MCPS Graduation Ceremony tickets

[Anonymous]

At our high school we got 6 and people were offering up tickets. I think we took 1 extra and had 7 people there and that was a lot. Some kids had just their parents or parents and siblings. 15 people would be way too many. It's high school.

Anyway, it's not unusual since these are big schools and there are limited spaces for graduation ceremonies.

Also how did you not know the date? Our school announces the date at the beginning of the year, or as soon as the county assigns dates to each school. And I knew from following the list serv for 4 years that there were limited tickets per graduate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:At our high school we got 6 and people were offering up tickets. I think we took 1 extra and had 7 people there and that was a lot. Some kids had just their parents or parents and siblings. 15 people would be way too many. It's high school.

Anyway, it's not unusual since these are big schools and there are limited spaces for graduation ceremonies.

Also how did you not know the date? Our school announces the date at the beginning of the year, or as soon as the county assigns dates to each school. And I knew from following the list serv for 4 years that there were limited tickets per graduate.

DD's school announced the date in January. That is when they said they found out and we found out. Did a draw or something. Trust me parents were e-mailing a school since September about it, me included. I don't know what to make of FIL's new comments to my text. Sil joked that nobody likes the ceremonies anyway, which is nice of her to say, I though. Then FIL chimed in:"Amen, I'll stay at the hotel." then "On second thought, maybe I'd enjoy a 17 year old speaking about life." Is he being passive aggressive? btw, passive aggressive is his whole mod.I just wanted to say again, that I haven't even mailed announcements to any of them,(will tomorrow thought)that I didn't invite them in a text either, that this was an initiative started by ILS, not me or DH. I would let DH deal with this, I am an immigrant and this is his family, but he is posted overseas.

[Anonymous]

^^though

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, if there are 500+ kids graduating, and everyone brings 5 guests, that is already 500 students + 2,500 guests. Then add in faculty. That is over 3,000 people. DAR only holds about 3700 people. So, they can't do a blanket 6 tickets per kid, or everyone might not fit.

It is my fault for not realizing that! I think they are fine with it so far based on their responses.

That’s great! Just make sure everyone has a great time at the party and show how much you value them making the trip to celebrate your child’s graduation and everyone will be happy!

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:At our high school we got 6 and people were offering up tickets. I think we took 1 extra and had 7 people there and that was a lot. Some kids had just their parents or parents and siblings. 15 people would be way too many. It's high school.

Anyway, it's not unusual since these are big schools and there are limited spaces for graduation ceremonies.

Also how did you not know the date? Our school announces the date at the beginning of the year, or as soon as the county assigns dates to each school. And I knew from following the list serv for 4 years that there were limited tickets per graduate.

DD's school announced the date in January. That is when they said they found out and we found out. Did a draw or something. Trust me parents were e-mailing a school since September about it, me included. I don't know what to make of FIL's new comments to my text. Sil joked that nobody likes the ceremonies anyway, which is nice of her to say, I though. Then FIL chimed in:"Amen, I'll stay at the hotel." then "On second thought, maybe I'd enjoy a 17 year old speaking about life." Is he being passive aggressive? btw, passive aggressive is his whole mod.I just wanted to say again, that I haven't even mailed announcements to any of them,(will tomorrow thought)that I didn't invite them in a text either, that this was an initiative started by ILS, not me or DH. I would let DH deal with this, I am an immigrant and this is his family, but he is posted overseas.

You don't like your in laws. Just tell them to pi$$ off.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:At our high school we got 6 and people were offering up tickets. I think we took 1 extra and had 7 people there and that was a lot. Some kids had just their parents or parents and siblings. 15 people would be way too many. It's high school.

Anyway, it's not unusual since these are big schools and there are limited spaces for graduation ceremonies.

Also how did you not know the date? Our school announces the date at the beginning of the year, or as soon as the county assigns dates to each school. And I knew from following the list serv for 4 years that there were limited tickets per graduate.

DD's school announced the date in January. That is when they said they found out and we found out. Did a draw or something. Trust me parents were e-mailing a school since September about it, me included. I don't know what to make of FIL's new comments to my text. Sil joked that nobody likes the ceremonies anyway, which is nice of her to say, I though. Then FIL chimed in:"Amen, I'll stay at the hotel." then "On second thought, maybe I'd enjoy a 17 year old speaking about life." Is he being passive aggressive? btw, passive aggressive is his whole mod.I just wanted to say again, that I haven't even mailed announcements to any of them,(will tomorrow thought)that I didn't invite them in a text either, that this was an initiative started by ILS, not me or DH. I would let DH deal with this, I am an immigrant and this is his family, but he is posted overseas.

You don't like your in laws. Just tell them to pi$$ off.

I don't love them, but we get along, FIL is just a very difficult misogynist older guy. Still, I have a better relationships with him than his own DD. He stopped talking to her for years because she was not a good and proper housekeeper for her DH.

[Anonymous]

We have a large family, so we asked friends in the past if they had extra tickets. Several families had some to offer us because they did not need all the tickets the school gave them.

However please consider that for older people, DAR Constitution Hall is a difficult location if they have problems walking or climbing stairs Grandparents with limited mobility sometimes prefer watching the ceremony online then joining the family for the party afterwards. Your school will send out a link for the live feed before graduation day that you can send to relatives out of state but also you can send to those who have difficulty with the facility itself.

Some schools are switching to the Xfinity Center, which I think is a better venue for handicap accessibility. There's plenty of parking, ramps, etc. and it is easier to get to UMD vs. traveling in downtown traffic. The size is also bigger so I would think there would be less restrictions on the number of tickets.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We have a large family, so we asked friends in the past if they had extra tickets. Several families had some to offer us because they did not need all the tickets the school gave them.

However please consider that for older people, DAR Constitution Hall is a difficult location if they have problems walking or climbing stairs Grandparents with limited mobility sometimes prefer watching the ceremony online then joining the family for the party afterwards. Your school will send out a link for the live feed before graduation day that you can send to relatives out of state but also you can send to those who have difficulty with the facility itself.

Some schools are switching to the Xfinity Center, which I think is a better venue for handicap accessibility. There's plenty of parking, ramps, etc. and it is easier to get to UMD vs. traveling in downtown traffic. The size is also bigger so I would think there would be less restrictions on the number of tickets.

Thank you so much for this information! Just because FIL annoys me on occasion doesn't mean I am going to "order" them not to come. I didn't know about the video link! Thank you so much, and for all the tips for older people and stairs!

[Anonymous]

Heat, humidity, traffic and parking blocks away almost caused a medical emergency with a person in poor health in our family. Remember water for the car and plenty of extra time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, if there are 500+ kids graduating, and everyone brings 5 guests, that is already 500 students + 2,500 guests. Then add in faculty. That is over 3,000 people. DAR only holds about 3700 people. So, they can't do a blanket 6 tickets per kid, or everyone might not fit.

It is my fault for not realizing that! I think they are fine with it so far based on their responses.

You can’t do basic math OP?

[Anonymous]

DAR will stream it live on line. Set up a great viewing party at home.. you will wish you get to watch from there too!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DAR will stream it live on line. Set up a great viewing party at home.. you will wish you get to watch from there too!

What a wonderful idea! Thank you. Yes, I am a bit clueless on these graduations, but I am pretty good at hosting a party.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Heat, humidity, traffic and parking blocks away almost caused a medical emergency with a person in poor health in our family. Remember water for the car and plenty of extra time.

This might be a blessing then! DS went to a small private school so there were none of these major plans to deal with.