GRADUATION CANDIDACY FORM / INFORMATION
Dear Graduation Candidate – Class of 2016,
Currently you are considered a graduation candidate until final grades close for the 2015-2016
school year. In preparation for the Commencement Ceremony, scheduled June 3, 2016 (pending no
changes to the district calendar) you will need to plan for the following checklist of necessary items:
Items for Graduation Ceremony
___Cap and Gown ordered from Josten’s
___Senior Portrait for the Yearbook, PowerPoint Presentation, Newspaper or other publications
Give to Mrs. Bennett
___Baby Picture for the Graduation PowerPoint Presentation
Give to Ms. Dillon
Graduation Practice – Procedure to be enforced
1. Graduation Practice will be scheduled and announced prior to the graduation date. If you
intend to march at Graduation, you must attend rehearsal. There will be no excusal for work
or other appointments. This is a regular school day.
2. Graduation PowerPoint will begin at approximately 6:15 in the gymnasium.
3. Graduation will start at 7:00 P.M. There are no tickets for graduation.
4. Graduation is a semi-formal activity. All students must be dressed appropriately. (Please see
COMMENCEMENT regulations as per Student Handbook *).
*The following information is in the California High School Student Handbook, and all aspects of the
Board Approved regulations will be enforced:
Commencement
Commencement is the culminating activity for seniors who complete all the requirements for
graduation in advance. Historically, commencement has been a formal ceremony with due
consideration for uniformity and conduct. Seniors who are eligible to participate in Commencement do
so with the understanding that they agree to follow all dress, appearance and procedural rules and
regulations. Students who fail to follow the dress, appearance, and / or procedural rules and regulations
shall forfeit their opportunity to participate in Commencement.
Dress for Commencement shall be as uniform as possible. School officials will enforce the school
dress code. Appropriate clothing of a formal or semi- formal attire is encouraged. Students may not
wear flip flops, shorts or any type of shorts apparel, pajamas, sweat pants, tank tops or t-shirts.
All graduation requirements must be complete prior to Commencement in order to
participate in this ceremony. Other than academic requirements this includes but is not
limited to the cleaning out of one’s locker, the paying of all debts and fines, the return of all
school owned materials, the serving of all detentions and the participation in
commencement practices.
IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS, PLEASE ASK PRIOR TO THE EVENTS.
RETURN TO CALIFORNIA AREA HIGH SCHOOL OFFICE!!! ______________
THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO THE HIGH SCHOOL
OFFICE!
It is the responsibility of the graduating senior to return this information.
California Area High School
11 Trojan Way
Coal Center, PA 15423
FAX: 724-785-8860
webbp@calsd.org
Statement of Participation in Graduation Ceremony
___YES, if eligible, I plan to participate in the graduation ceremony
___No, I chose not to participate in the graduation ceremony. I understand I can pick up my diploma in
the High School Office after June 6, 2016. Office hours: 8 AM -2 PM starting June 6, 2016.
Student Printed Name _______________________________________________________
Student Signature _______________________________ Date ______________________
Proper Name / Given Name
Students will be addressed by their legal name registered on the child’s birth certificate. Students
cannot change their name on school documents unless it is a valid legal name change registered through
the courts. Proof of documentation regarding the name change will be required and / or requested.
PRINT FORMAL NAME TO BE PRINTED ON YOUR DIPLOMA
Student Signature / Date ______________________________________________