Taft Graduation 2024
Graduation Information 2024
Seniors will receive all of this information in your student email from our Principal Mr. Aurelio Hernandez.
Jostens Delivery
If you have not ordered your cap and gown, you may still do so until April 15 and pick it up on April 19. Jostens will not have extra caps and gowns available. Anyone who orders after April 15 will receive their order by mail to their homes. The graduate will keep their cap, tassel, and robe after graduation ceremonies. Caps and gowns will not be distributed to any senior with an outstanding balance from Jostens, senior fundraising activities, or fees owed to the school, such as textbooks and library books. Be sure to submit payment for outstanding balances to the appropriate sponsor as soon as possible.
Scholarships & Military Enlistment
Perfect Attendance
If you have perfect attendance so far this year, please see Ms. Arrezola or Ms. Gonzalez in the attendance office. Only 12 or more years of perfect attendance will be recognized at graduation.
Final Exams June 3-6
Final Exam Exemptions
Senior Final Exam Exemptions: Seniors who meet the following exemption criteria will not be required to take their exams (each class is considered on a separate basis): exemption criteria—three absences or fewer during the second semester, passing the entire school year of a full year (one credit course) with an 80% average or better per class for the second semester, January 3 - June 6, 2024, having satisfactory conduct grades, and attending the scheduled exam time. Seniors who are exempt from final exams are not exempt from being counted absent from school. Seniors who are exempt from taking the finals but are not in attendance will be marked absent.
Graduation Rehearsal
Graduation Ceremony
Seating is unlimited and tickets are not required. It is on a "first come, first served" basis.
Graduate Report Time
Seniors must report to the Alamodome no later than 1:30 p.m. for final instructions and line up for the ceremony. Seniors, please leave home early because traffic can be a serious problem. Dress for graduation is a shirt, tie, and slacks for boys and a dress or slacks for girls. No jeans, tennis shoes or casual shoes should be worn.