Seniors

The only way to guarantee that caps and gowns will arrive on time is to place orders by the due date. On the supplier's website seniors are able to order graduation announcements, apparel, extra tassels, keepsakes, memorabilia, and class rings.

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

At this meeting we will discuss IMPORTANT information including, but was not limited to:

• Grad Bash
• Prom
• Cap and Gown Orders
• Senior Pictures
• Yearbook
• Graduation Ceremony
• Other Possible Events

Grad Bash is held at at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure.

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

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

Oscar Night - This is how FPCHS recognizes Senior Superlatives. Voting will be held on the 12th grade Schoology course.

Past 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

Juniors and Seniors are invited to attend the FPCHS Prom. Students will be able to purchase tickets in the cafeteria during all lunches. There will be buffet style food, desserts, and beverages served.

• Each person may only purchase one ticket
• 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
• 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.

The following are discussed and distributed at the Senior 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

Students will have the opportunity to walk the halls of the elementary school they attended at Flagler Schools. There is no transportation provided for this event. Each student must find their own transportation to and from the elementary school. The graduate must bring their cap and gown to participate. The walk will start promptly at the designated time.

Students may sign up for multiple schools and will receive an email with specific details for the school they selected.

Graduation practice will be held at FPCHS in May. This is a mandatory graduation practice for all graduates.

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, time to sign yearbooks, and one more chance to buy parking passes, pick up caps and gowns, and get initial tickets. If transportation is an issue please contact Mrs. Fretterd to make arrangements to ride the bus. Please dress school appropriately, caps and gowns do not need to be worn. 

Tickets will be distributed at the senior meeting held in late April or early May. With the growing size of our graduating classes, we have had to adjust the number of tickets available to each graduate. 

Ticket Distribution Process

Each student who has completed the graduation requirements will receive tickets at the end of the year senior meeting. Each graduating senior is entitled to tickets, if they are on track to graduate. Please don’t take more than needed. 

If there are extra tickets to distribute, this will happen at the end of the graduation practice in May. 

There are about 100 tickets available on the day of graduation at the Ocean Center on a first-come first-served basis. 

Regalia

Honor cords, stoles, medallions, or school related awards are the only things to be worn on top of gowns. All regalia must be received from and approved by FPCHS. Students may 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. 
 

Location

Graduation will take place at the Daytona Beach Ocean Center. Please plan to arrive early. Graduates should report to the expo hall on the west side of the building, spectators should report 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.

Bags

Seniors are not allowed to carry anything under or over their gowns. 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 all Flagler Schools graduations.