BE LATE!!
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Do not decorate your caps. All caps must sit flat on your head.
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The only cords/stoles students are allowed to wear are NHS stoles or the honor cords that we distribute; no other cords/stoles are permitted.
Graduating with Honors
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Upon completion of high school, a student may graduate with honors.
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Distinguished honors: minimum 4.0 final GPA (gold cords)
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Honors: minimum 3.75 final GPA (purple and white cords)
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Students will receive honor stoles/cords to wear at graduation to recognize these academic achievements.
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GPA’s are not rounded. GPAs are the final GPA, which will include quarter 4 grades and finals.
Obligations
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Obligations are due by 10:00 am on 6/4/21. If obligations are not satisfied, students will not receive their cap/gown and they will lose their privilege to participate in graduation.
Seating and Tickets
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Graduation is open seating at Washington Field. Parents/guardians/family members may sit on either the home side or the visitor side of the stadium.
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If any of your guests need accommodation seating due to being in a wheelchair, using a walker, etc. there will be ADA accessible seating available along the home bleachers on the track. The ADA accessible seating is also open seating, but this area is reserved specifically for those in need.
Acceptable Attire for Baccalaureate and Commencement
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Dark long pants
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White button down dress shirt
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Dark tie
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Dark socks
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Dress
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Dark skirt
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Dark dress pants with blouse
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Dark dress shoes, dress sandals or wedges
Unacceptable Attire for Baccalaureate and Commencement
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No jeans
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No shorts
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No khaki pants
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No sneakers
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No boots
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No slippers
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No flip flops, no spike heels, no pumps
Graduation Practice Information
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All students participating in graduation are required to attend all practices. Practices are mandatory.
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Please arrange your personal/work schedules around practice times.
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Any student who misses practice will lose their privilege to participate in commencement.
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DO NOT BE LATE for practice or commencement.
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Students who are late will be required to stay 10 minutes later for every 1 minute late.
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Please take into consideration parking and traffic to ensure that you arrive on time.
Graduation Practice Schedule
Monday, June 7th and Tuesday, June 8th:
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Report to the auditorium at 7:50 am
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Practice is scheduled 8:00 am until 11:30 am