Graduation

Grad Advisor:  Sergio Teixeria

Grad lists are posted and updated on SchoolZone. In order for a student to participate in graduation activities, they must have the following requirements met:

• Minimum 100 credits and all Alberta High School Diploma requirements scheduled within the 2012-2013 school year for completion - this may include a registration confirmation for a summer school course in August 2013
• 90% Attendance record
• No outstanding school fees

Be sure to scroll through the Grad activities below to make sure you don't miss out on any important steps and keep an eye on what's coming up by reviewing the timeline.

GRADUATION PICTURES
LifeTouch will be in the school November 14-27, 2012 to take graduation pictures.  Proofs will be picked up December 18-19, 2012.

Retakes will be January 8-11, 2013. Book your retake appointment online at http://lifetouch.ca/northernalberta and choose Jasper Place High School. 

Grad PHoto order nights are January 16 & 17, 2013 in Room 188. 

Only pictures taken during this time period, through LifeTouch, will be in the yearbook and on the composite poster. There is a $25 sitting fee for photo proofs; grads should get their photos taken for the yearbook and composite photo even if they are not ordering photos through LifeTouch.  There is no sitting fee for this service. 

CLASS RINGS
Jostens Canada will have a complete selection of class rings on display November 1,2, 6, 7, 8, 2012. 

CAPS AND GOWNS
Cap and gown rentals orders will take place May 6 - 10, 2013 at lunch outside the Kiosk (Ensure you are on the Grad list). Students must have their ID card and will pay $55 at the Kiosk after being measured for their gown.  

Gowns will arrive to Jasper Place School and be distributed June 20 and 21, 2013 from 9 am until 12:00 noon in Room 188.  Gowns and stoles must be returned to the coat check, in the main lobby at the Northlands Expo Centre, the night of the commencement exercises.

GRAD FASHION SHOW
The grad fashion show will be held on March 12, 2013. Students who are interested will be invited to an information meeting in early January.

FUNDRAISER
Further information TBA.   

GRAD CLASS CLOTHING
Grad clothing will be on sale Tuesdays and Thursdays until April 25th in the Hallway outside the cafeteria

COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES
June 26, 2013

The Edmonton Expo Centre at Northlands

6:00 p.m.

     Students are not required to pay a commencement fee to participate in the ceremonies.

     A professional photographer has been contracted by the school to take pictures of the students as they cross the stage. To ensure that all graduates and their families enjoy the ceremonies, photographs may only be taken from seats. Tickets for this ceremony will be on sale in April - specific purchase details will follow – watch School Zone for announcements.

GRADUATION BANQUET AND DANCE
June 27, 2013

Edmonton Expo Centre at Northlands

6:00 p.m.

     Tables are set in rounds of 10. Grad banquet tickets will be on sale June 3-14– specific purchase details will follow – watch School Zone for announcements.  Jostens will be available in the foyer to take formal family or group portraits throughout the evening on June 27 - Edmonton Expo Centre at Northlands.

ENTERTAINMENT
Students will be invited to audition for a chance to perform at either the Fashion Show, Commencement, or at the Banquet and Dance. Auditions will take place in early April. Watch JPTV for updates!

VALEDICTORIAN
The Valedictorian is a student selected by Administration for their demonstration of high academic achievement combined with involvement in athletic, leadership, and/or other extra-curricular activities throughout their high school career.


CLASS HISTORIAN(S)
Class Historians are selected by the Grad Council to review the past three years at Jasper Place High School. This speech is presented at the Banquet and Dance.