Graduation

Welcome Graduates of 2024 and Parents/Guardians!

Please use this website and check your emails to find relevant information for our Grad Class (it will be updated as soon as new information is available).

Date/Time: Saturday June 8th, 2024 @ 1PM

Grads Need to be at School: Saturday June 8th, 2024 @ 11 AM

Grad Decorating: Friday June 7th (see below)

Grad Rehersal:  (all Grads) Friday June 7th @ 4:15 PM

- escorts should attend, if possible

Location: Lamont High School Gymnasium

Number of Tickets per Graduate: 8 (Google form was sent out to request how many you wanted)

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the members of our Graduation Committee: 

- Ms. Ram, Teacher Coordinator (asha.ram@eips.ca)

- Mrs. Gillingwater, School-Based Social Worker (amanda.gillingwater@eips.ca)

- Mrs. Beniuk, Counsellor (jessalyn.beniuk@eips.ca)

- Mrs. Kuzio, Registrar (shelley.kuzio@eips.ca)

- Mrs. Noppers, Business Manager (shantel.noppers@eips.ca)

- Mrs. Marler, Assistant Principal (marlis.marler@eips.ca)

- Mrs. Sawatzky, Principal (kelly.sawatzky@eips.ca) 

The following was sent out to all Graduates and Parents/Guardians via email:

(Note: Activities and Dress-Up Days are for the Graduates)

Ceremony Tickets:  Can now be picked up from Ms. Ram during Breaks or Lunchtime.

• students will be given the number of tickets they requested on the Google Form 
• if you did not complete the Google Form, you have been allotted the minimum of 8 tickets

 Grad Cap, Gown & Vee-stole: 

Pick up from the Office on Thursday May 30th & Friday May 31st.

• take home and hang or steam to get the wrinkles out
• MUST bring them with you on Saturday June 8th 

 Monday June 3rd

Dress-up Theme:   Senior Day

Lunch Activity:     Bingo 

Tuesday June 4th

Dress-up Theme:  Beach Day 

Lunch Activity:    Colour & Water Balloon Fight  

Wednesday June 5th

Dress-up Theme:   Decades Day

Lunch Activity:     Staff vs. Grade 12s Basketball Game

After-school:      Setting up Pranks 

Thursday June 6th

Dress-up Theme:   Dress Like a Teacher

Lunch Activity:     Prank Day 

Friday June 7th - Day Before Grad

Dress-up Theme:   BBQ Dads vs. Soccer Moms

Lunch Activity:   Hotdog BBQ

Grad Decorating (all students are expected to help)

• students with spares are to help during spares
• afterschool ALL graduates are expected to help
• escorts and parents are invited to assist afterschool

Rehearsal (all Grads) @ 4:30 PM

• bring your shoes if they are higher than you normally wear
• grad escorts are encouraged to attend

 Saturday June 8th - Day of Grad

Grads to Arrive at school @ 11 AM

Class Picture @ 11:30 AM

School Doors open for Guests @ 12:30 PM

Grad Ceremony @ 1PM to about 3:30 PM 

Monday June 10th - Clean Up

All Grads are expected to assist with Clean-Up in the morning and during spares until everything is done. 

The following Surveys/Forms need to be completed and submitted by Graduates (also sent out by email):

1)    Yearbook & Grad Ceremony Write-Up Form      

• deadline: OVERDUE    
• link: https://forms.gle/96bzu7hLAbozXUPA7

2)    Ceremony Ticket Survey      

• deadline: Friday May 10, 2024
• link: https://forms.gle/ynojunUxoxXSjZzQ9 

3)    Grad Gift Survey    

• deadline: Friday May 10, 2024   
• link: https://forms.gle/9XCbSC88m6FxC7Cj7

4)    Grad Song Survey    

• deadline: Friday May 10, 2024 @ 12PM  
• link: https://forms.gle/tqEHEW1rJoY3wqqYA

5)    Baby & Additional Pictures  

• deadline: OVERDUE  
• ONE baby picture & 10-12 Additional pictures of each Grad is needed for the slideshow and other decorations
• Digital copies can be submitted to Ms. Ram at asha.ram@eips.ca
• Hard copies can be submitted to Mrs. Kuzio (in the office) for scanning

The Grad Executive Committee is comprised of:

- Presidents: Deanna & Ethan S

- Secretary: J'Lyn

- Treasurer: Alexis

All meetings are held in Ms. Ram's Room (Rm. 129) unless otherwise noted.

The following meetings are upcoming:

- Grad Executive Meeting - Monday May 6th @ 11:45 AM (lunch)

- Grad Student Meeting - Tuesday May 7th @ 11:45 AM (lunch)

- Grad Decorating Meeting - Tuesday May 7th @ 3:20 PM 

Our School Team is working hard throughout the year to ensure that students are on track to Graduate!

Please check your email as Mrs. Beniuk is slowly going through the grad list and has emailed many graduates already that she needs to see. The meeting should not take longer than 5-10 minutes and you will discuss:

- the requirements you need to walk the stage this year

- possible requirements for universities (if applicable)

Even if you think you are on track to graduation, it is still essential that you meet with Mrs. Beniuk. If you have any questions, please email her (Jessalyn.beniuk@eips.ca) or come to the office!

