Though COVID-19 precautions are less stringent compared to years past, Willie cautions attendees to continue to be mindful. Sign up for her newsletter. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Grab your cap and gown. If you bring an infant in a car seat/carrier, they will need a ticket because the carrier would take a seat. All guests will proceed through a mag-gate security screening (includes clear bag-check and wanding) before gaining entrance to the ceremony. Parking is complimentary in all legal parking spaces. No guests are permitted in the students' seating area at any time. Mount Herman Exceptional Student Center: on campus at 11 a.m. Palm Avenue Exceptional Student Center: at Paxon School for Advanced Studies at 5 p.m. Alden Road Exceptional Student Center: on campus at 6 p.m. Marine Science Center: at Duncan U. Fletcher High Schoo at 5 p.m. Duval Virtual Instruction Academy: at University of North Florida Arena at 6 p.m. Samuel W. Wolfson High School: at University of North Florida Arena at 1 p.m. Riverside High School: at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena at 1 p.m. William M. Raines High School: at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena at 5 p.m. Darnell-Cookman School of the Medical Arts: at Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts Moran Theatre at 7 p.m. Andrew Jackson High School: at University of North Florida Arena at 1 p.m. Terry Parker High School: at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena at 1 p.m. Duncan U. Fletcher High School: at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena at 5 p.m. DCPS also said additional details, including guest information and safety protocols would be available later this spring. Please display your placard so the Parking and Traffic team can direct your vehicle to the correct location. 50th Anniversary |Contact |Emergency | Privacy | Regulations | Consumer Information | Disability Accommodations |Diversity|Title IX|Jobs at UNF. Please remain seated for the entire ceremony as a sign of respect for all graduating students. Please allow time for parking, walking to the Arena, and the security checkpoint. Please review the bag policy here. Copyright 2022 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved. UNF is the host site for these ceremonies. The UNF Department of Recreation and Wellness hosts various events in the UNF Arena including high school graduations for local schools. Please add our email address to your contact list. Duval Schools' top picks for some math textbooks were rejected by the state. Guest drop-off will not be permitted from the main roadway in order to facilitate traffic flow. Guest seating is first-come, first-serve. Privacy | Please contact your school for specific information and graduation tickets. Darnell-Cookman School of the Medical Arts, Frank H. Peterson Academies of Technology, A. Philip Randolph Academies of Technology. 2022 www.jacksonville.com. Hold all applause and refrain from loud celebrations until the conclusion of the ceremony, so that all families can hear their graduate's name announced. See Terms, We've made it easy to size your ring from the comfort of your home. If you are experiencing difficulty accessing information on the site due to a disability, visit our website accessibility page. Tickets are provided by the host school. Celebrate your achievement with family and friends. Several private schools in the area are also following suit. 2023 graduations will be posted here once schedules are confirmed. Specific restrictions including bag size limits will vary depending on the venue. If you made it this far down the page you are probably looking for more. Spread your ring payments over 3 months for more flexibilty. What's next? Photographs are encouraged, but only from either your seat or the two locations in the upper level of the Arena that are designated for photography. The remaining ring(s) balance is charged to your credit card in two equal payments. Guests will not be seated during the processional; late arrivals must wait until the procession ends. Please have your graduation ticket in hand. The doors to the Arena will open to guests up to an hour and a half before the ceremony to accommodate guest volume. Guests with disability parking placards have two options for parking. Considerations for the Arena Parking Garage: it supports the university's students and staff and is priority parking for graduation guests with disabilities; do not back-in to parking spaces; it can take up to an hour for the garage to clear following a ceremony. Only clear bags and clutch with shoulder strap and clutch with wrist strap are permitted per the clear bag policy. Large vehicles or SUVs should avoid parking on the ramps for safety precautions. No weapons of any type will be permitted. An usher can direct your party to these areas. Get News and Discounts on Balfour Products! Children who are 3 years old and over, must have a ticket for entry into the Arena. Children age two (2) and under should not occupy a seat. Once this lot is full, guests with disabilities will be directed to the Arena Parking Garage. Sign up below to get the latest special offers and promotions. "We are thrilled about returning indoors for graduations this year," School Board Chairman Darryl Willie said. Duval School Board tables Joyce's Parental Rights resolution after hundreds show up at meeting, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Make your purchase more affordable by spreading the cost into three payments with 3 months no interest. Legal Notice, Search Your School to Find 1,000s of Items Curated For You. For vehicles bigger than these measurements, please park in Lot 18. Student Union (Building 58, adjacent to the Arena Parking Garage). For Duval County Public Schools, this graduation season marks a return to the 'Before Pandemic' times, with indoor ceremonies and no mask requirements. Guests will need to present a ticket for entry to the Arena. Do Not Sell My Information | Cell phones and pagers should be turned off. Do not stand along the walkway on the second level at any time. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Commemorative Brands, Inc. Balfour is a Registered Trademark of Commemorative Brands, Inc. CCPA | That guidance will be provided to attendees along with their tickets. Directional signage around campus will guide guests to Lot 18. Please have your ticket in hand. Please be mindful of those around you, and do not linger after taking your pictures. Guests needing to be dropped off close to the Arena should pull through Student Union (Building 58, adjacent to the Arena Parking Garage)drive which allows for drop-off nearest the cross walk to the Arena. Please note there is a vehicle height restriction of 8 feet and 2 inches on the 1st floor and 7 feet on the ramps and upper floors of the garage. The following applies for schools requiring tickets for entry: Children age two (2) years of age and under are not required to have a ticket, but should also be held in the lap of an attendee. Students sat in chairs placed on their football stadiums' grassy fields, water bottles in tow. Guests with bags that do not meet the policy will not be permitted access into the Arena. Copyright 2022 News4Jax.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings.

