GRADUATION INFORMATION FOR SENIORS
A student's senior year is a very special time and is full of expectations, commitments, and deadlines. There are many activities and additional expenses during this last year of high school - class ring, senior portrait, class picture, prom, graduation announcements, cap & gown, and Grad Nite.
Here is an overview of Graduation Events. Some are explained in detail.
Samohi Home
Sign up for the Senior Email List
If you are interested in receiving emails regarding Samohi Senior Information and reminders, send an email to: samohi.seniors@smmusd.org and ask to be added to the email list.
Senior Calendar
Calendar of Senior Events, Testing, Deadlines, and estimate of Senior Expenses
Senior Calendar 2007/2008
Senior Parent Meeting
The Senior Parent meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 7PM in the Cafeteria.
Class Rings
Jostens representative, John Zavala, can be reached at 805-987-4147. He will be on campus during Back to School Night and periodically during the year.
Panoramic Picture
October 17, 2007 is the date the whole senior class will have a panoramic picture taken. Order information and prices to be announced.
Cap and Gown Rental
Cap and Gown Rental information will be handed out to seniors during the week of November 19. Orders will be taken during Josten's Family Order Night on November 27 or during lunch on November 28.
You can also get information from Herff Jones. The phone number for questions (toll free) is 877-312-6642.
Prices for Potential Senior Expenses
- Senior Portraits - $52 to $306
- Senior Parking - $125 (when available)
- Sports Pass - $25
- School Ring - $70 to $495
- Yearbook - $60 to $80
- Senior Yearbook Ads - $150 to $200
- Homecoming - $25 to $50
- Senior Announcements - $3 to $90
- Cap and Gown Order - $30 to $80
- Panoramic Photo - $20 to $25
- Prom - $110- to $180
- Extra Graduation Tickets (limited supply) - $5 on June 7, $10 on June 19.
- Grad Nite Tickets - $75 on June 19, $100 cash at the door.
College Related
- ACT Test - $29 each
- Score Reports - $7 each
- SAT Test - $41.50
- Score reports - $9.00 each
- Advanced Placement Exams - $80 to $100
- Test Prep - $100 to $900
- College Applications $35 to $95
- Transcripts - $3.00
Graduation Tickets:
Each student is given 3 guest tickets when the senior picks up their cap and gown. Beginning Tuesday, May 27, 2008, they can sign up for the lottery in the Activities Office. The lottery offers them an opportunity to buy an extra ticket for $5.00. The results of the Lottery will be posted on June 5, 2008. The tickets will be sold to students on Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 9:00 AM in the Vikes' Cafe.
Senior Art Show:
Show will be held on May 27, 2008 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in the Roberts Art Gallery (1st Floor of the History Building.)
Senior Honors Celebration:
Celebration will take place on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 7:00 PM in Barnum Hall. This is a ceremony to celebrate senior achievement, honors, & scholarship awards. Everyone may attend, and if a student receives an invitation, it means he/she will be receiving recognition.
Yearbook Distribution:
Yearbook distribution will be Wednesday June 11, 2008. All obligations must be cleared prior to obtaining a yearbook. Obligations include: Library, textbook, financial, and detention.
Grad Nite Information:
Grad Nite is an extravagant all-night party exclusively for the graduating class of Santa Monica and Olympic High Schools. It is put on by parents, district teachers & staff, local businesses, and community members. Grad Nite will take place on Thursday, June 19, 2008 from 9:30 PM to 5:30 AM. Doors are only open for passenger arrivals from 9:30 to 11:30 PM, so DON'T BE LATE! For more information, go to the Grad Nite webpages at:
http://samohi.smmusd.org/Grad_Nite/
Grad Nite Ticket Reservations
Another deadline not to miss is the Grad Nite Ticket Sale
- Tickets are $75 until June 18, 2008
- Tickets bought at the door are $100 CASH ONLY
Grad Nite Ticket Forms are available in the Activities office -- same rack as the envelopes for Cap and Gown Rentals.
Any additional questions can be directed to the Senior Class Advisor.
Emily Kariya