Graduation & Senior End of Year Information

Graduation & Senior End of Year Information
Please note, all information on this page is subject to change and may update frequently. Please keep checking back for the most up to date information
 
FHS Graduation  
 
  • Date:  Friday, May 31st, 2024
  • Time:  6:30 PM
  • Location:  Pisini Field, or if bad weather is forecast it may be moved to the FHS Gym and Auditorium (you will know of any alternate plan ahead of time)
  • Gates Open for Guests at : 5:00 PM -we ask that guests line up at the Horace Mann entrance to Pisini field; the FHS entrance will be used for those guests that have reserved accessible seating accommodations.
  • In case of Inclement Weather: A decision will be made by the middle of Graduation week, (based on weather forecasts for Friday, 5/31) as to whether we will have an outside ceremony or move to an alternate plan.
  • Special Graduation Edition of the FHS Newsletter (coming soon)
  • Livestream the Graduation Ceremony on Franklin TV-link will be posted prior to Graduation
Graduates-
Tickets- Each graduate will be given 6 tickets (tickets will be given to grads during the Thursday, May 30th Grad rehearsal). If the ceremony remains outside, you can invite more than 6 guests, but only those with a (white or blue) ticket may take a seat on the field. Those guests without a ticket  may use the standing room area around the track or may be seated on the bleachers behind the podium to view the Graduation Ceremony.   If we move the ceremony indoors seating is limited so each grad will be allowed a maximum of 6 guests; that seating will consist of: (4) White Gymnasium seat tickets and (2) Blue Auditorium seat tickets.   There will be standing room tickets for the walking track above the Gymnasium available on a first come first served basis (via an online form) until ALL 300 Standing Room tickets have been requested. Students can request 1 or 2 standing room tickets only. That request form for standing room tickets will open only if the decision is made to move the ceremony indoors.  Please note, there are no high heels allowed on the walking track.
Arrival-Grads need to arrive to the Gymnasium by 5:00 PM
 
Guests-
Seating-  Anyone with a white or blue ticket may take a seat on the field. Those that do not have a ticket may use the bleachers immediately behind the podium or stand on the walking track around the field to view the ceremony. It does not matter which color the ticket is (blue or white) if the ceremony is held outside.  We ask that guests enter Pisini Field via the Horace Mann Middle School entrance gate which will open at 5:00 pm.  If the venue is moved indoors ahead of time, each student will have (4) Gymnasium tickets and (2) Auditorium tickets for their guests.  
 
Handicapped Accessible Seating /Language translator/ASM interpreter- FORM to request accessible seating accommodation or a translator/interpreter Those guests that have reserved accessible seating prior to May 31st will be permitted to use the FHS entrance to the Pisini field, as that is closest to the FHS Handicapped parking and seating area. They will give the usher their grad's name, present their white or blue tickets, and they will be escorted to their reserved seats.  There will be several golf carts circulating around assisting those that cannot walk to their seats.
 
Parking will be available in all FHS parking lots, at the Pirelli Ice Rink, at the Franklin Senior Center, and at Horace Mann Middle School. There will be extra designated Handicapped parking in the FHS lot that is closest to HMMS.  There will also be a drop off loop set up for those family members that cannot walk from a distant parking spot.  Several golf carts will be circling around the Handicapped parking area at FHS to assist those in need of a lift to their seats.
 
         A shuttle bus will run between the Senior Center, the Ice Rink and Horace Mann Middle School near the field entrance gate.
 
Photography- GradImages takes photos of every graduate as they exit the podium. Students/Parents/Guardians can pre-register on their website so that when the proofs are ready you will be notified via email and text and can view them immediately. You can save 20% on your order for pre-registering. You are under no obligation to purchase anything from GradImages, but if you would like to, registering is a way to make sure you do not miss seeing those photos as soon as they are available.   
 
Student Health & Permanent Records: With the exception of the Official Transcript, all Student Academic and Health Records will be placed in 2 large manila envelopes that will be distributed to students during Graduation Rehearsal on Wednesday, May 29th. Please open the envelopes to make sure you have your own records!!  Please note that Franklin High School does NOT keep a copy of your diploma or any of your academic or medical records. The only record we keep on file is your Official Transcript, which contains your courses, grades, credits, and graduation date. Please make sure to store your diploma where you can find it, if necessary, in the future!!!
 
Caps and Gowns- will be distributed to you on Senior Sign Out Day (Friday, May 24th-see schedule below) as long as you have met all of your obligations: you do not owe any money to the school or cafeteria, have returned your Chromebook & charger, books, textbooks, library books, and any other school owned items, and have completed the Guidance Post Grad Future Plans online form.
 
Yearbooks- information will be updated when shipping information becomes available
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Print a >> schedule << of your final (2) weeks at FHS 
 
Senior Awards Night-
      Thursday 5/16 - by invitation only
       Refreshments in the Cafeteria 5:45pm-6:15pm
       Awards Ceremony in the FHS Auditorium at 6:30pm 
 
Senior Final Exam Week 5/20-5/24- Seniors attend only during their scheduled exams M-Th of this week. Students must stay until the end of their exam periods. Make sure to bring your textbook with you to your final so it can be returned!!  All seniors need to attend Friday's Senior Sign Out Day according to the schedule below.
 
