EIGHTH GRADE CULMINATION EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

As a culmination of your child's 8th grade year, special activities and events have been planned.

To be eligible for the promotion, the 8th grader must meet the following criteria:

  1. No more than two fails ("F") on the final semester report cards (Jan/June).
  2. No more than 500 detension minutes accrued.
  3. No debt owed to the school. Overdue library books, lost or damaged textbooks, Physical education locks, money, musical instrument repairs must be returned or paid for before 3:00 PM on June 15th, 2007. Money order or cash are accepted for these debts.
  4. Name does not appear on the school's withhold list.

Proper Attire for Promotion Ceremony

Boys - dress shirts and pants. Ties, sweaters, sports jackets or suits are optional.
No Tee-shirts, shorts, or jeans, please!
Girls - daytime dresses, skirts and blouse, or nice pantsuit.
No formal or strapless dresses, no Tee-shirts, shorts, or jeans!

Schedule of Events

DATE

EVENT

TIME
Friday, June 13 8th Grade Dance 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Monday, June 16 A Day At The Beach 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Tuesday, June 17 Awards Assembly/Talent Show 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Thursday, June 19 Promotion Practice & Yearbook Signing Early morning,
Dismissal 12:50 PM
Friday, June 20 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Eighth Grade Dance

The dance will take place in the school's cafeteria supervised by administrators and teachers.

Party dress is acceptable; however, tuxedos, formals or strapless dresses will not be allowed. The use of limousines is strictly forbidden. Students who violate the dress code or limousine rule will not be admitted to the dance.

Tickets for the dance are $20.00 each, which includes catered food, punch, dessert and photo. Tickets are sold at school the week before the dance. Each student is allowed to bring a guest if the guest is eligible at their school. You must sign them up before the dance.
ineligible at 270 detention minutes

Day at the Beach

The day will be supervised by eighth grade core teachers. There will be a variety of sports activities. Bus transportation is free. Students are recommended to bring small coolers with lunches. Food sales are limited at the beach (Perry's Pizza)
REMEMBER  SUNSCREEN!
ineligible at 210 detention minutes

All trash should be picked up before returning to school to keep the beach clean.

Award assembly/Talent Show

The award assembly will take place in the school's auditorium. Departmental and school-wide awards will be presented. This assembly is for eligible 8th grade students only. (Some special awards will be presented at the promotion ceremony.) Slelcted students will also be showing their talents.
ineligible at 150 detention minutes

Promotion Practice

The practice will be held in early morning. Yearbook signing afterwards on 8th grade patio.
Invitations and 2 tickets to Promotion ceremony will be distributed before dismissal today.
ineligible at 180 detention minutes

Eighth Grade Promotion Ceremony

The ceremony will take place at the school's athletic field at 10:00 AM and lasts approximately two hours. Guests should enter from 14th Street gate.
Parents are invited. Each student will receive 2 seats free. Extra seats can be purchased in advance, beginning Monday June 19th, in the counselors' office for $7.00, cash only. Tickets will be $8.00 at the gate.
It can get very warm in the field so bring water and a hat/visor for protection from sun.
ineligible at 500 detention minutes