Graduation Q&A

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Will there be a prom this year?

LHHS will be hosting a "Red Carpet Event" on Saturday, May 15 at 7pm. Purchase tickets online at https://bit.ly/lhhsredcarpet

Can other grade levels attend?

No they cannot. This is a senior only event.

Can non-LH students attend?

No

Do LH students have to have their ID's to enter the event?

Yes, a school ID or government issued ID is fine.

I attend/graduated from MPA. Can I attend the event?

Yes!

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Will the elementary schools be having senior breakfasts for the seniors that went that went there?

Yes, most will have a breakfast to celebrate their graduating seniors. The breakfasts will be held in May and are usually before school. These are planned by the elementary schools, not LHHS. We will post dates on this website as the elementary schools give them to us. View posted dates HERE.

What day is graduation?

Sunday, May 30, 2021 @ 8pm

Where is graduation?

Wildcat/Ram Stadium

Where can I order my cap & gown?

www.dallasbalfour.com

When is the LHHS cap/gown order deadline?

April 16

What happens if I miss the cap & gown online order cut-off date?

You can still order online, however, you may have to drive to the Balfour store in Garland to pick up your cap & gown yourself. Address is 1111 Belt Line Rd #102, Garland, TX 75040. Phone number is (972) 495-2440.

What is the minimum cost for our cap & gown?

Package C is the cheapest package at $70.00. It includes the cap, tassel, gown, and white class stole. Order online HERE.

I already have a gown from my older sibling/relative that graduated from LH. Can I use it?

Maybe. You will need to bring the gown to the school once we have gowns on site or to Balfour to check that it is "the same red" we are using this year. The hue of red used can vary slightly from year to year.

Where will my cap & gown be delivered?

To the shipping address you provide

Where can I order graduation announcements?

You can order from Balfour at www.dallasbalfour.com when ordering your cap & gown. You can also order from any other outside vendor of your choice.

Who provides what graduation stole &/or cord?

See the spreadsheet HERE of all contacts for graduation stoles and cords

How do I know if I am an "honor graduate"?

Those students that have maintained an overall 90 average or above will qualify to walk as an honor graduate. We will have a list of all honor grads on cap & gown pick up day.

Where will I get my honor stole from?

LHHS in mid-May

How much does the honor stole cost?

$15.00, cash only

What about other stoles such as NHS, Mu Alpha Theta, etc.?

Students can reach out to the teacher sponsor of each of these organizations for specifics on costs, distribution, etc. of these stoles.

How do I qualify for the Service Medal Award?

Students must earn 60 hours of verified volunteer hours. Hours must be logged into Naviance by the district set deadline to qualify.

When will I get my Service Medal if I do qualify?

In mid-May at LHHS

Is there a cost for the Service Medal?

No

Do I have to walk at graduation?

No, but why wouldn't you? You've worked so hard for this day!

How many graduation tickets does each student get?

12 tickets

When can I get my graduation tickets?

Eligible seniors will get tickets on May 28 after rehearsal

When can I get EXTRA tickets?

There are no extra tickets

I have family members out of town that want to see me cross the stage. Will graduation be live streamed?

Yes, on the RISD website

I graduated early from MPA, where do I get my tickets?

Students that have graduated from MPA will be contacted by their counselor in Mid-May. You will pick up your graduation tickets from your counselor. You do need to attend graduation rehearsal on May 28.

How much are graduation tickets?

Free! There is no cost to graduation tickets.

What if I do not get enough tickets for all of my family members?

Due to COVID19 restrictions, the district must stick to any attendance limits put in place by the city.

Will the class of 2021 graduation be like last year's?

As of April 2021, graduation will be held at Wildcat/Ram Stadium. In comparison to last year's graduation, the class of 2021 graduation will be closer to a traditional style of graduation ceremony.

Is there a clear bag policy?

Yes! RISD clear bag policy will still be in place. View the policy HERE.

Are there prohibited items? Noise makers, etc?

Yes! No noise makers please.

How much is parking?

Free

Is there a graduate dress code for graduation?

Yes!

Girls: Dresses (any color), or black or blue slacks with sensible footwear that allows for comfortable walking on stadium turf

Boys: Black or blue slacks with closed toe shoes

Can I decorate my graduation hat?

No, that is for college graduation. Decorated hats will be taken and held until after graduation.

Can I (the graduate) bring a bag or my purse with me to graduation?

No. Graduates should leave all bags, purses, etc. with their families in the audience or their car.

Will there be a celebration for students after graduation?

Due to COVID19 we cannot be sure if the post graduation event will happen. However, traditionally each year after graduation there is some form of celebration for seniors. This event is not a school/RISD sponsored event, and is planned and organized by senior parents.

reminder: On graduation day (5/30/21) seniors do not forget all of your graduate attire…. robe, hat, tassel, white stole, any other stoles and/or cords you have earned!!!