Grad Photo Dates In School: December 16-20; January 6-10
The sessions will be 30 minutes, and we will do formal cap/gown photos as well as casual photos. (ex. Jeans/T-shirt, Sports uniform, etc,)
We highly suggest males bring a dress shirt and tie for formal photos and females wear v-neck or scoop neck top for formal photos. Unfortunately, we will not have shirts and ties for graduates to use.
The use of props provided by Lifetouch (roses, diploma scroll) is voluntary, we have implemented safety protocols for sanitizing props or will provide one time use props for each sitting.
Graduates may also bring appropriate props to be included in their sitting. (ex. football, musical instrument, etc.)
The booking link is Prestige Booking
Please note, There is no 8-digit code, students/parents can search by school postal code, T2A 1M8, then fill in school name: Forest Lawn High School.
To just have a grad year-book photo done, select Deluxe ($40 option), then go down to the bottom of the page and there is the option to pay at the school. Then at the appointment tell the photographer you only want a yearbook sitting, which is free.
Graduation Ceremony
The ceremony is an important part of your graduation. This is an event in which your family, friends, teachers, peers and community will formally recognize and celebrate your success. It takes place at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium at (1415 - 14 Ave. NW) on Friday, June 6, 2025. Students need to arrive at 9:15 a.m.
The program consists of a processional, during which graduands, guests, and teachers enter the main auditorium in their academic gowns while the audience stands to receive them. This is followed by a program of messages, introductions and musical interludes. Each graduand crosses the stage to receive a certificate and congratulations from the Principal and a Calgary Board of Education Trustee. Lifetouch will take a picture of you as you receive your certificate.
As this is a formal ceremony, the audience is requested to dress in business attire, to pay respectful attention to the speeches and musical performances, and to remain in the auditorium until after the recessional. Friends and family are requested to refrain from cheering and giving flowers or gifts during the ceremony. They are asked to withhold their applause until each group of graduands has been presented.
The graduation ceremony is approximately three hours in length and is not suitable for young children. There is limited seating available for people with disabilities. The access and seating in the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium is not suitable for those who may have trouble navigating stairs or sitting for extended periods.
Parking is available at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (1415 14 Ave NW – SE corner of 16 Ave and 14 Street NW beside SAIT and ACAD). There is a parking charge of $7.00 but the C-Train SAIT station is close and also an excellent option.
Graduands will enter the building line up at 9:30 am. Students will then proceed to be lined up by their designated teachers. Guests will not be permitted to enter the lower level of the Jubilee Auditorium. The doors for guest seating will open at approximately 10:00 am. The processional will begin at 10:30 am sharp.
Timeline
9:15 am Be on time. Plan your route and timeline before the morning of the ceremony. Expect traffic delays. Arrive at Jubilee Auditorium and proceed to the lower level to pick up and change into your gowns. Please do not spray on perfume after putting on your gown.
9:30 - 10:00 am. Go to the Alberta College of Art and Design Hallway to form the alphabetical lineup for the procession by LAST NAME. Your guests must enter the auditorium at this time, show their tickets and sit where designated.
10:30 am The auditorium processional will take place. Remain standing for O’ CANADA and the INVOCATION - Please be quiet and respectful.
12:30 pm Return your stoles as you exit the
Ceremony Attire
A dress, skirt and blouse, shirt and tie, dress pants, and dress shoes should be worn under the grad gown. Long dresses are not appropriate at the exercises, as this is an academic occasion. Corsages are not worn on academic gowns. Dress shoes should have comfortable heel for walking across the stage. If you wear a blazer, please leave it with your family as it will be very warm with the gown on.
Graduands will not be permitted to take purses, hats, cameras, cell phones, iPods, air pods, earphones or other items into the ceremony. Please leave these items with family or friends to avoid having to leave them behind in the gowning area. The school will not assume responsibility for the security of any student’s personal items.
Photographs: At the stage, a professional photographer from Lifetouch will be taking photographs of each student. These photographs will be available free of charge when students pick up their report cards in June. Friends and family are requested not to interrupt the ceremony by coming to the front to take pictures. This disturbs the audience and prevents others from seeing and hearing their graduand’s name being called.
Graduation Gowns, Caps and Tassels
Souvenir Graduation gowns, caps and tassels will be provided this year. You will be able to pick up your gown, cap and tassel on date Friday, May 30th. Students will be called, down alphabetically, during period 1.
PROM (Dinner and Dance)
Friday, June 13, 2025 (To be finalized)
Empire Banquet Hall
4826 - 11 Street NE, Calgary
Doors Open: 5:30 PM
Program and Dinner: 6:00 PM
Program/Photo Booth: 7:00 PM
Dance: 8:00 PM
PROM ATTIRE & SECURITY
Student dress is “dress to impress” - formal or semi-formal. For graduates, both long dresses and cocktail dresses are appropriate, as well as tuxedos, suits, or jackets and dress pants.
A coat check will be available.
No alcohol is permitted in the banquet hall. All students’, guests’, and parents’ bags will be searched upon entry to the banquet hall.
Please be respectful of the Coast Plaza security staff. It is their job to search all bags entering the banquet hall.
Once students, parents and guests have entered the banquet hall, they are required to remain inside. Re-entry is not permitted.
PROM PARKING – Free onsite
PROM TICKETS
Tickets go on Sale: Date and Price to be determined
To order tickets, please pay with Ms. Kennedy (cash, credit or debit) then she will book your seat at a table. 10 people are seated at a table. If you have a group, please come together to pay and book the table. We will not be holding any seats without payment.