Senior Info 2023
2023 Senior Events and Graduation Information - Updated as of May 25, 2023
Graduation Livestream Announcement!We're happy to let you know that the graduation will be live-streamed for graduates' families and friends by SOS Entertainment. To view, please visit this link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZPdm4UFBJg.
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We are excited to celebrate the Class of 2023!SENIOR INFO ZOOM SESSION: To view important information shared by Ms. Gardner zia zoom, visit
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Information previously shared with senior families outlining upcoming events and graduation has been updated, and is provided in the sections below:
Senior visitsAt the end of April and in the beginning of May, Mr. Lopez and Ms. Gardner will be visiting students during English. The information below will be covered, in addition to other information about what is expected during the spring for Seniors.
Video - The Road to Graduation 2023Ms. Gardner has posted important information on the road to graduation in the video below.
Contact us if you are unable to attend GraduationIf your student is unable or does not wish to participate in the graduation ceremony for any reason, please let your student’s counselor know as soon as possible so we can remove them from our list.
Stay tuned for more informationPlease continue to check your email in the coming days and weeks. Ms. Gardner will be sending more information as things get closer to graduation. At any time, should you have any questions, please contact Ms. Gardner at [email protected]. |
Video - The Road to Graduation 2023
May 30th - Senior Checkout
Tuesday, May 30th, Senior Checkout begins at 7:30am
Senior checkout is in the cafeteria. Please enter through the back doors, near portable 57. Checkout is mandatory for ALL seniors. Even if you know you have turned in everything, you still need to attend Senior checkout. Here’s a list of the arrival times for each group:
7:30 - 8:15 A-Gi and Senior Beach Day Participants
8:15 - 8:45 Go-O
8:45 - 9:15 P-Z
Please bring the following items:
- Charged Chromebook, charger, hot spot, etc.
- Textbooks/calculators
- Athletic uniforms and equipment
- Senior Survey complete
- FAFSA complete or opt out form complete
PTSA will be providing breakfast, so once you complete checkout you can make a plate and dine with your friends in the quad.
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May 30th - Senior Beach Day (Optional)
Tuesday, May 30th - Senior Beach Day check in at 9:45 at the front of the school
Seniors who purchased tickets for the beach day will meet at the front of the school at 9:45. Make sure you check in with one of the chaperones and board the bus. The bus will leave at 10. Once we get to the boardwalk, anyone who purchased an all day wristband will need to go with me to the season pass office where they will distribute them. You are free to enjoy the beach and boardwalk on your own. At 3:45, we will return to the designated meeting spot and take attendance. The bus will leave at 4pm, so don’t be late.
Some important reminders about Beach Day:
If law enforcement is called for any reason or if you do not check in at 3:45 and miss the bus - your parents will be called and you will lose the privilege of participating in graduation.
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May 31st - Graduation Tickets
May 31st and June 1st - Mandatory Graduation Practices
Wednesday, May 31st - Graduation Practice check in 8:45 at the top of the bowl
Once you are checked in, please head to the home bleachers. These practices are mandatory in order to participate in the graduation ceremony. If you are late you will have detention, which means staying after practice to help clean up. It can be hot on the field, so come prepared. Bring a hat, sunscreen, water and a snack. If you are wearing special shoes for the ceremony, make sure to bring them so you can practice walking on the turf and up and down the ramp to the stage. Please pay attention, so we can get through these practices as quickly as possible.
During this practice, we will run through the graduation program, when to sit and stand and then we will practice walking across the stage. At this time, Mr. Lopez will hand you your graduation tickets (in place of your diploma). You will not receive your tickets if you have any outstanding fines or have items that need to be returned.
**After practice, the student store will be open and you can purchase additional graduation tickets.**
Thursday, June 1st - Graduation Practice check in 8:45 in the cafeteria
Once you are checked in, we will line up in the cafeteria and get ready to practice the processional. We will run through the entire graduation program and this time when you cross the stage, Mr. Lopez will hand you your diploma in an envelope. Please take this home and put it in a safe place. At graduation, you will receive the diploma cover.
