Class of 2024

There are a lot of details leading up to the graduation of the class of 2024. here is all the info we have as of right now. we will update this newsletter when we get new information, so be checking back often.

Nov 8: Senior Dinner, 6pm

Dec 14- Simi Institute Fall Deadline

Dec 19- Apollo Cyber High Fall Deadline

Jan 17: Senior meeting, 4th period

Jan 26: Senior Contracts Due

Feb 3: Winter Formal

Feb 14: Senior Hug Day

Apr 2: FAFSA/Dream Act Applications due (all students need to do this!)

Apr 2 - Apr 19: Grad Bash Ticket Sales (or until they sell out)

Apr 22 - May 10: Prom Ticket Sales

April 25-May 15: AP/IB Testing schedule

May: Naviance Senior Exit survey

May 1: Senior Speaker Deadline

TBA: Senior Sunset and Yearbook Distribution

May 18: Prom

May 23: Simi Institute Spring deadline

May 24: Grad Bash at Universal Studios

May 27- Memorial Day-No School

May 29- Senior Awards Night

May 30-June 4: Senior Finals

June 5- Grad rehearsal

Jun 6- Graduation

Seniors! This is your last year at Royal High School, so let's make it our best. I have truly enjoyed getting to know you. The class of 24 has shown that they are hard working and embrace life as it comes at them. Your time here at Royal has been marred with pandemics, no MPR, construction zones, and zooms but you have not let that stand in your way as any sort of major obstacles. You have shown that you are resilient and will take on any challenge as it comes your way.

As you finish your final year at Royal, please embrace as much of the activities as you can. Go to prom, grad night, senior sunset, anything you can make...be there and be present. At the end of this year, many of you will go separate ways and start new journeys, so that leaves this time to enjoy being a Highlander and more importantly, your friends.

Good luck class of '24! I am so looking forward to this year for you, it promises to be a fun one!

Events, ASB, and Account Needs:

Ms. Myszkowski

Ms. Rotellini

Class Advisor and Senior Parent Points:

Mrs. Lev

Academic, Behavioral, or Attendance Needs:

Ms. Zapata

Mrs. Hoffman

Ms. Mayea

And as always our principal Mr. Hall is available for any questions you or your family might have regarding the successful end of your time here at Royal.

Additional Questions? Visit the ASB Office Monday-Friday at 7:30 am - 3:30 pm. (For all Senior-related transactions, the ASB Office only accepts cash or credit. No checks.)

For any questions regarding academic requirements, contact your counselor:

Hennings A-Cr

Graf Cs-Hern

Intelkofer Hero-Mol

Burton Mom-Rus

Becker Rut-Z

Cuneo College and Career Counselor

• Seniors must complete their Naviance Exit Survey.
• Counselors will be redoing senior grade checks & notifications will be sent home
• Seniors who have a D or F on the 3rd quarter grade report will have a letter sent home
• If seniors have a D or F in Aeries by the end of April, a letter will be sent home
  
• Seniors will not be able to pick up their graduation materials until they have been cleared by their Counselors
  
• Concurrent spring classes at Adult School must be completed by the May 19th deadline (For another Adult Ed form, see Counselors)
  
• Please see the Registrar in the Counseling Office to have transcripts sent to your university or community college (deadline is usually July 1st)
  

Seniors MUST turn in their senior contracts in order to participate in any school sponsored event including Prom, Grad Night, and the Graduation ceremony. Contracts are to be turned in to the ASB office by Friday, January 26th. A paper copy must be submitted.

Senior contracts will be distributed at the senior meeting on January 18.

Seniors should have already taken senior portraits. If you did not, you can contact Honest Light Photography to schedule a sitting ASAP.

Seniors must return all books and laptop computer to the Library and be cleared of all fines and debts in both the Library and ASB Office by Tuesday, June 4. Seniors not cleared will not participate in important steps like picking up commencement tickets, picking up cap and gown, etc.. You can check with ASB and the Library if you are unsure if you have outstanding debt.

Do you still have money on your seniors school lunch account?

Refund requests go through SVUSD, please fill out this form and email it to terri.mikulus@simivalleyusd.org

Prom will take place at the Castaway, Burbank on May 18. Tickets are estimated to be about $120 and will be on sale in Apr 22 - May 10. Dinner is included.

More information to come.

Royal High will attend Grad Bash at Universal Studios on May 24 from 4pm-2am. The cost will be approximately $100.

Tickets must be purchased in advance and will be on sale from Apr 2 - Apr 19.

More information to come.

