Elk County Catholic High School - Senior Information Packet for the Class of 2021
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Elk County Catholic High School
Senior Information Packet
for the Class of 2021Dear Senior Parent(s),
With the month of May comes many activities for the members of the senior class and their
parents. With this in mind, this packet of materials has been assembled to assist seniors and
their parents in making these events as successful as possible. Please take a few moments to
review this packet and I would greatly appreciate your assistance with these items:
1. For all school sponsored activities (the Prom, Senior Night, Graduation, senior relaxed
dress days), please take time to read the dress requirements. We will make every effort to
enforce the dress requirements. Please discuss with your child what he/she will be
wearing to these activities. Of main concern are strapless, spaghetti straps, one shoulder
strap tops, t-shirt logos, and any other inappropriate school attire. Dress code
requirements for jewelry, accessories and shaving remain in effect until seniors receive
their diplomas!
2. The dress requirements for the prom do vary from the other senior events. Information on
dress for the prom can be found in this packet.
3. The Prom, May 15, is a very special time for the seniors and an event that involves much
preparation. Please note that students will not be excused from school to take care of
any prom-related items.
4. Ask your graduate to bring his/her graduation gown home before Tuesday, May 25 to
provide ample time for it to be ironed. The gowns and picture packets will be distributed
on Friday, May 21. Picture packets need to be completed for the graduation pictures
which will be taken by Lifetouch the afternoon of the May 25. Graduates may then leave
their cap & gown at school for graduation.
5. The schedule for Senior Night, May 26, encompasses two events, starting at 6:00 pm.
Directions for seating will be posted. The alumni pinning will be part of the Prayer Service
so the alumni pinner needs to be seated with the family. Pinning will be followed by
awards and scholarships. TO COMPLY WITH EVENT GATHERING LIMITATIONS, EACH
GRADUATE IS LIMITED TO 5 GUESTS, INCUDING THE ALUMNI PINNER- MEMBERS OF THE
SENIOR CLASS WILL BE SEATED WITH THEIR FAMILIES. All graduates and guests must wear
masks over the mouth and nose during the entire Senior Prayer Service-Pinning-and
Awards Ceremony.
6. The Baccalaureate Mass with Commencement Exercises will be held at 12:30p.m. on
Sunday, May 30. AT QUEEN OF THE WORLD CHURCH. The larger space will allow for more
social distancing and additional guests for each graduate. Graduates should report to
the SMCES gym no later than 12:00 p.m. with their cap & gown. EACH GRADUATE WILL BE
PERMITTED TO HAVE 7 GUESTS AT THE GRADUATION CEREMONY – GRADUATES WILL BE
SEATED WITH THEIR FAMILIES. All graduates and guests must wear masks over the mouth
and nose during the entire Baccalaureate Mass and throughout Commencement
Exercises
A more detailed document concerning this event can be found later in this packet.7. Please note the following concerning the Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation
Ceremony:
Honors for Graduation will be determined by courses completed at the end of eight
semesters. (ECC Parent-Student Handbook – page 12)
The actual baccalaureate mass and graduation ceremony is designed to be a formal event.
To ensure that a formal atmosphere is maintained throughout the ceremony, students
must comply with these guidelines:
• Properly fitting and appropriate shoes (as outlined in the dress requirements) must be
worn at all times.
• Slacks/Pants must be worn as intended (may not be rolled up).
• Students’ attire under the graduation gowns must comply with the requirements set forth
for the Baccalaureate Mass/Graduation.
• Masks must be worn over the mouth and nose for all those in attendance.
All outstanding fees – technology, etc. – must be paid in full in order to receive the official
diploma/have final transcripts forwarded. Diplomas will be mailed approximately one
week after graduation.
Cafeteria fees should be paid in full by the end of the school year.
Students with any outstanding disciplinary referrals will only receive their diplomas/have final
transcripts forwarded once those referrals have been resolved.
8. Reminder: a decision regarding your graduate’s iPad must be made by 2:25 pm on May
24. A student will not receive a signed diploma until all business aspects of the iPad have
been taken care of – purchase, return, and/or damage and/or lost item fees.
9. Please inform the guidance office of any scholarship offers by Friday, May 14, so that we
may compile that information for the senior awards ceremony.
More specific information concerning these activities is included in the following pages.
Thanks so much for your ongoing support of Catholic Education at ECCSS throughout the
years!
Sincerely,
John Schneider
PrincipalElk County Catholic High School
Class of 2021 - Senior Calendar & Information on Dress for
Events
Date Event Location Time
Friday, May 14 Turn in all scholarships awarded to the Guidance Office so that
you can be recognized at the Senior Awards Ceremony
Saturday, May 15 Jr/Sr. Prom ECCHS 8:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 18 – Senior Exams Classrooms As scheduled
Friday, May 21
Thursday, May 20 Spring Sports Awards ECC Auditorium 7:00 p.m.
