Graduation

Dress Code for Graduation

Please remember: this is a formal event for our graduates. Students dressed inappropriately will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony

• Gentleman – dress slacks and a collared dress shirt (tie not required, but recommended), dress shoes, and socks. NO – Jeans, shorts, or flip-flops
• Ladies – dress, or skirt/dress slacks with blouse, dress shoes. We recommend flats or wedges. NO – Jeans, shorts, or flip-flops
• All students must have a black gown, a black cap, and a DRHS tassel. These are available for purchase through Jostens.
• Students who are graduating with honors (have a cumulative GPA of 3.8 or better) may wear the yellow tassel given to them at  Golden Scholars to celebrate their achievement, along with their DRHS tassel. 
• Caps and Gowns may NOT be altered in any way. Only approved DRHS tassels (No Bling) will be allowed on caps (no other pins, insignia, markings, etc.) Only approved DRHS-awarded honor cords and stoles may be worn during the ceremony. You must earn honor stoles/cords on our campus to wear them. Regalia/Honors from other institutions (ie: EVIT, ACE Plus, NSHSS, etc.) are not permitted.
• Leis of any kind are not permitted - please have parents/family/friends hold them until after the ceremony. 
• Students will receive a DRHS medallion (that turns into a key ring) when they arrive at the Gymnasium staging area for Graduation. 
• Students will not be allowed to carry any items into the Stadium, and there is no place to store items. Leave purses, cameras, keys, and other personal items with your parents/family/friends. 

Behavior

Any behavior interfering with the educational environment, including class disruptions or pranks, will result in behavioral consequences and possible removal by school staff or Mesa PD.

• Line leaders and school staff reserve the right to check students for inappropriate objects (balloons, beach balls, signs, noisemakers, etc.) before leaving the staging area. 
• Students found with any such contraband in their possession will have the item confiscated and/or the student will be removed from the ceremony. Confiscated items may or may not be available for return. Any student seeking to disrupt the ceremony in any way will be removed by school staff or Mesa PD.
• Any student who appears to be under the influence of a controlled substance will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony and will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with the Gilbert Public School District/the City of Mesa laws.
• Individuals who engage in inappropriate or disruptive behavior will be removed from the event

Parent / Guest Guidelines

• Graduation is a special event for all involved. Please show respect for everyone who has come to share in the experience. 
• So each family can hear their students’ names…please no air horns or noisemakers. Please keep the posters and balloons at home to celebrate after the ceremony as they will not be allowed in the stadium.