Graduation ceremonies for Volusia County Schools Class of 2020 will be held at the Ocean Center July 9-11. Due to social distancing requirements, and the facility capacity outlined by the Ocean Center, tickets will be limited to two per graduate. Individuals considered high risk or who are displaying fever-like or flu-like symptoms should remain at home. Each of the graduations will be live-streamed for those who cannot be in attendance.
The Ocean Center will increase cleaning of restrooms and public areas, in addition to placing sanitation stations throughout public areas. Between rehearsals and ceremonies, the arena and exhibit hall will be sanitized, to include seats and the stage. Restrooms will be monitored to ensure social distancing.
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For students and guests, the following health and safety protocols have been established as preventative measures:
Graduation Rehearsal Protocols
Face coverings (masks) are highly recommended (this might change based on CDC and/or local guidelines) – students and staff members should bring their own masks
Six feet sections will be marked in the Exhibit Hall to help students understand what six feet looks like
Students will check-in, have their temperature taken by school staff and report directly to their designated line
Students will stand on or by the markers and remain six feet from each other
To comply with the six-foot spacing, handshaking and hugs should not occur
When rehearsals conclude, graduates must leave immediately to avoid crowd gatherings
Graduation Ceremony Protocols
Face coverings (masks) are highly recommended (this might change based on CDC and/or local guidelines) – students and attendees should bring their own mask
Students will check-in, have their temperature taken by school staff and report directly to their designated line
All participants, including graduates, administrators, guests and family members, must remain at least six feet apart at all times.
All upper bowl seating for attendees will be spaced at least 6′ apart, with alternate rows blocked off. Seats are available in pairs so that guests can sit together yet socially distance from other guests/households
To comply with the six-foot spacing, handshaking and hugs should not occur:
No physical contact will occur between students and stage occupants
Minimal district staff seating sections will exist
Each graduating senior will accept a diploma cover after crossing the stage and be officially photographed
When ceremonies conclude, graduates and guests must leave immediately to avoid crowd gatherings
The live ceremonies can be watched by going to our district website at vcsedu.org or by clicking on this link. Volusia County Schools will also send the link for the live stream the week of the graduation ceremonies to all families, on social media and on our district website.
If you miss the live stream, we will also be posting videos of the ceremonies on the district website that can be viewed at any time.
