Graduation Information 

(From the Grad packet, pasted here for easy access)

I.  Graduation Attire: 

• Navy Blue Cap and Gown, Tassel

• Medallions & Cords (HCPS Organizations only, all have already been approved by the principal)

• Proper attire is required for all: dress or pant suit, collared shirt, dress pants (black, dark grey, khakis, or navy), dress shoes (flats or wedges) or dressy sandals, no flip flops or sneakers

• Caps cannot be decorated

II. Rehearsal Expectations:

• All Graduation Rehearsals (Friday June 2 and Monday June 5) will take place at DSF and attendance is mandatory. If a practice must be missed for an emergency reason, Mrs. O’Neal and Ms. Meadowes must be notified and the absence must be approved by them prior to June 1. 

• Graduation rehearsals are casual dress - graduation attire not necessary. 

• All students must arrive on time (by 9:00) and remain until dismissed. Attendance will be taken at each rehearsal.

• Students should report to the GYM upon arrival at DSF.

• Failure to attend all practices may result in inability to participate in the graduation ceremony.

• The code of conduct is in effect for all events on school property and participation in graduation depends upon compliance. 

III. Graduation Ticket Information: 

• Outstanding financial obligations will be distributed in May. Any students with remaining obligations will be notified at practice on June 2nd.  Students will be able to settle all outstanding fees directly after practice on June 2nd.

• Each graduate will be allotted 8 tickets for graduation. Tickets and parking passes will be distributed at graduation rehearsal on Monday, June 5th (if all fees paid) (once fees are paid, provided all obligations have been cleared). 

• If more tickets are needed, checking with other families for unused tickets is strongly encouraged.

• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MAKE COPIES OF TICKETS. Tickets are watermarked and include a scannable barcode. Duplicates will be spotted and will not be accepted.

IV. Fees and Obligations:  ALL OBLIGATIONS MUST BE PAID IN CASH OR CREDIT CARD

• Seniors will not be permitted to purchase a ticket for prom if they have outstanding obligations listed in OSP

• Seniors need to clear all obligations, except laptops/chargers/library books, by May 22nd.  Laptop/library book obligations must be cleared by June 2nd.

• A list of outstanding obligations, which are fees and/or items owed to the school, will be distributed at graduation rehearsal on June 2nd. Students will be able to clear obligations after practice on June 2nd.  Examples of possible outstanding obligations include: 

• Student’s assigned charger missing 

• Textbook not turned in

• Fees (lunch, library, etc.) from current and/or previous school years 

• Additional fees listed on OSP

V. Graduate Candidate Behavior Expectations:

• The Henrico County Code of Student Conduct remains in effect until after the graduation ceremony on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.

• All rehearsals are mandatory and require appropriate dress, according to the school’s dress code policy for students.            

• All behavioral issues after June 2, 2023 will be dealt with by the administrative team, assigning the appropriate consequence(s) which may include removal from baccalaureate and graduation ceremonies. 

• If a senior is absent for a final exam, administrative and teacher approval must be received in order to make up the exam.

VI. Guidelines for Graduates and Guests: 

• Graduation will take place on Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 at 7pm

• Seniors are required to be at the Siegel Center at 5:45 pm on June 6, 2023.

• No entry for parents/guests before 6:00p

• Harrison Street will be closed to traffic.

• Traffic will be a challenge due to construction and lane closures on Broad Street.  Please plan accordingly.  Carpooling is strongly encouraged.

• Students enter through the glass doors at the Fitness Center at Harrison and Broad Streets.

• Students should report to the Auxiliary Gym.

• Students will be required to hand over cell phones and other belongings prior to entering the floor of the Siegel Center.  These will be stored and guarded by Freeman Staff.  Failure to do so will forfeit participation in the ceremony. 

• Every person entering the facility will require a ticket.

• Graduates will be dismissed to the Harrison Street Exit, Parents and Families are to meet their graduate on Harrison Street.

School Clinic Medicine Pick Up

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Please make arrangements to pick up your child’s medication from the clinic by June 07, 2023.  Any medication left at school will be disposed of June 09, 2023 at 9 am.  Henrico County Public School policy requires that medication not be sent home with your child.

You can access a new medication permission form for the upcoming school year.  If your child will need medication, please take this form to your physician over the summer for completion and return it to me when school starts in September.  Thank you.

Medication Permission Form for 23-24 (OTC)

Medication Permission Form for 23-24 (Prescriptions)

Powerschool Graduation Progress Feature

Last month, a new Graduation Plan Progress feature in PowerSchool went live in the Admin, Student, and Parent Portal for all current HCPS students in grades 9-12. This feature provides students, parents/guardians, principals, associate principals, school counselors, and coordinators of assessment and remediation (CARs) with a mechanism to easily view and track an individual student’s progress toward earning the standard credits required for the Virginia Standard, Advanced Studies, or Applied Studies Diplomas. You can access this Parent/Guardian Video Tutorial and Step-By-Step Written Instructions to assist in accessing and using this valuable tool.

Senior Information Packet:  

Suggestion:  Print and have on display at your home from now until June!