FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many tickets are Grads given for free for friends/family to attend?
- 5
Do kids and grad escort need a ticket?
- For the graduation ceremony where Grads receive their diploma, everyone except the Grad would require a seat, therefore they would require a ticket. If they only wish to attend PROM, they will NOT require a ticket as they won't be needing a physical seat in the arena.
How much are extra tickets and is there a limit?
- They are $5 each, and there is no limit
How much is the Grad fee?
- Grad fee for the 2024-2025 year is: $140 per student and must be paid in full by May 10th, 2025 in order to participate in the graduation ceremonies.
What is the Grad fee for?
- The Grad fee is a charge for each student who participates in grad-related activities to offset the costs. These include the 5 tickets for friends/family, arena rental, decorating, handshake photo, grad cap and gown and tassel, sound & lighting, live streaming.
What do I wear to commencement?
- You can wear whatever you choose under your graduation gown. You will wear your provided cap and gown and tassel during your commencement ceremony.
When do I wear my dressy prom dress or suit?
- Your PROM, which is not affiliated with Grande Prairie Composite High School, is where you would wear your dressy gown or dressy suit, during your Grande March.
When is the Grande March?
- The same day as your ceremony, however for any other answers, you must go to the Facebook Page - GP Comp Grad 2025
- We kindly ask that you refer to the provided Facebook Page for all questions or inquiries. As The Comp is not affiliated at all with your PROM, we will not presume to know the correct answers on anything related to this.
- The Comp has agreed to inform you that you must purchase your tickets to PROM by April 10th, thru the above Facebook page, and to relay to you that they are $50.
How do you know what size Grad gown I need?
- All Grads need to go to STUDENT SERVICES to be measured prior to grad. We simply need their height so their gown is neither too short nor too long.
I can't afford a gown or a suit, can you help?
- Finishing Touch Society can assist students and families for whom cost of formal wear is restrictive. You must apply for this and the deadline for applications is MARCH 1, 2025. For an application please go to Student Services.
- You can also contact by going to their facebook page. The Finishing Touch Grad Society
Do you have meetings for Grads?
Yes, please see below for all set meeting dates. These meetings are held within the school during the student's lunch hour. Meetings will be held on Thursdays, please pay attention to your Grad google classroom. IF set on those days, the following would be dates for upcoming.
- October 10
- November 7
- December 5
- January 9
- February 6
- March 5
- April 2
- May 7
Do we NEED to get a grad photo taken?
Yes, if you want your GRAD photo in your yearbook.
- This is not a “classic” session, and therefore no fee.
- This portrait is taken simply for the yearbook, it is NOT possible to order this at any time.
- For information on times available for these sittings, please contact Watson's Foto Source at 780.532.1779