Class of 2021 Graduation
APRIL 2021
Dear Parents and Guardians:
We are pleased to share our plans for graduation with our families. Our traditional in-person graduation ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 25th 2021, at 7:30pm at Jerry Loper Stadium here at Hamilton High School. Please be aware that we will follow the mitigation strategies below and others if recommended by the Maricopa County Health Department.
- Masks for everyone in attendance
- Social Distancing
- Each CUSD High School site will allow two (4) people to attend graduation. (This number could increase based on COVID and necessary mitigation in the community)
We also ask that families arrive to graduation in one vehicle due to limited parking.
*Our graduation ceremony will be live streamed for our families and guests
We are looking forward to celebrating our seniors, it will be a special night for the Class of 2021. Thank you for your continued support.
If you are not planning to walk with the class of 2021, you must let Mrs. Leddy in room E200 know as soon as possible or by email: leddy.tammy@cusd80.com.
Hamilton High School Mission Statement
The mission of Hamilton High School is to prepare students to be successful in their academic, personal and professional lives.
GRADUATION TIMELINE
May 7th - Cap/Gown distribution - North Gym 8:00-12:00pm
May 17th- Senior Scholarship Night - 6:30pm held in the gymnasium
May 20th & 21st - Senior Finals
May 17th thru 24th - Senior Checkout
May 21st - Last day of school for seniors
May 25th - Graduation Rehearsal (Mandatory) and Senior Breakfast - 6:15am
May 25th - Graduation 7:30pm on football field - more information to come
SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP NIGHT
This year's Senior Scholarship Night will be held on May 17th at 6:30pm in the gymnasium with limited seating. Scholarship Night we will be honoring our Academy Appointments, Enlisted Military along with recognizing scholarships to those seniors who have made their final decisions on where they will be attending college in the fall.
As seniors receive scholarship offers, it is imperative that this information is sent to their counselor to ensure that our scholarship database and senior invitation list is accurate. Students can pick up the form to fill out from their English teacher.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Academic Distinction
All CUSD high schools are now using the Cum Laude recognition program. This program will replace the concept of designating a valedictorian and salutatorian at graduation. Under the Cum Laude program more of our academic successful seniors will be recognized. Three categories are awarded for superior work. This honor is based upon the graduation grade point average.
Cum Laude—meaning “with praise”. To qualify a student must achieve a 3.75-4.24 weighted grade point average.
Magna Cum Laude—meaning “with great praise”. To qualify a student must achieve a 4.25-4.49 weighted grade point average.
Summa Cum Laude—meaning “with the highest praise”. To qualify a student must achieve a 4.5-5.0 weighted grade point average.
National Honor Society
Graduating seniors who are members in good standing in National Honor Society will receive their honor tassels from Dr. Rockwell, NHS Sponsor.
Hamilton High School Counseling Department
Mike Maluski (A-Brom) - 883-5033
Taylor Harris (Broo-Dash) - 883-5031
Margarita Trujillo (Dau-Gen) - 883-5274
Rachel Celaya (Geo-Huss) Dept Coordinator - 883-5035
Amy Furrow (Huy-Lev) - 883-5032
Jessica Anaya (Lew-Moh) - 883-5037
Steve Spykstra (Moi-Pham) - 883-5034
Mandy Tietjen (Phan-Seaw) - 883-5036
Shana Lacerenza (Seb-Tup) - 883-5206
Steve Kanner (Tur-Z) - 883-5030
Dyan Randall - Counseling Secretary - 883-5046
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST PROCEDURES
What college/university will you be attending? All Final Transcripts will be sent electronically through Parchment. To order an official transcript, students must use PARCHMENT.COM. To guarantee your final transcript will be sent to the college/university of your choice, you must set up your account and place your transcript "On Hold for the Next Grading Period". Students will receive 5 free requests, after that there is a nominal fee.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Graduation Products
Cap and gown with be available to purchase at Hamilton's north gym on May 7th from 8am-11:30am for $52 cash only. Tassels will be available for $10 cash only.
For questions, contact Jostens located at 21023 N. Cave Creek Rd., Suite #1, Phoenix, AZ 85024, phone number (602)765-7227.
Senior Ditch Day/Senior Trips
Cap/Gown Delivery
Friday, May 7, 2021, 08:00 AM
Hamilton High School, South Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ, USA
Senior Check Out
Monday, May 17, 2021, 07:30 AM
Hamilton High School, South Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ, USA
Senior Awards Night
Monday, May 17, 2021, 06:30 PM
Hamilton High School, South Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ, USA
Senior Finals - Periods 1,3,5
Thursday, May 20, 2021, 07:30 AM
Hamilton High School, South Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ, USA
Senior Finals - Period 2,4,6
Friday, May 21, 2021, 12:00 PM
Hamilton High School, South Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ, USA
Graduation Rehearsal & Senior Breakfast
Tuesday, May 25, 2021, 06:15 AM
Hamilton High School, South Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ, USA
GRADUATION
Tuesday, May 25, 2021, 07:30 PM
Hamilton High School
Hamilton High School
Website: https://www.cusd80.com/hhs
Location: Hamilton High School, 3700 South Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ, USA
Phone: 480-883-5000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HamiltonHighSchoolAZ/
Twitter: @Hamilton_High