Senior Year & Graduation FAQ

Volunteer Opportunities for Students

Yearbook and Senior Tribute Page Information

This page will be updated regularly as new activities and events are added!

 Assistant Principal 12th grade: Mr. Hostetler jhostetl@pasco.k12.fl.us

Assistant Principal IB: Ms. Leary aleary@pasco.k12.fl.us

12th grade Counselor Adrienne Zwijacz –  Traditional 813-794- 9416

Senior Counselor of IB: Stephen Javaruski

Student Council Senior Event Coordinator: Mrs. Hydes  shydes@pasco.k12.fl.us 

Career Specialist: Mrs. Frane-Colon  sfraneco@pasco.k12.fl.us 

School fee link: https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/finance/page/student-fees-rycor

Communication 

Students and parents should be using the myStudent app to see communications from the school. This is the main method that we are using to send out information this year. Parents, please make sure you have the app set up, and that there is a valid email address associated with your account.  

In addition, please check the LOLHS website frequently for school news and updates.  

School Privilege On-Track Guidelines  

• Credits: Students must be on track to graduate based on graduation plan and grade level 
• GPA: 2.0 or higher 
• Attendance: 90% or higher per total periods 
• Behavior: No more than one level 1 referral; no level 2 or 3 referrals  

***A student can only appeal their on/off track status one time per school year if it is because of attendance***

The grade-level or IB Programme Assistant Principal may review extenuating circumstances resulting in a loss of privileges. The decision of that appeal is final.

Important Dates (Subject to change – please check back frequently)

August 

• August 21: Senior Sunrise- seniors will meet on football field at 6:30 AM
• August 21: Navy Out Football Game Theme
• August 28: PowderPuff Interest Meeting in room 500
• August 28: Camo Football Game Theme

September

• September 7: No School-Labor Day
• September 18: Progress Reports
• September 18: USA Football Game Theme
• September 21 – 26 Homecoming Week
• September 23rd and 24th PowderPuff Games at LOLHS Stadium at 6:30PM
• September 25: Spirit Gear Football Theme and Homecoming Game
• September 26: Homecoming Dance at LOLHS GYM 7:00PM to 10:30PM 

October 

• October 9: End of 1st Quarter
• October 12: No School – Teacher Planning Day
• October 16: Report Cards
• October 23: Under Construction Football Game Theme
• October 28: Early Release Day

November 

• November 20: Progress Reports
• November 23-27 No School – Thanksgiving Break

December 

• December 5: Last Day for Senior Portraits
• December 11: Last Day to submit Senior Tribute Ad photos/message 
• December 18: End of 2nd Quarter & Semester
•  December 21-31: Winter Break
• December TBD: Grad Bash Tickets go on sale- Must have paperwork completed and be On-Track to purchase

January 

• January TBD: Club Picture Day/Senior Group Photo 
• January 1-4: No School- Winter Break
• January 11: Report Cards
• January 18: No School- MLK Day
• January 27: Early Release Day

February 

• February 11: Progress Reports
• February 12: Student Day (Will Convert to No School if Not Needed for Make-up Day)
• February 15: No School- Presidents’ Day
• February 24: Early Release Day

 

March 

• March 19: End of 3rd Quarter
• March 22-26: Spring Break
• March 29: Teacher Planning Day- No School for Students

April 

• April 5: Report Cards
• April 15: Grad Bash @ Universal Studios (Must Be On-Track)
• April 16: No School Day if not needed as make-up day
• April 23: Progress Reports
• Prom Tickets Go on Sale

 May 

• May 3-28: State and District Assessments
• Prom: TBD (Must Be On Track)
• Senior Sunset: TBD
• May 28: Last Day of School

June 

• June 2:  Senior Breakfast and Graduation Practice (students only; attendance required to walk at graduation) Grace Family Church in Land O’ Lakes. 22920 FL-54, Lutz, FL 33549 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM).  
• June 5: Graduation @ USF Yuengling Center 1:30 PM

 

Graduation 

 When/where is graduation? 

Graduation will take place at the USF Yuengling Center 

 What time should I arrive? 

Students should arrive at the USF Yuengling Center no later than . Parents are welcome to arrive any time after . The ceremony will start promptly at .

 How many tickets will I get? 

Tickets are not required for graduation. Due to the size of the venue, we do not limit the number of guests that students can have. 

 What is the dress code for graduation? 

Graduation is a special occasion. Students are expected to dress nicely. Jeans, shorts, t-shirts, tennis shoes, and flip flops are not permitted. 

 Do I need to purchase a cap and gown? 

Students must have a cap and gown in order to walk at graduation. Caps and gowns must be ordered through Herff Jones. Direct link: TBA

 When do I need to order my cap and gown? 

Caps and gowns should be ordered as soon as possible. They will be delivered to the school and distributed to students during graduation practice/senior breakfast. 

 When will I receive my cap and gown? 

Caps and gowns are distributed during graduation practice. 

 What if I already have a cap and gown? 

All student must purchased the newly designed graduation regalia. The grad fee will be posted through the Herff Jones website. (This fee covers the cost of the facility and other costs related to graduation.) 

 Can I decorate my cap? Yes, see guidelines below. 

Guidelines for Cap Decoration 

• Decorations must be SCHOOL APPROPRIATE 
• Caps may NOT: 

• contain any advertisement, symbols, abbreviations, initials, words, slogans, patches, or pictures that refer to drugs or controlled substances, tobacco, alcohol, weapons, or anything of a sexual nature. 
• denote an affiliation with gangs or which advocate drug use, violence, illegal activity, or disruptive behavior with is detrimental to the safety and welfare of other students.  
• be obscene, profane, vulgar, or lewd 
• threaten the safety and welfare of any person 

• Only the flat, top area of the mortar board may be decorated. There may be nothing hanging down from the sides, front or back of the cap. 
• Securely fasten decorations onto the mortarboard 
• You CANNOT cover the entire mortarboard (edges MUST remain the original color of the cap) 

 Is graduation practice/senior breakfast mandatory? 

Yes. Attendance for graduation practice is mandatory to participate in the graduation ceremony. 

 When/where is graduation practice/senior breakfast? 

Graduation practice/senior breakfast will take place on June 2nd at Grace Family Church in Land O’ Lakes at 9:00 a.m. 

What is the dress code for graduation practice/senior breakfast? 

Students are expected to dress nicely. Jeans, shorts, t-shirts, tennis shoes, and flip flops are not permitted. 

What are the weighted GPA requirements for Honor Cords?  

Cum Laude: 3.2 – 3.7999
Magna Cum Laude: 3.8 – 4.1999
Summa Cum Laude: 4.2 +