[BHS etree] SENIORS: Graduation Tickets and Information

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The information below provides a recap of information on graduation
and senior end-of-year events provided in the Senior Activities
mailing, as well as some additional information about the time and
duration of graduation.

In Brief (more details below):
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GRADUATION CEREMONY:  
June 16, Greek Theater, 5:30 p.m. (lasting 2-3 hours)
Students arrive on own, or take bus from BHS, at 4 p.m.

TICKETS: 
Two free tickets per senior, additional tickets $5 each, in Room
D173, beginning May 31.  Make advance arrangements for disabled
seating.

MANDATORY REHEARSALS: 
2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, Community Theatre 
9:30 a.m. on Friday, June 16 at the Greek Theater

OTHER DATES:
May 24: Distribution of caps and gowns
May 29: CAS Ceremony, 1:00 p.m.
June 3: Senior Ball
June 6: Senior Awards ceremony, 6:00 p.m.
June 8:  CPA ceremony, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
June 10: Asian Graduation
June 11: African American Studies ceremony, 3:00 p.m.
June 17: La Raza Graduation, 3:00 p.m.
June 28-29: Diploma pick-up


The Details:
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GRADUATION REHEARSALS

Rehearsals will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 15 in the
Community Theatre and at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, June 16 at the Greek
Theater.  All seniors who plan to participate in the graduation MUST
be present at BOTH rehearsals.


GRADUATION TICKETS

1.  All seats for graduation are general admission.  Each graduate
will be given two tickets that can be picked up in the Student Body
Accounts office beginning May 31.  Students are able to purchase
additional tickets at $5 each.  Tickets are only sold to graduating
students and their families.

2.  Disabled seating is limited and students with family members or
friends who require disabled seating should make arrangements in
advance with Mrs. McKnight-Johnson.  Only one person may accompany
each disabled guest in the disabled seating area.


GRADUATION DAY

1.  On Friday, June 16, seniors report to the Greek Theatre promptly
at 4:00 p.m. to line up for graduation.  There will be considerable
traffic congestion just before graduation, so it is recommended that
students allow themselves an extra margin of time.

2.  Shuttle buses to the Greek Theater will be available on June 16
from Berkeley High's Milvia Street entrance  beginning at 4:00 p.m.
There will be a bus leaving approximately every 15 minutes.  Buses
will return to Berkeley High School following the graduation
ceremony.

3.  Parking: There are no designated parking areas for students or
families at the Greek Theater.  Parking is on a first-come
first-served basis and is very limited.  Disabled parking passes can
only be obtained with proof of appropriate decals.

4.  Caps and gowns must be worn at graduation.

5.  Gifts and flowers should not be given to students prior to the
ceremony due to lack of security for personal belongings.

6.  Any student who engages in disruptive behavior during the
ceremony, inflatable balls, cell phone usage, etc., will be escorted
from the graduate section.


AWARDS CEREMONY

A Senior Awards Ceremony will be held Tuesday, June 6 at 6:00 p.m. in
the Community Theatre.  This evening is one of recognition for
scholarships and awards students have received.  Students, parents
and guests are invited to attend.


SMALL SCHOOL AND DEPARTMENTAL CEREMONIES

May 29: CAS, Berkeley Repertory Theater, 1:00 p.m.
June 8:  CPA, (location to be announced), 6:00-9:00 p.m.
June 10: Asian Graduation, Berkeley Methodist United Church (Time to
be announced)
June 11: African American Studies "Celebration of Excellence," St.
Paul AME-Berkeley, 3:00 p.m.
June 17: La Raza Graduation, St. Joseph the Worker, 3:00 p.m.

(Participation in a small school or departmental ceremony is not a
guarantee that the student has met all requirements necessary for
graduation or that the student will be eligible to participate in the
large school commencement exercises.)


ISSUANCE OF CAPS AND GOWNS

1.  Caps and gowns will be distributed on Wednesday, May 24, during
lunch and after school in the Community Theatre Lobby.

2.  Each gown will be marked with the student's name.  Be sure that
you have a gown, cap and tassel in your carton.

3.  Caps and gowns need not be returned.

4.  Decorations can only be applied to the top of the cap.  Decorated
gowns will not be allowed in the ceremony.


DIPLOMAS

Diplomas may be picked up from the Registrar's Office in D173 on June
28 and 29.