GENERAL INFORMATION BOOKLET FOR GRADUATES 2022 - Upper Merion Area School ...
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GENERAL INFORMATION BOOKLET
FOR GRADUATES
2022OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL
April 29, 2022
Dear Graduate,
On behalf of the entire Upper Merion Area staff, I want to congratulate you on reaching this
point in your academic career and being a member of our newest graduating class. Upper Merion has
a long tradition of dignified Graduation ceremonies that reflect the quality of our school district. It is
now your responsibility to uphold this tradition.
Graduation ceremonies are a time for celebration but also require proper respect and decorum.
We want your ceremony to properly reflect the pride that you have in yourself and your school.
Throughout this school year, you have proven to be a class of respectful and responsible students.
Please continue to conduct yourself in this fashion as we come to the final weeks and days of your
high school career.
I am proud of all that you have accomplished and look forward to celebrating with you in the
upcoming weeks.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Bauer
Principal
2SENIOR CALENDAR
Thursday, June 2 Central Montco Technical HS Senior Recognition
• Plymouth-Whitemarsh HS - 7:00 pm
Friday, June 3 Senior Prom
• Rivercrest Golf Club – 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Monday, June 6 Last full day of classes for seniors
Tuesday, June 7 Senior Final Exams
• 7:35-9:05 Math
• 9:10-10:40 Social Studies
Wednesday, June 8 Senior Final Exams
• 7:35-9:05 Science
• 9:10-10:40 English
Thursday, June 9 Graduation Practice
• Laptop Collection, and Grad Walk
• Report to HS Auditorium
• 7:45 am to 10:40 am
Senior Academic Awards Ceremony
• HS Auditorium
• 6:30 pm
Friday, June 10 Graduation Practice
• Report to HS Gym
• 7:45 am to 10:00 am
Ivy Day – Virtual Program
• Viking Channel
• Airs at 7:00 pm
Monday, June 13 Graduation Practice
• Villanova University, Finneran Pavilion
• 10:00 am to 12 noon
Graduation
• Villanova University, Finneran Pavilion
• Ceremony starts at 6:30 pm
• Doors Open at 5:30 pm
Post Graduation Party
• Arnold’s Family Fun Center –10:00 pm to 1:00 am
• Bus leaves UM at 9:45 pm, returns 1:30 am
3Practices/Rehearsals
• Students must report directly to the following rehearsal areas so that they are not
disturbing other areas of the building still holding classes and exams for other students.
o 6/9 Thursday Report directly to the Auditorium
o 6/10 Friday Report directly to the Gym
o 6/13 Monday Report directly to Villanova University or to bus
transportation provided outside the Auditorium
• All practices are mandatory in order to participate in the Graduation Ceremony.
• Students will receive cap and gowns during the first practice session. All obligations
must have been cleared in order for students to receive these items.
• Optional bus transportation will be available from the high school for practice at
Villanova on Monday morning. The bus will depart at 9:00 am.
• Total cooperation is required throughout the rehearsals. Seniors will be expected to
conduct themselves appropriately at all times. Failure to observe this standard my
result in removal from the ceremony.
• After final exams, seniors are not permitted in school, except for rehearsals.
Laptop Collection
• Laptops will be collected on Thursday, 6/9, during practice.
• Students will not receive their cap and gown unless the laptop is returned in good
working condition or appropriate fees are paid for lost or damaged items.
• Students will receive a receipt when they turn in their laptops. It is important to keep
this receipt because it must be shown in order to receive a cap and gown.
Grad Walk
• As part of our first graduation practice, the seniors will be walking through Upper
Merion Area Middle School to provide inspiration to all our future Vikings. Seniors
will march the halls as a group following the route provided by the middle school
administration where classes will greet and cheer on graduates in the hallways.
Senior Academic Awards Ceremony
• This ceremony will recognize the many academic accomplishments of the graduating
class. We will recognize students with a 3.5 grade point average for each of the first three
marking periods of the school year, our departmental award winners, presidential scholar
awardees, national merit scholars, magna cum laude and summa cum laude scholars. All
students who will receive recognition that evening will be invited to the event. Any
graduating senior is welcome to attend. The event will take place in the high school
auditorium with a small reception following the ceremony for students and parents.
