What is Project Graduation

1. What is Project Graduation ?

Project Graduation is a celebration for Westwood Graduates that takes place immediately following the students’ graduation ceremony in June. Students will board the buses and head to an unknown location to begin their celebration. Project Graduation has become an annual event for graduating seniors around the United States to keep graduating teens safe on the night of graduation. Project Graduation is a alcohol and drug free event.

2. What students are eligible to attend PG2021 ?

Your child must be a Westwood High School graduate of the class of 2021. Students not in good standing with disciplinary issues may be declined a ticket per the administration.

3. How much does a ticket cost and how do I pay ?

· The average cost of a PG ticket over the past 6 years is approximately $250.00.

· Tickets go on sale sometime during Senior year. Price is based on the cost of the venue along with entertainment, transportation, photography/videography etc . Fundraising is done to help with the cost and add extras to the event not included in basic packages.

· Tickets are non-refundable - once we submit minimum numbers and a deposit, we are committed.

4. Where will Westwood Project Graduation 2021 take place ?

The location of project graduation is kept secret from the students, so please do not discuss venues with them. We never put it in writing – we only speak about it at our meetings. The venue is voted upon by the parents who choose to come to our planning meetings. All venue ideas are researched and presented by parents in person over the course of a few months in the fall the year before graduation. Since these venues book early, we must decide on a location early 2020 so we may book it. We will have our graduation date by then (usually January/February).

5. Why should my child attend PG2021 ?

· 95% + of the Westwood Graduates will attend – it is their last opportunity as a class to celebrate together and we strive to have as close to full participation as possible. It’s a great night they will never forget!

6. What do the students wear ?

This depends on what venue is chosen, but since the event takes place right after graduation, the students usually wear the clothing they had on under their gowns. Following graduation and the students give their graduation clothing and bags to their parents before boarding the buses which will be waiting to take them to their surprise party. Students are NOT permitted to bring food/candy/snacks, water bottles, purses, bags or backpacks – girls may bring a small wristlet – phones are permitted.

7. How can I help ?

· Volunteer to run and execute a fundraiser

· Volunteer for the day of the event

· Donate Drink / Food items for the bus ride - Volunteer to get kids checked in / id bracelets and loaded onto the proper buses / Volunteer to chaperone the event 10 - 12 ppl (keep in mind it is a long night – you must stay for the entire time). Have a connection? Let us know!!