Here are the answers to some FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
(Dear Senior Families, please read through ALL questions below as more were added from parents’ questions in JAN, FEB and MAR. Thanks!)
Updated THU 4/18/24
Q: When are community service hours due?
A: All seniors need to turn in their 15 minimum community service hours to their social science or government teacher BEFORE May 10, 2024. Please turn them in now! This is a graduation requirement.
Q: When do students get their yearbooks?
A: As soon as the publisher sends them to the school. Typically, late May 2024. There are only 59 yearbooks left!
Q: Can I come on to campus on THU 6/5 when I pick up my diploma?
A: No. All students who graduated on WED 6/4 can only come into the cafeteria from 9am-11am to pick up their diploma.
Q: Where do I meet my students after the ceremony?
A: At the car. With Hilltop MS ceremony at 6pm and their families arriving at 5pm, it would be better to leave ASAP and celebrate away from the school.
Q: When do I get to take photos of my student with their cap and gown?
A: Student received their caps and gowns starting on 4/16. Some students have already taken photos in front of their house, their middle school, their elementary school, the beach and the desert. Please do not stick around after the high school ceremony.
Q: When was I notified that I was going to fail one of my classes?
A: Progress report on 4/19/24. Also Mr. Carpizo reminded you on 4/5/24 to pass all your classes.
Q: Will my diploma be withheld because I didn’t turn in a sports uniform or equipment?
A: Yes, including books, textbooks, fines, laptops and chargers.
Q: I’d like to come back for the homecoming football game. Is there a date?
A: Yes, alumni are invited to attend the hoco game on FRI September 20 at 6:30pm.
Q: When do I turn in all my books and laptop?
A: The senior books and laptop and charger must be returned to the library before the end of the day on May 29
Q: My last AP test is on May 15. Can I turn in my AP textbook that day?
A: Yes, please bring your AP textbook to the library after the exam. If you have any calculators, workbooks or other AP items, please turn them in.
Q: What if I fail a class?
A: You might need to re-take that class in Adult School this summer and you will NOT be able to participate in graduation. Please see your counselor for details. It is important that you pass all of your classes NOW. The next progress report will be 4/19/24.
Q: How do we get into the stadium for graduation?
A: You can only enter into the stadium at the I Street entrance (ticket booth gate). Disabled guests can park in the I Street Solar Panel parking lot and go into the school and use the zig-zag ramp to go into the stadium.
Q: When was Spring Break?
A: Spring Break started on MON Mar 18 (2 weeks). Students returned on TUE APR 2, 2024
Q: How long is Memorial Day Weekend?
A: Memorial Day Weekend is 4 days: May 24, 25, 26 and 27. Students return on TUE May 28.
Q: When was prom?
A: Prom was SAT April 13 2024 6pm – 9pm. Tickets went on sale FRI 3/1
Q: When is graduation?
A: Graduation is TUE June 4, 2024 at 3pm. Graduates check in at 1:45pm in the gym with their gown on their forearm.
Q: Those seniors not going to GradNite on WED 5/22 still need to come to school?
A: Yes. Seniors NOT going to GradNite still need to come to school on WED 5/22 and THU 5/23
Q: Where is graduation?
A: In our stadium, Robert Dodds Stadium. Parents and siblings can sit on BOTH sides.Entrance is only through the I Street lot.
Q: How will I know where my student is sitting at graduation so I know where to sit?
A: Grads MUST ATTEND REHEARSAL Monday June 3 at 12N. Check in at the gym. Your student will tell you their seat location and what side is closer to sit (visitor WEST side or home EAST side) AFTER rehearsal is over.
Q: Can we bring food or drink into the stadium for graduation?
A: No. Water will be sold by the school. No food or snacks will be allowed. Please do not bring confetti or horns or rattlers.
Q: Is there another ceremony after our 3pm ceremony?
A: Yes. Hilltop Middle will have their ceremony and their guests will start arriving at 5pm for their 6pm ceremony. Seniors will process out of the stadium directly to the solar panel parking lot and re-connect with their families at 4:15pm. Please leave immediately and celebrate!
Q: Do I need tickets to attend graduation?
A: No. The graduate is the ticket. 3 guests on one arm and 3 on the other. Limited to only 6 guests per graduate. Critical family members only.
Q: What if my student owes fines or textbooks at the library, clear attendance, turn in laptop and laptop charger or senior contract?
A: Now that it is April 2024, students have time to take care of these items.
Q: I’m only ordering a cap and gown. Why didn’t I get it yet?
A: All Cap and Gown orders were delivered to the school in late APR 15.
Q: Does the cap and gown package already come with a tassel?
A: Yes. The package already comes with a tassel. You can use the extra tassel for your car or room.
Q: I am ordering an extra jumbo tassel. Is this required? I’m also ordering a keychain.
A: No, it is not required to order a bling or jumbo tassel. The package already comes with a tassel. Any extras that you ordered will be shipped to your house and will increase the price of shipping (hoodie, extra tassel, beanie, senior backpack, senior bottle, etc.)
Q: Can I use my brother’s cap and gown from 2021?
A: Yes! You can use someone else’s cap and gown. You can order a tassel from any vendor. Just make sure you get a 2024 tassel with black, white and green strands. The ASB will also have a limited number of 2024 tassels for $10 cash.
Q: Where did we order and when was the deadline for caps and gowns?
A: SRgrad.com by January 15, 2024 was the deadline. Please see Mr. Carpizo if you did not order one.
Q Can I have the cap and gown shipped to my house instead of the school?
A: Caps and gowns (and the set comes with a 2024 tassel) were shipped to the school. Extras such as jumbo tassels, cups, hoodies, announcements, rings, t-shirts, are shipped to your home. These extras sent to your home will increase the price of shipping.
Q: Do I have to pay extra for the optional white universal sash/custom stole?
A: Yes. It is $25 and will be shipped to the school with your name on the package.
Q: I already ordered my cap and gown but I put MY address, not the school’s. Will it get shipped to my house?
A: Any cap and gowns already ordered were sent to the school. Extras such as jumbo tassels, cups, hoodies, announcements, rings, t-shirts, key chains, etc. are shipped to your home.
Q: When is the last day of school for seniors?
A: FRI May 31, 2024. The Senior Goodbye Assembly is that day. We will be on the Pro Hour Assembly schedule. Then you will come back ONLY for rehearsal, graduation ceremony, and picking up your diploma.
Q: Is Scholarship Night on WED 5/29 at 6pm by invitation only?
A: Yes. Counselors will invite only those students and their families who will be recognized.
Q: When is College and Career Signing Day?
A: College and Career Signing Day is TUE 5/21 during lunch in the quad. More information to come from your counselor. This event includes all seniors that have plans (military, trade, etc.)
Q: Do you have any yearbooks left? How much are they?
A: There are a limited number of yearbooks left. They are $85 cash at the ASB when we return from Spring Break. There are only 59 yearbooks left as of 4/18/24.
Q: When do AP tests start?
A: MON May 6 to FRI May 17. Grad Nite is the week after AP testing.
Q: When are the Senior Finals?
A: Senior finals are in their classes on a regular day on TUE May 28 and WED May 29.
Q: Will my diploma be in the diploma cover when I walk across the stage on TUE June 4 at 3pm?
A: No. Your diploma cover will be empty when you receive it at graduation. You will need to come in on WED June 5 from 9am -11am ONLY and pick it up in the cafeteria after paying all fines.
Q: When is the next Saturday School?
A: SAT APR 20 from 8am to 12N in the solar panel parking lot.
