JCHS
Graduation
2021
Graduation information, instructions, and guidelines
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What to know before
coming to Adkins
Stadium.
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Where to Park and
Enter when you arrive.
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What to expect while
attending the
ceremony.
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After the ceremony
details.
COVID precautions and guidelines
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Outdoor event seating capacity is 100%.
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Mask are encouraged while in attendance.
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Social distancing is at the discretion of the attendee.
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If you are exhibiting any symptoms of C-19, please
abstain from attending any JCHS event.
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In the event you feel uncomfortable attending in
person, the Jefferson City School District will
stream commencement on its YouTube channel:
JCSchools Videos
Before you head out - Adkins Stadium commencement:
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The stadium will open at 11 am for seating;
please plan accordingly.
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Commencement begins at 12 pm- noon.
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Seating is first come-first served; handicapped
seating is available (orange arrow).
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Parking is available on the adjacent streets as
well as student and faculty lots located
throughout campus.
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The Handicapped entry is located between the
Weber Center and Eastern side of the stadium
(yellow arrow).
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Plan for the weather- it may be hot (water or
an umbrella).
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Double check that your graduate has their Cap,
Gown, and Tassel :)
Where to park and enter - Adkins Stadium commencement:
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Parking is available on the adjacent streets as well as
student and faculty lots located throughout campus.
(Green arrows)
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The Handicapped entry is located between the Weber
Center and Eastern side of the stadium. ( Lt. Blue arrows)
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Plan for the weather- it may be hot (water or an umbrella).
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The stadium will open at 11 am to begin seating; please
plan accordingly.
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Additional Handicap parking will be identified and
available for visitors with mobility needs. (Lt. Blue arrow)
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General entry will be located at the main entrance to
Seating and the ceremony - Adkins Stadium commencement
:
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Seating is available throughout the stadium; social distancing is at the attendees’ discretion.
(Green arrows)
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Handicapped seating is located on the concourse ( Lt. Blue arrow)
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Plan for the weather- it may be hot (water or an umbrella).
● Do not block stairs or pathways. ● Sit in seating areas only.
● Please consider others when using umbrellas; it is important for everyone to see their graduate. ● The JCHS ceremony is a formal occasion; please
honor our graduates by treating it as such. ● Please be considerate as you move about the
stadium.
● Each graduate is precious to us; please be
considerate as their names are called and they are recognized.
● Parents and guest are NOT allowed on the field during the ceremony.
After the ceremony - Adkins Stadium commencement
:
● The stadium field will be made available for pictures and celebration with your graduate after the ceremony has concluded.
● All graduates must pick up their diploma after the ceremony; they will be located alphabetically at the corner entrance of the stadium. (Green arrow)
● Please make sure your graduate has taken care of any fines or fees prior to the ceremony; diplomas will not be released until individual student accounts are settled. It is WAY easier to do BEFORE the ceremony than after.
● The stage will be made available for pictures after the ceremony for a short time.
● In order to prepare the field for additional activities, the deconstruction of the stage and ceremony will begin very quickly. Please plan accordingly.
● Please exit the stadium safely and drive carefully as you leave campus.
IF an indoor commencement is necessary
:
● The ceremony will take place within Fleming Fieldhouse on JCHS’s main campus. ● The ceremony will be split into 2 separate ceremonies beginning at 12-noon and 4 pm. ● The determination regarding and indoor or outdoor ceremony will be made by:
○ 8 am, May 16th
○ A notice will be sent to your student’s email address, through our text notification service, on the districts and high schools social media platforms, and on the JCHS counseling website.
● Students will be divided alphabetically into each group; it is important for the groups to be as even as possible in order to accommodate as many guests as possible (3). As we solidify our graduate list, the group determination will be made nearer the week of graduation.
● Your graduate was given 4 guest tickets; each one is numbered 1-4. In the event of an indoor ceremony, tickets 1-3 will be honored to accommodate our district Covid 19 indoor event capacity of 50%.
● Students will be seated on the floor of the gymnasium; guests will be seated in the balcony.
● In the event that guests (1-3) do not feel comfortable attending inside the gym, seating will be available to view a live stream of the event in the JCHS cafeteria.
Indoor Commencement Entry and Parking:
● You may enter the main building at the front (toppicture) or lower event entrance (bottom picture). ● Parking will be available in all staff/student parking
lots and adjacent streets.
● Additional handicap parking is available from the Southern staff parking lot located immediately to the South of the main building between Union Drive and the main campus. (see picture below)