Monday, May 24 Arrangements for iPad with Mrs. Stubber
Tuesday, May 25 Seniors Report by 11:30 a.m.
Senior Class Pictures ECC Auditorium In school
(In cap & gown)
Wednesday, May 26 Senior Awards & ECC Auditorium 6:00 p.m.
Alumni Induction
Thursday, May 27 Senior Retreat TBA Regular School Day
Friday, May 28 No School - School vacation day
Sunday, May 30 Baccalaureate Mass QW Church 12:30 p.m.
with Commencement
Exercises
Please see information on the dress requirements for these events on
the following pages:ECC Prom – Saturday, May 15
ECCHS Formal Dance Dress Requirements
(Effective January 14, 2013 with revisions in the Fall of 2016)
As a Catholic School community, it is important that we maintain high standards of dress at
ECC events, including dances. We also recognize that these guidelines cannot address
every situation and that you not only consider the LETTER of these requirements but the SPIRIT
of the requirements and choose clothing that is appropriate for students attending ECC.
The administration reserves the right to make the final determination concerning the
appropriateness of any students’ attire.
If a student is unsure of the appropriateness of an item, they are encouraged to submit a
photo of themselves wearing the item prior to the event.
NOTE: These guidelines apply to Homecoming, the Winter Formal, and the Prom
Ladies: A modest style long or short dress, no shorter than 6-8 inches above the knee
may be worn. Dresses may have the corset style lacing up the back. Dresses
that are two pieces should not show more than 2 inches of midriff/bare skin. The
bottom piece of a two-piece dress should sit at the waist and should NOT show
the navel. We strongly recommend that two piece dresses be connected with
buttons or hooks. Dresses that are backless should not dip below the navel
region. Dresses may NOT have revealing cutouts.
Please try on shared dresses before actually wearing them to a dance. A
dress that was worn by someone else may not fit a different girl in the same
way.
Gentlemen: Dress pants, dress shirt, and tie are to be worn. A tuxedo or sport
jacket is optional. Shirts must remain on and they may not be defaced in any
way such as ripping off the sleeves. ECC shaving rules remain in effect.
All students attending the dance must have some type of shoe on at all times to prevent
possible cuts from sharp objects on the floor. Flip flops are acceptableSenior Class Pictures – Tuesday, May 25 – in school Gentlemen are asked to wear dress pants, a shirt and tie, and dress shoes. Ladies are asked to wear a dress or skirt with a blouse, or appropriate shirt, or dress pants and a blouse and dress shoes – no flip flops. (Strapless dresses or dresses with spaghetti straps are unacceptable. Bare midriffs are unacceptable; dresses must be an appropriate length, 3 – 4” above the knee, and a modest style for school.) Girls must wear a sweater or jacket over spaghetti straps. Senior Awards & Alumni Induction – Wednesday, May 26 The seniors are asked to dress up for Senior Night. The gentlemen are asked to wear dress pants, an appropriate shirt, and dress shoes. A tie and jacket are optional. The ladies are asked to wear a dress, skirt, or dress pants with a blouse or appropriate shirt, and dress shoes – no flip flops. (Strapless dresses or dresses with spaghetti straps are unacceptable. Bare midriffs are unacceptable; dresses must be an appropriate length, 3 - 4” above the knee, and a modest style for school.) Girls must wear a sweater or jacket over spaghetti straps. Baccalaureate Mass with Commencement Exercises – Sunday, May 30 Gentlemen are asked to wear dress pants, a shirt and tie, and dress shoes. Ladies are asked to wear a dress or skirt with a blouse or appropriate shirt, or dress pants and a blouse and dress shoes – no flip flops. The requirements for hair, jewelry and grooming are the same as what is expected during school hours. Ladies may not wear excessive jewelry or nose/facial earrings. Gentlemen may not wear earrings and must be clean shaven. Dress requirements for Senior Relaxed Dress and the Class Retreat, will be announced later in May. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Schneider @ schneiderj@eccss.org or Mrs. Fledderman @ fleddermand@eccss.org.
Elk County Catholic High School
Baccalaureate Mass with Commencement Exercises
Sunday, May 30 12:30 p.m.
Queen of the World Church
To the Parents of the members of the Class of 2021:
In order to be in compliance with all PA Department of Health requirements and Bishop
Persico’s Protocols for the Resumption of Public Worship, the following measures will be
in place during the Baccalaureate Mass with Commencement Exercises on Sunday,
May 30, 2021 at QUEEN OF THE WORLD CHRUCH.