The Bridge to Success Academy: at Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts Moran Theatre at 7 p.m. Stanton College Preparatory: at University of North Florida Arena at 1 p.m. Edward White High School: at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena at 1 p.m. Mandarin High School: at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena at 5 p.m. Frank H. Peterson Academies of Technology: at University of North Florida Arena at 6 p.m. Douglas Anderson School of the Arts: at Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts Moran Theatre at 7 p.m. Jean Ribault High School: at University of North Florida Arena at 1 p.m. Englewood High School: at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena at 1 p.m. Atlantic Coast High School: at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena at 5 p.m. Westside High School: at University of North Florida Arena at 6 p.m. A. Philip Randolph Academies of Technology: at Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts Moran Theatre at 7 p.m. Paxon School for Advanced Studies: University of North Florida Arena at 1 p.m. First Coast High School: at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena at 1 p.m. Sandalwood High School: at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena 5 p.m. Baldwin Middle-Senior High School: at Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts Moran Theatre at 7 p.m. Duval County Spring commencement ceremony schedule released. There are special seating areas for guests with mobility issues or in wheelchairs. For attendees, it means there's something else to celebrate as well: air conditioning. Outside food and drink is not permitted. Josh Beauchamp, Audience Development Director. More:Duval School Board tables Joyce's Parental Rights resolution after hundreds show up at meeting.

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If you are unable to find your school, this product may not be available. All rights reserved. Following two years of modified commencement ceremonies across Jacksonville to accommodate COVID-19 safety recommendations, Duval Schools officials announced this season will return to traditional circumstances. Until now, ceremonies were taking placeoutside in the thick of Florida's swelteringsummer heat, on respective school football fields in lieu of inside indoor auditoriums, including the VyStar arena, Times-Union Performing Arts Center and the University of North Florida arena. Search Your School to Find 1,000s of Items Curated For You!

Your email has been recieved. Graduation parking will only be available in Lot 18. Recently:Duval Schools' top picks for some math textbooks were rejected by the state. Terms of Use | Follow her on Twitteror email her. Be advised that strollers brought into the Arena cannot be taken up into the seating area. Commencement ceremonies take place at the UNF Arena, Building 34, on the north end of campus. Between graduation ceremonies in 2018 through 2020, ceremonies cost the district an average of $261,091.

Lot 34 (behind the Arena)is accessible through Varsity Lane.

The return to the indoorvenues will cost the district about $300,000, with the bulk of costs going toward contracting theVyStar Veterans Memorial Arena for several larger commencement ceremonies, including Riverside and Fletcher high schools. What's next? Concessions and flower sales will be available within the Arena. Here's the graduation ceremony schedule for the class of 2022: Emily Bloch is a youth culture andeducation reporter for The Florida Times-Union. Attendees brought fans, wore hats and used umbrellas to hide from the sun particularly those who participated in daytime ceremonies. Download & Print. The first payment includes 1/3 of the ring(s) total plus the full amount of the sales tax and shipping and handling. When ceremonies took place on school football fields, pricetags decreased significantly, costing under $200,000. Please refer to the information on this page to guide you in preparing for this special occasion. Duval County Public Schools has released its Spring 2022 commencement ceremonies. If you need help with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. "We cherish the opportunity to have students and families celebrate the culmination of years of academic success.". Specific directions from your location to the UNF campus are available from the campus map website. On Twitter, the district announced the dates, times and venues for each school. This is essential for safety reasons, and in order to assure that all graduate candidates can be seen by their families. "I'm sure board members will be pleased to know ceremonies are taking place indoors," Superintendent Diana Greene said at a recent school board meeting. Please anticipate the security checkpoint upon entry in to the UNF Arena.