Class of 2024
Commencement Ceremony
May 21, 2024
Dr Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Ceremony starts 10:00 am sharp
(graduates must arrive by 9:00 am)
There is no rehearsal
Questions contact via email Donna Dalton
phone 407-317-3327 x 6295546
Graduates -Arrival time is 9:00 am to the Dr. Phillips Center.
Note anything brought into the venue must be carried the entire time. Graduates will not be returning to the line up area after the ceremony. Do not bring large bags, purses, etc.
Graduate Dress Code Acceptable dress code for graduates is dark trousers, collared shirts, tie (bow ties are permitted) dark dress shoes and socks, dress or skirt/slacks and blouse or sweater, dress, shoes or sandals. Note be aware of heel height. The Dr Phillips Center is a large venue and graduates will be doing lots of walking and there are lots of steps. Sneakers, flip flops, tshirts, and jeans are not acceptable for graduates.
Cap/Gown/Stole - Pre ordered cap/gown/stole will be picked up from the school campus on senior checkout day on May 15 from 10 am to 12 pm right after senior breakfast at 9 am. (Caps and gowns are also available for purchase for $90 cash only. Note not all sizes will be available) Caps and gowns may not be decorated nor have flowers pinned. Graduates may not wear anything additional other than described above or carry anything on stage.
Only official school stoles and cords issued from OCVS only may be worn during the ceremony. One tassel is provided with your cap/gown. For additional tassels see the Josten’s OCVS school store.
Diplomas At the ceremony diploma covers are distributed. Diplomas are distributed in June after the school year is complete.
Photos - Formal photos with a diploma cover will be taken before the ceremony. A “handshake photo” taken with the Principal will be taken during the ceremony. Personal photos may be taken immediately following the ceremony on the lawn outside the Dr Phillip Center.
Parking
Suntrust Center Parking, 25 W South Street, Orlando 1st hour $3.00 additional hours $ 2.00
City Commons parking garage, 460 Boone Avenue, Orlando 1st hour $3.00 additional hours $ 2.00
An ADA designated drop off area is available in the front of the Dr Phillips Center off of South Street in front of the Dr Phillips Center.
Guests -Doors to the venue for guest seating will open at 9:30 am. Seating is on a first come first served basis. There are plenty of good seats available for all guests.
ADA Parking is not available at the Dr Phillips Center. An ADA designated drop off area is available on South Street and Magnolia Street.
Tickets
There are no tickets for this event; you may bring as many guests as you wish.
The following items are expressly prohibited in the venue:
• Flasks, coolers, and outside food and beverages
• Items with indecent or derogatory messaging
• Balloons, laser pointers, noisemakers, amplifiers, signs on sticks
• Bags and backpacks larger than 12” x 12” x 12”
• Pets, except service animals
• Any other items deemed by Dr. Phillips Center as dangerous, illegal or detrimental to others enjoying the experience
Note the ceremony is not live streamed.