ChandlerHigh School

GRADUATION LIVESTREAM LINK

https://news.asu.edu/asulive

Below is the link to the Graduation Program. 

Chandler High 2024 Graduation Program

GRADUATION PRACTICE PRESENTATION

Below is a copy of the slideshow we reviewed with your graduates this morning at our meeting.  Here are some important highlights:

1. Graduate arrival time between 6:15 and 6:30 PM to the check-in area behind Desert Financial Arena.
2. Spectators can enter the Arena at 6:30 PM.  You will not need a ticket!
3. We will have a QR code for the program, so we will NOT have paper programs this year.  Your graduate was given two paper programs this morning.   Other items they were given:
      *Parent ribbons
      *ASU "prohibited item" list. Don't forget that there is a clear bag policy. 
     *Parking map
     *Picture information

I'm looking forward to celebrating with you tonight!

Below are the links:

Graduation Practice Slide Show

Graduation Practice Slide Show PDF

Jennifer De La Torre

SENIOR CLASS MEETING 5/2/24

Please click on the link below to access the presentation from the Senior Class Meeting. 

• Senior Class Meeting 2024

ASU DESERT FINANCIAL ARENA GRADUATION FACILITY INFORMATION Updated 5/9/24

• Click on the link below for a detailed list of prohibited items and other detailed ASU facility information. ASU recently updated the form to prohibit banners, flags, and signs of any size. 
  
  ASU GRADUATION FACILITY INFORMATION

CAP AND GOWN PICK-UP

If you could not pick up your cap, gown, and/or invitations on distribution day, they are available in the bookstore. 

If you did not order from Josten's by the due date, items can also be purchased, cash only, from the bookstore. The costs are below:

Cap only $10.00

Cap and Gown $55.00

Medallion only $10.00

Tassel Only $15.00

We wear a cap and gown to signify graduation and to graduate as one. Our uniformity displays togetherness and an "all the same" pride. Your cap and gown can not be altered in any way. You must wear the school-approved cap and gown, and caps cannot be decorated.  

The tassel is placed on the right side of the mortarboard before graduation and moved to the left after graduation. 

FINAL EXAMS

Senior exams will be given on Wednesday, May 15^th, and Thursday, May 16^th, 2024. All seniors must attend all of their classes on both days.

NOTE: 0 and 7th-hour Seniors need to check with their instructors for the 0 and 7th-period exam schedule.

SENIOR CHECK-OUT

Check-Out Dates:

• May 13th-May 20th (checkout should be completed before graduation practice on May 20th.)

Senior check-out sheets will be handed out during English class in early May.  All textbooks must be returned to your teacher before May 20^th prior to completing your check-out in the bookstore, which is also by May 20^th.  If your teacher is unavailable, you may return your textbooks to the bookstore.

Seniors may check out earlier than May 20th, provided they return all laptops, textbooks, and uniforms and pay outstanding debts. Be sure to bring your completed check-out form to the bookstore. Mid-year graduates are required to check out in the bookstore prior to May 20^th. 

Be sure to keep your check-out receipt. You will need it to receive your seating assignment card at Graduation Practice.

STOLES AND CORDS

All cords and stoles are purchased in the bookstore. The following are the only approved honors chords and stoles:

• Honors cords
  • Summa Cum Laude (GPA 4.5-5.0)- Silver
  • Magna Cum Laude (GPA 4.25-4.49)- Black
  • Cum Laude (GPA 3.75-4.24)- White
• NHS Stoles- Yellow with royal blue lettering
• IB Students- White hood with IB logo
• Cost:
  • Stole $35
  • Cord $10

GRADUATION PRACTICE- MANDATORY

Who?  ALL CHS, Mid-year Grads & Alternative Schools

When?   Monday, May 20^th , 2024 at 8:00 a.m.

Where?  Chandler Center for the Arts (CCA) - Main Stage

Why?  In-depth details about graduation are provided, including lineup/procession requirements, appropriate attire, and seating assignments.

