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Cabarrus County School graduation notes
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Published: June 10, 2009
Cabarrus County Schools will conduct the graduation ceremonies for Central Cabarrus High, Concord High, Hickory Ridge High School, Jay M. Robinson High, Mount Pleasant High, Northwest Cabarrus High Schools and the Performance Learning Center at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center this week.
As we prepare for the ceremonies, we want to keep our graduates, families, staff and community informed of the specifics. The graduation schedule and specifics for each ceremony are provided below. Please note that these are the correct times for the ceremonies:
DATES SCHOOLS TIMES
Thursday, June 11 Performance Learning Center 6 p.m.
Friday, June 12 Central Cabarrus High 4 p.m.
Friday, June 12 Northwest Cabarrus High 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 13 Jay M. Robinson High 9 a.m.
Saturday, June 13 Concord High 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 13 Hickory Ridge High 4 p.m.
Saturday, June 13 Mt. Pleasant High 7:30 p.m.
When should the graduate and guests arrive?
Graduates should arrive at the Cabarrus Arena one hour prior to the respective scheduled graduation ceremony time and follow the instructions for travel and parking as indicated below.
Signage for designated graduate drop-off point or for parking will be marked at the Arena.
The doors for the front entrance of the Arena will be opened for parents and guests one hour prior to the respective scheduled graduation ceremony.
Once the ceremony begins, only one door at the front of the Arena will remain open and will be monitored throughout the entire time.
Parents and guests should also follow the requested routes of travel and signage posted at the Arena for their designated parking areas.
Instructions will be reviewed with the graduating classes at their respective schools. If graduates drive themselves, there will be a designated area close to the drop-off point for parking of graduate cars only. If graduates ride with parents, they should be dropped off at the designated point and parents should proceed to the designated parking areas for their appropriate school according to the posted signage.
Where should guests park?
A plan has been devised to alleviate congestive areas for a smooth traffic flow for all ceremonies being conducted. Guests should follow the signage posted and the directions provided by the law enforcement officials.
How will the traffic be handled so that there is not overlap with ceremonies?
Signage will be posted for designated parking by schools. Our law enforcement officers and parking attendants will be on location to direct the flow of traffic.
Will there be security checks as has been the procedure for the past few years?
Yes. Everyone attending the graduation ceremonies will go through metal detection. Using the metal detection devices from each of our high schools will allow our staff to assist our guests in an efficient and prompt manner.
Who will be directing the traffic in the parking lots?
The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Department and the City of Concord Police Department will provide coverage for traffic control and security measures for the graduation commencement ceremonies for all of our schools. Staff members from our high schools and staff members from the Cabarrus Arena will also provide assistance in the parking lots.
What roads and highways should be used to enter the Cabarrus Arena to facilitate traffic flow?
Listed below are suggestions for travel to the Cabarrus Arena:
· Northwest High: Students and Staff should use Warren C. Coleman Boulevard (Hwy 601)/left onto NC Highway 3 (Union Street South)/right onto Old Airport Road/first left into arena parking area at the back of the Arena. Guests should use Warren C. Coleman Boulevard (Hwy 601)/ left onto Highway 49 North/Arena 3 miles on left pass Highway 601/take left onto Old Airport Road/enter Arena at first right.
· Central Cabarrus: Students and Staff should use Warren C. Coleman Boulevard (Hwy 601) from NC 49/turn right onto NC Highway 3 (Union Street South)/turn right onto Old Airport Road/first left into Arena parking area at the back of the Arena. Guests should take Highway 49 North/Arena 3 miles on left/Take left onto Old Airport Road/Enter Arena at first right.
· Concord High: Students and Staff should use NC 3 (Branchview Drive) or Union Street South to Old Airport Road/take Old Airport Road to first left into Arena parking area at the back of the Arena. Guests should use either Warren C. Coleman Boulevard (Hwy 601) to NC 49/turn left onto Old Airport Road/turn right into first entrance or NC 73/right onto Cold Spring Road/right onto NC 49/take first right into Arena.
· Hickory Ridge: Students and Staff should use Highway 49 and turn left on Old Airport Road.
· Jay M. Robinson: Students and Staff should use Warren C. Coleman Boulevard (Hwy 601) to NC Highway 3 (Union Street South)/turn right onto Old Airport Road/take first left into Arena parking area at the back of the Arena. Guests should use Highway 49 North/Arena 3 miles on left/Take left onto Old Airport Road/Enter Arena at first right.
· Mount Pleasant High: Students and Staff should use NC 73/turn left onto Cold Spring Road/turn right onto Hess Road/turn left onto Old Airport Road/take first left into Arena parking area at the back of the Arena. Guests should use Highway 49 South/Enter Arena at the first entrance on 49.
How will the graduation ceremonies be individualized and special since they are at one location?
It is our intent and commitment to make Graduations 2009 a memorable occasion for our students and parents. With the use of advanced technology, families and friends will be entertained until the time of the ceremony with special presentations prepared by the staff at each of the respective schools.
When each graduate receives his/her diploma, a camera will capture the picture and display it on large screens so that everyone can see close up the moment of celebration with the diploma being handed to the graduate.
Please know that a great deal of time and effort has been put into making this a memorable experience. Bands and/or choruses will participate, as has been the customary practice for each of the schools.
The stage will be set to carry out the colors of the school.
How many can attend?
The Cabarrus Arena will seat 5,100 people. With the layout of the arena, there are no bad seats in the house. Members of the ROTC Units from Central Cabarrus High School, Mount Pleasant High School, Jay M. Robinson High School and Northwest Cabarrus High School will offer assistance in ushering guests to their seats.
Seats are available on the upper deck, as well as on the floor behind the designated seats for the graduates.
No one will be seated on the floor after the ceremony begins.
Special assistance Guests attending graduation ceremonies who may need special assistance should notify the school principal at least 24 hours prior to the graduation ceremony.
Channel 21
The graduation ceremonies will be aired on Channel 21 beginning June 20, 2009 at 7 p.m. and will run for five weeks with the following schedules: Saturdays/Performance Learning Center; Sundays/Central Cabarrus; Mondays/Northwest Cabarrus; Tuesdays/Jay M. Robinson; Wednesdays/Concord; Thursdays/Hickory Ridge; and Fridays/Mt. Pleasant High School.
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