About Today: Celebrating High School Graduation

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Today 'Tis the season for diplomas, academic regalia and writing checks for teenagers you barely know ... or, ahem, your precious cherub. Whether you're simply attending graduations and post-ceremony parties or hosting, we've rounded up the best ways to celebrate high school graduates—without totally embarrassing them. Attending a High School Graduation It's summertime and you know what that means: graduation season is in full swing. So, it's pretty much guaranteed you'll get an invitation to a graduation or graduation party in the next few weeks. I know it can be difficult to sit through an entire high school graduation—I still feel bad that my family sat through my 3,843,423,782 hour long graduation—but try to pay attention and be a gracious guest. (And if you get painfully bored, here are 15 funny yearbook quotes to keep you awake.) Practicing Proper RSVP Etiquette Inspirational Quotes About Graduating Etiquette for Teenagers Search Related Topics:  graduation  graduation etiquette  Gifts Grads Actually Want It's important to give high school graduates gifts they actually want because a single slip-up could literally ruin their lives forever. You could always give 'em good, ol' cash, but we encourage you to think beyond the checkbook this year! Prep them for college with the right gear or, if you're feeling crafty, try a DIY gift. And if you're the parent of a high school grad, we implore you: don't forget a gift for your kid's favorite high school teacher. After another year of teaching scores of teenagers, they seriously deserve it. Graduation Gifts by Budget Proper Gift Giving and Receiving Etiquette How to Write the Perfect Thank You Note Search Related Topics:  celebration etiquette  family etiquette  friendship manners Throwing a Graduation Party After four long years of homework, studying and extracurricular activities, your kid has probably earned a little party. Whether you're sticking to a small, family gathering or inviting every single person your kid has ever known, we have tips, tricks and ideas to make your party planning and preparation as stress-free as possible—'cause sending your lil' baby out into the big, adult world is stressful enough, right? So, choose the party's theme, whip up a simple, tasty menu, grab a drink and kick back as the party guests gush over what a wonderful, brilliant child you've raised. Who Should Be Invited to a Grad Party? Cute Crafts and Decorations for a Graduation Party Sweet Cupcakes for a Graduate Search Related Topics:  high school graduation  graduation parties  party planning The Summer Between High School and College From prepping their post-high school resume and landing a part-time job, to planning an awesome gap year, to packing up their stuff for college, there are so many ways for a high school graduate to keep busy during the summer between high school and college, or before they start their first full-time job. And how should parents spend the summer? Learning how to cope with the empty nest blues, of course. All About Gap Year Programs The Benefits of a Post-Graduate Year 10 Summer Camps for Teens Search Related Topics:  college preparation  extracurricular activities  summer activities Related Searches Graduation Gift Graduation Cap Graduation Quotes Graduation Invites Post Graduation Featured Articles 11 Things That Will Make a Server Hate You Would You Eat Lab-Grown Meat? 9 Yard Sale Finds You Shouldn't Pass Up 5 Reasons to Try the Run/Walk Method The Pros and Cons of Working from Home What NOT to Do at Your New Job   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest!   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement