• Date: Friday, May 16th 

• Practice Time: 4:00-6:00 PM 

• Report Location: Akins Ford Arena

• Row Monitor Assignments

Security:  

• • Akins Ford Arena has a clear bag policy. The detailed clear bag policy can be found HERE.

  • Security Screening:  At Akins Ford Arena, each guest is required to undergo a security screening. Metal detectors will be set at each entrance for those who are able to step through them. Alternative screenings will be available for expectant mothers, wheelchair-bound guests, and guests who have other medical conditions which restrict them from using metal detectors. All guests entering the venue must go through security. 

Bus Transportation:

• • Bus transportation will only be provided to seniors who registered by April 4 and returned the permission form.

    • Buses will load at 3:00 PM for a 3:15 PM departure

    • Anticipated Return Time to JCHS: 6:30 PM

Graduation Practice Parking and Drop-off Instructions:

🚗 Are You Parking at Graduation Practice?

Parking Location:

• Use the Classic Center Parking Deck, located off North Thomas Street.

When You Arrive:

• Let the parking attendant know you are there for JCHS Graduation Practice.

• After confirming, press the button to enter the deck.

• You’ll enter on Level 5.

To Reach the Arena:

• Take the elevator or stairs down to Level 2.

• Exit onto the plaza level and follow the signs to Gate 1 or Gate 2 of Akins Ford Arena.

🛑 Are You Dropping Off at Graduation Practice?

• Use Foundry Street for student drop-off

• Enter Foundry Street from East Broad Street.

• Staff will direct you to the correct drop-off area.

• Students can enter at Gate 2, located on the plaza level just steps from the drop-off zone.

♿ Do You Need Accessibility Information?

• ADA drop-off is available on Foundry Street.

• The parking deck and arena are ADA accessible with elevators to all levels.

Important: Your prompt arrival is essential to ensure we have enough time to rehearse our graduation ceremony within our scheduled time at the arena. Only seniors will be permitted inside the arena during graduation practice.