Important Graduation Update

Graduation Update

We look forward to welcoming all students and guests on 5 June. The most recent state guidance allows for students to invite friends and family without restriction. Tickets are no longer needed and all friends and families are welcome. Please read on for other important graduation information.

1. Processional

1. After reviewing the safety proctors, we have decided that students will process in at the start of graduation.  More details will be provided but all graduates must arrive by 8:00AM on graduation day to line up in the correct order.  Upon arrival, family and guests can proceed to the chairs in the field and/or bleachers.  All 2021 students should report to the identified area behind the home bleachers on the lower field.

2. Record Name Pronunciation

1. To correctly pronounce students’ names at graduation, we are asking each graduate to record themselves saying their name three times on the following flipgrid: https://flipgrid.com/513348ce  Please complete this record by Wednesday, June 2

3. Not Attending Graduation

1. If a graduate is not planning to attend graduation, we will complete this form so that we can accurately assign seats.

4. Masks

1. As stated in last Friday’s blog, attendees and staff at not required to wear masks while outside at graduation.

5. Graduation FAQ

1. Students and families are encouraged to review this Frequently Asked Questions document for additional information.

 

Previous Information from 21 May

GUIDANCE FROM THE DESE 

• Effective May 29, for outdoor graduations only

• Attendees and staff are not required to wear masks and are encouraged to distance themselves from individuals not in their household as feasible.

• Attendees are encouraged to wear face coverings if they are not vaccinated.

•  Commencements held outdoors are not subject to a capacity limit but must adhere to the social distancing requirements. 

Do students have to wear masks while outdoors?

On May 17th, 2021, after consultation with the MA COVID Command Center’s Medical Advisory Board, the Governor announced that given the low rate of outdoor transmission of COVID-19, students no longer have to wear masks when outdoors, even if distance cannot be maintained. Effective May 18, this guidance update applies to recess, physical education, youth sports, and outdoor learning environments. Adults must continue to wear masks outdoors if distancing cannot be maintained. At this time, adults and students must continue to wear masks indoors.

Will the gathering limits for school events with outside participants change this spring?

In alignment with state guidance, the gathering limits for school events with outside participants will be lifted starting May 29, 2021. 

ADDITIONAL CC SPECIFIC GRADUATION DETAILS

• Date: Saturday, June 5 (Rain Date is June 6)
• Time: 9:00am (please begin arriving at 8:00am)

• Tickets are no longer required for guests.

• Families will have the option to sit in pods of 6 on the field that is first-come, first-serve, or they can sit in the bleachers. 

• Minuteman Media (MMN) will broadcast the graduation live on cable channel 99 in Concord and Carlisle.  MMN will also stream it online at minuteman.media 

• WIQH will broadcast (audio only, of course) live on 88.3FM in Concord and Carlisle.  We will also stream it via our website wiqh.org

• DISABILITY SERVICES:

  • Guests requiring accommodations (parking, seating, accessibility) during graduation should make requests as soon as possible and no later than Tuesday, June 1.
  • Please complete this form to request an accessibility accommodation for you or a guest.