Only students in grades 8-12 are required to attend. This is a special occasion dress event. The awards ceremony begins at 8:30 a.m. and usually lasts one hour. Eighth graders will have their class trip in the afternoon on this day. Grades 5-7 are not required to attend school on this day. Parents of 8th grade students receiving awards will be notified in advance, so they can plan to attend the awards ceremony.