FRS 8th Grade Graduation Plans
8th grade graduation is scheduled for Monday, May 18th, 2020 at 3:00pm on the Walking Track Field (Alternate Rain Date will be Wednesday, May 20th at 3:00pm)
A flatbed trailer will be set up and decorated outside on the walking track to serve as a stage (with podium, sound system, decorations, etc.)
The 14 graduates will be sitting in folding chairs facing the stage. The chairs will be 6 feet apart.
The graduates will come dressed for the program. Remember to come in your cap, gown, tassel, and Valedictorian or Salutatorian stoles. The caps and gowns will be picked up from school the week before graduation on Monday, May 11th or Thursday, May 14th from 9:00-12:00.
Graduates will arrive at FRS for the graduation ceremony no later than 2:40. Graduates will enter and meet in the gym. Graduates will have assigned seating while waiting in the gym that maintains social distancing. Parents are not allowed where graduates are meeting in the gym.
Graduates will receive their diploma during the ceremony.
Each graduate will only be allowed 2 vehicles each of guests, but will be encouraged to be in 1 vehicle if possible. Guests will remain in their vehicle for the ceremony. Gates to the field will be open at 2:15 for guests to park. Vehicles will be required to be turned off during the ceremony so they will not interfere with the sound.
Staff will direct those vehicles where to park to be distanced from the graduates.
Mrs. Carr will video the ceremony from the walking track field. All graduates will receive a copy of the video along with a slide show video of the school year in photos free of charge. The school photos slideshow will not be shown at the ceremony.
Upon completion of the speakers, graduates will come up 1 at a time to receive their diploma.
Upon completion of the ceremony, the recessional will end at the gym door. Then, graduates will be dismissed to return to their family’s vehicle.
Graduation Attire for Graduates: We suggest that boys wear a shirt with a collar and dress pants. Girls should wear flats or low heel shoes due to being outside in grass and walking up the steps to the stage. Please follow the school dress code.
We understand that this is not our typical ceremony. However, we are so grateful to have the opportunity to recognize these outstanding graduates while maintaining social distancing. They have put in so much hard work over the past 9 years, and we could not be more proud of the class of 2020. Thank you for your cooperation, effort, and understanding as we recognize this very special 8th grade class.