Senior Update #2
Info for the Class of '23
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
As part of our regular communication with our Senior students and families we've got a few updates for the Class of 2024. With the deadline approaching for ordering your cap and gown package it's important to review the information.
In today's newsletter you'll find:
- Cap & Gown Ordering Info (Jostens)
- Golden Graduate Stoles
- Cap & Gown Financial Need Application
- Graduation Cord Info
- List of Seniors Events
- and MORE!
Cap and Gowns & More
The Class of 2024 graduates on Thursday, JUNE 6 at 6PM. In partnership with Jostens we're working to prepare the seniors for this momentous occasion. Senior year is a time to celebrate your time at Temecula Valley High School and goals. Whether you're the proud parent or the accomplished senior, Jostens has all you need to commemorate your high school achievements and memories.
The easiest way to order your cap, gown, and graduation materials is to order online.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
* Gowns will NOT be mailed home. All caps & gowns will be available for pick-up in May.
** Students are allowed to wear a cap & gown from an older siblings or friend who graduated from TVHS in the past. You'll most likely want to order an updated medal and tassel package from Jostens.
*** For those with with a financial need you may request a gown right HERE.
** THE DEADLINE TO ORDER IS BEFORE SPRING BREAK (MARCH 22)! **
If you have any questions about the packages, materials, or class jewelry you can call 1-800-567-8367 (1-800 JOSTENS) or email Ruben Cruz, TV's Jostens representative, ruben.cruz@jostens.com.
CAP & GOWN FINANCIAL NEED
* IF YOU NEED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH A CAP AND GOWN, COMPLETE THIS FORM. *
The Class of 2024 graduates on THURSDAY, JUNE 6 and it's important to us that EVERY student has a cap and gown to wear when they walk across the stage regardless of financial need. Provide us with a little bit of information (height, weight, etc.) and TVHS will provide you the cap, gown, and tassel to keep.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
* ALL caps and gowns will be distributed at the very end of May prior to graduation by TVHS. They will NOT be mailed home.
** If there are multiple seniors in your family, please complete this form separately FOR EACH STUDENT.
GRADUATION TICKETS
Every graduating senior will receive 4 complimentary tickets plus one additional ticket if you complete the FAFSA and provide proof to the College & Career Center (Room 207) by April 2. Starting at 4PM on Tuesday, May 21, additional tickets will go on sale on the TVHS WebStore. Each senior is allowed to purchase up to 5 additional tickets at $20 each.
We'll provide a bit more specifics at our next Senior Class meeting on March 19.
* YES, that's correct. If you complete your FAFSA application by April 2you'll receive
ONE ADDITIONAL COMPLIMENTARY GRADUATION TICKET.
ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK
Seniors, get your yearbook ordered sooner than later. They will sell out! The Class of '24 will be receiving their yearbook during the Senior Class Breakfast on May 28. Get yours preordered and spend the morning signing yearbooks.
GOLDEN GRADUATE STOLE
If you meet all the criteria to be a member of the Class of 2024 GOLDEN GRADUATE CIRCLE you will receive the Golden Graduate Stole at Senior Checkout.
The qualifications for that are:
- 4.0+ cumulative GPA at the end of 1st Semester
- 40 math credits completed
- Completed all 3 sections of the CAASPP
Congratulations! You set lofty goals and worked hard to meet them and it shows. You really showed off how skilled and talented the Golden Bears are.
GRADUATION HONOR CORDS
We have two graduation honors that we're excited to provide for FREE to many of our seniors.
COMMUNITY SERVICE CORD (GREEN)
Those students that have completed and turned in 300 or more community service hours by Friday, May 3 are eligible to receive the Community Service Cord to wear at graduation. The 40 hours required for graduation can also apply toward the community service award.
If you have any Community Service Hours to turn in or any questions, stop by the College and Career Center (Rm 207).
4-YEAR PARTICIPANT CORD (GOLD)
We'd like to honor all of those Golden Bears that have demonstrated a strong commitment to the campus through continued participation in an athletic sport or activity for their entire high school career. Any student who participated in the SAME athletic program or activity for all 4 years is eligible (i.e. cheer, dance, band, an athletic team, ASB, yearbook, etc.).
Students MUST submit their request and information in order to receive the GOLD CORD right HERE.
* STOLES & CORDS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED PRIOR TO GRADUATION. *
FIND OUT MORE AT THE NEXT SENIOR CLASS MEETING ON MARCH 19.
A MESSAGE FROM ADMINISTRATION
A reminder that your behavior and attendance can affect your participation in the senior events.
ATTENDANCE/TARDIES
Failure to serve detention assigned for excessive tardies will result in the assignment of Saturday School.
Failure to serve an assigned Saturday School at the last eligible date of 04/13 will result in student placement on the No Go List for ALL senior activities and events.
This includes Prom, the Senior Knott's Trip, and graduation seat pre-selection.
Any adverse behavior that is in violation of Ed Code 48900/48915 (i.e. including the use of drugs, drug paraphernalia, engaging in a physical altercation) that results in a suspension will result in placement on the No Go List for ALL senior activities and events.
This includes Prom, the Senior Knott's Trip, and graduation seat pre-selection, and potentially NOT walking at graduation.
WHO ARE WE?
This newsletter is put together by TVHS ASB & Co.
Email Eric Burlingham, Activities Director