Thursday, May 26, 2022

Hiland Park Baptist Church

6:00 PM

Livestream Link for Graduation:

https://www.bay.k12.fl.us/ (scroll to middle of Bay District Schools' Home Page)

The link will not be live until the ceremony begins.

Haney is excited to honor our 2021-2022 graduates in a Commencement Ceremony.  Graduates MUST REGISTER to participate and order your cap & gown AT NO CHARGE.      

REGISTER NOW: CLICK HERE

Guests should arrive and be seated no later than 5:45 PM.  Once the graduates are lined up to enter the auditorium, nobody can enter until after the graduates have walked in. The event will be live-streamed, and a photographer will be present to take pictures of the graduates and the event at no charge.  

Please see the FAQ's below or contact Suzanne Vann at vannsp@bay.k12.fl.us or 850-767-5500 ext. 212-5347 with questions.

9:00 AM: Graduation Breakfast and Practice:

=         Wear your Haney alumni t-shirt that was provided with your cap & gown.

=         Meet at Hiland Park Baptist Church for a breakfast in your honor, and then we will have a short practice. 

=         Attendance will be taken at the practice for students who are still enrolled.  Students are expected to return to school after practice or will be marked absent.

Graduates Arrive No Later than 5:00 PM 

=         Enter through the main entrance. Have your graduation photo taken by the professional photographer. All photographs from Graduation are provided at no charge to you.

=         A link to all photos from Graduation will be emailed to graduates within a couple of weeks.  The email link will be sent to the address you used to register for Graduation and will only be shared with Graduates.  School emails (baystudent.org) are not active after you graduate.  Email your name and personal email address to vannsp@bay.k12.fl.us to receive the photo link if you used your student email.

=         After your picture is taken, go to the line-up area. Find your name card, and remain in that location so that you will be in alphabetical order. Hold on to this card!  Hand your card to the presenter when it is time to read your name during the ceremony.

=         Personal items such as cell phones, purses, coats, cameras, etc. may not be carried during the processional. There will be no place to secure these items.

Dress Code:

 Men should wear dark or khaki pants, a neatly-pressed, long-sleeve dress shirt with a tie, dark socks, and dress shoes under the gown.  Ladies should wear a dress, skirt, or dress slacks, with a blouse and dress shoes under the gown.  Shorts, jeans, athletic shoes, and flip flops are not to be worn.  You will be climbing stairs, so please wear shoes that you can walk in comfortably and safely. If you need help with graduation clothing, please contact Kim Nix in Student Services.

 Caps, tassels, and gowns must be worn in a tasteful manner.  Gowns should be completely zipped during the entire ceremony.  Do not mark on the top of the graduation hats or change your cap and gown in any way.  Honor Cords awarded during your time at Tom P. Haney Technical College should be worn for Graduation.

Graduation FYI’s:

 Steam or gently iron your gown!  It will be very wrinkled from packing.

 Graduates will be given a copy of the Graduation program as you exit the auditorium after the ceremony.

 The diploma covers with Haney’s new college name have not arrived, so you will receive one that says Tom P. Haney Technical Center when you walk the stage.  Check with the school in August to pick up your Tom P. Haney Technical College diploma cover. You do not have to return the one you get at Graduation. 

 LIVESTREAM LINK: https://www.bay.k12.fl.us/ (Scroll to middle of Home Page)

Who is eligible to participate in Graduation?

GED:  Any GED student who attended classes at Haney and earned your GED in the 2021-2022 school year. Graduates must pass all parts of the GED in order to participate.

CTE:  Any CTE student who completes his or her program in 2021-2022.  This includes passing the TABE or meeting the basic skills exemption requirements. If students haven’t completed yet but your instructor says you WILL graduate by May 26, you can register for graduation and participate. 

How do I register for Graduation?

 CLICK HERE TO APPLY or you can call 850-767-5500 for assistance registering.