March 18, 2024
Dear Parents and/or Guardians of the Class of 2024:
We are quickly approaching graduation day, Monday, June 3rd at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Highview graduates will participate with either Cooper High School or Armstrong High School. Armstrong High School Graduation is at 1:30pm, graduates will need to be there by 12:30pm in their assigned ready room. Cooper High School Graduation is at 6:30pm, graduates will need to be there by 5:30pm in their assigned ready room. To assist us, please review the enclosed information carefully and discuss it with your senior(s). We want to ensure that students are eligible to graduate and complete the cycle successfully. We also want students to clearly understand the expectations on commencement night when we celebrate their graduation from high school.
A student must earn 43 credits by May 31st, 2024 to be eligible for participation in the ceremony. The last day of school for students in good standing (met the required 43 credits) will be May 31st. Students with 42 credits earned may participate in the commencement ceremony, and must have a plan for completing the last credit and must attend school either in person or asynchronously on May 30 and May 31. Seniors must have no more than one required course left to complete. High school diplomas will not be awarded until all 43 credits have been earned. Students who fail to pass any of their current classes may not be eligible to participate in the commencement ceremony or earn a diploma depending on their credit status. If you have any questions or concerns about your student's credit status, please contact your student's counselor, Ms. Danforth, immediately at 763-504-8384. or Ms. Paulson at 763-504-4971.
Student Arrival for Graduation - Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404. Students must be in the "Ready Room" 1 Hour before graduation. No Exceptions! Make sure you are on time! Do not bring unnecessary or valuable items with you since they cannot be carried in the ceremony. Lavatories will be open for last minute grooming. Please bring hairpins for securing your mortarboards to your head.
Your family and friends may enter the main auditorium at the convention center. They will need to check in the lobby with a ticket and go through security. Bags will be checked through the security system.
We will not allow any individual to embarrass the senior class. Any graduate who is improperly attired, under the influence of alcohol or chemicals, or in possession of items intended to disrupt the ceremony, will be referred to an administrator and removed from the ceremony. Plan your day so there is no chance of a misunderstanding.
Pictures of each graduate will be taken by a professional photographer as they cross the stage, and are handed their diploma cover.
Tickets:
- Armstrong: Each Senior will be allocated 6 tickets.
- Cooper: Each Senior will be allocated 7 tickets.
The Program: The program will take approximately 60 minutes.
Cap & Gown: All Questions can be directed to Carson: Please contact: 612-812-0882 or by email: carson@amiots.com
Diplomas:
Cooper Diplomas: Cooper diplomas will be distributed at Highview on June 4th starting at 11:30am. Graduates must report back to their ready room as soon as the ceremony is complete to collect all personal items. Staff will only be in the ready room for 25 mins after the ceremony.
Armstrong Diplomas: Armstrong diplomas will be distributed at Highview on June 4th starting at 11:30am. Graduates must report back to their ready room as soon as the ceremony is complete to collect all personal items. Staff will only be in the ready room for 25 mins after the ceremony.
It is our intention that all seniors will meet the requirements for their diploma on time and fulfill all responsibilities in a timely manner. Seniors, remember that attendance is required through May 29th. Seniors that have any outstanding work will be required to attend school in person or asynchronously on May 30 and May 31.
Sincerely,
Robert Ware, Principal
