J.W. North High School
Monday, April 14 – Friday, May 2
Ticket Sales: Grad Nite at Magic Mountain
Time:
Place:
Cost:
Before school, at lunch, after school
Student Store
$100 per North graduate
$120 per guest
USL Cardholders = $10 discount
* Deadline to purchase Grad Nite tickets: Friday, May 2
Description:
Grad Nite tickets will be sold from the Student Store before school at lunch, and after school. Cash or money
order will be accepted. No checks. The Grad Nite ticket will include entry to Magic Mountain and transportation
by bus to the park. All seniors and their guests are required to ride the bus to Magic Mountain and must sign an
R.U.S.D. parent permission slip which includes an agreement to follow R.U.S.D. and Magic Mountain rules and
regulations. Seniors and guests must both have parent permission to attend. Guests may be North students
enrolled in grades 9-11 or off-campus students who are currently enrolled in high school, receive permission from
their high school, and are pre-approved by North administration. Guests who have been expelled or are currently
enrolled in a program for expelled students will not be allowed to attend. Due to district transportation
guidelines, the deadline to purchase Grad Nite tickets is Friday, May 2. After May 2, only the cost of
the Magic Mountain ticket is refundable ($53).
Off-campus guests must be currently
enrolled in high school. Students who
have been expelled or are currently
enrolled in a program for expelled
students will
not be allowed to attend.
April 14 – May 2
CASH ONLY!
Wednesday, April 16 – Wednesday, April 30
Senior Class Meetings
Time:
Place:
English Language Arts Class
J.W. North Theater
Description:
Seniors are required to report to the theater for mandatory Senior Class Meetings during the state testing
window.
Wednesday, April 23
Commencement Announcement Delivery
Time:
Place:
Cost:
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Theater Lobby
Prepaid in full or balance due on delivery day
*Students who owe a balance will receive a bill in the mail from Jostens after April 1
Description:
Seniors who have ordered Commencement items may pick up their order at lunch. Items that are not picked up
on this date and are paid in full will be left with Miss Porter in the Student Activities Office. Items that
require payment and are not picked up on this date will be taken back to Jostens. Seniors must pay for mail
delivery of items not picked up on this date. Extra Commencement announcements will be available in the
Student Store beginning April 28 for $1.50 each while supplies last.
Thursday, April 24: Senior Exhibition Day
Time:
Appointments will be scheduled between 1:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Place:
Dress:
North High School classrooms
Dress for success
Ladies:
Professional dress or pantsuit, dress shoes
Gentlemen:
Dress shirt & tie, dress pants, dress shoes (coat optional)
(Seniors do not attend regular classes on this date)
Description:
Senior Exhibition provides seniors with an opportunity to demonstrate, through effective oral communication,
mastery of career readiness and academic proficiency. Seniors will present a project developed at any time
during the past four years. Presentations must be a minimum of five minutes and a maximum of 9 minutes,
including a question and answer period. A maximum of one minute may be used for technology such as a
video or DVD. A PowerPoint may be used as a visual aid, but is not to be read from as a presentation. Seniors
will check in at Room #323 where they will receive their scored Senior Exhibition Portfolio. The portfolio is to
be given to the panel of judges, and will be returned to seniors upon completion of their presentation.
Saturday, April 26: Junior/Senior Prom
Time:
Place:
8:00 p.m. – Midnight
The Veranda at Green River Golf Club
5215 Green River Road
Corona, CA 92880
951.739.5985
Tickets are sold from the
Student Store before school,
at lunch, and after school
through 3:30 p.m.
CASH ONLY!
Cost:
$50 per person
April 14-18
$55 per person
April 21-25
USL Cardholders = $10 discount
Description:
Students who plan to attend the Prom and their parents are required to sign a Prom Contract. All North High
School and Riverside Unified School District rules and regulations apply to this event. Possession and use of
tobacco, alcohol and/or illegal substances will not be allowed and inappropriate dancing will not be tolerated.
Students who violate the Prom Contract may be removed from the Prom and seniors who violate the Senior
Behavior Contract may be removed from the Prom and end-of-the-year senior activities including
Commencement, Senior Breakfast, and Grad Nite. All questions regarding the Prom should be directed to
Junior Class Advisors, Mr. Castiglione at 951.788.7311 x63023 or Mrs. Schive at 951.788.7311 x63083.
Off-campus guests must be currently
enrolled in high school. Students who
have been expelled or are currently
enrolled in a program for expelled
students will
not be allowed to attend.
Tuesday, April 29 & Wednesday, April 30
Senior Speech & Performance Tryouts
Time:
Place:
Description:
After School
Choir Room
Speakers may be chosen for various senior activities such as Awards Night, Baccalaureate, Senior Breakfast,
and Commencement. Speeches should be 2-3 minutes in length. For tryouts, speeches must be practiced and
in final form. Talented seniors may also audition to perform at various senior activities such as Awards Night,
Baccalaureate, Senior Breakfast and Commencement. A wide variety of acts in the form of instrumental/vocal
soloists or groups, speeches or dramatic interpretations are encouraged. For tryouts, performances must be
practiced and in final form. Seniors interested in trying out must be in good standing with the Attendance and
Discipline Office. Seniors must sign up with Mrs. Grotness by Monday, April 28.
