Skyline High School
12250 SKYLINE BOULEVARD
OAKLAND CA, 94611
510-482-7109
510-482-7296 (fax)
To:
All Parents, Guardians and Guests of Graduates of the Class of 2013
From: Mr. Vinh Trinh, Acting Principal
Graduation Ceremony Tickets and Parking
Six graduation tickets, one VIP parking permit and one General parking permit will be
issued to each eligible, graduating senior. Those students who may need more than that will
have to seek graduation tickets from other seniors who may not need all of their tickets.
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You must have a graduation ticket to enter the graduation ceremony.
You must have a VIP parking permit to park on school campus.
General Parking permit and VIP parking permit must be displayed on
dashboard or rearview mirror.
Gates will open at 5:00 pm.
Troy E. Johnston
Principal
Marisol Arkin
Assistant Principal
Christina Macalino
Assistant Principal
Reginald Marsh
Assistant Principal
Vinh Trinh
Acting Principal
Due to limited parking spaces on campus, only cars with VIP parking permits will be allowed to
enter and park on the school premises. Parking permits will be collected upon entrance through the
school gate. All other cars will not be allowed to enter the school. All cars parked on the streets must
have the “General” parking permit displayed on the rear view mirror or the dashboard.
Graduation Dress Expectations
Graduation Dress Expectations as agreed to by the Administration and the Senior Class Officers are as
follows:
 Graduates shall wear caps and gowns at all times during the graduation ceremony.
 Graduates may wear academic medals, ribbons and/or ropes (i.e. CSF, National Honor Society,
etc.).
 Graduates may wear one culturally and/or religiously significant item (i.e. lei, scarf, necklace,
etc.). Scarves shall be pinned to the gown so that the wind shall not blow the item away and the
scarf shall not be longer than the gown.
 Graduates shall wear only the cap on their heads with no altering decorations (no headwear,
sunglasses or headphones).
 Graduates shall not write on, spray on, paint on and/or reconfigure caps and gowns.
 Graduates shall have their hands free during the graduation ceremony.
 Graduates shall wear appropriate clothing under the graduation gown.
 School administration shall check all items and make final decisions as to the appropriateness of
any item.
“IT’S A GREAT DAY TO BE A TITAN!”
Graduates’ Behavior Expectations
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Skyline High School’s graduation ceremony shall be a celebration of achievement. Therefore, our
graduation shall be dignified, classy and well run. All stakeholders (school staff and graduates
alike) want to “show off” the outstanding Class of 2013!
Graduates shall sit with their classmates for the entire ceremony.
Graduates shall conduct themselves with class, self-respect and mutual respect for their fellow
graduates, speakers and school staff (i.e. no yelling, booing, noisemakers, standing on chairs
and/or distracting celebrations).
Graduates shall follow all and any direction given to them by any school personnel and
chaperones.
Graduates not conducting themselves in an appropriate manner shall not be allowed to participate
in the ceremony and will be escorted from the graduation ceremony immediately.
Students are to arrive by 5:00 pm on graduation day, Thursday, June 13, 2013 at the Skyline
auditorium. If you are late, you may not participate in the graduation ceremony.
Parents, Guardians & Guests Expectations
Graduation is a “Rite of Passage” for both students and families. Every graduating student has achieved a
milestone in their lives by earning a high school diploma. Every student has been supported by family and
community alike; therefore, graduation at Skyline High School should be looked at as a community
celebration for all of our graduates. Please adhere to the following parent and guest expectations during
graduation at all times:
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All parents, guardians and guests are to stay within designated seating areas only. Please do
not attempt to go onto the graduation seating field/area before, during or after graduation.
All parents, guardians and guests are not to cross the white fences and not enter areas designated
for our graduates.
All parents, guardians and guests are expected to follow the directions of school chaperones and
school personnel.
All parents, guardians and guests should not bring any item (i.e. balloons and umbrellas)
that will block another person’s view of the graduation ceremony.
All parents, guardians and guests should stay in their seats through the entire graduation
ceremony as each graduate deserves the attention of the entire school community.
All parents and guests shall meet their graduate on the Skyline High School football field after the
recessional of the graduates.
All parents, guardians and guests shall not enter the baseball field after the recessional
because graduates will be picking up their diplomas.
Please respect the graduates’ time and space on the baseball field as this is the last
opportunity for them bond and share their farewells.
Once again, this is an exciting time for students, parents, guardians and the staff of Skyline High School.
Please let us know if you have any questions about graduation. We will be glad to assist you.
Congratulations Class of 2013!
Vinh Trinh
Acting Principal
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Skyline High School
12250 SKYLINE BOULEVARD
OAKLAND CA, 94611
510-482-7109
510-482-7296 (fax)
“IT’S A GREAT DAY TO BE A TITAN!”