**After practice, the student store will be open and you can purchase additional graduation tickets.**
June 1st - Lynhaven Visit After Graduation Practice
Thursday, June 1st - Lynhaven Visit - after practice
I talked about Lynhaven during the webinar and when I visited classes. Del Mar has a tradition with Lynhaven that we would like to keep alive. All graduating seniors are welcome to attend. After practice, please let me know if you plan on meeting me there. We will not be supplying transportation. Remember to bring your cap and gown. We will meet in their main office, where you can put on your cap and gown, then everyone will walk the halls and wave to the students.
June 1st - Diploma Distribution
June 1st - Graduation Check In at 3:30pm & Ceremony at 5pm
Thursday, June 1st - Graduation check in 3:30 in the cafeteria
Seniors should come with their gown in hand and with all of their stoles, cords, etc. Once students have arrived they may not leave the cafeteria before the ceremony begins. No one besides the seniors are allowed in the cafeteria. Do not bring anything with you that you can lose or leave behind - purses, backpacks, clothing, the cafeteria will be locked after the ceremony.
Other Details:
- Gates will open at 3:30 for families to come in and get seats. Seating and parking are based on a first come, first serve basis. Parking across the street in the business parking lot is prohibited and cars will get towed.
- Water and snacks will be sold. Only cash will be accepted. Exact change is appreciated. Water is $3/bottle and snacks will be $2/each.
- During the ceremony, a professional photographer will take a photograph of each graduate once they have walked off of the stage. The order information for that professional photo is printed on the back of the graduation tickets. Parents and guests are required to stay in the audience and off the track until the recessional has been completed and all graduates are off the field. Informal photographs can be taken after the ceremony, in the quad.
- And if you have family and friends who cannot attend, Graduation will also be live streamed by SOS Entertainment. Here is the link:: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZPdm4UFBJg.
- During the ceremony, a professional photographer will take a photograph of each graduate at the moment of diploma presentation. The order information for that professional photo will be available on the day of graduation. Parents and guests are to remain in the audience and off the track until the recessional has been completed and all graduates are off the field. Informal photographs can be taken after the ceremony, in the quad.
- The event will be live streamed by SOS Entertainment. A link will be sent out when the date gets closer and will be posted on our website.
- Gates will open at 3:30 for families to come in and get seats. Seating and parking are based on a first come, first serve basis. Parking across the street in the business parking lot is prohibited and you will get towed.
- Student arrival time is 3:30 to the cafeteria. Students should come with their gown in hand so we can see that students have not brought in any beach balls, etc under their gown.
Important - Senior Vandalism Repercussions
April 26th - Caps and Gowns
May 2nd - Senior Survey During Flex
May 25-26th - Senior Finals and Final Grades
Senior Portraits
Yearbook photos
Please be advised the deadline has passed for inclusion in the 2022-23 yearbook.
Now & Forever Studios
Now & Forever Studios offers year-round portrait sessions for seniors. Please visit their website to learn more about packages they offer or to schedule an appointment: https://www.nowandforeverstudio.com/sessions. Should you have any questions, please contact the studio directly. Del Mar High School is not able to assist in this area.
2022-23 Yearbook Ordering Information
- Treering's customer service is great and can handle all questions. The school is not able to answer sales or shipping questions. You can contact Treering by phone at 1-877-755-8733.
- To order a yearbook, please visit https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=101610046976691.
- The cost of the yearbook is approximately $70 which includes taxes and shipping.
- All orders are estimated to deliver in July and shipped by Treering directly to students' homes.
- Students can purchase any book from 2020 onwards. Please make sure you order the correct year. Note: if last year's book is not available on your site, please contact Treering.
- Senior Recognition Ads:
- Senior ads (sometimes called Baby Ads by parents) are also purchased and created through the Treering website. The due date for those is 5/20/2023 - the date is not negotiable. Senior families can create the smallest size ad for free.
- There is no other "baby photo" opportunity in the yearbook (which is a common misconception).
- Student Name Change:
- This option is no longer avaialble.