Senior Info 2024
We are excited to celebrate the Class of 2024!
Announcement to Senior Families - April 2024The following video and information was shared with senior families as it pertains to the end of the year, graduation, and all things senior. This is the most up to date information that we have, however, please continue to check your email in the coming days and weeks because we absolutely will be sending more information as things get closer to graduation.
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Road to Graduation 2024
(video also available at: https://youtu.be/O6XcHt_awGs)
End of April/Beginning of May
Mr. Lopez and I will be visiting students during English. The information covered will be a lot of what is in this email, in addition to other information about what is expected during the spring for Seniors.
Senior Speech Sign Ups - April 21 - May 6
1-2 seniors will be selected to give graduation speeches. If you are interested please apply using the following link - Graduation Speaker Sign Up Form.
1-2 seniors will be selected to give graduation speeches. If you are interested please apply using the following link - Graduation Speaker Sign Up Form.
Week of April 23rd - Senior Flex Video
Seniors will watch a video recording during flex class that highlights and reviews the important dates in this letter. It will also provide more details about each of these items. This recording will be posted on the Senior Information webpage.
May 1st Caps and Gowns
On May 1st, we will distribute caps and gowns. This will happen during English class. All seniors will need to pick up their cap and gown on this day so that they are prepared for the graduation ceremony. We will not hand out caps and gowns on the day of the ceremony. All students are expected to show up on June 1st with their cap on and their gown in hand. I suggest taking the cap and gown out of the bag the day you get it and hanging it so it is not wrinkled. In addition, please try on the cap and gown to ensure they fit properly (i.e. not too long so you’re tripping on it, make sure your cap fits, etc). If there is anything wrong with your cap and gown, bring it to Room 28 ASAP so we can get you one that fits correctly. We do have extras so if you did not order, we will provide one for you but we cannot guarantee the correct size.
May 3rd - Senior Survey During Flex
Seniors will be able to access the required Senior Survey in their Naviance account in the beginning of May and will receive instructions during their flex period. Completing the Senior Survey is a required part of Senior Checkout and lets the school know where to send students’ final transcripts and IB scores after they graduate.
May 4th - Prom at Villa Ragusa
Tickets are on sale in the student store. Ticket sales end on 4/26.
May 31st and June 3rd Senior Finals and Final Grades
Seniors will take their finals on May 31st and June 3rd. Students should finish with strong attendance to ensure they do not miss any work or important information for their final exams or projects. In order to participate in the graduation ceremony, all seniors must pass the necessary classes needed to meet graduation requirements. Please adhere to all assignment deadlines put forth by teachers. Students who do not pass classes needed for graduation will have to attend summer school and cannot participate in the graduation ceremony on June 6th.
June 3rd -- Senior Checkout
This is mandatory for all students. This is when students will return all Del Mar issued items (chromebook, textbooks, sports equipment, etc.) and pay any fines. Checkout begins at 2:15 for students without 7th period and 3:45 for students with a 7th period.
June 4th -- Senior Beach Day (optional)
Senior beach day is an optional field trip. Students will be taken on by bus to Santa Cruz right after senior checkout. They will have the option to purchase the bus ticket for $15, or the bus ticket with an all day ride wristband for $45. Students will return to campus at 5pm. Permission slips are available in room 28. Tickets will be sold online and at the student store.
June 5th and June 6th Graduation Practices
Students will need to come to campus on these days to participate in mandatory graduation practices. During these practices students will learn how to walk in and out of the ceremony, and go through the entire program. Practice will begin in the morning, times will be announced as it gets closer, however, please keep the days open because they do go long. Students need to be on time and present in order for these to go smoothly and to get done quickly. It does get hot down in the stadium so please be prepared to wear a hat, sunscreen, and bring water or whatever else necessary. We will practice on June 6th, the morning of the ceremony. We do our best to make this one short but it is imperative that students are at each practice for their entirety. ALL practices are MANDATORY. Students who are absent from Grad Practice will forfeit participating in the ceremony.
June 5th Graduation Tickets
All students will receive 10 free tickets to graduation. Tickets will be distributed after graduation practice on June 5th. To receive graduation tickets, students must attend all mandatory graduation practices and have no fines or outstanding items that were due at Senior checkout. Students who would like to purchase extra tickets can do so after graduation practice on June 5th and June 6th in the student store. The graduating Senior needs to be the one to purchase extra tickets.
June 6th Diploma Distribution
Students do not get their actual diploma when they cross the stage (so they don’t lose it in the chaos of the ceremony). Diplomas will be handed out AFTER graduation practice on June 6th. Students should take their diploma home and store it somewhere safe. During the ceremony, students will get an empty diploma holder to hold in their photo as they cross the stage.
Graduation Preorders
To preorder flowers, leis or clothing for graduation, please use this link: https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/delmar-hs/
Other Details:
- Graduation is June 6th at 5pm in the football stadium.
- During the ceremony, a professional photographer will take a photograph of each graduate. 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.
- 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 4:00 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.
- If your student does not want 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.
- Last names A-Gi - Ms. Geist [email protected]
- Last names Go-O - Mrs. Beas [email protected]
- Last names P-Z - Ms. Perez [email protected]
- EM Students - Ms. Martinez [email protected]
Finally, Del Mar is occasionally victimized by senior vandalism. Although these pranks generally don’t begin with a destructive motive, they almost always end up that way. Students involved in any type of prank or vandalism may be subject to the following: suspension, pay for damages, and/or forfeit the opportunity to participate in graduation. If you become aware of any unauthorized event (i.e. Senior Ditch Day) please notify the office, as these events could turn out to be pranks. Any senior who misbehaves for any reason before the day of graduation, you are at risk of losing the privilege to participate in graduation.
I will update everyone as we get more information. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at [email protected].
We are excited to celebrate your Senior!
Stacie Gardner
Activities Director