Friday, May 2: Deadline to purchase Grad Night tickets!!
Wednesday, May 28
Commencement Ticket Distribution
Time:
Place:
Senior Meeting (4th Period)
Gym
Description:
Commencement tickets will be distributed in the multi-purpose room to seniors. Each senior will receive 7
free tickets to the Commencement Ceremony. A ticket will be required for entry to the J.W. North
Stadium. Tickets will not be required for children under 5 years of age. Please be reminded that extra
tickets will not be available. As an alternative to the Commencement Ceremony, extended family and friends
are encouraged to attend the Baccalaureate Ceremony on June 5, where seating will not be limited. The
Commencement Ceremony will also be streamed live at watchrusd.org.
Wednesday, May 28: Cap and Gown Distribution
Time:
Place:
Lunch
Multi-Purpose Room
Description:
Caps and gowns will be distributed in the multi-purpose room to all seniors who have placed an order with
Jostens. Seniors who need to purchase a tassel only may visit the Student Store beginning May 29. Cost is
$20. Seniors who have not yet ordered a cap and gown should see Miss Porter in the Student
Activities Office ASAP!!
Thursday, May 29: Senior Awards Night
Time:
Place:
Dress:
Description:
6:30 p.m.
Park Avenue Missionary Baptist Church
1910 Martin Luther King Boulevard
Riverside, CA 92507
Ladies:
Dress or dressy pantsuit, dress shoes
Gentlemen:
Dress shirt & tie, dress pants, dress shoes (coat optional)
This traditional ceremony honors the achievements of the Class of 2014. The ceremony will be held off campus
at Park Avenue Missionary Baptist Church. Students to be honored will receive an invitation in the mail. Most
award invitations will be mailed to families the week of May 12. Students receiving an award are required
to attend a mandatory Awards Night rehearsal on May 29 at lunch in Room #323. Awards will not
be presented to students who do not attend this mandatory rehearsal. Families and friends are encouraged to
attend this very special evening of recognition. A reception provided by the North PTSA will take place
immediately following the ceremony.
Monday, June 2 – Friday, June 6: Senior Final Exams
Time:
Place:
Zero through 6th period
Classrooms
Description:
Final Exams will be arranged by individual teachers and will be administered to seniors throughout the week.
Thursday, June 5: Baccalaureate
Time:
Place:
Dress:
Description:
5:00 p.m. Seniors meet in J.W. North Theater (Dressed in cap and gown!!)
6:00 p.m. Ceremony begins
North High School Amphitheatre
Ladies:
Dress or dressy pantsuit, dress shoes
Gentlemen:
Dress shirt & tie, dress pants, dress shoes (coat optional)
All seniors must be dressed in cap and gown!!
Baccalaureate is a dignified ceremony held in honor of all graduating seniors. The ceremony will take place in
the North High School Amphitheatre. This outdoor setting will not only accommodate all participating seniors,
their families and friends, but will provide a special atmosphere for picture taking and celebrating. The Class of
2015 Junior Honor Guard and Honor Usher will host a brief reception immediately following the ceremony.
Friday, June 6: Senior Checkout
Time:
Place:
7:30 a.m.
Checkout forms will be available at the Cafeteria Windows
Description:
Seniors must attend all classes on regular bell schedule and take their checkout form to each class and have it
signed by the teacher. Attached to the checkout form will be a list of any lost books and other school related
unpaid charges. If there are no charges, the form is collected by the senior’s last period teacher.
If there are charges, seniors must take the checkout form and payment to the Bookkeeper’s Office at the end
of the last class. PAYMENTS MUST BE CASH OR MONEY ORDER. NO CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!
NO STUDENT WILL RECEIVE A DIPLOMA UNTIL ALL FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS ARE CLEARED.
Friday, June 6: Yearbook Distribution
Time:
Place:
Bring:
Lunch
Room #324
Receipt
Description:
Yearbooks will be distributed to seniors who have previously purchased a yearbook and have cleared their
charges. It is recommended that seniors bring their receipt to avoid delays.
Monday, June 9: Commencement Rehearsal #1
Seniors must attend
BOTH rehearsals in
order to participate
in Commencement!
Time:
Place:
Dress:
8:00 a.m. SHARP – 12:00 p.m.
J.W. North Theater
Casual
Description:
Seniors must attend two Commencement rehearsals. The first rehearsal will be held in North’s Theater on
Monday, June 10. Seniors must meet in the Theater and be in their assigned seat by 8:00 a.m.!!
SENIORS MUST ATTEND BOTH REHEARSALS IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMENCEMENT
CEREMONY.
Tuesday, June 10: Senior Breakfast
Time:
Place:
Dress:
Cost:
Description:
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
John’s Incredible Pizza
6187 Valley Springs Parkway
Riverside 92507
951.656.5555
Nice clothing
$10
CASH ONLY!!
Tickets are sold from the
Student Store before
school, at lunch, and after
school through 3:00 p.m.
CASH ONLY!!
