2023 Graduation Information

Below are a few general, friendly reminders for students in preparation for the graduation ceremony.

• Graduation is a ceremonial privilege and participation is not required to receive a diploma.  Any behavior displayed that disrupts the preparation of and/or any ceremony for the Class of 2023 will not be tolerated and will result in your removal. 

• If students have any outstanding obligations, they will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony.  These obligations include, but are not limited to, textbooks, library books, cafeteria fines, sports uniforms, etc.

• Every graduate participating in the ceremony must adhere to the dress code.  Failure to do so will jeopardize their opportunity to walk in the ceremony.  This is strictly enforced!

  • Female:   

    • All white, skirt-length dress, skirt/skort, romper, dress short is required.  No part of your apparel should be visible under your gown.  Flat white shoes or appropriate white flip-flops are acceptable.  No sneakers, heels or high-neck tops are permitted. 

  • Male: 

    • LONG SLEEVE white dress shirt, black dress pants and a dark tie is required. Bow ties are acceptable.  Black dress shoes only.  No sneakers or jeans are permitted.  

•  Graduates are NOT PERMITTED to decorate any part of their cap or gown.  The graduate will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony if they arrive at the school with a decorated cap or gown.

• Graduates are not permitted to carry any items in their hands during the ceremony.  This includes, but is not limited to, car keys, cell phones, pocketbooks, etc. Please plan accordingly by using pockets or pinning your keys to your clothing. 

• Students are not permitted to wear sunglasses during the ceremony. 

• Transcript request link can be found on the graduation and guidance webpages.

• If a senior has passed all classes, yet chosen to NOT WALK in the ceremony, they may pick up their diploma on July 5th or July 6th at FERNWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL between the hours of 8am-12pm ONLY.  After July 6th, diplomas will not be available again for pick up until September, 2023 at the High School Main Office.  

• The July pick up option is ONLY AVAILABLE TO SENIORS WHO HAVE CHOSEN NOT TO WALK.

Questions?

Contact Ms. Quinn at quinnv@eht.k12.nj.us