Graduation 2024
June 1, 2024
7:00 p.m.
Dear Class of 2024 Students and Families,
The purpose of this letter is to provide you with information regarding graduation, to help your family plan during the last weeks of school.
The Class of 2024 Commencement will be held on Saturday, June 1 at 7:00 PM at Eagle Bank Arena (George Mason University, Fairfax, VA).
Seniors must have completed all requirements for graduation to participate in the graduation ceremony. If you have any questions about credit requirements, please contact the appropriate school counselor at 703-583-1405.
| Counselor | Assignment |
|---|---|
| Redrick Jones | A - Ban |
| Makayla Crewes | Baq - Cho |
| Paden Jones | Chu - Fun |
| Tasha Dykes | Ga - Herr |
| Carolina Arriaza-Chaves | Hick - Mars |
| Elena Bembry | Mart - Orte |
| Amy Dunlap | Orti - Riv |
| Alissa Chambers | Rob - Tay |
| Denise Riley | Tch - Z |
Participation in the graduation ceremony is optional for all graduates. A survey was sent out to all seniors on March 15, 2024, to complete regarding their participation in the ceremony. The survey should be completed and returned no later than April 12, 2024. This information is used for planning purposes. Any senior electing not to attend may pick up their diploma at the school after June 3, 2024.
Seniors who do not plan to participate in the graduation ceremony must provide an electronic mail verification from his/her parent or guardian to Ms. Brown, [email protected], no later than May 10.
Graduation practice will be held on Thursday, May 30, at 1:30 p.m. and Friday, May 31, at 9:00 a.m. Students will report to the main gym for both practices. Any student who does not attend both required graduation practices will NOT be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony. In addition, any student who chooses not to participate may not reconsider at the last minute. Questions should be directed to Ms. Brown.
Jostens is the Graduation vendor for the Class of 2024. Seniors planning to participate in the graduation ceremony will need to have a cap and gown to participate. https://www.jostens.com
Graduating seniors should plan to arrive at Eagle Bank Arena between 6:00- 6:15 PM. Additional arrival details will be relayed in future communications. Spectators should plan to arrive at Eagle Bank Arena no later than 6:30 PM.
We are in the fourth marking period; seniors are reminded that attendance is still very important. Failure to attend school daily, and on time, and to complete all assigned work, may negatively affect grades and could result in students not meeting course requirements necessary for graduation. In addition, it is essential that seniors adhere to all county and school rules/regulations, in the Code of Behavior, for the remainder of the year. Failure to do so may be cause for suspension and jeopardize an individual’s privilege to participate in the graduation ceremony.
Seniors are required to ensure that all financial obligations (lost library or textbooks, laptops, unreturned uniforms/equipment, cafeteria fees, transcripts, musical instruments, etc.) are reconciled by 12 noon on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Failure to do so will exclude them from participating in the commencement ceremony.
We respectfully request that parents of graduates and their family and friends maintain proper decorum throughout the graduation ceremony. Please refer to the pink security policy enclosed.
During the graduation ceremony, celebrations in the stands such as: yelling, air horns, and banners for individual students hinder the ability of other family members from hearing the names of their graduates. Our Seniors have devoted tremendous time and hard work preparing for this dignified ceremony. We seek your cooperation in making the graduation ceremony one in which all families enjoy, and students are recognized appropriately.
Due to CDC guidelines, personal pictures must be taken from your seat. However, Life Touch will be on hand to capture the moment of your graduate receiving their diploma. Following the graduation ceremony, you will have to immediately exit the venue.
Finally, best wishes for the successful completion of your Senior year. We look forward to a memorable graduation ceremony. Additional graduation information, announcements, updates, forms, and frequently asked questions will be posted to the Senior Canvas Page and Freedom High School homepage at https://freedomhs.pwcs.edu/.
Please do not hesitate to contact Ms. L. Brown if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Ms. LaKisha Brown
Assistant Principal
Graduation Coordinator
Queridos Padres/Tutores y Graduandos:
El propósito de esta carta es para proveerles con información referente a la graduación, y así, ayudar a sus familias con la planificación durante las últimas semanas de clases.
