Please Read Carefully! GRADUATE dress code will be strictly enforced. A graduate out of dress code WILL NOT be allowed to participate in the ceremony.
Graduation is a dignified ceremony that is symbolic of your passage into the next phase of your life. We must maintain the dignity of the occasion by dressing appropriately. The dress code below WILL be STRICTLY enforced and any graduate that arrives out of the dress code WILL NOT be able to participate in the ceremony unless they correct their attire to meet the following guidelines.
Gentlemen Graduates May Wear:
Dark or khaki dress pants (no sweatpants and no jeans)
A collared shirt of a neutral color (white, black, tan), no t-shirts, or causal shirts that are printed or patterned
Dark or neutral/brown dress shoes. Shoes MUST be dress shoes. No tennis shoes, sandals, or work boots.
All attire must adhere to the school dress code.
Lady Graduates May Wear:
Dress pants with a blouse or a dress. If you choose to wear dress pants or a dress that WILL show below the length of your robe, the clothing item must be a dark color.
Dresses that the robe fully covers may be any color.
Shoes MUST be dark or nude/brown dress shoes. Your dress shoe may be open-toed but must be a dress shoe. No sandals or athletic shoes. Flats, block heels, and wedges are acceptable. No spike heels as they will damage the turf.
All attire must adhere to the school dress code including dresses and blouses. No open back or spagehetti straps. Necklines must be modest.
IMPORTANT:
Caps and gowns MUST be worn in the same condition as you received them from Scholastic Images. No decorated caps.
Graduates may not wear sunglasses or unapproved regalia.
Regalia (cords, stoles, and tassel) MUST be received from an approved school organization.
Any items not meeting the requirements outlined above will be confiscated and can be picked up from the front office the Monday after graduation.
You are encouraged to wear and/or practice any traditions you may have before or after the ceremony for pictures, parties, etc.
Students will be checked in by faculty/staff upon arrival. Students do not need to be wearing their caps and gowns upon arrival, as they will be checked for any banned items and adherence to the dress code.
Please be sure to review the dress code and other guidelines. These rules will be strictly enforced. Once cleared by faculty/staff, students should put on caps and gowns.
If you are unsure if your chosen attire will be in dress code, feel free to reach out to Ms. Ashely Stratemeyer (astratemeyer@jcss.us) with any questions.