8TH GRADE PROMOTION

2024 Eligibility Information

ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE PROMOTION CEREMONY AND MAGIC MOUNTAIN TRIP:

Students must meet the 8^th grade academic standards for promotion by earning a passing grade in at least 9 of the 12 semester classes taken this year; 4 of these passing grades must be earned in the final semester.

1. A student may not have more than one (1) unsatisfactory (“U”) citizenship mark for the final semester in any of their classes and must not have an administrative “U”, which is usually given in the event of excessive behavioral referrals, or suspendable offenses.
2. The Principal shall have the authority to exclude any student from the ceremony and trip if a circumstance of unacceptable behavior has occurred. Examples of such behavior include:

• Student involvement with drugs, alcohol, graffiti, violent behavior or weapons
• Excessive referrals, suspensions, truancies, and/or tardies
• Other situations as determined by the Principal and Assistant Principals

2023 Promotion CEREMONY INFORMATION

DATE: June 6, 2024

TIME: 8:30 AM - Students need to report to the blacktop and stay there until they are lined up for the ceremony.  6th and 7th graders need to be able to get to class. We anticipate the ceremony to last approximately 90 minutes once we begin.  

PLACE: The Sinaloa Middle School Amphitheater does NOT provide shade. The use of umbrellas during the ceremony is prohibited in order for ALL guests to be able to see the stage.  We will have some canopies set up in the back of the seating area for those who need shade. There will be water available for purchase.

SEATING: There will be enough seating for all. We ask that children at the ceremony stay with family. If siblings/friends are being checked out of Sinaloa Middle School to attend the ceremony, they can be checked out by PARENTS ONLY! No exceptions as this is a safety issue!

PARKING: Parking will be available on the athletic field. You are to follow the directions of the parking staff as to where to park. Vehicles with state issued Handicapped parking placards should follow the directions of the parking staff for handicapped parking. We have limited spaces available.  

NOTE: Siblings who will be attending the promotion ceremony can only be checked out of school by their parents…NO EXCEPTIONS! School will be in session from 8:15am to 12:10pm. It is a regular school day for all students in grades 6, 7 and 8.

MISCELLANEOUS INFO: School will be in session on June 6tht for all students in grades 6, 7 and 8. Should parents choose to call their student out for a personal day is a choice that a family can make. Otherwise if a student is NOT at school on June 6th, they will be marked as truant. It is an 8:15am to 12:10pm minimum day.

CLEARING OBLIGATIONS: In order for students to receive their promotion certificate, ALL school obligations (PE locks, textbooks, library books, fines, etc.) MUST be cleared by 3 p.m. on June 1st. Checks cannot be accepted for payment at this time of the year.

11-1-2022 - This information is subject to change. Please check in on this page as the year progresses.

Rehearsal

Promotion Rehearsal will be held on June 5th . Students MUST attend rehearsal in order to participate in Promotion on June 6th. June 6th is a minimum day so students will be excused from school at 12:10 p.m.

Promotion Ceremony Dress Code

2024 CEREMONY DRESS CODE - Sinaloa's 8th Grade Promotion is a dignified ceremony. Students are being presented to members of the school board, district leadership, and most importantly, the community at large. Students should be dressed in a way that is interview appropriate, often described as "business casual." Examples of such attire would include dresses or dress pants/shirts for female students, and dress pants or slacks and a collared shirt for male students. Ties and jackets are optional. Note that all students will be sitting outside in the sun for a time and walking a distance to their chairs. Comfortable shoes and adequate coverage from the sun are STRONGLY recommended.