Congratulations to the Realistic Transition Program (RTP) Class of 2020. Our seniors have worked hard, and they deserve to be celebrated. Although a traditional graduation ceremony is not possible due to the pandemic, we have a creative way to celebrate commencement. 

Seniors and families will be scheduled to rotate through a drive-through graduation ceremony at Woodside on Wednesday, June 10. Wearing their cap and gown, each student will receive their diploma cover, get a professional photo taken, and be cheered on by teachers and staff with appropriate social distancing. Students will also receive graduation programs and Class of 2020 memorabilia.  

It will be different than a traditional commencement. However, everyone will have a chance to be honored in front of their families and see the teachers who have supported them.

If your student ordered caps, gowns and/or announcements, materials will be sent to you through the mail.

GRADUATION CEREMONY

RTP (Realistic Transition Program)

• Location: Woodside Parking Lot 
• 18367 8th Avenue South, Burien 98148
• Wednesday, June 10
• 5:00 - 5:30 p.m.  

Live Streaming 

We will be live-streaming the drive-through graduation ceremony on YouTube. We encourage you to share this link with your friends and family who will not be in attendance.

Link to Watch Live Stream

Arrival Time

Please arrive any time between 5:00-5:30 p.m.

Transportation 

Please complete this form by June 3 if you need transportation to participate in your graduation.

TRANSPORTATION REQUEST FORM

What to Expect

Seniors and families will be scheduled to rotate through a drive-through graduation ceremony with staggered arrival times. You are welcome to decorate your vehicle. Security will be present to ensure cars move through the route. Here is the process:

• Students and families enter the parking lot, one car per family, while Pomp & Circumstance plays. Everyone is to remain in their cars.
• At Tent #1, runners will collect student names on index cards and give grads packets containing any awards, honor cords and Class of 2020 t-shirts.
• At Tent #2, grads will be directed to exit their vehicle and pick up their diploma cover from a table. A school administrator will be there to congratulate the grad at an appropriate distance.
• Grads will walk to Tent #3, where they will have a professional portrait taken. Grads must stay on the marks as they move between tents.
• Grads will walk to Tent #4, where they will be congratulated by the superintendent and a school board member, then be directed to return to their cars
• Cars will proceed to the exit corridor, where they will be cheered by teachers and staff.

Expectations for Graduates and Families

It is extremely important that everyone follows social distancing guidelines for the safety of students, families and staff. If participants do not follow the guidelines, remaining graduation ceremonies for other schools could be canceled. 

• Each graduate will be assigned an arrival time based on their advisory teacher. (See above.)
• Graduates should arrive in a vehicle with only their family members. Following public health guidelines, individuals who are in a high-risk group or who are sick should stay home. 
• Students are asked to sit in the front passenger seat of their car. Students are not allowed to drive themselves. 
• Please come dressed in your cap and gown. 
• Please arrive on time at your scheduled time. Families must attend the graduation ceremony during their allocated hour. There will be no makeup hour for families who do now show up at their designated time. 
• Only one vehicle per graduate is allowed. Exceptions may be made. Please review the criteria and complete the Two Vehicles Request Form by Friday, June 5. Completing the request form is not a guarantee you will be allowed more than one vehicle.
• Students must stay in their vehicles until instructed to get out. Grads will pick up their diploma cover in Tent 2 and walk to Tent 3 for their photo. They must stand on the marks on the ground and maintain 6 feet distance from others at all times. 
• We ask that students come prepared with a face mask for when they step out of the car. 
• Families may not get out of the vehicle at any time. Families who wish to take pictures must do so from their vehicles.
• No cars will be allowed to stop and greet teachers or staff. You are welcome to wave from the car, but you must stay 6 feet away from teachers and staff lining the exit route. 
• To make sure all families can hear their student’s name announced, please do not bring noisemakers.