• Seniors will complete exams the week of June 3^rd. Seniors do not have class on Friday, June 7^th, but they do have a mandatory rehearsal for Commencement at the Milwaukee County Sports Complex starting promptly at 8:15 a.m.

Participation in Graduation:

• It is extremely important that seniors maintain their focus on meeting their academic and behavioral obligations. It is a sad situation when seniors jeopardize participation in commencement and/or the earning of their diploma by failing to meet school requirements or abiding by school rules. Students must meet all academic graduation requirements to participate in commencement. No exceptions!
• Seniors who engage in behavior that results in suspension from school may forfeit their participation in commencement.
• All financial obligations must be fulfilled prior to commencement. Graduating seniors will not receive their diploma, or be allowed to participate in commencement, until fees/fines (i.e. – school fees, library fines, shop fees, lunch fees, damaged and lost books, etc.) are fully paid.   Please note that some fines may not be submitted to the office until exams are complete.
• Any student who has outstanding detentions must clear those prior to graduation rehearsal on the morning of June 7, 2013 to participate in commencement.
• Graduation Rehearsal will be on Friday, June 7^th at 8:15 a.m. Attendance at rehearsal is a requirement for participation in Commencement. Students should report directly to the Milwaukee County Sports Complex no later than 8:15 a.m. Any student who does not have transportation may ride to FHS on the bus and report to the cafeteria and the school will transport those students to rehearsal. Students should arrange a ride home as they will not need to return to FHS. At rehearsal, students will receive two tickets for reserved seating for the ceremony; there is ample open seating for any additional guests.
• Commencement will occur on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Milwaukee County Sports Complex. We ask that graduates report to the Sports Complex by 1:00 p.m. Seniors will receive complete instructions on Commencement and rehearsal prior to the last week of school. Each student will receive his or her two tickets for reserved seating at rehearsal. There is also adequate open seating available. Please call 423-4640, extension 2003 if you need to make arrangements for handicap seating which will not be located in the Reserved section but will be on an aisle.
• Caps and Gowns ordered from Jostens were delivered during lunch on March 14^th . Any unclaimed items are available for pick up in the office, door #3. If you did not yet order a cap and gown, please contact Sue Bollis at extension 2003 or stop by the office.
• The area near the stage at the Milwaukee County Sport Complex will be roped off to allow students the requisite space to return to their seats. As a result, the opportunity to take pictures will be greatly limited. A professional photographer will be taking photographs of every graduate as they receive their diploma and will send a “no obligation” proof to your home. The district also offers a DVD of the ceremony for a nominal fee. These DVDs will be available for purchase in the school office by mid-June.

Graduation from Franklin High School is a formal ceremony. The following guidelines for student conduct at rehearsal and Commencement will be enforced.

• All regular school rules and policies.
• Any behavior that detracts from the respect and meaning of this event will lead to removal. Students are not permitted to bring any inappropriate items into graduation (i.e. silly string, noise makers, beach balls, etc.).
• Any student engaging in inappropriate conduct at the ceremony will be escorted out of commencement and will need to have a parent meeting with the principal to obtain their diploma.
• Students are expected to dress appropriately. Ladies should wear a dress or skirt, or dress pants, blouse and dress shoes. Gentlemen should wear slacks, a dress shirt and dress shoes. Absolutely no jeans, sandals or athletic shoes permitted. Students failing to abide by this dress code will jeopardize their participation in Commencement.
• Any senior who chooses not to participate in Commencement should notify Sue Bollis at 423-4640, ext. 2003.

We look forward to celebrating this wonderful accomplishment with all of you.