La ceremonia de graduación de la clase del 2024, será el día Sábado, Junio 1 a las 7:00 pm en el Eagle Bank Arena (Universidad George Mason en Fairfax VA
Los graduandos deben haber completado todos los requisitos de graduación para poder participar en la ceremonia de graduación. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta sobre los créditos requeridos, por favor, contacte al consejero apropiado al número 703-583-1405.
| Consejero | Assignado |
|---|---|
| Redrick Jones | A - Ban |
| Makayla Crewes | Baq - Cho |
| Paden Jones | Chu - Fun |
| Tasha Dykes | Ga - Herr |
| Carolina Arriaza-Chaves | Hick - Mars |
| Elena Bembry | Mart - Orte |
| Amy Dunlap | Orti - Riv |
| Alissa Chambers | Rob - Tay |
| Denise Riley | Tch - Z |
La participación en la ceremonia de graduación es opcional para todos los graduandos. Una encuesta para completar en referencia a la participación en la ceremonia de graduación fue enviada a todos los graduandos en Marzo 15, 2024. La encuesta debe ser completada y retornada no más tarde de Abril 12, 2024. Esta información ser utilizada para el proceso de planeación. Cualquier graduando que elija no atender puede recoger su diploma en la escuela después del día 3 de Junio.
Los graduandos que no planean participar en la ceremonia de graduación deben proveer verificación de sus padres o tutores a través de un correo electrónico dirigido a la Señora Brown, [email protected], no mas tarde del día 10 de mayo.
La práctica de graduación será el Jueves Mayo 30 a la 1:30 p.m. y el Viernes, Mayo 31 a las 9:00 a.m. Los estudiantes deben reportarse al gimnasio para ambas prácticas. Aquellos estudiantes que no participen en las practicas requeridas para la graduación NO LES SERA permitido participar en la Ceremonia de graduación. También, AQUEL estudiante quien decida no participar no podrá reconsiderar al último minuto. Todas las preguntas deben ser dirigidas a la Señora Brown.
Jostens es el vendedor de Graduación de la clase 2024. Los Graduandos a participar en la ceremonia de graduación deberán tener una capa y un birrete para poder participar. https://www.jostens.com
Los graduandos deben planear su llegada al Eagle Bank Arena entre las 6:00-6:15 p.m. Detalles adicionales en referencia a la llegada serán compartidos en próximas notificaciones. Los espectadores deben planear su llegada al Eagle Bank Arena no más tarde de las 6:30 pm.
Estamos en el 4to. periodo; se les recuerda a los graduandos que la ASISTENCIA es muy importante. Fallar la asistencia a clases, no llegar a tiempo y no completar el trabajo escolar puede afectar negativamente las calificaciones y podría resultar en que los estudiantes no logren cumplir con los requerimientos necesarios para la graduación. Adicionalmente, es esencial que los graduandos se adhieran a las reglas y/o regulaciones escolares y del condado, en el Código de comportamiento, por el resto del año escolar. El incumplimiento de este podría resultar en una suspensión o poner en riesgo el privilegio de participar en la ceremonia de graduación.
Se requiere que los graduandos cumplan con sus obligaciones financieras (libros o cuadernos extraviados, computadoras, uniformes/ equipos no devueltos, cargos de la cafería, transcripciones escolares, instrumentos musicales, etc.) estas deben estar reconciliadas a las 12 del mediodía del día Jueves, 30 de Mayo, 2024. NO CUMPLIR CON ESTO PODRIA EXCLUIRLOS DE PARTICIPAR EN LA CEREMONIA DE GRADUACION.
Respetuosamente, pedimos a los padres de los graduandos y a sus familiares y amistades mantener un comportamiento propio y el decoro durante toda la ceremonia de graduación. Por favor referirse a la póliza de seguridad rosada adjunta.
Durante la ceremonia de graduación, las expresiones en las gradas tales como: gritar, bocinas de aire, pancartas para cada estudiante individual, impiden la habilidad de otros miembros de la familia de escuchar los nombres de sus graduandos. Nuestros graduandos han dedicado una gran cantidad de tiempo y arduo trabajo para prepararse para este magno evento. Pedimos su cooperación para hacer de esta ceremonia de graduación una donde todas las familias puedan disfrutar y los estudiantes sean reconocidos apropiadamente.
