End of Year Activities - Qualifications for Participation The following are required to participate in the Seventh Grade Pool Trip, Eighth Grade SunSplash Trip and Eighth Grade Promotion Dance activities: · Maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average with no more than one “NM” during the second semester; · Maintain no less than 305 merits (Having a merit loss total of over 95 will result in non-participation.); · Maintain a minimum of 80 merits during fourth quarter; · Maintain at least 85 percent attendance during the year; · Have all fines and fees paid. Students must have all fines paid & textbooks turned in by May 29, 2015 to participate in these activities. End-of-Year Activities Promotion Activity & Reception On Thursday, June 4th, 8th grade students arrive and report to their homeroom classes at 8:30 a.m. The 8th grade promotion and awards ceremony is a casual event and students should wear casual attire. The ceremonies are held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Each academy gathers in one of the assigned areas: Multipurpose Room (Quest), Amphitheater (Sierra), Gym (Talon), and Grass Field near Blacktop Area (Discovery). Immediately following the awards ceremony, the 8th Grade Reception will be held in the West Court where cake and punch will be served. Parents may check out their own student through their student's homeroom teacher. For students who have not been checked out, the release time is 1:00 p.m. Promotion Dance, Tickets & Dress Code The 8th grade end-of-year dance is not a formal event. Therefore, students may not arrive at the dance in a limousine or wear formal attire, i.e. tuxedos, formal gowns, etc. The 8th grade promotion dance dress code is as follows: Skirts and dresses should be modest in length and neckline; Mid-sections should not be showing; No formal wear; No strapless or backless attire (spaghetti straps are permitted); Halter-top dresses are only permissible with a high back line; Shirts must have a collar (no T-shirts); Long pants (no shorts or sagging); Apparel may not be torn or have holes; No hats.