[BHS Etree] SENIORS: Class of 2022 BHS Graduation: Wristbands, Last Cap & Gown Pick up on May 17, ADA Parking & more details

Thu May 5 12:37:31 PDT 2022

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Class of 2022 Graduation Ceremony

Berkeley High School Jacket Stadium

Saturday, June 4

Last Names A-K 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Last Names L-Z 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Entrance Milvia Street & Bancroft Way opens up 60 minutes before each
ceremony

Watch the 2022 Livestream for each ceremony
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahZB_ZVmbS0&list=PLz1tylbrICf2VNkpTWpqxvvXybaPMVYEC>

Watch 2021 ceremony replays, click here <http://bit.ly/watchBHSgrad21>.

We will share any updates regarding graduation directly via student email,
the BHS e-tree, the BHS website, this section of the senior letter
<https://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/student-activities-3/senior-information-2/>
among other means.

*Wristbands**: *All graduating students from BHS, BIS and BTA can receive
up to six wristbands for the large graduation ceremony on June 4. Each
graduate will also receive one wristband for themselves.

*Every person attending, regardless of age, must have a wristband for
entrance.*

*Wristband Distribution Schedule* Graduates can receive up to six
wristbands based on their RSVP form <https://forms.gle/2MG38GGmFfPGydvj8>*
response. We will distribute wristbands directly to 2nd period classes at
BHS during the last week of May. All BTA & BIS students will receive their
wristbands at their campus. Any unclaimed wristbands can be picked up at
the June 1 senior meeting. **only accessible to BUSD accounts*.

*Senior Meeting *There will be a meeting for all Class of ‘22 Graduates in
the Donahue Gym on Wednesday, June 1st from 1:00-1:30 pm. We will review
the graduation plan, share any last minute updates, and distribute
unclaimed wristbands.

*Additional Guests* Due to a maximum seating capacity of 3,000 people, we
will distribute six wristbands per graduate. In May, we plan to offer a
sign-up list to request additional guest wristbands. Additional wristbands
will be distributed on a date to be determined in May. There will be no
wristband pick up on the day of the ceremony.

*Health & Safety* In following CDPH guidelines, masks will be encouraged by
guests and graduates. Immediately following each ceremony, all guests will
exit the bleachers onto the Campus Green area.

*Access for Persons with disabilities* Jacket Stadium is wheelchair
accessible and seating is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA). Please complete this form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHpLCrxUDNQV9UZf89MNw0BQcYg77rukdmlTsa9Pzkvr71Sw/viewform>
for families that may need special accommodations for parking and/or more
easily accessible seating.

*Seating* Seating is general admission. Please complete this form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHpLCrxUDNQV9UZf89MNw0BQcYg77rukdmlTsa9Pzkvr71Sw/viewform>
for families that may need special accommodations for parking and/or more
easily accessible seating. Jacket Stadium will open up one hour prior to
each ceremony.

*Prohibited Items* Guests and graduates are not allowed to bring in items
that could obstruct views of the ceremony or seating at Jacket Stadium on
the day of the ceremony such as flowers, large signs, balloons, etc. Guests
will be instructed to return any prohibited item back to their vehicle or
leave them unattended at the entrance gate.

*Graduation Day* Seniors should plan to report to the Donahue Gym 60
minutes prior to the ceremony start time. Caps, gowns, and tassels should
be worn at graduation. Achievers Inc. will be present in front of the
Donahue Gym from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm for all of your graduation needs. See
page 6 for Cap & Gown details.

*Parking* It is encouraged for guests to walk, shuttle or take public
transportation to the event. There are many nearby paid parking spots
available. Please complete this form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHpLCrxUDNQV9UZf89MNw0BQcYg77rukdmlTsa9Pzkvr71Sw/viewform>
for families that may need special accommodations for parking and/or more
easily accessible seating. We will do our best to accommodate. If needed,
contact tammyrose at berkeley.net.

*Photos* Professional photography will be made available to the Class of
2022 within a short time after all ceremonies are completed. The photos
will be available to download for free or for order at an additional cost.
There will not be a need to move up in the bleachers during the ceremony to
take photos. In addition, all ceremonies will be recorded by a film crew
that is livestreaming the event which will be available for replay at a
later time.

*Cultural/SLC Ceremonies* Please see page 1 of the Senior Letter for more
details. You can expect updates directly from each group or learning
community about sashes, stoles, or other information.

*Graduation Performers & Speakers* We are looking for a speech or
performance that represents the heart and spirit of the Class of 2022. We
are also looking to represent the wide range of personalities and
experiences that have happened over your last four years at BHS. Please
submit a video clip of your audition speech or performance by May 9.
<https://forms.gle/Cwp9D69TyEWWUrdj8>

*Cap & Gowns, Class Rings, & Graduation Announcements *

Graduation orders can be placed at any time online, by phone or by mail.
Achievers Inc. handles orders for just the cap and gown as well as rings,
announcements, grad swag and even graduation packages. Cap & gowns are
traditionally worn at an in-person graduation. Consider using a cap & gown
for senior portraits, graduation pictures, at home celebrations as well as
any of graduation activities to be confirmed in the spring.

Online: GraduationOrder.com <http://graduationorder.com/>  (password
*bhs510*)

Phone: 408.441.7200 Monday - Friday   9:00 am - 4:00 pm (English/Spanish)

Mail: Achievers Inc., 877 Commercial Street, San Jose, CA 95112

*Cap & Gowns Pick up on May 17 at lunch*

Achievers will be on campus on Tuesday, May 17 at lunchtime in front of the
Donahue Gym for cap and gown distribution. If you miss this time, then you
can pick up your cap and gown on the day of graduation as Achievers will be
at the BHS graduation all day on June 4.

*_____________________________*

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