TBD

Seniors will get together one last time for fun and friendship. You will pick up your yearbooks and watch the sun go down on the 2024 school year. After sunset we will have ice cream and watch a fun movie.

Seniors must show ID Cards to be able to pick up yearbooks. You must also be cleared of all debts and fines in the Library and ASB Office. For questions regarding yearbook purchases contact Mr. Lev.

May 29 at The Reagan Library

5:00 pm CSI Project Presentations

6:00 pm Awards Ceremony

Students who have made outstanding achievements during their time at RHS will be recognized at our Senior Recognition Night. An invitation will be sent to students who are receiving the specific school-wide, community, and national awards given at this event. Family and friends are encouraged to attend. CSI Project exhibition will be from 5:00-6:00, and the Awards ceremony will begin directly after.

The Commencement Ceremony will take place on Scotland Yard on Thursday, June 6 at 6:00 pm (Gates will open at 4:00 pm). Attendees may start waiting in line at 3:00.

Seniors report to Gym (4:00 pm)

Cap & Gown Orders

It's time to order! You can order online at Josten’s or by phone 1-800-JOSTENS (567-8367). For any student/family that would like assistance with obtaining a cap and gown, you may contact the student's counselor.

IMPORTANT NOTE! Cap and gowns do not ship to your home. They will be picked up on campus on June 5.

Student Commencement Speaker

Seniors who are interested in being the student speaker at the Commencement Ceremony should submit speeches to Room 10-2 by May 1st. For questions, speak to Mrs. Lev. Speeches must be no longer than 2-3 minutes. Speech messages and themes must relate to this year's senior class quote/motto below. Speeches will be chosen by a committee of staff and peers.

CLASS OF 2024 QUOTE/MOTTO: TBD

Grad Rehearsal, Senior Lunch, & Cap and Gown and Ticket Distribution

Graduation Rehearsal and the Senior Lunch will be held on June 5.

The Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal will begin in the Gym at 9am. Every participating senior must attend the rehearsal in order to walk in the ceremony. The luncheon and cap and gown and ticket distribution will follow rehearsal.

Graduation Leis/Flowers

Celebrate your graduation with one or two (or more) beautiful flowered leis. Order forms will be made available closer to the ceremony. Although these leis are not allowed to be worn in the ceremony, they are wonderful for before and after ceremony photos and keepsakes.

Sponsored by The Royal High School PTSA.

Commencement Photos

We will have photographers from Honest Light photography at the ceremony to take pictures as seniors receive their diplomas. View pictures and order online after the ceremony. Link will be available closer to the ceremony.

The Graduation Ceremony will take place at the Royal Stadium on Thursday, June 6th at 6:00 pm (Gates will open at 4:00 pm). Seniors report to Gym (4:00 pm) Attendees may start lining up at 3:00pm

Tickets

ADMISSION IS BY TICKET ONLY-All attendees require a ticket (this includes infants).

Tickets will be distributed May 31. Tickets guarantee admission to the ceremony, but not necessarily a seat.

Graduation will be live streamed at youtube.com/@RoyalHighSchool. We encourage those who cannot be in the sun and heat for long periods of time (young children and the elderly) to watch the live stream.

Handicapped accessible parking and seating is limited and is on a first come first served basis. One disabled person and one companion may sit in the reserved areas. The rest of your party must sit in the general seating areas.

The ceremony lasts about 2 hours and temperatures can be hot that time of year. We strongly discourage families bringing infants and young children. Strollers will not be allowed. If you do bring infants and young children, they also require a ticket for admission.

Seniors will receive six (6) complimentary tickets and may purchase two (2) additional tickets while supplies last. Seniors may purchase those two (2) additional tickets after the graduation rehearsal only. CASH ONLY = $10 per ticket. Seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and you will not be allowed to save seats. Arrive early for the best seating.

Important Commencement Reminders

• Seniors will not be allowed to bring cell phones, cameras, keys, balloons, flowers, leis or other loose items on the field during the commencement ceremony. It’s best to leave these items in your car or with your parents prior to reporting to the gym.

• Seniors may not alter/decorate cap or gown.

• Balloons and umbrellas are not allowed in the stadium during the ceremony because they have a tendency to block the vision of other guests. All umbrellas brought into the stadium must be lowered before the start of the ceremony.

• Handicapped parking and seating is available, but limited. Arrive early for best parking and seating.

• Stadium opens at 4:00 pm for families. Guest may begin lining up at 3pm.

• Students may wear only flat shoes during the commencement ceremony.

• No one will be allowed on the track and field following the ceremony. Parents and guests can meet their graduates outside the stadium in the MPR plaza or the Main Quad.