Graduates are required to pay a $100 Grad fee (it has now been added to your school accounts) in order to fully participate in the Graduation Ceremonies. 

This fee is only payable after all other school fees have been paid in full.

The Grad fee includes the following estimated costs:

- souvenir cap, gown, and stole for the graduate

- large school composite and a personal mini copy of the composite

- a copy of handshake/tassel photo 

- a certificate portfolio

- personal highway sign

- recorded speeches

- decorations

If you have any questions about your school financial account or payment of graduation fees, please contact Mrs. Noppers (shantel.noppers@eips.ca).

If you are interested in ordering Grads Rings or other jewelry, please see Ms. Ram for a Josten's Booklet and ring size measuring.

Josten's is offering a $40 off promocode: GRAD40CAD (expires: June 30, 2024) and excludes P Rings & Sarah Chloe.

Students can order Grad Wear from the Lamont High School Gear website .

When selecting a Design for an item, scroll all the way down through the images to the Grad designs.

Find the Alberta Diploma Exam Schedule here.

Find the Alberta Education High School Diploma Requirements here:

https://www.alberta.ca/education-guide-alberta-high-school-diploma-graduation-requirements-english.aspx

For further High School completion information, including alternative completions please click here.

Additional Resources for our Indigenous Students can be found at:

https://alis.alberta.ca/explore-education-and-training/additional-resources-for-specific-audiences/for-indigenous-peoples/indigenous-peoples-paying-for-school/

The following fundraisers are upcoming:

1) Bottle Drive - Saturday January 27th @ 10AM to ~2PM

2) Kalyna Dance Competition - Friday March 1st to Sunday March 3rd

3) Bullarama Clean-Up - Sunday May 5th @ 9:30 AM (Bullarama Grounds)

Details for Fundraisers are discussed during Grad Meetings.

Mrs. Doerksen has received lots of excellent questions about the Alexander Rutherford Scholarship recently. Here are a few FAQs:

1. Do I need to apply for this now? Is there a deadline?
1. Students do not apply until after their grade 12 marks are finalized. Usually the site opens for applications on August 1. There are no deadlines. Students need to wait until they have completed any upgrading that they are planning on doing and until they have confirmed registration for post-secondary. Students who are taking a “gap year” should wait to apply until they are ready to start their post-secondary journey.

2. I missed getting a high enough average in grade 10 and/or 11 by a small amount. Is there anything I can do?

1. Averages for determining whether a student qualifies are not based on the year that the student takes the course. Any course with a course number in the 1000s will count for grade 10, 2000s for grade 11 and 3000s for grade 12. If a student missed the qualification level for a particular grade they could look at taking an option course now. Getting a high mark in that course will improve their average for that previous grade and could allow them to qualify for the scholarship.

3. I know other people got higher marks than me. How can I compete with them?

1. The Alexander Rutherford Scholarship is not competitive. Anyone who meets the criteria and applies automatically gets the money.

4. If I am unsure if I qualified how can I find out?

1. If students would like to check to see if they qualified for their grade 10 and grade 11 years they can ask their grade administrator. There is no harm in applying, even if not sure. Student Aid will do the calculations and send the check to the student if they qualify.  

Here is a link to the website where you can find detailed information about this very beneficial program:

https://studentaid.alberta.ca/scholarships-and-awards/alexander-rutherford-scholarship/#page2017

Following Meetings have been completed:

- Grad Decorating Meeting - Friday April 26th @ 3:20 PM

- Grad Student Meeting - Tuesday April 23rd @ 11:45 AM (lunch)

- Grad Executive Meeting - Monday April 22nd @ 11:45 AM (lunch)

- Grad Decorating Meeting - Tuesday April 16th @ 11:45 AM (lunch)

- Grad Decorating Meeting - Monday April 8th @ 11:45 AM (lunch)

- Grad Student Meeting - Wednesday March 13th @ 11:45 AM (lunch) 

- Grad Executive Meeting - Friday March 8th @ 12:02 PM (2nd half of lunch)

- Grad Decorating Committee Meeting - Monday March 11th @ 11:45 AM (lunch)

- Grad Student Meeting - Tuesday Feb 27th @ 11:45 AM (lunch) 

- Grad Executive Meeting - Monday Feb 26th @ 11:45 AM (lunch) 

- Grad Decorating Committee Meeting - Tuesday Feb 13th @ 11:45 AM (lunch)

- Grad Student Meeting - Tuesday Feb 6th @ 11:45 AM (lunch) 

- Grad Executive Meeting - Monday Feb 5th @ 11:45 AM (lunch)

- Grad Decorating Meeting - Friday Jan 19th (lunch)

- Grad Student Meeting - Tuesday Jan 16th (lunch)

- Grad Decorating Committee Meeting - Tuesday Dec 19th (lunch) 

- Grad Decorating Committee Meeting - Thursday Dec 7th (lunch)

- Grad Student Meeting - Tuesday Dec 5th (lunch)

- Grad Executive Meeting - Wednesday Nov 15th @ 11:45 AM (lunch) 

- Student Grad Meeting - Tuesday Oct 17th @ 11:45 AM (lunch) 

- Grad Student & Parent Meeting on Wed Sept 20th @ 5:30 PM (Rm.129 Science Lab). Please find a copy of the slides here.