[BHS Etree] SENIORS: 2024 GRADUATION INFORMATION

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reviewing the Senior Information webpage
<https://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/student-activities-3/senior-information-2>,
please contact  johnvillavicencio at berkeley.net

Hello Class 2024 grads & families!


Below is the last page of the Senior Information webpage
<https://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/student-activities-3/senior-information-2>
where
you can always find updates for the Class of 2024.


A few notes:

   - Please return clear any OUTSTANDING FINES/ATHLETIC FEES and please
   return all overdue BOOKS/TEXTBOOKS from previous school years. Talk to
   Nicole Fitzhugh if you have any issues or questions with textbooks. *Do
   not wait as they may affect your diploma mailing or free grad tickets!*
   - We are unlikely to accommodate any new switches to the PM ceremony as
   it is at capacity.
   - We are unlikely to accommodate any new additional ticket requests as
   we are reaching seating capacity.
   - If you still need a cap & gown, please know that Achievers will be
   present at graduation all day in front of the Donahue Gym.
   - If you need to make a FINAL TRANSCRIPT REQUEST or ADDRESS CHANGE for
   summer diploma mailing, please review the REGISTRAR section of the Senior
   Information webpage
   <https://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/student-activities-3/senior-information-2>
   .

If you have any questions after reviewing the Senior Information webpage
<https://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/student-activities-3/senior-information-2>,
please reach out to Mr. V or Ms. Coleman.


Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony

Berkeley High School

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

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

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

*You can wear a red or gold cap & gown to either ceremony.

Guest entrance at Milvia Street & Durant Avenue opens up one hour before
each ceremony

Watch the 2024 Livestream Here <https://www.youtube.com/@juicethejackets>

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

Tickets It is assumed that all graduating students will attend the
ceremony. All graduating students from BHS, BIS & BTA will receive six (6)
tickets for graduation. Please complete the *RSVP form* by May 1st *form is
now closed.

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

Ticket Distribution We will distribute six (6) tickets to all graduating
students after the June 3 grad meeting. An alternative pick up time will be
announced closer to graduation. All outstanding debts must be cleared
before tickets can be distributed.

Grad Meeting There will be a meeting for all Class of 2024 Graduates in the
Donahue Gym on Monday, June 3rd 1:00 - 1:30 pm. We will review the
graduation plan, share any last minute updates, and then distribute
tickets. Please preview the presentation by clicking here
<https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1QIsetm-l3MlxTVsefvwpWcgeyqW5FxNb1kmaq2JNuz0/edit?usp=sharing>
.

Additional Tickets We encourage graduates to ask their classmates if they
have any extra tickets. We do not have plans to release additional tickets
beyond the six allotted tickets.

Health & Safety Following each ceremony, all guests will wait for the
graduates to recess before exiting the bleachers.

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/1FAIpQLScqEppX8UJzUMcsgS6ldgpb_1VAoQllou2CdRuDPB28RTg2Tw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0>*
for families that may need special accommodations for parking and/or more
easily accessible seating. If needed, contact toniacoleman at berkeley.net. We
will do our best to accommodate ADA seating requests in the first three
rows and top row of the bleachers.  *form available April 2024

Seating Seating is general admission above the first three rows of ADA
seating. Jacket Stadium will open up one hour prior to each ceremony.

Bag Policy Only clear tote bags
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hjXljljeG3cLp84dhbL4d9jie-sR6iRo/view?usp=sharing>,
plastic storage bags, or small clutch bags are allowed inside Jacket
Stadium. Guests will not be permitted inside the graduation with bags.

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. Personal sun protection is
allowable provided that it doesn’t block any views of the ceremony.

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 of the
senior Info 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. The Bancroft & Durant lots will be reserved for staff and ADA
parking.

Photos Professional photography will be made available to the Class of 2024
within a short time after all ceremonies are completed. The photos will be
available to download for free or for print 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 you can watch from the bleachers or on replay
at a later time.

Cultural/SLC Ceremonies Please see page 1 of the Senior Info
<https://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/student-activities-3/senior-information-2/>
for
more details. You can expect updates directly from each group or learning
community about sashes, stoles, or other information.

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