Here are some specifics for the date:
We ask that members of the ECCHS Class of 2021 report to the ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GYM by 12:00 p.m. on Sunday 5/30 with your cap and gown. If graduates are coming
in their own vehicle, we ask that they park in the parking lot across the street from the
church & school.
Families of the graduates may go directly into the church. Families will have an
assigned seat and members of the ECCHS Faculty and Staff will assist families with
seating. Please use the posted directions to enter the church - the entrance closest to
the school office and elevator.
Mass will begin at 12:30 p.m. graduates will process into the church and will sit with
their family.
Student speakers, and the presentation of awards, diplomas, and pinning will take
place within the context of the mass, following communion.
At the conclusion of mass & commencement exercises students will process out the
mezzanine area in front of the church where they will toss their caps.
Some notes about our Baccalaureate Mass with Commencement Exercises:
Following the current regulations from the PA Department of Health and from Bishop
Persico’s Protocols for the Resumption of Public Mass, the following measures will be in
place.
• Given the number of students in the Class of 2021, each graduate and SEVEN
guests will be able to attend the Mass with Commencement Exercises. The
ceremony will be broadcast on the school’s YouTube Channel and on ECCTV for
family members that are unable to attend in-person. The link to the school’s
YouTube Channel is:https://www.youtube.com/c/ECCTVCHANNEL
• Following PA Department of Health Guidelines and the Bishop’s protocols, masks
must be worn, except for when participants come forward for communion and
when the graduate comes forward to receive an award or their diploma.• Families will be assigned a space to sit, family groups will not need to social
distance, family groups will be seated six feet apart from each other.
• Graduates will process into the church following social distancing guidelines and
will be seated with their families at the end of the pews throughout the mass
ceremony. Since family groups do not need to social distance, having
graduates sit with their families will free up space within the church to help
increase the number of guests that can attend.
• Families are asked to follow all entry, movement and exit instructions within the
church. At the conclusion of the ceremony, families are asked to move directly
to their vehicles. School staff will be available to assist with the movement of
families.
• In effort to follow the Bishop’s Protocols and public health mandates, those with
a recent exposure/potential exposure to COVID-19 (within the 14 day quarantine
period), those not feeling well, and those in high risk categories ARE ASKED TO
REFRAIN FROM ATTENDANCE.
Again, we cannot begin to thank you enough for your support of ECCSS during this
difficult period, and despite the limits in guests and other precautions that must be
taken, it is our desire to hold an event that will honor the members of the Class of 2021
for reaching this milestone in their education.
Thank you and continued wishes that you remain happy, healthy and holy!
Elk County Catholic School SystemAlumni Pinning
Wednesday, May 26
, a member of the class of
(Alumni member name) (Year)
will be pinning .
(Name of Senior)
Please return by: FRIDAY, MAY 14
Feel free to contact the school if you have any questions.
Thank You!
Reminder: There are limitations of the number of guests that may
attend the senior ceremonies:
Senior Prayer Service / Alumni Pinning / Senior Awards:
5 GUESTS – INCLUDING THE ALUMNI PINNER
Baccalaureate Mass with Commencement Exercises:
7 GUESTS
ALL SENIOR EVENTS; SPORTS AWARDS, SENIOR PRAYER SERVICE AND
AWARDS, AND BACCALAUREATE MASS & COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
WILL BE STREAMED ON ECC’S YOUTUBE PAGE AND ON THE SCHOOL’S
ZITO MEDIA CHANNEL
www.youtube.com/c/ECCTVCHANNELMay 2021 Monday Senior Events Calendar
Calendar Month Calendar Year First Day of Week
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
26 27 28 29 30 01 02
03 04 05 06 07 08 09
SPRING BAND AND
CHORUS CONCERT; 7 PM
AP US History 8:00 (1) AP Euro History 12:00
AP Calc AB/BC - 8:00 (3) AP Lit - 8:00 (8)
AP Comp Sci A 12:00 (1) (1)
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Turn In ALL Scholarship
Ascension Thursday
Remote Instruction Day May Crowning Information to Guidance Prom; 8:00-10:30 p.m.
Mass at 10 a.m.
Office
AP Spanish Exam AP Language Exam Mock Interviews for
AP Env. Science Exam Seniors via Zoom
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
AP Comp Sci Prin - 8:00
Senior Exams - Sci & Senior Exams - English
(8) Senior Exams - Others Senior Exams - Math
Theology and S.S.
AP Stat - 12:00 (1)
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Serniors Report at
11:30 a.m.
Grades for Grade 12 Due Senior Retreat Day #2 Bishop's Day Off
Graduation; 12:30 at
Graduation Photos & Alumni Pinning and Queen of the World
Practice Senior Awards Church
No School
31 01 02 03 04 05 06
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