Seniors

Senior Cap and Gown Orders are due by December 15, 2022. 

The only way to guarantee that the cap and gown will arrive on time is to place the order by the due date of December 15th.

Purchase your cap and gown via the Josten’s website.

On the website you are able to order graduation announcements, apparel, extra tassels, keepsakes, memorabilia, and class rings.

If you are only interested in the cap, gown and tassel it should come to $42.50. If you place the order after December 15th there will be a late fee added to this amount and no guarantee that it will arrive on time.

Cap and Tassel: If you want to purchase the tassel you MUST also purchase a cap. Please call 321-242-2055 to place your order.

Please visit the Guidance and Scholarships pages to access resources and information about college financial aid and scholarships.

1st Senior Meeting - October 27th in the Auditorium @ 8:30am. 
At this meeting we discussed IMPORTANT information pertaining to the class of 2023
This included, but was not limited to:

• Grad Bash
• Prom
• Cap and Gown Orders
• Senior Pictures
• Yearbook
• Graduation Ceremony
• Other possible events

*** If you were not able to attend the meeting you may view the presentation.

Grad Bash 2023 at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure will take place for the Senior Class of 2023 on April 21th. 

Download the paperwork and print it or come to the Activities Office to pick up a printed copy. 

Requirements

• No more than 15 unexcused absences for the year on the day of the trip. (and you MUST be in school on trip date)
• No Out of School Suspensions
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 
• School debts and financial obligations must be cleared—check with Café and Technology

The charter Bus to Orlando will leave FPC at 4:00pm, PLEASE make sure to be at FPC by 3:15. We are meeting in the 800 gym lobby. Please park in the parking lot near the 800 gym. The senior event is a night trip and starts at 6:00pm. The park will close at 2:00am. We should be back at FPC by 4:00am. 
Students who have purchased tickets will get them the day of the event when we arrive at the park. 

There is a very strict dress code policy that is heavily enforced by Universal Studios. This policy is explained in the Grad Bash paperwork. 

Purchasing a Ticket

Tickets go on sale on January 12th at 7:35am in front of the main entrance. To guarantee a bus seat, please make sure you have your payment of $110.00 (with the completed paperwork) on January 12th. There are only 2 buses reserved which limits us to 90 seniors.

The paperwork is available in the Activities Office, 12th grade Schoology course and can be downloaded here. After January 12th tickets can be purchased in the Activities Office during all lunches. They will be available after school from 2:40pm - 3:00pm on January 17th for DSC (FPC) students in the Activities Office. 
 

Oscar Night - This is how FPCHS recognizes Senior Superlatives.  

This Year's Categories

• Bulldog Spirit 
• Most Likely to be an MVP
• Best All Around
• Attached at the Hip (pair)
• Social Butterfly
• Most Creative
• Most Likely to win a Nobel Prize
• Most Likely to Host a Comedy Show
• Best Shoulder to Cry on
• Best Smile

Voting will be held on the 12th grade Schoology course. The platform will open on January 20th at 8:30am and close on January 24th at 3:00pm. 

The Oscar Night Ceremony date is TBD to announce the winners.

The Hilton at Daytona Beach. 

Juniors and Seniors are invited to attend the 2023 Prom. Students will be able to purchase tickets in the cafeteria during all lunches for $80.00 a ticket starting on April 3rd until April 13th. There will be buffet style food, desserts, and beverages served. Each person may only purchase one ticket and you must have your FPC ID to purchase your ticket. 

If the guest attends a different high school they will be asked to complete a guest form. 

If the guest is no longer a High School student they must be 19 years old or younger and complete the guest form.

All attendees must be 19 years old or younger.

These forms will be available in the Activities Office on March 6th and due back by 11:00am on April 5th. This is a FINAL deadline.

All guests must have a valid photo ID with them in order to enter the prom.

*Early graduates that are no longer on campus may come to purchase prom tickets on designated dates. Those dates will be announced closer to the prom. 

