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SAVE THE DATE-Graduation

We know it is early to start thinking about Graduation but it will be approaching faster than you know! We wanted to let you know that our commencement ceremony will be taking place on Friday June, 2, 2023 at 4pm in the Branham Stadium. This is different then what is reflected on the district calendar due to the availability of the vendors and providing the students and families with the best possible experience. Please mark your calendars!

More information will be coming in the following months.

 

Hello Bruins, 

 

This information was sent out to all senior parents and students. I understand that I have missed providing information to all of Branham. My apologies. 

 

 

Important Senior Information

 

 

We are all so proud of the accomplishments that have led you here! We are excited to have you enjoy senior celebrations and to recognize you all at the Graduation Ceremony.

 

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IF YOU DID NOT ORDER A CAP/GOWN, WE ORDERED EXTRAS! ALL STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE A CAP/GOWN FOR THE CEREMONY PRE ORDERED OR NOT. CAPS/GOWNS ARE FEE FOR ALL STUDENTS. 

 

GRADUATION TICKETS WILL BE HANDED OUT TO SENIORS AFTER GRADUATION PRACTICE ON JUNE 1ST. 

EXTRA TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE STARTING JUNE 1ST AFTER GRADUATION PRACTICE AT THE STUDENT STORE. (ASB OFFICE).

 

Graduation Diploma Handout Deadline: May 19, 2023 (THIS FRIDAY)

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfeyifAjrTYDjBdcTjFZw0zDthaLErUPK7McdqonueRbWvBvA/viewform

General Information: Please fill out this form by 5/19 to indicate your desire to participate in the 2023 Graduation Ceremony and secure your spot. You will also be able to select your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice for which staff member you would like to hand you your diploma at graduation.

 

Senior Awards: May 25, 2023

Location: BHS Main Gym  

Time: 6:00pm 

Dress is business casual, Please see Ms. Liu ([email protected]) with any questions. 

 

Senior Returns/Fines Due: May 26, 2023

Location: Book Room 

Time: By 6:00pm

Book Room account statements will be emailed by May 1st.  Your account must be completely cleared of all books, Chromebook(s), charger and bag, athletic uniforms, student parking tags, and fines.  Fines are deleted when items are returned.  Fines for Chromebook broken screens and items not returned MUST be paid to be cleared.  Unreturned student parking tags are fined $20.  Pay fines in the Book Room with cash (exact change), check (payable to Branham), or credit/debit card.  See Mrs. Fleming ([email protected]) if you have questions.   

 

Senior Campus Locker Cleanout Due: May 26, 2023

Location:  Sign off in Book Room

Time: By 6:00pm

All campus lockers assigned to seniors MUST be cleaned out.  If you were assigned a campus locker any time during your years at Branham, it’s still assigned to you.  PLEASE open your locker one last time and clean out EVERYTHING!  Then, sign off with Mrs. Fleming in the Book Room.

 

Senior Final Exams: May 22-May 26, 2022

Seniors will be taking their final exams before the last week of school. The last week of school will instead consist of a variety of celebratory activities. Students must remain in good standing in order to participate. 

 

Senior Brunch: May 31, 2023 (MANDATORY ATTENDANCE) 

Location: Branham Cafeteria 

Time: 9:00-11:30 

General information: All seniors attend, no tickets necessary. Food will be provided. You will receive your freshmen letter to self and there will be several other activities. Caps and Gowns will be handed out. 

 

Graduation Practice: June 1, 2023  (MANDATORY ATTENDANCE) 

Location: Branham Football Field 

Time: 9:00am 

General Information: Adjust your work schedule accordingly. Bring sunblock and water. Attendance will be taken. All graduates MUST attend and be ON TIME in order to participate in graduation. You will receive your 6 graduation tickets. Extra tickets will be on sale at the Student Store (ASB Office) for $2 starting June 1st after graduation practice. 

 

Graduation Practice: June 2, 2023 (MANDATORY ATTENDANCE) 

Location: Branham Football Field 

Time: 9:00am 

General Information: Adjust your work schedule accordingly. Bring sunblock and water. Attendance will be taken. All graduates MUST attend and be ON TIME in order to participate in graduation.

 

GRADUATION: June 2, 2023

Location: Branham Football Field 

Graduates Arrive: 2:45pm, assemble in the gym and pass through security checks. 

Audience Seating: 2:45pm, East gate to stadium opens. No entrance to the stadium prior to 2:45. Commencement begins: 4pm  The ceremony will be approximately an hour and a half. 

 

GRAD NIGHT:  June 2, 2023

Location: San Francisco Bay Cruise 

For more information, please contact: 

https://sites.google.com/view/branhamgradnight2023/home

Contract & Waiver Form:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OK6KdE7uPoBa9xZtwy3BA_6rpsiluYQZ/view

 

IMPORTANT GENERAL INFORMATION 

 

Graduation Expectations 

The Class of 2023 has achieved much success. In an effort to make our graduation dignified and memorable it is imperative that each graduate adhere to the following policies and expectations. 

  1. Graduation Dress Code 

    1. All graduates participating in the ceremony are expected to wear a Branham cap and gown.

    2. Graduation gowns cannot be altered or embellished in any way. 

    3. Cords and sashes, etc. that are pre-approved by the Activities Director may be worn. Leis are the only exception. 

    4. Failure to be properly dressed, will forfeit the invitation to participate in the ceremony. 

  2. Graduation Ceremony Expectations

    1. Cell phones or other electronics must remain off and out of sight during the graduation ceremony.  Dignified behavior is expected at all times. (Throwing of objects, beach balls, etc. or engaging in inappropriate loud outbursts are not considered dignified behavior.) 

    2. All graduates are expected to adhere to the Discipline Guideline in the BHS Parent/Student Information Handbook.

    3. If a senior is on social probation for tardies or truancies, they may be ineligible to participate in any of the remaining senior activities for the school year. 

    4. No water bottles will be allowed on the field. Water will be available to all graduates provided by our Music Boosters. 

 

Non-compliance with any of the following will warrant the immediate removal of the graduate from the graduation ceremony due to potential interference with the decorum of the ceremony.  

 

REMINDER TO FAMILIES: No strollers, umbrellas, shade structures, noise makers, or balloons will be allowed into the ceremony. 

 

Graduation Caps Do’s and Don’ts: 

Decorating your cap is a privilege, not a right. If you violate these guidelines, you will be stripped of the privilege of wearing a decorated cap. 

  • Celebration of high school ending (example: Momma we made it!) 

  • Declaration of next step (example: Marines, Technical School, College) 

  • Any other approved idea (example: Thanks mom and dad!) 

 

It cannot have: 

  • Offensive images/sayings 

  • References to drugs/alcohol 

  • Anything that goes against dress code 

  • Anything that would obstruct someone else's view. 

  • If you are unsure as to whether your cap is appropriate, see Coach Cooper in the Activities Office ➔ Caps must be approved 

  • If a cap is deemed inappropriate, you will be stripped of your rights to wear a decorated cap and will have to wear a blank one. Students will be responsible for purchasing a new cap. Depending on the situation, you may be able to earn the privilege back by getting a new idea approved that day. 

  • CAPS WILL ALSO BE PRE-SCREENED BEFORE WALKING (June 2nd) 

  • If a cap is deemed inappropriate at this time, you will be stripped of your privilege to walk.