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UPDATES (as of 06/21/19) |
Calendar of EventsAPRIL 2020
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Senior Events and Graduation Information:
Caps & Gowns: Order online or pick up an order form in November at school. Jostens will be on campus in November at lunch to collect orders and answer questions.
Senior Obligations: Library/Textbook/Parking/Transcript/Athletics: You will be mailed a letter listing all your outstanding obligations. Please clear them with the Main Office, Library or specific Department as soon as you can or you won’t receive a yearbook or diploma. No exceptions!!!
- If you miss the cut off date, Call Jostens @ 650-350-1132 or click on the link above in the Updates section if you still haven’t ordered. Once the late order deadline has passed, limited extras will be available in May on delivery day.
- NOTE - no one is expected to pay for their cap and gown as a condition to participate in graduation. Caps and gowns can be borrowed from the school if a student does not wish to purchase, but many students do purchase theirs as a keepsake. Contact Jostens at 800-JOSTENS (567-8367) or contact the Gunn HS rep at grobeckoffice@jostens.com if you want more information on borrowing a cap and gown.
Senior Obligations: Library/Textbook/Parking/Transcript/Athletics: You will be mailed a letter listing all your outstanding obligations. Please clear them with the Main Office, Library or specific Department as soon as you can or you won’t receive a yearbook or diploma. No exceptions!!!
"What exactly is Baccalaureate?" you ask...
Baccalaureate is a centuries-old religious graduation tradition that began in England. In the United States, the term "baccalaureate" generally refers to a non-denominational ceremony that takes place a few days before high school or college graduation. Unlike the massive commencement exercises held in stadiums or arenas, baccalaureate ceremonies offer a quieter, more intimate opportunity to pause and reflect on the rite of passage that is graduation, hear faculty members offer advice to the graduating class, and enjoy students' speaking talents and musical performances.
Tryouts for Baccalaureate Performers/ Student Speeches:
Baccalaureate is a centuries-old religious graduation tradition that began in England. In the United States, the term "baccalaureate" generally refers to a non-denominational ceremony that takes place a few days before high school or college graduation. Unlike the massive commencement exercises held in stadiums or arenas, baccalaureate ceremonies offer a quieter, more intimate opportunity to pause and reflect on the rite of passage that is graduation, hear faculty members offer advice to the graduating class, and enjoy students' speaking talents and musical performances.
- Baccalaureate will be in Spangenberg Theater on DATE TBD. The doors will open at 1:45 - Please arrive with your family dressed in the following recommended attire: graduation gown plus dressy casual attire (no jeans/ sneakers). Leave your caps at home - you will not need them for this event. The program will begin exactly at 2:00 PM – out of respect for the performers, please do not be late!
- Attire for Baccalaureate and Graduation: Dressy casual (no jeans/ sneakers) with tassel, cap and graduation gown zipped up. You do not need to bring your cap or tassel to Baccalaureate!
Tryouts for Baccalaureate Performers/ Student Speeches:
- Speeches: Student tryouts will be in late April. Show up ready to deliver a 3-5 minute speech to teachers, counselors, and two of your council members. We will choose 2-3 for Baccalaureate and 2-3 for Graduation.
- Musical Performances: If you wish to perform during Baccalaureate, come to tryouts in April. Pieces should be around 3 minutes long and be at a high level
Graduation Rehearsal: 6/2/20
Graduation rehearsal is TUesday, June 2nd at 8:00 AM in Spangenberg Theater. All Seniors need to be on time as the rehearsal will start promptly. Students who are attending the picnic will head to the check in area immediately following the rehearsal. Again, the rehearsal is at 8:00 AM – don’t be late!
Graduation rehearsal is TUesday, June 2nd at 8:00 AM in Spangenberg Theater. All Seniors need to be on time as the rehearsal will start promptly. Students who are attending the picnic will head to the check in area immediately following the rehearsal. Again, the rehearsal is at 8:00 AM – don’t be late!
Graduation Ceremony: 6/3/20
Graduation is Wednesday, June 3rd at 5:00 PM on the Football Athletic Field. All Graduation Seniors will meet in Spangenberg Theater at 4:30 PM for final instructions before the ceremony. Attire for graduates is dressy casual with cap, tassel and gown zipped up. Be on time as the start of the ceremony will not be held for late arrivals.
Graduation Parking is VERY limited on campus, so plan accordingly - we encourage families to walk, bike or carpool.
- Parking for families with disabled or elderly members will be on the Miranda Street side of the school beginning approximately at 3:00pm, where there will be a shuttle to the field for those who need additional assistance
- Families can continue to drop off family members who need shuttle assistance to the field once the lot is full.
- Additional parking has been available at Fletcher Middle School in previous years - check with the Main Office in May for current information.