Important Info for Seniors

• Monthly out of uniform day (be sure to check the calendar)
• Senior Uniform pieces -- gray polo (long or short-sleeved) with senior logo from Mills Uniform Company; gray outerwear options with senior logo from SquadLocker; Senior Shirt 4th Quarter
• Mass days - senior boys may wear any tie or bowtie that is predominantly blue, gray, or black
• Senior space - picnic tables (before and after school; during flex time and lunch)

Senior Days
These practical sessions are geared to prepare seniors to step into the independence of college life. The dates are:

• September 27
• November 29
• February 28
• April 10

• May 6 - Government, 8:00 a.m.
• May 6 - Art History, 12:00 p.m.
• May 7 - Statistics, 12:00 p.m.
• May 8 - English Literature, 8:00 a.m.
• May 10 - U.S. History, 8:00 a.m.
• May 13 - Calculus AB/BC, 8:00 a.m.
• May 14 - English Language, 8:00 a.m.
• May 15 - Computer Science/Music Theory, 12:00 p.m.
• May 16 - Spanish, 8:00 a.m.
• May 16 - Biology, 12:00 p.m.
• May 17 - Physics 1: Algebra-Based, 8:00 a.m.

Senior Exams:
May 17 - 22

• September 21, Senior Class Meeting
• September 28, Junior & Senior On-Site Ordering
• December 15, Graduation Item Ordering Deadline
• February 1, Ring Ordering Deadline
• March 22, Class Ring Delivery
• March 22, Graduation Item Delivery

1. Baby/toddler photo (lastname_firstname_fresh)
2. Photo from freshman year (lastname_firstname_fresh)
3. Photo from sophomore year (lastname_firstname_soph)
4. Photo from junior year (lastname_firstname_jun)
5. Candid photo from senior year (lastname_firstname_cand)

• Commencement practice will take place on Wednesday, May 22 at 12:15 p.m. in the Gym - rehearsal for the Passing of the Light Ceremony is at 1:15 p.m. on the same day
• Seniors should come to rehearsal with their gowns - with the wrinkles steamed out already.
• Commencement & Passing of the Light Ceremony practice is mandatory for all seniors.

• Baccalaureate Mass practice will take place on Wednesday, May 22 at 1:45 p.m. in the Gym. Baccalaureate Mass practice is only for those seniors with a liturgical role at the Mass; this includes speakers, lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, gift bearers and altar servers.

• Refrain from screaming or shouting
• Noise makers are not permitted
• Nothing should be written or taped on caps, gowns, etc.

• All dresses, skirts, and gowns must be to the knee or longer. 
• Dresses need to be the same length all the way around (no "high-low" dresses).
• Slits may not extend above the top of the kneecap.
• Necklines must leave no more than 4-5 inches bare chest between the collar bones at the sternum and the top of the dress; no cleavage may show. 
• Backs of dresses should fall no lower than 6-8 inches from the nape of the neck.
• Backless ensembles, plunging necklines, one shoulder straps, cut-outs, spaghetti straps, exposed midriffs, and revealing styles are not acceptable.
• Dress heels or dressy flat shoes are required.

• Oxford shirt
• Tie or bow tie
• Slacks with belt
• Dress shoes
• Dress socks
• Coat is optional for the reception

• If you have family member or friends attending who need special seating, please let the school know by Monday, May 20.
• Students should park in the student parking lot. Parents and guests can park in any lot.
• Be in the assembly hall by 9:30 a.m. in your gown (caps not needed for the Baccalaureate Mass)
• Gentlemen should be well groomed and clean shaven and all should be dressed according to the dress code.
• Doors open for Mass seating at 9:15 a.m.
• Professional photographers and videographers have been hired; the video and photographs of the Baccalaureate Mass will be available to all families of seniors
• Do not leave valuables unattended in the assembly hall during the Baccalaureate Mass or Commencement. Give your purse and/or other belongings to your parents or lock them in the trunk of you car.
• Reception - seniors and their families are invited to a reception immediately following Mass in the assembly hall.

• Students park in the student parking lot or in front of the student life building. Parents and guests can park in any lot.
• Doors will open at 5:00 p.m.
• Be in the assembly hall by 6:00 p.m. in cap, gown, and tassel!
• Tassel should be on the right side as you process in to the commencement ceremony
• Professional photographers and videographers have been hired; the video and photographs of the Commencement will be available to all families of seniors
• After the academic recessional, the students will go outside to the practice field and do the cap toss
• During Commencement, the following items are not permitted in the gymnasium: balloons, beach balls, air horns, lasers, large posters or banners, noise makers, weapons of any kind, or anything that would detract from the nature of the formal commencement ceremony
• Helpful hints
  • Look at Sr. John Paul directly in the eye when she hands you your diploma
  • Take the diploma with your left hand; shake her hand with your right hand
  • Say, "thank you, Sister"
  • Walk to Mr. Regitz (Board President) and shake his hand and say, "thank you"