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Discovery Alternative  

High School

2150 Fircrest Dr. SE * Port Orchard, WA 98366 * 360.443.3680 * FAX 360.443.3704

Mr. Pat Oster, Principal

 

Dear Discovery Graduate:

Graduation is coming up very quickly and there are some important things you need to know.

Graduation will be June 9th at Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church, 7700 Skansie Ave, Gig Harbor 98335.    Graduates need to arrive by 5:00 pm for rehearsal. Doors open for family and guests at 6:00 pm. Graduation starts at 6:30 pm and ends at 8:00 pm.

Prior to Graduation

  • Please verify that the contact information we have in Skyward is accurate.  If not, call 360-443-3680 to make changes. Office hours are M-F 7:30 am-4:00 pm.
  • Order your cap, gown, and tassel at Jostens.com.  The deadline to order online is May 9th.  Cap and gown must be royal blue.
  • If you borrowed a cap and gown from Discovery and need a tassel, you can order through the office by May 2.  Tassels are $18.58 including tax.  This will save the shipping and handling of $7.98 for 1 tassel.  Discovery covers this cost, so you don’t have to. 😊 We accept cash and cards only. Cash must be exact; we are unable to make change.
  • Complete all classes and graduation requirements, including your Xello lessons, by May 30. 
  • Please complete your graduation check list and profile in Graduates 2025 Google Classroom (r2q7sfr) by May 30. If you don’t complete this, you will miss out on vital pieces of the graduation ceremony planning.
  • Return all Discovery items, including Chromebook, case and charger, and any book(s) by  June 6 or if lost, pay fine. (Students with missing Chromebooks will not participate in the graduation ceremony).
  • If you are borrowing a cap and gown, you ay pick them up anytime, before June 7th. Any gowns not collected by June 7, will be handed out at graduation practice.
  • Be sure to keep in touch with your advisor and watch for updates about graduation in the Graduates Google Classroom or on the Discovery website https://discovery.skschools.org/
  • You can pick up your graduation yard sign, once we receive them, from the main office once you have finished your Xello lessons and your Graduation profile.
  • Rehearsals (Both are Mandatory to Attend) will be held at 1:00 pm on June 5, following the BBQ at Discovery and at 5:00 pm at Chapel Hill prior to the ceremony on Monday June 9. (Be on time)!!   Bring your cap, gown, and tassel.
  •  Private storage is unavailable, so leave valuables at home.
  • You will be onsite for quite a while, so eat something before you arrive.

At Graduation

Doors will open for all family and friends at 6:00 pm. Graduates will already be in a staging area. Please inform your guests you will not be able to see them before the ceremony.

This ceremony is for graduates to celebrate and enjoy with family and friends. Please respect the venue’s expectations of no balloons, glitter, silly string, or confetti.  The ceremony will last 1-1.5 hours.

If you will have more than 10 guests at the ceremony, please notify the main office of the size of your party.  If there is a fussy baby/toddler, please use the Family Room for viewing the ceremony.  

Graduates attending the ceremony participate in a flower recognition presentation.  The school gives graduates two flowers to present to key people who helped them graduate.  This could be a family member, teacher, mentor, or a friend.   

Diplomas

Diplomas can be picked up starting June 8 from the office. 

Borrowed Gowns

Can be turned in after the ceremony in the foyer.  Gowns must be returned before picking up diploma.  If you would like to donate your purchased gown, we will gladly accept it.

End of Year BBQ

We will be having an end of the year BBQ on June 3 for Monday/Tuesday students and June 5 for Thursday/Friday students. Discovery students only.  Please come on your scheduled day. WST students may choose which day they’d like to attend.  If you have finished and are no longer attending, please call the office for BBQ times.  Lots of food and fun and community resources available.  Don’t miss out!!

 

Non-school sponsored events

  • Prom – Watch for information in the student bulletin.  The bulletin can be found weekly on our webpage.  Discovery.skschools.org   
  • Senior Parade– The parade is Parent sponsored and not an SKSD event.  The parade is scheduled for June 6 at 7 pm. 

We are so glad you chose Discovery High School for your education.  We are looking forward to celebrating your completion with you and your family.

 Please remember that you hold a special place in our hearts and will always be a Phoenix.

Sincerely,

Pat Oster, Principal

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