SENIOR ACTIVITIES – 2015
SENIOR PROJECTS - TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 – 6:00-7:00 P.M. – GLENCOE COMMONS
This is a required event for seniors to display their senior projects. Graduation gowns will be worn for this event.
SENIOR RECEPTION (7:00 P.M.) & SLIDE SHOW (7:30 P.M.) – TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 – GLENCOE COMMONS &
AUDITORIUM - THIS IS SOCIAL EVENT FOR OUR SENIORS AND THEIR PARENTS. SENIOR PROJECTS WILL BE PRESENTED AND A
SLIDESHOW IS SHOWN IN THE AUDITORIUM. REFRESHMENTS WILL ALSO BE SERVED.
SENIOR HONORS NIGHT – TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2015 – 7:00 P.M. – GLENCOE AUDITORIUM
Seniors with a 3.5 GPA or better, or who are receiving an award, scholarship, or who are in a Focused Program of Study will
receive invitations for this event. There is a ceremony in the auditorium that begins at 7:00 p.m. where these outstanding students
are recognized for their achievements. We request that students be at Glencoe at 5:45 p.m. in order to prepare for this
evening. Graduation gowns will be worn for this event.
SENIOR FINES – FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2015 – 4:00 P.M. - ALL FINES AND FEES ARE DUE OR A PAYMENT PLAN MUST BE IN PLACE
WITH THE BOOKKEEPER.
SENIOR PROM – SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2015 – 8:00-11:00 P.M. – EMERALD BALLROOM, TIFFANY CENTER
This is a premier social event for Glencoe students. It is a formal dance held at the Emerald Ballroom, Tiffany Center, 1410 SW
Morrison St, Portland, OR 97205. Tickets will be on sale during lunches in the commons. Listen to the daily announcements for
exact date. All fees must be paid for both the senior and their date before tickets can be purchased.
BACCALAUREATE – TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2015 – 7:00 P.M. – GLENCOE AUDITORIUM
This program is a religious celebration of graduation, which is sponsored by the Hillsboro Ministerial Association. All graduating
seniors, family members and friends are invited to participate. Seniors wear their caps and gowns and sit with their families and
friends.
LAST DAY FOR SENIORS – THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2015 – Seniors’ last day in classes and locker cleanout.
GRADUATION REHEARSAL– FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2015 – 8:30 A.M. – GLENCOE MAIN GYM
The commencement rehearsal is held in the gym before the senior assembly. It takes two hours of practice to make sure the
ceremony runs smoothly and it is essential that all graduates are present. (Participation in the rehearsal and assembly, fully
dressed in cap and gown, is required for graduates participating in the Commencement ceremony.)
SENIOR ASSEMBLY – FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2015 – 10:10 A.M. – GLENCOE MAIN GYM
This all-school assembly is to honor all of our graduating seniors. Individual recognition of students is part of this tradition. Parents
and community members are welcome. Seniors will wear their caps and gowns for this assembly.
SENIOR BBQ – FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2015 – 11:30 A.M. – BEHIND GYMS
Seniors will be treated to a free BBQ after the rehearsal and senior assembly, hosted by GHS Parent Club.
COMMENCEMENT – SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2015 @ 7:30 P.M. – LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM
This is the formal graduation ceremony. Admission to the ceremony is by ticket only. Tickets are required and available in the main
office 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 26 through 3:00 p.m., June 5, 2015. Graduates are required to report to Liberty High School, with
their caps and gowns, by 5:30 p.m. SHARP! Doors open to the public at 5:45 p.m.
ALL-NIGHT PARTY – SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2015 – 9:00 P.M.-5:00 A.M. ON JUNE 7, 2015
The All-Night Party is held at a secret location. Graduates are to be at Glencoe at 9:00 p.m. in the commons for check-in for the AllNight Party. The busses will leave promptly at 9:45 p.m. and return at 5:00 a.m. on Sunday morning to Glencoe. Security is very
tight at this event and graduates are not allowed to come or go on their own. The All-Night Party is a great way to finish the year
with friends in a positive, fun, and safe manner. Tickets are on sale for $75 each.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ABOUT SENIOR ACTIVITIES
All students must have passed ALL of the required courses for graduation and ALL fees must be paid
or have a payment plan in place before being allowed to walk at graduation.
 DO I HAVE TO PARTICIPATE IN EVERYTHING?
No! All senior activities are optional EXCEPT Senior Project Night. If you choose to participate in the Commencement
Ceremony, however, the rehearsal and senior assembly are then required. There are no exceptions! We recommend that
you do participate in as many events as possible, especially the Commencement ceremony. Graduation is a once-in-alifetime event.
 DO OUR PARENTS NEED TICKETS TO GET INTO GRADUATION?
Yes! Admission to graduation is by ticket only, one ticket per person. Tickets will be available in the main office beginning
Tuesday, May 26. Seating in the auditorium is available for those who find bleachers difficult to navigate. The auditorium
will show the live simulcast of the commencement ceremony.
 WHEN DO WE LEARN ALL OF THE DETAILS OF THE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY?
At the rehearsal you will learn and practice the ceremony. You will only need to know your row and seat number when you
come that morning. We will post this information on the windows of the courtyard in advance. At the very end of the
rehearsal you will receive instructions in writing for the Commencement ceremony. This will include where to park, what
to wear, what not to wear, what time to be there, where to assemble, and all-night party information.
 WHAT DO I WEAR TO THE REHEARSAL AND SENIOR ASSEMBLY?
YOU MUST WEAR YOUR CAP AND GOWN. This is a very formal assembly and we expect all of our graduates to look
appropriate. Regular school clothes under the cap and gown usually work just fine. Do not wear shorts and a t-shirt. They
would look very inappropriate. Adornments or decorations are not allowed on the cap and gown, and you will not be
allowed to wear sunglasses or carry anything with you.
 WHAT DO I WEAR TO GRADUATION?
BOYS: Slacks, shirt (with collars preferable), shoes GIRLS: Skirt and blouse or dress
Due to safety and stairs, no flip flops or shoes without backs.
 CAN I DRIVE MYSELF TO THE ALL-NIGHT PARTY?
No! The All-Night party is sponsored by the Parent Club and is secure. This means that no graduate may leave early or
arrive late. Everyone is bussed to the party, which is held at a secret location; you will be picked up at Glencoe. You will
ride the bus back to Glencoe the next morning.
 WHEN DO I GET THE ACTUAL DIPLOMA?
Diplomas are mailed to graduates during the last week of June. During the commencement ceremony, graduates receive
only the diploma cover. The school will verify that all fines and other charges have been paid and that all required credits
have been earned before the diplomas are mailed. Be sure all of your fees are paid and we have your correct mailing
address before you leave for the summer.
 WHO CAN ANSWER MY QUESTIONS?
If there is any special circumstance that the people in charge need to know about, that information should be directed to
Ms. Heller, Office Manager. This includes such things as accommodations for hearing impaired or wheelchair bound
relatives, special physical requirements of a particular graduate, and other similar circumstances.
YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO CARRY ANYTHING INTO GRADUATION.
YOUR HANDS AND POCKETS MUST BE EMPTY.