Class of 2023 Graduation information

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“Lifer” Black Cords

  • For students who have attended CR Schools continuously for 12 years.
  • Signups will be later this Fall. Students will be notified of the deadline via student email and in the morning announcements.
  • Students must sign up prior to the deadline to receive a cord and appear in the “Lifer” yearbook photo.

“Three-Sport Student-Athlete” Red Cords

  • The senior completes each sports season in good standing with that sport.
  • The student earns a letter in all three seasons during the senior year.
  • Signups will be later this year. Students will be notified of the deadline via student email and in the morning announcements.
  • Students must sign up prior to the deadline to receive a cord.

“AAA-Academics, Arts & Athletics” White Cords

  • Academics: The student completes their school career with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Arts: A student completes participation in band, choir, or a play during their senior year.
  • Athletics: The student completes the season in good standing and earns a letter in one or more sports during the senior year.
  • Signups will be later this year. Students will be notified of the deadline via student email and in the morning announcements.
  • Students must sign up prior to the deadline to receive a cord.

“National Honor Society” Gold Cords

  • Student must be a member in good standing at the time of graduation.

“FFA” Blue & Gold Cords

  • Students must be a member in good standing at the time of graduation and have earned their State Degree.

“FBLA” Blue & White

  • Student must be a member in good standing at the time of graduation and have had competed at both the Regional and State levels.

“AVID” Platinum Cords

  • Completed 1-year in High School and passed.
  • Students must sign up prior to the deadline to receive a cord.

  • Graduates will be on the field, guests will be in the stands.
  • No tickets will be required to attend.

  • Signups will be in the Spring.
  • Students will be notified of the deadline via student email and in the morning announcements.
  • Students who do not sign up for a walking partner will have one assigned.
  • Changes in walking partners will not be accommodated on the day of graduation. If a student refuses to walk with the chosen/assigned walking partner, they will not participate in the graduation ceremony.

  • Mandatory (June 9, 2023, following Moving Up Assembly and Slideshow)

  • District-Directed–follow athletic guidelines for games

  • Appropriate attire must be worn for graduation.
  • School appropriate slacks, dress shirts, dresses and dress shoes.
    • NO BLUE JEANS.
    • No tennis shoes, flip flops, or Romeos. We recommend no high heels.
    • Newer, clean cowboy boots are acceptable.
  • If a student is in need of appropriate dress attire, please contact administration.

  • Jostens will meet with the seniors this Fall to discuss caps & gowns, announcements, and other Class of 2023 items and apparel.
  • Students are required to have a cap & gown to participate in the graduation ceremony. All other Jostens’ items are optional.
  • Caps & gowns are red for all students.
  • Students are welcome to borrow a cap and/or gown from a sibling or friend. Please make sure the condition of borrowed items is acceptable prior to the week of graduation.
  • Cap decorating guidelines will be provided at the spring senior meeting.

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  • Nov. 16th
  • Cost is $10.
  • These headshots are used for the yearbook and the special Grad section of The Daily News.
    • If you do not have your headshot taken, your picture will not be included.

  • Date TBD
  • If the student is having someone else pick up their diploma, they must send a signed note with that person. The designated pickup person must be named in the note.
  • If diplomas are not picked up prior to the office closing for the summer break, they may be picked up in August once the office reopens. Staff is not available in July to hand out diplomas, please plan accordingly.

  • Contact Addie Ashby

  • All fees/fines must be paid prior to the deadline during the week of graduation.
  • Students will be notified of the deadline via student email and in the morning announcements.

FAFSA Night: 11/2/22 at 6:00 pm at CRHS

  • Run by LCC
  • Will actually walk you through the process of filling out the FAFSA. Not so much of a presentation.

What to Bring:

  • Chromebook
  • Taxes from 2021 (Parent/Guardian & Student)

Info from LCC: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

  • Signature page requirements: students and parents need to create an FSA ID for FAFSA:
  • Highly recommended – students create a non-high school email that is going to continue to be active AFTER graduation.
  • Parents need separate emails from students. Can’t use one family email for both student and parents for the signature process.
  • Student FAFSA filers and Parents without SSN cannot create FSA ID. Parents will have to sign the FAFSA hard copy and then mail it to the Dept. of Education.

Dates: CRHS Graduation Week June 4-9, 2023

  • Baccalaureate, June 4, 2023 3:00 pm Place TBD
  • Senior Procession to MS/ES, Date/Time TBD
  • Senior Parade–Provided by parents
  • Senior Awards Night, June 8, 2023 Time TBD
  • Senior Breakfast, June 9, 2023 Time TBD -Provided by parents
  • Moving Up Assembly/Senior SlideShow, June 9, 2023
    • Time TBD-Following senior breakfast
  • Graduation, June 9, 2023 7:00 pm Rocket Stadium