we actually pulled it off and cap decorating is officially back on for graduation. i am so happy we get to celebrate our hard work the way we wanted to. just make sure you keep the designs respectful so we dont give them any reason to change their minds.
July 1, 2022
Final supporters
- The Class of 2022 should be able to decorate their caps for graduation.
Cabarrus County Schools’ High School Class of 2022 has been prohibited from decorating their caps for graduation. The reason being that it is "per CCS (Cabarrus County Schools) code." However, on the Graduation Homepage of Cabarrus County Schools the school system approved cap decoration for the class of 2021, stating "Yes, you may decorate your cap, but remember to adhere to the code of conduct" (Questions). The code of conduct details that students should:
- "Display Self-Control
- Support the Learning Process
- Demonstrate a Positive Attitude
- Respect the Rights and Feelings of Others
- Take Responsibility" (Parent Information 9)
This conduct can simply be accomplished through mindful cap decoration. Seniors paid for their caps and will most likely only use them for this momentous occasion; So, seniors should be allowed to celebrate their years of accomplishment by partaking in a tradition shared by graduates across the country. The code of conduct explains, "...we believe that students are responsible for their own behavior and academic success. It is the duty of teachers (school staff) and parents/guardians to help students become responsible for their own behavior" (Parent Information 8). Per CCS code of conduct, seniors are responsible for their behavior, so it is the duty of the school system to give seniors the responsibility to express themselves through cap decoration.
Works Cited:
1. "Questions & Answers." Graduation Homepage, Cabarrus County Schools. Graduation
Homepage / 2021 Frequently Asked Questions (cabarrus.k12.nc.us). Accessed 3 May 2022.
2. "Parent Information & Student Code of Conduct." Cabarrus County Schools. 2021-
2022_Parent_Information_Student_Code_of_Conduct_handbook_7-27-21.pdf (cabarrus.k12.nc.us). Accessed 3 May 2022.
Updates
May 5, 2022
im still looking into why the rules changed from last year because it doesnt make sense to stop us now. reading all your comments about how much this means has been wild and it keeps me going while i wait for a response from the board.
May 5, 2022
i honestly cant believe how much this has taken off. seeing so many people agree that we deserve to decorate our caps is kind of surreal and gives me a lot of hope for the weeks ahead.
Reached 100 supporters
May 5, 2022
19 Comments
The class of 2021 got to do it so this just feels unfair and pointless. Let us decorate them.
honestly just let us express ourselves for graduation. we worked hard for these diplomas!!
its literally just a piece of cardboard on our heads lol let us have some fun it’s our last year anyway
WE SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO DECORATE OUR CAPS!!! it’s such a sweet way to end the school year & the sentiment behind it too. It’s something we will have for the rest of our lives. PLEASE
Seenu should be able to decorate their caps their final year in school it should be memorable
Just want some pep in my step tbh
Yeah, I would very much like to decorate my cap
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we actually pulled it off and cap decorating is officially back on for graduation. i am so happy we get to celebrate our hard work the way we wanted to. just make sure you keep the designs respectful so we dont give them any reason to change their minds.
July 1, 2022
Final supporters
- The Class of 2022 should be able to decorate their caps for graduation.
Cabarrus County Schools’ High School Class of 2022 has been prohibited from decorating their caps for graduation. The reason being that it is "per CCS (Cabarrus County Schools) code." However, on the Graduation Homepage of Cabarrus County Schools the school system approved cap decoration for the class of 2021, stating "Yes, you may decorate your cap, but remember to adhere to the code of conduct" (Questions). The code of conduct details that students should:
- "Display Self-Control
- Support the Learning Process
- Demonstrate a Positive Attitude
- Respect the Rights and Feelings of Others
- Take Responsibility" (Parent Information 9)
This conduct can simply be accomplished through mindful cap decoration. Seniors paid for their caps and will most likely only use them for this momentous occasion; So, seniors should be allowed to celebrate their years of accomplishment by partaking in a tradition shared by graduates across the country. The code of conduct explains, "...we believe that students are responsible for their own behavior and academic success. It is the duty of teachers (school staff) and parents/guardians to help students become responsible for their own behavior" (Parent Information 8). Per CCS code of conduct, seniors are responsible for their behavior, so it is the duty of the school system to give seniors the responsibility to express themselves through cap decoration.
Works Cited:
1. "Questions & Answers." Graduation Homepage, Cabarrus County Schools. Graduation
Homepage / 2021 Frequently Asked Questions (cabarrus.k12.nc.us). Accessed 3 May 2022.
2. "Parent Information & Student Code of Conduct." Cabarrus County Schools. 2021-
2022_Parent_Information_Student_Code_of_Conduct_handbook_7-27-21.pdf (cabarrus.k12.nc.us). Accessed 3 May 2022.
Updates
May 5, 2022
im still looking into why the rules changed from last year because it doesnt make sense to stop us now. reading all your comments about how much this means has been wild and it keeps me going while i wait for a response from the board.
May 5, 2022
i honestly cant believe how much this has taken off. seeing so many people agree that we deserve to decorate our caps is kind of surreal and gives me a lot of hope for the weeks ahead.
Reached 100 supporters
May 5, 2022
19 Comments
why change the rules now when it worked out fine for the last group of seniors? makes no sense
The class of 2021 got to do it so this just feels unfair and pointless. Let us decorate them.
honestly just let us express ourselves for graduation. we worked hard for these diplomas!!
its literally just a piece of cardboard on our heads lol let us have some fun it’s our last year anyway
WE SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO DECORATE OUR CAPS!!! it’s such a sweet way to end the school year & the sentiment behind it too. It’s something we will have for the rest of our lives. PLEASE
Seenu should be able to decorate their caps their final year in school it should be memorable
Just want some pep in my step tbh
Yeah, I would very much like to decorate my cap
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why change the rules now when it worked out fine for the last group of seniors? makes no sense