Important Dates and Information
Yard signs will be available for pickup at the Front Office beginning the week of May 20.
If you rented books from eCampus it is your responsibility to return your books.
- Go to https://wheatonacademy.ecampus.com/. Select the Login/Sign Up button in the top right corner. Enter your login information (student’s walearner email) and click Sign In & Continue to access your account.
- Once you have logged in to your account, select Manage My Rentals/Returns from the menu bar.
- Select Return my Rental for Free.
- Rental textbooks that are eligible for return will be displayed. Select the textbooks you would like to return, and click Print Label & Complete Return.
- Print the prepaid UPS shipping label and packing slip. Once printed, place the packing slip in a box, making sure that the books are packed securely, and affix the UPS shipping label to the outside of the box. Take the package to your local UPS shipping location, and you’re done.
For more details on how to return them for free, please click here.
All seniors must return the Dell Latitude laptop, charger, and pen clean and in good condition at the latest by 11 am on Friday, May 31. Laptops can be returned at the I.T. office, 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. Promptly returning the devices helps us get them ready for the incoming freshmen who will be starting summer school. Unfortunately, there is no option to purchase the device this year. Please remove any stickers that you have put on the device (leave the serial number and Windows stickers). If the laptop has been damaged, please have it repaired before turning it in! There is a $150 fee for accidental damage, payable via PushCoin. Pens are available in the I.T. office for $30 via PushCoin, and chargers for $20.
Tuesday, May 28
8:00-9:30 a.m. 1st Period Final Exam
9:45-11:15 a.m. 2nd Period Final Exam
12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Senior Luncheon at Wheaton Academy, Commons & Graduation Rehearsal – Edman Chapel, Wheaton College
This luncheon is a time when our faculty and staff come together with the senior class. We invite all seniors to attend this special luncheon honoring them before the required graduation practice.
Please note: Attendance at Graduation Rehearsal is mandatory for ALL seniors. Transportation to and from Edman Chapel will be provided for students in need. (Our graduation practice is not a production of Wheaton College)
Wednesday, May 29
8:00-9:30 a.m. 3rd Period Final Exam
9:45-11:15 a.m. 4th Period Final Exam
Thursday, May 30
8:00-9:30 a.m. 5th Period Final Exam
9:45-11:15 a.m. 6th Period Final Exam
Friday, May 31
8:00-9:30 a.m. 7th Period Final Exam
12:00 p.m. Deadline to return Dell Laptops.
After finals on Tuesday, May 28, Seniors will meet in the Library for lunch, then travel to Wheaton College for graduation practice. Attendance at this practice is mandatory. Seniors will receive more details as the date draws closer.
A friend of Wheaton Academy, Molly Grace, is an amazing photographer and is offering FREE cap and gown pictures in front of the Alumni White Chapel before Baccalaureate on Friday from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Just walk over to the white chapel before the ceremony for photos. Each student will receive an emailed download gallery of their photos. You can see how amazing she is here: https://www.mollygracephotography.com/
Use this form to let us know if you’re coming: https://wheaton.typeform.com/to/ALDop3xV
Registration is not required, but your RSVP helps us to anticipate you!
Please join us for a time of worship and prayer over our graduating seniors.
This will be a time to celebrate what the Lord has done in the lives of our graduates and their families. We will pray for and commission our seniors as they start new chapters in their lives—dessert reception after in the Atrium.
All international students, their families, and host families are invited to attend an end of the year brunch in the Atrium.
We are pleased that the commencement ceremony will be at Wheaton College. There will be no limit to seating for families and no tickets needed to attend. Doors open at 2:15 p.m.
(Our graduation ceremony is not a production of Wheaton College)
2:15 p.m. – Seniors arrive outside Edman Chapel in courtyard to line up (Seniors, please park at the Billy Graham Center to save close parking for family and the elderly)
- Remember your cap, gown, tassel, and cord, if applicable. Proper attire underneath your gown is required:
- Women: skirt & top/dress or top/pants and shoes/sandals that will allow you to navigate stairs safely.
- Men: dress shirt and tie, dress pants & dress shoes.
2:15-3:00 p.m. – Guests admitted to Edman Chapel Auditorium
- In order for our faculty & staff to prepare for graduation, seats cannot be reserved or held prior to 2:15 p.m.
- There is handicapped accessible entrances on the east and west side of the auditorium. These doors will open at 2:15 p.m. as well. Seats may not be reserved ahead of this time.
2:45-3:00 p.m. – Prelude (Location: Musicians on Stage)
- Pre-selected seniors will perform musical selections.
3:00 p.m. – Procession Begins
5:00 p.m.* – Conclusion of Ceremony
*This time is approximate
- Tickets/Guests
There is no restriction on the number of friends and family members that may attend the ceremony.
- Seating
For our faculty and staff to prepare for graduation, seats cannot be reserved or held prior to 2:15 p.m. There are handicap-accessible doors to Edman Chapel on the East and West side of the building for those who need it, and there is handicapped seating at the back of the auditorium. Handicap entrances will open at 2:15 p.m. as well.
- Student Dress Code for Graduation
Men: Dark pants, dark shoes and socks, collared shirts, and traditional neckties.
Women: Appropriate skirt & top/dress or top/dark pants and shoes/sandals.
Caps: To be worn flat on head. Mortarboard parallel to the ground.
Tassels: To be worn on the right side. Instructions on moving the tassels will be given during ceremony.
All: Dress Code standards apply to hairstyle, modesty, and appearance. Please wear shoes where you can walk on stairs with ease.
- Parking
We ask that seniors park at the Billy Graham Center to give preference for families and the elderly to park close to Edman Chapel.
- Livestream Links
If you or your family would like to Livestream our events, you may find the links here:
Baccalaureate – https://youtube.com/live/DpPTvrS2rEA?feature=share
Commencement – https://youtube.com/live/SSSoKxhvE_Y?feature=share
May & June Calendar
Monday, May 27
Memorial Day – NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, May 28
1st Period Final Exam
8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
2nd Period Final Exam
9:45 – 11:15 a.m.
Senior Luncheon, Commons
12:00 p.m.
Graduation Rehearsal – Edman Chapel, Wheaton College
1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 29
3rd Period Final Exam
8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
4th Period Final Exam
9:45 – 11:15 a.m.
Thursday, May 30
5th Period Final Exam
8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
6th Period Final Exam
9:45 – 11:15 a.m.
Friday, May 31
7th Period Final Exam
8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
FREE Cap and Gown Photos in front of the White Chapel
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Baccalaureate
7:00 p.m.
June 1
International Student Brunch, Commons
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
June 2
Commencement Ceremony
3:00 p.m.
(Doors open at 2:15 p.m.)