TICKETS

Tickets are not required to attend the graduation ceremony at ASU, and the venue has no guest limit. 

COMMENCEMENT DAY

Student Line Up: Be in the appropriate location by 6:15 p.m. at Mountain America Stadium (ASU Football Stadium). Be in line and ready for roll call at 7:00 p.m.  

Diplomas will be pulled for any student not in line by 7:00 p.m.  You will not be allowed to "walk" if you are late!  Leave your house early so traffic, flat tires, etc. do not delay your arrival.

Doors Open at 6:30 PM for spectators.

Commencement begins at 7:30 p.m., Monday,  May 20^th, 2024, at Desert Financial Arena @ ASU.

Audience: Please do not bring foghorns or balloon bouquets to Desert Financial Arena. This is a courtesy to other families and friends who want to hear and see the ceremony. 

GRADUATE ATTIRE

We wear a cap and gown to signify graduation and to graduate as one. Our uniformity displays togetherness and an "all the same" pride. Your cap and gown can not be altered in any way. You must wear the school-approved cap and gown, and caps cannot be decorated.   

COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES

        Processional- The procession will be led by graduates in alpha order and played by the CHS Band. Seniors, please remain standing and quiet.

         Presentation of Colors-AFJROTC

         National Anthem-performed by CHS Band and Chorale

         Welcome and Introductions by Senior Class Officers – you may be seated

         Speeches and Music-remain seated

         Presentation of Class-Mr. Milbrandt will ask the class to please rise to be

         presented to the Board of Education.  After the presentation, the class will sit to

         await the awarding of diplomas.

AWARDING OF DIPLOMAS

• Each row will stand in unison, one row at a time.  Do not crowd!
• Do not go to the podium until it’s your turn to give the reader your name card.
• Name cards will be given while you are seated.
• You will be given your diploma cover as you walk onto the stage ramp.
• Please hold the cover with your left hand as you will be handing your name card to the reader with your right hand.
• As your name is read, you will walk on stage and shake hands with a CUSD Board or Cabinet member with your right hand and exit stage down the center aisle.
• After your name is called, DO NOT do anything to draw attention away from the student in line behind you. Please walk calmly back to your seat. Diplomas will be handed out once you return to your seat.

*PLEASE remind your family and friends not to bring foghorns or balloon bouquets.

• After the last name is called, the Board or Cabinet member will congratulate the Class of 2024 ask you all to stand, and instruct you to move your tassels from right to left.
• Remain standing for the closing remarks.
• After the closing remarks, stand to sing the Alma Mater.

During the ceremony proper behavior is expected. Do not behave in such a manner as to embarrass yourself or your family or you will be escorted out of the arena. Walk and sit up straight; do not chew gum; no use of electronic devices!

NOTE: If you receive the wrong diploma, please hold it until after the ceremony. Return it to Mrs. Graffeo in the registrar's office, and she will make the correction.

REMEMBER if behavior is inappropriate, commencement exercises may be stopped and diplomas will be issued through the Principal's office on May 28^th.

PARKING AT ASU

Parking:  The following areas will be available for parking the day of the ceremony.

¨ Lot 59

¨ Packard Drive South Garage

¨ Novus Parking Structure

ADA parking is available in the following areas:

¨ Lot 58

¨ Lot 59 – East of Desert Arboretum Park, West of Packard Drive

Please note they operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Please click on the link below for the map of parking areas.

https://graduation.asu.edu/guests/parking

CLEAR BAG POLICY

Desert Financial Arena, and all ASU venues have a Clear Bag Policy. Graduates and guests will be asked to return items to their cars if they do not comply. You can visit: Clearbags.asu.edu for more information.

REQUESTING TRANSCRIPTS

If you are planning on attending a four-year University, Community College or vocational training program and the school requires final transcripts, you will use Parchment.com for your requests.  

SENIOR PANORAMIC PHOTO

Don't miss out on ordering your senior panoramic picture. If you could not buy it during lunch on January 26, you still have time to purchase it at https://www.goldbeckcompany.com/index.html.