Monday May 2oth     Exam B  8:55 AM to 10:00 AM
                                      Exam C  10:05AM to 11:10 AM
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Tuesday, May 21st    Exam G  8:55 AM to 10:00 AM
                                      Exam A  10:05 AM to 11:10 A
                                    Senior Project Presentations 5-7  
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Weds., May 22nd     Exam E  8:55 AM to 10:00 AM
                                     Exam F  10:05 AM to 11:10 AM
                                   OSKEY 7:30 PM Auditorium
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Thurs., May 23rd    Exam D  10:05 AM to 11:10 AM
                                    Make up Exams by prior arrangement with your teacher and approval of your AP: 11:10 AM to
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Friday, May 24th:> SENIOR SIGN OUT DAY < Please report to the Library as follows to complete the below tasks
Last Names beginning with letters below should report to the Library/Media Center at:
A - D    8:00 - 9:00 AM 
E - K    9:00 - 10:00 AM
L - P    10:00 - 11:00 AM
Q - S    11:00 - 12:00 PM
T - Z    12:00 - 1:00 PM
(This alphabetical breakdown is subject to change)
  • Chromebook & charger return  - All seniors must return their Chromebooks & chargers no later than Friday May 24th.  These devices are the property of Franklin Public Schools.   All fees need to be paid prior to Graduation. Click HERE for more information on Chromebook Return
    • Failure to return your Chromebook will result in a charge of $250.00
    • If you have lost your charger you will need to pay $40 
    • Any intentional damage to your Chromebook (carvings, etc.) will result in a bill of $250.00
    • Damaged Chromebooks that were not insured this school year will result in a bill of $250.00
    • Please remove all stickers before returning your Chromebook to avoid a fee
    • Download anything you want to save from your Chromebook and your School Google account to an external drive or personal Google account before graduation.
    • Your school Google account will be deactivated once you graduate and you will not have access to your FPS Google Drive after that.
  • Return books and other materials to your classroom teachers; if you have not done so, you can return it at the textbook return station at the sign out.
  • Pay all monies owed to FHS - pay here > online or by check to Mrs. Tocci any money owed to the school(except cafeteria fees) ; make checks out to Town of Franklin. She will have a station at the Sign out to collect fees; she also has an office inside the Guidance Office.
  • Pay all outstanding cafeteria balances to the cafeteria personnel at the sign out, or pay them online in your LinqConnect lunch account before this day- any checks should be made out to Franklin Food Service with student's name on the memo line of the check.
  • Guidance-Make sure you have completed Guidance's Future Plans Google Form. This is part of the sign-out for all seniors.
  • AP-Pronunciation of your name and letting you know if you owe any detentions AP will read your name during the Graduation Ceremony; you can correct their pronunciation at this time; they will also let you know if you have any unserved detentions, or anything else that you owe them.
  • Make sure you do not have any outstanding Library materials (books, calculators)-they can be returned at the circulation desk at any time
  • Cap and Gown Distribution- As long as you have cleared all (7) of the above obligation categories and you have obtained the required 7 signatures on your sign out sheet, you will receive your cap and gown at the final station manned by your Class Advisors Ms. Cullinan and Mr. Doherty.
Senior Week Activities (5/27-5/31)
 
Monday 5/27           No School Memorial Day
 
Tuesday, 5/28        8:00AM-9:00AM Senior Breakfast @Cafeteria
                           9:15AM-11:00AM Senior Assembly @Auditorium and All Night Party Information
                                     After Assembly: Parade through your Elementary & Middle Schools
                                     Senior Grades will be posted by the end of the school day
 
Wednesday, 5/29  8:30AM -10:45 AM Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal on the Turf Field
                                               Student Academic and Medical Records will be distributed to grads during rehearsal
                                               Graduation Music Rehearsal-time to be announced
                                       Boat Cruise: Check in at FHS by 4:00 PM
                                                                              Board the Boston Harbour Cruises ship-Odyssey in Boston at 5:00 PM
                                                                  Depart for home at 9:00 PM
                                                                  Return to FHS at 10:00 PM
 Thursday, 5/30   8:00AM to 9:30 AM  Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal meet in your graduation chairs on the Turf Field
                                            Graduation tickets will be distributed to students during this rehearsal
                                            Kimball Farm: Depart FHS at 10:00 AM
                                                                            Depart Kimball Farm at 4:00PM
                                                                                  Return to FHS @ 5:00 PM
 Friday, 5/31
Graduation (Commencement) at 6:30 PM on Pisini Turf field Grads assemble in the Gymnasium by 5:00 PM   
All Night Party at HMMS from 11 PM Friday (doors close at 11:30pm) May 31st to 5 AM Saturday June 1st. Tickets for All Night Party can be purchased from now until 5/30/24 > HERE.   If you have signed up for ANP and do not show up, they WILL call your home

                  

updated 4/9/24 I.P.