Grade 12 Day

When is Grade 12 Day?   Tuesday April 15, 2025. 

This is a one-day event. Everything needs to be done on this day. If you are sick on Grade 12 Day, email your VP to make arrangements.

What do I need to do to be ready for Grade 12 Day?

1. Complete the Valedictorian Vote #1. You will do your final vote on Grade 12 Day.

2.  Complete the Graduation Awards Survey

3. Pay your grad fee via SchoolCash.

4. Complete and sign the Prom Agreement.  Your parents must sign the form (yes, even if you are over 18).

5. Pay for your ticket(s) via SchoolCash

6. Complete the Grade 12 Retreat Permission form.

What do I do on Grade 12 Day?

You will visit all the tables in the Guidance/Coop Office.  At each station you will be required to give information/forms.  Have all your forms ready to go.  It is also helpful to have printed copies of your SchoolCash receipts. 

Guidance Area Stations:

- Grad Bio        

- Credit and Volunteer Hours Check*       

- Valedictorian Final Vote      

- Grad Retreat Permission Form

Coop Area Stations:

- Yearbook (toddler pic and future goals)

 Prom

When you visit each station you’ll get a stamp on your “Grade 12 Day Passport”.  If you submit your completed passport, you’ll be entered into a draw.  Two lucky winners will receive a $50 refund of their prom ticket.

Additional Prom Info:

- If you are bringing a guest from another school or out of school, you must have an interview with your guest and your VP by APRIL 11.  

-  If you are going with another St. Stephen Grade 12 student, no interview is required.  An interview may be required if you are bringing a Grade 11/Virtual student, check with your VP.

-  In order to be on the prom guest list you MUST visit the prom table.  At that time, we will check that your agreement is done, gather guest information, check for any dietary needs and that you’ve paid for your ticket(s).  Once all that information is completed you will be on the guest list.  Please ensure you know if your guest has any dietary needs (i.e. vegetarian, allergies, etc.).  We need to let the hall know well in advance of any special meals.

- Table sign ups will occur once we have a prom guest list. 

Prom Night Safety Tips for Parents/Guardians:

• Make sure that your child has a plan for the evening and that you know the plan. 

• Ensure your child knows where to reach you in case of emergency. 

• Ensure he/she has cab fare and /or knows you are available to pick them up at any time.

• Know “hot spot” destinations, including any after-parties your child might attend. 

• Take stock of the alcohol in your home. 

• Know who is driving. If it’s a limo, check its policy on allowing alcohol in the vehicle. 

• Discuss school prom rules (see student agenda book) with your child and the consequences of violations. 

• Encourage seat-belt use. 

• Do not rent hotel rooms for prom-goers. 

• Communicate with other parents/guardians and school officials. Stay up until your prom-goer returns home.

Students

• You risk being denied access or being sent home if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. School consequences apply and charges may be laid.

• Do yourselves and friends a favour: if a driver is intoxicated, take his/her keys. Don't let them drive themselves or others.

Parents

• Be aware of pre/post formal parties, location, supervision, and transportation plans.

• Consider providing cab vouchers/phone cards for safe arrival/emergencies.

• Be aware of liability issues if you serve/condone the consumption of alcohol. You could be held liable for any injuries or damage caused by or sustained by an impaired guest, even after they leave.

Students and their parents might consider getting and signing a Call Me Contract, sponsored by Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving (OSAID), available at the Health Unit.

We hope these reminders will assist in everyone having a safe and enjoyable senior formal.

For additional information on our school's events and activities, visit our Calendar.