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GATHER OVERVIEW
Students should be gathering items that need to be returned to the school. Items can be returned starting the week of May 22.
 
Books
  • Library books > Return to Library (Mr. Feeley)
  • Current Textbooks > Return to teachers (depends on when the teacher is accepting returns)
  • Old Textbooks > Return to the Main Office
 
Chromebooks
  • Accepting returns now (Submit to Ms. Troesch in the Main Office)
  • REMOVE STICKERS - $20 fee if not removed
  • DAMAGED - Replacement fees may be applied for Chromebooks that do not power up, have broken screens, or have any damage to the device.
 
Locks/Lockers
  • Every student was issued a lock and locker. Students that do not have their assigned lock/locker may be charged a $15 fee.
 
Students can clean out their locker and 'return' their lock. Here's how:

(Using your assigned lock and locker)

  1. Open lock
  2. Clean out contents
  3. Lock the padlock on the latch inside the locker
  4. Shut door

Watch this informative video: https://youtu.be/2ePMtd8_CRQ

 

Sports Equipment/Other
Return any item(s) on loan to the coach.  

FEES OVERVIEW
  • Review Accounts - Login to ASPEN and review the account(s) for your student(s). If you notice any issues, please contact the Main Office immediately. Accounts must be settled and all items returned before the student receives the graduation pack or participates in the graduation ceremony. Additional charges may appear as items are turned in. ​​
  • Email Notification (Countdown)​ - Counting down to graduation rehearsal (6/2), Jones will be sending out email notifications with students’ account balances and assigned items.​ ​Emails will be sent out 14, 7, and 3 days prior to the rehearsal.
  • ​​Payment Options​ - CHECKS are no longer accepted for seniors. Accounts can be paid via credit card on ASPEN or cash/money order in the Main Office.

​​D​ATES OVERVIEW
  • Senior Awards Convocation, May 23, 2023
  • Senior Exams, ​Chromebook/​Book Return, May 30-31, 2023 | 8:00 AM – 3:15 PM
  • Yearbook Pick-up and Signing Party, June 1, 2023, 1:45 -3:15 PM​​
  • Graduation Rehearsal + Grad Pack Pickup, June 2, 2023
    • 10:00 - 11:00 AM* | Rehearsal (gym)
    • 11:00 - 12:00 PM | FastPass Grad Pickup (lobby)
    • 12:00 - 1:00 PM | Grad Pickup (lobby)
  • Commencement (UIC Credit Union 1 Arena)​ June 4, 2023, at 2:00​ PM​
 
GRADUATION
Venue
 
​Image UIC
 
​​UIC Credit Union 1 Arena
525 S Racine Ave
Chicago, IL 60607
(at Harrison & Racine)

​​Enter GATE 3
​Main entrance for guests
NOTE: Security is the same as a concert. Metal detectors and bag searched. 
 
Parking
1100 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60607
(on Harrison)
Cost: $10
*lot across the street will be open.
 
Venue Seating
Image Seating
Image Seating
 
Program ChangeCalling of NamesTwo people reading names
  • Stage Left M-Z
  • Stage Right A-L
images stage setup
 
Timeline
  • 12:45 PM  - Seniors arrive at Arena, dressed and ready to go. Seniors head to the parking garage for the line-up. It may be warm. Avoid shorts and T-shirt. Heels - there will be a decline into the venue.  Cap decorating
  • 1:00 PM - Doors open to general guests
  • 2:00 PM - Commencement promptly starts
  • 3:30 PM/4:00 PM - Commencement ends
    • 30-MIN POST CEREMONY - Harrison closed down so that families can meet grads outside.
 
Questions
  • Grad Packs - Seniors will get their DIPLOMA, cap/gown, and records in their grad pack on June 2.
  • Cords/Stoles -  Students should get their cords/stoles from their organization's sponsor.
  • Each student will receive 10 tickets and a ticket is required for entry.
  • Livestream - We are working on getting the ceremony livestreamed. Details to follow.
  • Photographer - 
  • A photographer will be taking a photo of graduates.
 
Details will be posted on www.jonescollegeprep.org/2023/

Livestream