Graduation Information

Senior Graduation Information

Graduation for the class of 2024 will be Saturday, May 18th at 7:30.

• Only those students who have earned the necessary credits at the conclusion of Senior Semester Exams on May 14^th will be allowed to participate in the commencement ceremony.
  
• Each senior will receive four tickets for seating in the reserved section. Additional seating is available in a non-reserved section. Seating in each area is on a first come basis. Doors will open at 6:00 pm.
  
• The graduation ceremony will be live streamed on the school Facebook page.
  
• Sunday, May 12, 2:00: Baccalaureate Service: This is a service for seniors and their families to celebrate graduation. At this time, the senior slide show will be shown. It will include pictures of all seniors, as well as many group pictures from throughout the years. 
  
• Thursday, May 16, 8:00am-2:30pm: Senior Shindig:  This is the end of the year celebration for the senior class.  Seniors will leave AJ at approximately 8:00am and head to the SIU Rec Center in Carbondale to play basketball, racquetball, volleyball, or pickleball.  Seniors will also be able to use the climbing wall and swim.  After the Rec Center, the seniors will grab a bite to eat and head back to AJ around 2:30pm.  Cost is approximately $10.
  
• Friday, May 17 Graduation Practice: This will take place at 9:00 on the football field. You MUST be present at practice. This usually lasts about an hour, depending on the cooperation of the students. Gowns and tickets will be handed out at this time. If you do not plan on walking at graduation, you must let the office know as soon as possible.
  
• Saturday, May 18: Graduation begins at 7:30. Students must arrive by 6:00. Please remember the dress code and other Graduation Policies found in the Student Handbook.
  
  • The attire of graduates worn under gowns is to be proper and appropriate.
  • Females are to wear skirts (knee length or longer) or dress slacks and blouses, or dresses (knee length or longer) with dress sandals or shoes.
  • Males are to wear slacks (black, brown, navy or khaki) and shirts with a collar (ties are recommended, but not required) and dress shoes or dress boots.
  • Shorts, T-shirts, blue jeans, athletic shoes, canvas shoes and other casual wear are not considered appropriate.
  • The attaching of lettering or signs, or otherwise altering the original appearance of either caps or gowns, is prohibited.
  • Only stoles, cords and pins approved by the school can be worn during the graduation ceremony.

Continue checking your school email for announcements regarding graduation related information. If you have not received any senior information at this point, please let Mr. Detering know to have your address added to the list.