Por las regulaciones del CDC, las fotos personales deben ser tomadas desde su asiento. Sin embargo, Life Touch estará presente para capturar el momento en que sus graduandos reciban los diplomas. Seguido de la ceremonia de graduación, usted tendrá que abandonar el recinto inmediatamente.
Finalmente, los mejores deseos por la terminación exitosa del último año escolar. Esperamos tener una memorable ceremonia de graduación. Información adicional sobre la graduación, anuncios, actualizaciones, formas y preguntas más frecuentes será colocadas en la página de los graduandos en Canvas y en la página de la escuela secundaria de Freedom en https://freedomhs.pwcs.edu/.
Por favor no dude en contactar a la Señora L. Brown si tiene alguna pregunta o preocupación.
Sinceramente,
Ms. LaKisha Brown
Assistant Principal
Graduation Coordinator
Order Your Cap and Gown
April 5th is the next cap and gown pick-up date. If you need to place an order, see the link below.
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Graduation Cap Decoration Guidelines
The Freedom High School Class of 2024 is excited to allow decorations on graduation caps to positively showcase students' pride in themselves, their accomplishments, and their future. These decorations are an optional opportunity to thank family, friends, or educators, celebrate your post-graduation plans (career, college, military, etc.), recognize your extra-curricular involvements or cultural heritage, etc.
Because these caps will be displayed at Graduation, a school-sponsored event, and to ensure that commencement remains a dignified and inclusive celebration of the achievement of all students, designs must be consistent with the PWCS Code of Behavior and adhere to these guidelines:
- Only the flat top of the official black cap may be decorated
- The academic gown cannot be decorated (other than approved academic honor decorations listed in the program).
- Decorations may not be excessively 3-D, extend beyond or hang off the edges of the cap.
Expressly prohibited
- Obscene, offensive, profane, vulgar, or hateful language/images
- References to alcohol, controlled substances, drugs, gangs, tobacco, sexual activity, violence, weapons, or encouraging illegal activity/disruptive behavior
- Designs diminishing or slandering any individual or institution, the school/PWCS, any faculty or staff member, and/or any student
Caps will be inspected in advance of the ceremony and removed if deemed inappropriate. The Administration of Freedom High School reserves the right to prohibit any design at any time; judgment on the appropriateness of design is at the sole discretion of the school administration.
Failure to adhere to these rules for graduation cap decoration or instructions from Freedom High School and/or EagleBank Arena (GMU) event staff could result in discipline up to and including a student’s removal from commencement exercises.
Here are some ideas for appropriate things to include on your cap to get you started:
- Thanks to my parents, grandparents, teachers, and friends!
- Recognize the College or Technical School you will be attending!
- Celebrate your graduation year!
- Represent the branch of the military they will be joining!
- Share the career field you will begin working in
- Share your extra-curricular passions (music, art, sports, etc.)
- Display something that positively represents your cultural heritage.
Senior Class Trip
The 2024 Senior Class trip will be to Kings Dominion on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Tickets are $20 for Seniors who purchased the Gold Package and $40 for all other seniors. Students in attendance will be provided with a meal voucher. Funds and permission slips are due by April 2, 2024. Permission slips may be picked up starting Monday, March 4, 2024.
Community Service Project
Our senior class community service projected has been completed. We collect 92 items that was donated to the Salvation Army Food Pantry on Old Bridge Road. Officers sorted and counted items to prepare for drop off. We were met by Mr. Harold Gitau who accepted the donation and gave us a tour of the facility. We were glad to help and provide for families in need for Prince William County.
Senior Breakfast
Thank you to all the seniors who came out to the Senior Breakfast. I hope you enjoyed reconnecting with your friends today.
Class of 2024 Rock Design
Class of 2024 painted the rock in preparation for the new design.
The new design was unveiled on September 6th.
Senior T-Shirt
Senior Packages
Senior Packages
Class of 2024 Only