Gigante Productions (813-907-1078) will photograph each senior individually upon receiving his/her diploma and congratulations from the principal. Purchase of these photographs is optional. Gigante Productions will notify seniors via mail when the pictures are ready and all questions regarding these pictures should go to Gigante Productions. Please make sure that your address is correct with Cypress Creek High School, as that is the address that we will provide to Gigante Productions. Cypress Creek does not receive any of these pictures or information following graduation.

https://www.giganteproductions.com/

There is an $8.00 charge for parking, and it will be done by credit card only. There are parking areas around the University of South Florida Yuengling Center. Disabled parking is located at Gate A and Gate D, Parking Lot Area 22F.

SECURITY AND BAG POLICIES FOR USF

• No weapons of any kind, no outside food or beverage, no backpacks, or other large bags.
• Personal bags must be smaller than 12”x12”x12” and are subject to search upon entry.
• All cameras are permitted except for professional cameras with larger lenses.

Presale Parking Information

• For each of the ceremonies there are 300 PRESALE tickets ONLY per graduation per USF.
• Anyone who does not purchase a ticket after the 300 are sold can purchase one on the day of the ceremony via credit card only.
• There is MORE THAN ENOUGH parking for everyone who will want to attend, and everyone will get to park who wants to park and everyone will get to purchase a parking ticket who wants to purchase one. This is a USF policy.
• Patrons must find the date and time of their graduation ceremony and purchase the parking ticket.
• Of note, if they purchase a parking ticket for another ceremony, they will have to rebuy parking and WILL NOT be reimbursed.
  • https://www.parkwhiz.com/yuengling-center-parking/

Dress Code for Graduates: Dress pants and dress shirt with tie, a dress or skirt and blouse or pantsuit are recommended outfits. If wearing pants, wear matching/dark socks with dress shoes. No sneakers, sandals, flip flops, etc. are allowed. We recommend that students not wear high heels, as there will be a lot of walking and stair climbing. No visible “bulky” jewelry, scarves, ribbons, etc. are permitted.

Personal Items: Leave purses, cameras, sunglasses, and personal items with a parent or friend in the audience; they may not be taken in during the processional. Flowers or corsages are NOT permitted.

Graduation Gowns: Gowns should be brought with you to the graduation ceremony. When you arrive, please have your gown in hand and not on. We have ordered all caps and gowns for students. Please do not order a second cap and gown from Herff Jones. Please carry your cap, gown, and medallion into the University of South Florida Yuengling Center. We will not have extra gowns on hand. Make sure that you bring yours to the ceremony. Gowns are to look like they did when received from the company. Nothing extra may be added to them.

Graduation Cap: The mortarboard (graduation cap) is to be worn flat with the tassel over the right eye. Once the seniors are declared graduates, the tassel is moved to the left side in unison with the class. Caps may be decorated on the top only. Caps will be reviewed upon check-in. If the decoration on your cap is not appropriate, you will be given a plain replacement cap to wear for the ceremony.

Please consider the following rules when decorating your graduation cap. Failure to follow them may result in removal before the ceremony.

Caps MAY NOT contain: Advertisements, symbols, abbreviations, initials, words, slogans, patches, or pictures that: refer to drugs or controlled substances, tobacco, alcohol, or weapons or anything of sexual nature.

• Affiliation with gangs, drug use, violence, illegal activity, or disruptive behavior which is detrimental to the safety and welfare of others.
• Anything obscene, profane, vulgar, or lewd.
• Numbers other than the graduation year.
• Anything threatening the safety or welfare of someone else.
• Anything that makes noise (bells, horns etc.).
• Only the flat area can be decorated. There can be nothing hanging from the sides. 3D objects (only 2D objects that are flat and attached to the cap).

Acceptable Ideas include: thanking a parent or guardian, recognizing a university you will be attending, your graduation year, military branch that you will be joining. It is highly suggested that you trace your cap onto cardboard and decorate the cardboard. We will not be supplying new caps if you mess yours up. Administration reserves the right to disallow anything that is not considered appropriate for the commencement ceremony.

Graduation Regalia: Only the regalia given by the school or pre-approved by administration will be allowed to be worn at the graduation ceremony. If students come with any stoles, cords, or other regalia they will be told to remove it or will not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony.

Seniors requesting to wear cords or sashes to graduation that are not provided by Cypress Creek need to use THIS LINK for approval. Principal or the designee’s decision is final.

Failure to comply with the dress policy may result in the student not participating in the ceremony. Security will do a visual search and wand of all graduates and any guests to the University of South Florida Yuengling Center.

Stay knowledgeable by checking the updated Senior timeline, which includes all senior events and activities. Your support ensures a memorable final year for your child, so be sure to mark those dates and secure the current fee.

Class of 2024 Timeline

We are excited about the upcoming graduation of your student! It is time to ask for your help to congratulate our students for their accomplishments over the past twelve years. Cypress Creek will participate in a Letter Envelope program this year. We would like each senior to be given at least one letter from a family member or friend at our upcoming Senior Breakfast. Please see below for the guidelines and information for participation.

We appreciate you taking the time to do this for your graduate. We know they will cherish your letter. Letters will be accepted via drop off or mail.

School Address:

Senior Letter Attention: Geisa Perez

8701 Old Pasco Rd

Wesley Chapel Fl, 33543

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SENIOR LETTER ENVELOPE CARDS AND LETTERS

Please keep in mind that letters will be collected for 500 students. It is IMPERATIVE that you follow these guidelines:

• Send in cards or letters no larger than 8″ x 10″
• No packages
• Do not send anything of value to the school; we cannot be responsible for it (cash, checks, gift cards, etc.).
• If sending several envelopes inside a larger envelope, please put the student’s full name on ALL envelopes!
• Keep letters and cards flat
• ALL CARDS AND LETTERS MUST ARRIVE AT THE SCHOOL BY May 12th. We cannot take anything after this date. We encourage you to send your letters as early as possible.

Grad Bash Powerpoint