Please complete this linked Graduation Survey/Agreement prior to May 1.  This is required to receive your cap & gown.

Click HERE for important Graduation dates and FAQs.

CLASS OF 2018 CONTACTS

Senior Guidance Counselor – Mrs. Jeanette Rivera

Senior Dean - Mrs. Sarah Umholtz

Senior Sponsor – Ms. Sabrina Torres 

Graduation Coordinator – Mr. Adam Langenmayr

GRADUATION DATE

Friday, May 24, 2019 

Location: West Port High School Stadium

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

BACCALAUREATE CEREMONY 

Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 6:00 PM.

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

Friday, May 10, 2019: 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 24, 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.