The graduation ceremony is designed to honor and recognize graduating seniors in a dignified manner. The Secondary Student Activities Department determines the schedule of ceremonies for all CCSD high schools, contracts with venues, and provides guidance and information to schools as they plan their ceremony. 

Students must meet all of the graduation requirements to receive a diploma and participate in graduation ceremonies. 

Regulation 5127 High School Graduation Requirements

Policy 5138 Addressing the Rights and Needs of Students with Diverse Gender Identities or Expressions

Graduates should consider the following:

• The school will designate attire to be worn during the ceremony following the CCSD Dress Code.

• Graduates must wear clothing that conforms to the CCSD Dress Code and are encouraged to dress up.

• Standard protocol is that graduates will arrive at the venue carrying their gown.

• Graduates are not allowed to carry any type of bag into the venue. 

• Graduates must wear the cap and gown selected by their school without altering or adorning them unless permission has been given by school administration.

• Graduates may only wear stoles, cords, medals, and pins approved by school administration.

• Personal stoles, cords, medals, and pins from outside organizations will not be permitted unless they are approved by school administration.

• Traditional tribal regalia or recognized objects of religious or cultural significance as an adornment to their caps and gowns may be worn if approved within the designated time frame by school administration.

• Graduates will pass through a metal detector upon entering the line up area at the venues.

Guests at graduation ceremonies should consider the following:

• Weapons are not allowed to be brought into any venue. 

• Tailgating is not allowed at any venue.

• Strollers and balloons are not allowed in the venues. 

• Do not bring nuisance items: air horns, balloons, large signs or “Big Heads”.

• Guests should not bring backpacks or big bags. Each venue has a bag policy. Check the bag policies online for specific venues for the most current information.

• Everyone must have a ticket.

• Each venue has a designated parking location. Your school will let you know the specific parking requirements for your venue.