INFORMATION FOR SENIORS

  • PLEASE VISIT MR.LANGENMAYR'S WEBPAGE FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION:

                    SENIOR INFORMATION

     

    CLASS OF 2021 CONTACTS

    Senior Guidance Counselor – Mrs. Amelia Dukes-Cannon

    Early College Coordinator- Mrs. Stephanie Smith

    Senior Dean - Mr. Luke Bender

    Senior Class Sponsor- Mr. Luke Bender

    Activities Director- Ms. Victoria Craig

    Graduation Coordinator – Mr. Adam Langenmayr

     

    GRADUATION DATE

    Friday, June 4, 2021 

    Location: West Port High School Stadium

    Graduation Time: The processional from the Performing Arts Center (PAC), across the campus to the Ken Vianello football stadium begins at 5:30 PM. Graduates are seated in the Ken Vianello football stadium and the opening remarks will begin at 6:00 PM.

     

    BACCALAUREATE CEREMONY 

    TBD

    Location: Performing Arts Center (PAC).

    This ceremony is coordinated by the Student Advisory Council (SAC) and is optional. The ceremony lasts for about one hour. Seniors that wish to attend should wear their cap and gown and adhere to the graduation ceremony dress code.

     


    SENIOR CAP and GOWN ORDERS

    For all orders please visit RHODES GRADUATION or call 904-272-7419

    GRADUATION INFORMATION

    Graduation Honor Cords and Stoles
    Graduation is a time to recognize achievement! Honor cords and stoles add a level of distinction for students who have earned it. Graduates will receive their honor cords at graduation practice. Honor stoles will be distributed just prior to the graduation ceremony. Only official WPHS honor cords, stoles, and medallions distributed by West Port High School may be worn at the graduation ceremony.

    Refer to the chart below for requirements:

    STOLES
    Silver Stole
    3.0 and above weighted final GPA
    Honor stoles are the property of WPHS and must be returned following the graduation ceremony.

    HONOR CORDS
    Gold Cord
    4.0 and above weighted final GPA

    Silver Cord
    3.5 - 3.999 weighted final GPA

    Teal Cord
    3.0 - 3.499 weighted final GPA

    White Cord
    National Honor Society - Paid member of the West Port High School Chapter of the NHS

    Light Blue Cord
    Mu Alpha Theta - Paid member of the West Port High School Chapter of Mu Alpha Theta

    Purple Cord
    Science National Honor Society - Paid member of the West Port High School chapter of the SNHS

    Navy Cord
    Member of the Marion County Center for the Arts magnet program for a minimum of three years AND maintain a 3.0 or above unweighted GPA OR a 3.5 or above weighted GPA

    Red Cord
    Complete the Medical Academy program AND maintain a 3.0 or above unweighted GPA OR a 3.5 or above weighted GPA

    MEDALLIONS
    Class Medallion
    Purchased as part of the cap and gown package
    Honor cords and medallions are yours to keep following graduation.
     

     

    MANDATORY GRADUATION PRACTICE

    TBD: Graduation Practice/Senior Breakfast:  

    • This is a FULL SCHOOL DAY. Seniors are extpected to be in attendance from 9:26 AM - 3:36 PM

    • All seniors MUST attend practice that day.  Seniors who do not attend graduation practice will not be permitted to walk in the graduation ceremony.

    • Seniors need to report directly to the PAC. 

    • Do NOT bring backpacks, purses, or anything else to practice.



    GRADUATION

    Graduation:   May 27, 2019 @ 6:00 PM

    • Time:  6:00 PM  (procession begins at 5:30 PM from Performing Arts Center (PAC)

    • Location:  Football Stadium

    • Gates open:  5:00 PM for families and guests

    • Senior Arrival: Seniors must be in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) at 4:00 PM



    GRADUATION DRESS CODE FOR SENIORS:

    Girls: A dress, or skirt (at least knee length) and blouse, or dress pants outfit, and dress shoes.

    Boys: White dress shirt with dark slacks, a tie, and dark dress shoes.

    Both: No jeans, denim, shorts, flip flops, shower shoes, or athletic shoes will be allowed. This is a formal, celebratory occasion and we must dress accordingly.

     

    GRADUATION PHOTO INFORMATION

    If you have any questions about your graduation photographs, please contact Grad Images at (800) 261-2576 or online at www.gradimages.com or via email at giservice@gradimages.net.