Graduation Information

    GRADUATION REHEARSAL—Tuesday, June 5th – 7:00 am—Chantilly High School Gym

      • ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY!  This will be the only rehearsal for the Commencement Ceremony. Individuals who fail to attend the rehearsal will be excluded from the graduation ceremony.  NO ONE will be excused from this rehearsal unless approved by Dr. McDowell, Class of 2018 administrator.
      • Special Instructions for Seniors:

      • Report to the gym at 7:00 am. 
      • Seniors will be given seating and marching arrangements; they will practice the processional and recessional for commencement.  A complete rehearsal of the program will be conducted.  
      • All textbooks, fines and other obligations owed to the school must be cleared by 10:00 am, June 1st.  Outstanding obligations should be directed to Mrs. Kiefaber, in the main office or Ms. Sunny Crosby, Finance Officer, whose office is located in the main office.  Caps and gowns will not be distributed and diplomas will be held until ALL outstanding obligations are met.
      • Caps and gowns will be distributed after the rehearsal on June 5th, 2018.

      • SENIOR BREAKFAST—Monday, June 5th – Chantilly High School Cafeteria, immediately following the graduation rehearsal.

      COMMENCEMENT/GRADUATION—Thursday, June 7th –Eagle Bank Arena—George Mason University

      • Seniors report and doors open at 6:30 pm.  A Commencement concert will be performed by the Symphonic Winds at 7:00 pm.  There will be no ticket distribution. There is ample seating and parking at Eagle Bank Arena to accommodate all guests.  Remember, this is a formal affair.  Noise makers and any other inappropriate items, such as signs, balloons, etc. are not allowed and will be permanently confiscated.   

      Special Instructions for seniors:

      • You will wear caps and gowns.  Girls are to wear dresses or slacks and dress shoes.  Shorts, jeans and beach attire are NOT permitted.  Boys are to wear dress shirts with ties and dress pants. Ties and bow ties are both acceptable. Shorts, jeans, tennis shoes, boots or sandals are not permitted.  Remember, this is a formal affair; alterations to the cap and gown will not be tolerated.  Any items that violate this policy will be confiscated and not returned.  At the discretion of the Administrative Staff, any senior whose dress and/or behavior are inappropriate for the ceremony will not be allowed to participate.  Your cooperation in making this a meaningful occasion for you, your parents, the community and the school is expected and appreciated. 
      • Graduates are to arrive at Eagle Bank Arena by 6:30 pm.  Enter via the loading dock area.  At 6:45 pm, Mr. McKinney will assemble the graduates in the marching order (wearing caps and gowns) in the loading dock area on the south side of the Eagle Bank Arena.
      • We request that parents and friends do not leave their seats to take pictures during the ceremony.  A professional photographer has been contracted to take pictures of each senior as the diploma is awarded.  Seniors will be contacted directly by the photographer to place orders.
      • It has been our experience that traffic is very heavy when approaching Eagle Bank Arena.  The evening rush hour will also contribute to the heavy traffic.  Please adjust your travel plans to accommodate these delays. 
      • Eagle Bank Arena is accessible for the handicapped.  The south side entrance provides access into the arena where there are areas to view the ceremony clearly.  To help us facilitate your needs, please call Mr. McKinney at (703) 503-2525.