The commencement ceremony is a dignified occasion to honor graduating seniors and their families for their accomplishments during their school years. To maintain the dignity of the ceremony, the following guidelines for the student and audience participation have been established.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:

1.  All University of Oklahoma security protocols must be followed (Clear Bag policy and Prohibited Items). Please refer to OU’s website for a complete list. https://soonersports.com/sports/2019/8/9/208803893.aspx
   
   
2. Student attire must be in compliance with Norman North dress code. Business casual attire is encouraged.
   
   
3. Decoration of the cap and gown will not be allowed.
   
   
4. Signs or flags of any description are not allowed at Lloyd Noble Center.
   
   
5. Students who have consumed or possess any drugs or alcohol will not be allowed to participate, as stated in school policy.
   
   
6. Students are not to carry anything, including purses, cameras, sunglasses, and flowers.
   
   
7. Participation in commencement is a school activity. Inappropriate behavior during the last few weeks of school may result in the loss of the privilege of participating in the commencement ceremony.
    
8. Students involved in inappropriate behavior during commencement exercises will be removed from the commencement ceremony.
    
9. Students are to enter from the South Ramp (students only) of the arena for commencement on Friday, May 26th. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and students need to be in their assigned seat no later than 6:30 p.m. They will go through a security check there.
   
   
10. Only students who have met the established criteria (as verified by the school administrators as of January 2023) will be seated and recognized as having a GPA of 4.0.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Dress code:  
  
  
  • Male students should wear long, dark-colored pants, a shirt with a collar, and preferably a tie. All male students should wear regular dress shoes with dark socks.  
  • Female students should wear a dress or long pants and a blouse.
  • Tennis shoes and flip-flops are not appropriate
  • Decoration of the cap and gown will not be allowed.  Cultural or religious dress is allowed only under the cap and gown.
    
    
• Expectations:
  
  
  • Students who have consumed or possess any drugs or alcohol will not be allowed to participate, as stated in school policy.
  • Students are not to carry anything, including purses, cameras, sunglasses and flowers.
  • Participation in commencement is a school activity.  Inappropriate behaviors during the last few weeks of school may result in the loss of the privilege of participating in the commencement ceremony.
  • Students involved in inappropriate behavior during commencement exercises will be removed from the commencement ceremony.
    
    

• Practice and Picnic:

  • Graduation Practice is TBA.  All graduates are required to attend practice.
  • Senior Picnic is TBA
  • Picnic is provided for Seniors by NNHS and the Norman Community.
    
    
• Parents, Friends, and Relatives:
  
  
  • We do not allow noisemakers, air horns, balloons, silly string, signs, food or drinks.
  • A sign language interpreter will be located on the West end of the bleachers near the concession stand.
  • Wheelchair access is located along the back of the stadium, just inside the main entrance.
  • Because of the number of students and large amounts of equipment, parents and guests will not be allowed on the field to take pictures before, during, or after the event.
  • Links to watch the ceremony live will be on the NPS webpage and the NPS Facebook page.
  • Pictures will be taken by Oklahoma School Pictures.