2020 GRADUATION WEEKEND PLANS
Dear Seniors and Parents,

We want to invite you (and your family) to be part of the Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy 51st annual commencement and celebration weekend. We have worked to create unique opportunities that appropriately honor our graduates and Christ. 

We are excited to announce that CVCA will partner with Grace Church for a night of worship and dedication on Friday, June 19. Then, on Saturday, June 20, we will hold a “Park-in Graduation” ceremony at CVCA.  Both of these live events will be live-streamed for you and your family and friends to enjoy from the comfort of home.
A NIGHT OF WORSHIP AND DEDICATION
of the CVCA Graduating Class of 2020
Friday, June 19 – 5:30 and 7:00 p.m.

Grace Church (Bath Campus) has graciously offered to host  A Night of Worship and Dedication of the CVCA Graduating Class of 2020   for students and parents ONLY on Friday, June 19 in their sanctuary . The service will take place at the Grace Church Bath Campus: 754 Ghent Road, Fairlawn, Ohio 44333.

  • For social distancing reasons and capacity, Grace Church will host two identical services that will include a message, student speakers, and worship.
  • As a church, unlike a school, Grace is permitted to host such an event (within safety and social distancing guidelines) as they do not fall under the state’s mass gathering restriction.
  • The service times will be 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 19.
  • Per CDC guidelines, masks are recommended, but not required for this event.
  • Social distancing between family groups will be expected at each service.
  • Cleaning will occur between services. 
  • This event will be for students and parents only in order to keep the numbers below 300. RSVP for this event HERE by Sunday, June 14.
  • This event is optional and will be live-streamed at cvcaroyals.org for viewing by extended family members and friends. A recording will also be available for future viewing. 
  • While this event will be more formal in nature, business casual attire is recommended. Students should not wear caps and gowns.
COMMENCEMENT
Saturday, June 20 – 2:00 p.m.

While several of our plans have been denied by the Summit County Department of Health, we will still have a meaningful celebration that allows time for each senior to walk the stage, receive a diploma, and be formally recognized. Families will be able  to tune into this special event using their car radio, a live audio feed, and also watch via a live broadcast on the large digital screens provided.  The commencement will also be lived streamed at cvcaroyals.org . (A digital copy of the event will be available for every senior at a later date.) 
 
Each graduate and their family will drive onto campus in one (1) vehicle. At the appropriate time, students (assigned by groups in a detailed email to follow) will be prompted to leave their vehicle and walk to an assigned station. Students  must wear the official CVCA graduation regalia. From their station, students will head to the stage, have their name read aloud, handed their diploma, then exit the front of the stage for their graduation photo. Once that is complete, graduates will return to their vehicle. When all graduates have been announced, we will prompt students to step out of their vehicles for the turning of the tassels. Students will then step back into their vehicles and exit campus as directed by the CVCA staff and Cuyahoga Falls Police Department. 

For safety reasons, this is a closed event. Individuals walking onto campus will not be permitted.
Other considerations are as follows: 

  • The Summit County Health Department has allowed this event, contingent on all attendees staying inside their vehicles. Please do not sit or stand on the hood, roof, or trunk of your vehicle. 
  • Students should wear their provided CVCA graduation regalia with business casual attire for Saturday’s event. 
  • Footwear: Graduates will be walking distances on campus and traversing grassy areas. Please wear sensible footwear. High heels, wedges, etc., will pose safety problems when walking on uneven grass areas. 
  • The parking lot will open at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 20. Graduates and their families are limited to one car per family. 
  • No tailgating, limos, RVs, party buses, or other large or stretch vehicles will be permitted. 
  • No lawn chairs, golf carts, tents, or walking onto campus will be permitted. 
  • Per CDC guidelines, masks are recommended, but not required for this event.
  • Taller vehicles (SUVs, vans) will be directed toward the back of the parking lot. 
  • Commencement will be broadcast by way of AM radio for attendees in their cars, live-streamed via internet for viewing by extended family members and friends, and recorded for future viewing.

Further details regarding the graduation procession to follow.
If you have not yet picked up your cap and gown, please contact  jmicale@cvcaroyals.org .
 
We hope this plan provides the Class of 2020 with the recognition they deserve while keeping in mind everyone’s safety and public health guidelines. We are very proud of every member of this graduating class!

Sincerely,
CVCA Administration
EDUCATING AND CULTIVATING SERVANTS FOR CHRIST