Dear Serra High School Community--
Another year is in the books. It was an incredible ride and we are so amazed and humbled by the amazing kids in this senior class.
My staff works day in and day out trying to make things as smooth as possible for you and your students. Many times Serra High comes before our own families. There are times we get it right and times we reflect about how to improve. We want you to know that we can't do it without you. It really takes a village to raise a child.
What an amazing day we had today. Senior students came and had an amazing lunch followed by a very smooth rehearsal.
We look forward to next year and please tell any 8th grade parents to subscribe as information will be coming out throughout the summer in this blog and in US Mail.
Here is the last information you need to finish strong Class of 2019.
Saturday, June 8th - GRAD NITE!!!!!
Grad Nite will take place this Saturday, June 8 beginning at 1:15 PM and ending at approximately 4 AM on Sunday, June 9.
Check-in tables will be located between the 200 building and the media center in the teacher parking lot and will open at 1:15PM.Students should check in no later than 1:30PM. STUDENTS MUST BRING THEIR SERRA STUDENT ID. IF THEY DON’T HAVE A SERRA STUDENT ID, THEY MUST PRESENT A DRIVERS LICENSE OR OTHER GOVERNMENT-ISSUED IDENTIFICATION. Buses will load in the teacher parking lot. Students may not park at Serra overnight. Please arrange for a ride. No outside food or drink will be permitted on the buses or in the Park. NO EXCEPTIONS. Students should bring money to purchase food while in the Park. Students are permitted to bring an empty water bottle to fill at the water fountains in the Park.Please refrain from bringing large bags or backpacks. Students must adhere to the Serra dress code for this trip. No costumes or masks will be allowed in the Park per Disney guidelines.
Bag checks and student screenings will take place before boarding the buses at Serra, as well as at the backstage security checkpoint before entering the Disney California Adventure Park. The Anaheim Police Department will be present and conducting screenings for banned substances. If banned substances are found, further action may be taken.
The following items are prohibited and will be confiscated and not returned at the security checkpoint:
Tobacco, marijuana, and vaping productsIllegal substances including alcohol Medication (Chaperones must carry prescription medication through security checkpoint)Any food or drink, including chewing gumSelfie sticksGlass containers, including perfume bottlesWeapons of any kind or items that appear to be weapons Self-defense equipment, including mace or pepper spray
If you have any questions regarding Grad Nite or these guidelines, please email the Grad Nite coordinator.
Monday, June 10th - Graduation
Seniors are to report to USD's Jenny Craig Pavilion at 1PM Commencement ceremony begins at 2PM For the first time, seniors are allowed to decorate their graduation caps. The class of 2019 worked in collaboration with the administration to come up with rules and procedures for this historic event. Please, carefully review the following with your graduate.
GRADUATION CAP RULES
Please take into consideration the following rules when decorating your graduation cap. Failure to follow these rules will result in the removal of the cap before the ceremony. If the staff can not clearly identify what is being said on your cap, it will be taken. This is a great opportunity to express yourself in the moment you've been waiting for. Don't embarrass yourself or your family.
Some ideas of what you CAN put on your cap are:
Thank a parent, grandparent, teacher, friendRecognize the university you will be attendingYour graduation yearBranch of the military you will be joining
Some things your cap CAN’T obtain:
Cannot contain any advertisement, symbols, abbreviations, initials, words, slogans, patches, or pictures that: Refer to drugs or controlled substances, tobacco, alcohol, or weapons or be of a sexual nature. Cannot denote an affiliation with gangs or which advocate drug use, violence, illegal activity, or disruptive behavior which is detrimental to the safety and welfare of other students.Cannot be obscene, profane, vulgar, or lewd.Cannot include numbers other than the graduation year. Cannot threaten the safety and welfare of any person. Cannot make noise. No bells, horns, or anything that makes noiseCannot have any acronyms, initials, codes, etc.
Only the flat, top area of the cap may be decorated. There may be nothing hanging down from any of the sides of the cap. We suggest that you practice on a piece of paper first and then stencil it on to your cap. If you mess up you will not be given another one. You can also decorate a piece of cardboard the size of the cap and tape it onto the cap using double sided tape or Velcro. All caps will be checked before graduation, if your cap doesn’t abide by the rules you will not be given a new one.
Tuesday, June 11th - Diploma Distribution and Senior Breakfast
7:30AM Senior Breakfast and yearbook signing in the lunch court