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 2008/2009
Senior Parent Meeting
The Senior Parent meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 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 15, 2008 is the date the whole senior class will have a panoramic picture taken. Order information and prices to be announced.
Prices for Potential Senior Expenses
- Senior Portraits - $52 to $306
- Senior Parking - $125 (when available)
- Sports Pass - $25
- School Ring - $70 to $495
- Yearbook - $75 to $90
- 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 - $125- to $170 - CASH ONLY
- Extra Graduation Tickets (limited supply) - $5 on June 6, $10 on June 18.
- Grad Nite Tickets - $100 until June 19, $125 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 May 26, 2009, 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 4, 2009. The tickets will be sold to students on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 9:00 AM in the Vikes' Cafe.
Senior Art Show:
Show will be held on May 21, 2009 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 June 2, 2009 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 June 8, 2009. 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 June 18, 2009 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 $100 until June 19, 2009
- Tickets bought at the door are $125 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