Graduation

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What it means. Graduation is when a school officially says you finished your studies and awards you a diploma, which is a fancy certificate proving you completed that level of education.

The ceremony. A graduation ceremony is a big celebration where students dress up in special robes, walk across a stage, and get handed their diploma in front of their family and friends.

Graduation day. The date of the graduation ceremony is called graduation day, and people often remember what year they graduated because it marks an important moment in their life.

Many levels. You can graduate from elementary school, middle school, high school, or college, and each graduation celebrates finishing that part of your education journey.

Class of a year. Graduates are often grouped by their year of graduation, like the 'Class of 2025,' meaning they all finished school in the same year.