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    FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL

    SENIOR BULLETIN – Class of 2024

    Updated: May 2, 2024

     

    Graduation is only 5 weeks away!  This bulletin has been updated with very important information and will be posted on the school website Class of 2024 page.  Please read carefully, and if you have any questions, please ask your Class Advisors, Mrs. Burke and Mrs. Elera, or Graduation Coordinator, Mrs. Clark 925-625-5900 x3002.

     

    SPECIAL SENIOR EVENTS:

     

      1. Senior (Spring) Rally – May 24th during school hours (students only)
      2. Receive Senior Clearance Form – May 28th during your Economics or Government class.
      3. Senior Ball Ticket Sales – Ongoing - May 28th, prices will vary in person and at the FHS Webstore
      4. Senior Merchandise – 50% off and donations ongoing to May 31st at the FHS webstore
      5. Senior Ball — June 1st @ 7-11 p.m. at City View at the Metreon, San Francisco. Use the link tree to access last minute information: https://linktr.ee/FreedomClassOf2024
      6. Cap & Gown purchased distribution — ongoing; orders are sent home
        1. If you have not yet purchased, go to Jostens.
        2. Borrowed items will be distributed the week of Graduation; contact Michele Clark to be placed on the borrowed list
      1. Textbook & Laptop Returns – prior to Senior Clearance
      2. Senior Class Meeting – June 6th @ 1 p.m. in the Gym. Last 30 min of 8th period. If you have an 8th period final you will be allowed to leave early.
      3. Senior Clearance Form DUE – June 6th @3 p.m. to counselors and receive Grad Tickets.
      4. Senior Sunset – June 6th @ 7 p.m. in the Stadium
      5. Graduation MANDATORY Practice — Friday, June 7th @ 8:30 a.m., report to the Stadium
      6. Graduation —
        1. Saturday, June 8 @ 8:30 a.m.
        2. Graduates arrive @ 7:30 a.m. In the Main Gym
        3. Gates open to guests @ 7:30 a.m.
      7. Grad Nite – Saturday, June 8th @ 10 p.m. NOT SCHOOL SPONSORED

     

    GRADUATION:

     

    1. Graduation Ceremony – in-person, with a live broadcast, on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. at the FHS Stadium. Link to broadcast: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/freedom-high-school-oakley-ca.
    2. Tickets — Each graduate will receive seven (7) guest tickets!  Seniors must complete the Senior Clearance form and sign for their tickets during finals week.
    3. Class Speaker — A staff committee selects a graduating senior to be the graduation speaker. Auditions will be on May 21st. The speaker will be announced at the end of the week after the auditions. Speech should be no longer than two (2) minutes. Class speaker tryout information
    4. Graduation Day Pictures — Campus Candids will take pictures of each graduate as he/she receives their diploma. You will be able to purchase these photographs. The QR code to register is available on our Class of 2024 page. Campus Candids will email you after Graduation to order. Campus Candids: PO Box 1485 Davis, CA 95617 (800) 453-0335.
    5. Diplomas — Graduates will receive their diploma case as you cross the stage.  The official Diploma will be given out after the ceremony when you return to the Gym.
    6. Early Graduates and Non-Attending Graduates — will be able to pick up their diploma beginning Monday, June 10 in the A Office.
    7. Borrowed Cap, Gown, & Tassel — you must return the cap & gown before receiving your diploma after the ceremony.

     

    STUDENT BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS:

     

    Inappropriate student behavior in the days before or during the ceremony may jeopardize your participation in graduation.  All school rules must be followed.  Students that participate in “Senior Pranks” that are harmful or destructive are liable for damages and will not participate in commencement exercises.  It’s a privilege, not a right, to participate in Graduation!

     

    1. Graduation is a formal and dignified ceremony and students are expected to behave appropriately.
    2. No personal items may be carried by students.
    3. Students must remain in their seats during the ceremony until the appropriate time for them to cross the stage and upon completion of the Recessional.
    4. A staff member will be seated in each row to assist monitoring.  Disruptive students may be escorted from the ceremony.
    5. Dress Code – proper dress is as follows: boys—dress shirt, dress slacks, socks and shoes; girls—dress shoes (no heels), dress, or skirt/slacks & blouse (no flowers pinned on gown).  It is not necessary to wear a coat under the gown.  Cap and gown are required to participate in the graduation exercise.
    6. Gown – no decoration or alteration of any kind is allowed.
    7. Cap – Students may decorate their cap (not 3D, must be flat).
    8. Any graduate found under the influence of alcohol or any other controlled substance will be removed from the ceremony.

     

    SENIOR CLEARANCE:

     

    1. Clearance Forms -- Clearance forms will be distributed the week of May 28th in your GOV'T/ECON class. You may ONLY get clearance forms signed during NON-CLASS time (unscheduled, before/after school, lunch) NOT DURING CLASS TIMES (INCLUDING TA PERIODS). On June 6th, counselors will be at tables in front of your buildings and will leave at 3 p.m. You will NOT get tickets if you do not submit a form.
    2. Library Books — All seniors must be clear with the Library. If you have questions regarding your status, please check with the Librarian (925) 625-5900 x3016.
    3. Textbooks — All seniors must return all textbooks and pay textbook bills before they can receive a diploma.
    4. Student Store — All seniors must be clear of any outstanding bills before they can receive their diploma.

     

    TRANSCRIPTS/REPORT CARDS:

     

    All transcript requests are processed through www.parchment.com online.  July 31, 2024, will be the last day to receive free unlimited number of digital/electronic requests.  There is a fee for US Postal or FedEx Overnight delivery.  Report cards will be mailed on or around TBD.

     

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          1. Business Banner at graduation: Donate to the class of 2024, and as a thank you, we will display your business banner outside the tennis courts for all graduate guests to see. Contact the class advisors for details. FHS webstore.
          2. Business Advertisement: Donate to the class of 2024, and as a thank you, we will share your business on the next bulletin, contact the class advisors for details. Any donations to the class are always tax deductible. FHS webstore.