May 27 – June 6
Seniors only may attend. This time of camaraderie and celebration includes special awards and the traditional
slide show reflecting events of the past four years. At no added cost, transportation will be provided for those
who need it. Seniors may sign up for transportation when breakfast tickets are purchased. ALL
CHARGES/FINES MUST BE CLEARED IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE!!
Wednesday, June 11: Commencement Rehearsal #2
Time:
Place:
Dress:
Description:
8:00 a.m. SHARP – 12:00 p.m.
J.W. North Theater
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
J.W. North Stadium
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Casual
Seniors must attend
BOTH rehearsals in
order to participate
in Commencement!
Seniors must attend two Commencement rehearsals. The second rehearsal will be held in North’s Theater and
in North’s Stadium on Wednesday, June 11. Seniors must meet in the Theater and be in their
assigned seat by 8:00 a.m.!!
Wednesday, June 11: Commencement
Time:
J.W. North
Commencement
Ceremony will be
streamed live at
www.watchrusd.org
4:45 p.m.
Seniors meet in J.W. North Theater (Dressed in cap and gown!)
6:00 p.m.
Ceremony begins
J.W. North Stadium
Ladies:
Dress or dressy pantsuit, dress shoes (Low heels are encouraged for comfort)
Gentlemen:
Dress shirt & tie, dress pants, dress shoes (Coat optional)
Place:
Dress:
Description:
Commencement Parking
Campus parking will be
extremely limited.
Seniors and families are
encouraged to car pool to
campus and plan to use
Chicago Avenue and nearby city
streets for additional parking.
The Commencement Ceremony will be held in the J.W. North Stadium. The Class of 2014 will be the first class
to graduate from our new stadium! Each graduate will receive 7 tickets for family and friends. Extra
tickets are not available. The stadium will open at 4:00 p.m. for first come, first served seating.
There will be no reserving of seats. Air horns, balloons, silly string and confetti will not be allowed into the
stadium. The John W. North High School Commencement continues to be the classiest and most dignified
ceremony in Riverside. Graduates and the audience can help us maintain this honored tradition by dressing
and acting accordingly.
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Seniors are to wear the provided cap and gown with no alterations.
Seniors are not to carry items such as cameras and purses during the ceremony.
Hands are to be kept free!! Seniors are not allowed to wear leis, carry flowers, etc.
Participation in the Commencement Ceremony is reserved for seniors who exhibit appropriate behavior!!
Only those seniors meeting graduation requirements may participate in the Commencement Ceremony.
Additionally, all charges and/or fines must be cleared in order to receive a diploma. All school rules apply!!
REMINDER:
SENIORS MUST ATTEND BOTH COMMENCEMENT REHEARSALS ON JUNE 9
AND JUNE 11 IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY!!
Thursday, June 12: Grad Nite at Magic Mountain
Time:
Departure:
Return:
Place:
Dress:
Deadline to purchase tickets
8:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
is Friday, May 2 in order to
Buses will leave from North’s student parking lot (June 12)
guarantee a spot on a bus!!
Buses will return to North’s student parking lot (June 13)
Magic Mountain
Dressy clothing required by Magic Mountain to be admitted to the amusement park.
More specific dress code information will be available when tickets are purchased.
Ladies:
Long pants, denim, leggings, capris & conservative top, no t-shirts
Clean tennis shoes, flip flops, sandals o.k.
NO SHORTS, SKORTS, SKIRTS OR DRESSES!
NO T-SHIRTS, SPAGHETTI STRAPS, TUBE TOPS, CROPPED TOPS, MIDRIFTS,
TANK TOPS!
Gentlemen:
Shirt with collar, dress sweater, denim pants & clean tennis shoes o.k.
Cost:
$100 per North graduate
Description:
Grad Nite at Magic Mountain provides a drug and alcohol free night of dancing, rides, pictures and food. The
Grad Nite ticket will include entry to Magic Mountain and transportation by bus to and from the park. North
graduates are allowed to bring one guest to Grad Nite. Guests must be currently enrolled in high school
and may be North students enrolled in grades 9-11. Students who have been expelled or are
currently enrolled in a program for expelled students will not be allowed to attend. Off-campus
guests must receive permission from their high school and be pre-approved by North administration. All seniors
and their guests are required to ride the bus to and from Magic Mountain and must sign an R.U.S.D. parent
permission slip which includes an agreement to follow R.U.S.D. and Magic Mountain rules and regulations. All
payments must be cash or money order. NO CHECKS ACCEPTED!! ALL CHARGES/FINES MUST BE
CLEARED IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE!! Please be reminded that all Riverside Unified School District and
Guests must be currently
enrolled in high school and
may be North students enrolled
in grades 9-11.
Students who have been
expelled or are currently
enrolled in a program for
expelled students will
not be allowed to attend.
$120 per guest
April 14 – May 2
CASH ONLY!
J.W. North High School rules and regulations apply through the conclusion of Grad Nite at Magic Mountain.
For more information on Senior Activities, please contact
Becky Porter, Student Activities Director
rporter@rusd.k12.ca.us*
951.788.7311 X63247
or visit jwnorth.org
* Due to high volume of calls, email is preferred!