At ShoWare Center:

ENTERING SHOWARE CENTER: Graduates will enter from the rear of the building and pick up their name cards at the check-in table. From there you may go to the locker rooms to put on your cap & gown. Staff members will be nearby to direct you. After you have put on your cap and gown, please come into the hallway to line up. Please DO NOT bring valuables with you and DO NOT leave anything in the locker rooms. You will not be able to enter the building following commencement to retrieve your belongings.

GRADUATION DRESS: In keeping with the tradition of a formal graduation at Lindbergh, we request that each graduate dress appropriately for the occasion. This means NO FLIP-FLOPS, shorts or jeans; no sunglasses, hats, or other adornment. The cap & gown should be worn plain with no added decoration and fully zipped. Culturally significant stoles may be worn upon approval of the Principal. For Principal approval, please email a picture of your proposed stole to thomas.caudle@rentonschools.us. Mr. Caudle will review your picture and contact you with his decision. No flower, candy or money leis are allowed.

GRADUATE BEHAVIOR: It is our intent to create a formal and dignified atmosphere for your relatives and friends attending the ceremony. Students who choose to engage in inappropriate behavior risk disciplinary action. Poor behavior may result in removal from the ceremony or withholding of the diploma. Your efforts in helping us maintain high standards during this commencement exercise will be appreciated by staff, family members, and friends.

ALCOHOL/TOBACCO USE: All students who are found to under the influence of alcohol or other drugs will not be allowed to participate in graduation.

PROCESSIONAL: As you reach the entrance to the arena be prepared to space yourself eight feet behind the person in front of you as you enter. By doing so, each individual will stand out. There will be a staff member at the entrance to the arena to help with pacing. This may not seem important to you, but there will be those in the audience to whom you are extremely special. Don’t disappoint them. When you get in front of your chair, turn and face the front and remain standing until the entire class has entered and you are given the signal to be seated. The class will sit in unison.

RECESSIONAL: At the conclusion of commencement, follow the recessional to the outside main entrance of ShoWare. This is where your family can meet you to celebrate.

REMINDER: ALL PERSONS ENTERING SHOWARE CENTER ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH, INCLUDING GRADUATING SENIORS.