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Graduation Handbook

Your Complete Guide to Graduation Success

CCHS' Grad Handbook offers a comprehensive overview of everything families need to know about graduation requirements, key deadlines, and the exciting events leading up to the big day. Whether you are planning ahead or looking for specific details about ceremonies, this handbook is your go-to guide for a smooth and memorable graduation experience.

Here’s what you’ll find inside:

  • Graduation Requirements – Understand Alberta’s high school diploma criteria, including credits, core courses, and volunteer hours.
  • Commencement Ceremony and Banquet – Get the details on the cap-and-gown ceremony, banquet plans, and rehearsal schedules.
  • Grad Photos and Rings – Learn about photo sessions, yearbook inclusion, and how to order personalized grad rings.
  • Post-Secondary Planning and Events – Explore upcoming fairs, application tips, and financial aid options to prepare for life beyond high school.
  • Fundraising and Grad Committee Involvement – Find out how to join the Grad Executive Committee and get involved in fundraising efforts to make your grad celebration unforgettable.

The handbook emphasizes the importance of meeting key deadlines and fulfilling all requirements, including the 25 hours of community volunteer service and course completion deadlines. You’ll also find step-by-step instructions for registering with "myPass" to track graduation progress, print academic reports, and apply for post-secondary education.

Parents and students are encouraged to review the handbook together to ensure they stay on top of important dates and expectations. Graduation is a shared achievement, and your active participation will help create a celebration to remember.

Keep the guide handy. Let’s make this year's graduation ceremony an event to cherish!