{"id":4955,"date":"2016-08-05T15:54:07","date_gmt":"2016-08-05T22:54:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/?page_id=4955"},"modified":"2024-03-25T08:41:37","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T15:41:37","slug":"graduation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bellinghamschools.org\/families\/academics\/graduation\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduation 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking for the Class of 2023 graduation ceremonies and live stream links? Please click here to visit our graduation ceremonies page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Financial Aid<\/h2>\n

Financial Aid and Funding Post-Secondary Education<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/div>Graduation 2024<\/h2>\n
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Guidance for graduation caps and cords<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Graduation Caps<\/strong><\/p>\n

Decorating your cap? Graduation caps will be reviewed\/approved in the staging lines (at Civic) by our school staff.<\/p>\n

Here are some good options for your cap:<\/p>\n

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  • Thank a parent, grandparent, family member, teacher, friend<\/li>\n
  • Recognize the college, tech school, or apprenticeship attending next fall<\/li>\n
  • Graduation year<\/li>\n
  • Branch of the military<\/li>\n
  • Cultural or traditional family symbols<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Words and symbols must be consistent with our key strategies that create a safe and engaging learning environment.<\/p>\n

    Graduation cords<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Students will wear caps and gowns for graduation, and some may wear cords. We recognize these three cords in the graduation program.<\/p>\n

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    • Gold honor cords are given to any student who has a 3.5 GPA or higher.<\/li>\n
    • Blue cords given out for AVID<\/abbr>.<\/li>\n
    • Black ribbon medals are for students who have earned a seal of biliteracy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Some students may have additional cords to celebrate other accomplishments for clubs or activities, flower leis and\/or other cultural or significant accessories. The tradition of graduation is for the graduating class to wear similar attire to symbolize many parts of the whole class. We appreciate the sentiment of this tradition and we also understand some may choose to add embellishments. We ask that they students do not impact or take away from the day\u2019s events or other students\u2019 experiences.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

      \n \n <\/i><\/span>\n <\/i><\/span>\n <\/span>\n Credits<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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      Class of 2021 and Beyond<\/p>\n

      English 4.0<\/strong>\u00a0Required: English 101 and English 201, and other courses in reading, writing, and communication.<\/p>\n

      Mathematics 3.0\u00a0<\/strong>Required: Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II (Algebra II may be met by another third year math course based on Personalized Pathway\/High School and Beyond Plan including parent\/guardian signature). See counselor for details.<\/p>\n

      World Language 2.0\u00a0<\/strong>Required: Two credits in the same language (e.g., two years of Spanish, two years of French, two years of German, etc.). Credits may be met through Personalized Pathway\/High School and Beyond Plan and district waiver process.<\/p>\n

      Science 3.0\u00a0<\/strong>Expected sequence: Biology, Chemistry, Physics. Required: Two credits must be in a lab science. (Third credit may be met by a course that aligns with Personalized Pathway\/High School and Beyond Plan including parent\/guardian signature). See counselor for details.<\/p>\n

      Social Studies 3.0\u00a0<\/strong>Required: Contemporary World History\/Geography\/Problems; US History\/Government; 0.5 credits of Civics (content may be embedded in another social studies course); 0.5 credits of Social Studies elective.<\/p>\n

      Health and Fitness 2.0\u00a0<\/strong>Required: Health (0.5 credit) and\u00a0PE<\/abbr>\u00a0(1.5 credits).<\/p>\n

      Visual and Performing Arts 2.0\u00a0<\/strong>1.0 credit may be substituted as part of a Personalized Pathway\/High School and Beyond Plan including parent\/guardian signature.<\/p>\n

      Career and Technical\u00a0Education 1.5<\/strong>\u00a0Required: 0.5 Technical Literacy, which is a new course to learn technical skills necessary to be successful in other high school and post-high school endeavors. One credit may be an Occupational Education course that meets the definition of an exploratory course as described in the\u00a0CTE<\/abbr><\/abbr>\u00a0program standards.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Electives 9.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

      30\u00a0<\/strong>Required\u00a0High School Credits<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n

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      A Message from Communications and Community Relations \u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

      Dear future class of 2024 graduates, families and high school staff,<\/p>\n

      We are excited to share finalized graduation dates. \u00a0Please make note of the following important dates:<\/p>\n

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      • Community Transitions (CT) program graduation is 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 13 at the Depot Market Square.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        • Options High School graduation ceremony is 6 p.m. Friday, June 14 at Civic Stadium.<\/li>\n
        • Squalicum High School graduation ceremony is 10 a.m. Saturday, June 15 at Civic.<\/li>\n
        • Bellingham High School graduation ceremony is 1 p.m. Saturday, June 15 at Civic.<\/li>\n
        • Sehome High School graduation ceremony is 4 p.m. Saturday, June 15 at Civic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Other important dates:<\/p>\n

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          • Wednesday, June 12 is the last day for seniors with graduation rehearsals and other end-of-year events during the school day Thursday, June 13 and Friday, June 14.<\/li>\n
          • The last day of school for all other students remains Tuesday, June 18.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Please watch for more information from your school as we get closer to graduation.<\/p>\n

            All graduations, including CT<\/abbr>\u2019s event, will be streamed live and be available for later viewing.<\/p>\n

            If you have any questions about graduation credits or high school and beyond planning, please contact your school\u2019s counseling office.<\/p>\n

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