Ivy Day - Virtual
• Ivy Day is the annual recognition of senior awards and scholarships presented by
community organizations, athletic boosters, and others. The Viking Channel will
produce a virtual program with videos submissions by our many outstanding
community partners. Any awards presented virtually will be available for pick up
when students get their diplomas after the graduation ceremony.
4Graduation Ceremony
• Graduation is an important and memorable ceremony. It represents the achievement of
a goal that students, their families and their teachers have worked long and hard to
reach. Proper decorum and respect for this tradition is required.
• According to UMASD School Board policy, only students who have met the
requirements for graduation will be eligible to participate in the graduation ceremony.
• Each student will receive 8 tickets to the ceremony during graduation practice.
Additional tickets will not be available. Guests are expected to wear proper attire.
• Doors will be open for arrival at 5:30 pm. Students must arrive to the Finneran Pavilion
at Villanova by 5:45 pm.
• Please be sure to allow for enough travel time to get to Villanova on time. Traffic in
that area is heavy at this time of the day.
• Parking is available in the Ithan Avenue Parking Garage. Villanova staff will be on
hand to direct cars. For handicapped parking or other special needs please contact Mrs.
Harvey in the Activities Office, lharvey@umasd.org or (610)205-3868.
• Any action that demeans, disrupts, or interferes with the dignity of the ceremony will
result in removal and all available legal/disciplinary actions will be pursued.
• No foreign objects (balloons, balls, etc.) may be brought to the ceremony. No air horns
are permitted at the ceremony.
• Due to safety concerns of Villanova, no caps are to be thrown inside the arena.
• Proper attire for students is required for participation in the Graduation Ceremony.
• Students should refrain from bringing purses/bags or any personal items to the staging
area. There will be no secure place to keep belongings during the ceremony. These
items should be left at home or given to parents/guests in the audience.
Post Graduation Party
• The Post Graduation Party is an annual parent-run event that gives graduating seniors
an opportunity to celebrate with their peers. More than a social occasion, this event
provides a safe alternative to outside party-going and provides our seniors with lasting
memories.
• Only Upper Merion Area High School Seniors are allowed to attend. No outside guests.
• The party will be held after the Graduation Ceremony on Monday, June 13, 2022 from
10:00 pm to 1:00 am. Optional bus transportation is available leaving the front lot of
the high school at 9:45 pm. Doors will open at Arnold's at 10:00 pm. Students will not
be allowed in after 11:00 pm. Buses will return to UMAHS by 1:30 am. Must wear
close-toed shoes to ride go-carts or play laser tag (no flip flops or sandals). Must wear
socks for bowling shoe rentals.
• Cost is $40 per student if you pay prior to May 27th or $60 (cash) at the door
5Upper Merion Area High School
Class of 2022
Post Grad Party
Dear Senior Parents,
We are so happy to announce the Post-Graduation Party for our Seniors this
year! This has been a tradition at Upper Merion for the past three decades!
The Post Grad Party ensures our students are together to celebrate in a safe
and well supervised environment. The party will be held at Arnold's Family Fun
Center in Oaks after the Commencement Ceremony on June 13, 2022 from
10:00pm to 1:00am.
The funding for this wonderful event comes from the generosity of our
community and the parents of our Senior Class. In order to subsidize the cost
of this event, we are collecting $40 per student if you pay prior to May 27th
or $60 (cash) at the door. These monies will provide a gift for the first 150
students, an evening of fun, games, activities, photos, food & drinks for all.
Most importantly, it will provide memories of the last time your Senior will
gather with their friends as a group.
Pre-payment must be received no later than May 27, 2022.
Payment options are as follows:
● Checks made payable to “UMAHS Post Grad Committee” or cash mailed
or dropped to: Barbara Walter, 320 Jasper Road
King of Prussia, PA 19406 or students can bring payment to Laura
Ebersole in the high school library.
If you are available to set-up for the event and/or to chaperone, please respond
to the following sign up genius:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4caeaa22a6fb6-post.
Thank you,
2022 Post Grad Committee
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