Formal Attire is required at the FPCHS 2023 Prom

Date is TBD. The following will happen at this meeting:

• Cap and Gown Distribution
• Honors Medal Distribution
• Graduation Ticket Distribution
• Sell Graduation Parking Passes
• Pay any Senior Debt
• Q and A on Graduation Related Topics
• Overview on End of Year Senior Activities

Tickets will be distributed at the senior meeting held in late April early May. This date has not been set yet. With the growing size of our graduating classes, we have had to adjust the number of tickets available to each graduate. For the 2023 graduation, each graduate is guaranteed up to 8 admission tickets free of charge.

Ticket Distribution Process

Each student that has no senior debt and has completed the graduation requirements will receive 8 tickets at the end of the year senior meeting. Each graduating senior is entitled up to 8 tickets. If all your debt is paid and you are on track to graduate. Please don’t take more than you need. 

There are about 100 tickets available on the day of graduation at the Ocean Center on a first come first serve basis. One hour before the event. 

Regalia

Honor cords, stoles, medallions, or school related awards are the only things to be worn on top of your gown. All regalia must be received from and approved by FPCHS. Students can only wear honors cords, medals, and/or stoles that are distributed and/or approved by Flagler Palm Coast High School and Flagler Schools. Please visit the Graduation Regalia page to view the district policy.

Graduate Attire

Graduates are NOT allowed to decorate caps. Please refrain from putting anything on top of your caps. 

There are no color restrictions. Please wear a clean and appropriate outfit. Please plan to wear a button up dress shirt or blouse, dress pants or a skirt, a dress or a pants suit, tie or a bowtie, dress shoes (no sneakers or flip flops). Heels are not required. 
 

The Flagler Palm Coast High School Class of 2023 will graduate on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 7:00pm at Daytona Beach Ocean Center. Doors will open at 6:00pm. The graduation ceremony will be live streamed. The link will be posted on the school website closer to the date of the ceremony. 
 
There will be a mandatory graduation practice on May 26th at FPCHS 8:30am.

Graduation Location

Graduation will take place Daytona Beach Ocean Center. It will take you close to an hour to drive to the Ocean Center from Palm Coast due to traffic. Please plan to arrive early. Graduates report to the expo hall on the west side of the building, spectators go to the arena.
 
The Ocean Center requires everyone who needs a seat to have a ticket. Tickets are limited. Graduates do not need a ticket. If you have any questions about who needs a ticket and who does not or about specific seating questions please contact the Ocean Center  Daytona Beach Ocean Center.

Bags

Seniors, you are not allowed to carry anything under or over your gown. Please refrain from bringing anything. Every ticket holder, including children, may carry an approved clear bag or a clutch purse. One clear bag no larger than 12”x6”x12” or a one-gallon clear “Ziploc”-style bag. One small clutch bag or purse no larger than 6.5”x6.5”, with or without a strap. Diapers and wipes may be carried in a clear bag; however, diaper bags are not permitted.

Additional clothing, blankets, etc. are allowed, as long as they are carried loosely; Preferably over the shoulder so they can get through screening faster or in an approved clear bag. Small cameras, binoculars, and cell phones may be carried loosely or in an approved clear bag. Balloons, flowers and large items will not be allowed in the Ocean Center. Please leave those in the car or at home to celebrate after the ceremony. 

Ocean Center Security Measures will be in place for both Flagler Schools Graduations.

Graduation practice will be held at FPCHS in the 800 gym on May 26th, 8:30am - end time is TBD. Graduates will find their seats and we will run through the order of events for the graduation ceremony. We will also have the senior Signing Board, have time to sign yearbooks and one more chance to buy parking passes, pick up your cap and gown, and get your initial 8 tickets. If transportation is an issue please contact Mrs. Fretterd ASAP so she can make arrangements for you to ride the bus. You do NOT need to wear your cap and gown. Please dress school appropriately. 

This is a MANDATORY graduation practice for all 2023 graduates.