SENIOR CLASS INFO

IMPORTANT SENIOR MESSAGE

Senior activities are for graduating seniors only. Any questions regarding eligibility to participate in activities should be directed to the student's counselor. If you have any questions regarding senior activities, please contact Mr. Overdevest or Mrs. Schwartz in the ASB Office, 661-888-6288 x 241 or x 242.

School rules and regulations are expected to be followed at all senior activities. A student possessing any controlled substance or being under the influence at any senior event will be suspended from school and may be excluded from subsequent activities, including the graduation ceremony. Appropriate behavior and regular school attendance is expected in order to participate in senior activities.

SENIOR CONTRACT MEETING

Date: April 10, 2024, 11:30am-12:20pm

Place: Performing Arts Center

All seniors will attend a meeting with school administration on April 10th to discuss the senior contract and appropriate behavior at all senior activities/graduation.

SENIOR'S COUNSELING INFORMATION

Seniors, remember to visit the counseling webpage for college information, scholarships, outreach and support.

SENIOR HONOR SCHOLARS-TRANSCRIPT SUBMISSION DEADLINE

Upon the completion of the 7th semester, students who have earned a cumulative, weighted GPA of 4.0 or higher, are considered Senior Honor Scholars.  Senior Honor Scholars will be recognized for their outstanding academic achievement by receiving an honor stole.  Stoles will be given to Senior Honor Scholars at cap and gown distribution after the senior meeting. All transcripts from classes taken outside of Castaic HS must be submitted to the school registrar, Lizeth Ordonez, by February 15th to be considered for any senior academic honors, including honor scholar status.

JUNIOR/SENIOR PROM

Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024

Time: 7 P.M. - 11 P.M., Arrival at Castaic HS 5pm

Place: The Vineyards

This year's prom will take place on Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 7pm-11pm at The Vineyards, 2525 Stow Street, Simi Valley, CA, 93063. This is a formal dinner/dance and formal attire is required. Prom tickets will go on sale beginning (March 11th). Ticket prices are as follows:

SENIOR SEND-OFF RALLY

Date: Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 (NEW DATE)

Time: Rally Schedule

Place: Gymnasium

All seniors should join us in the gym on Tuesday, May 7th, as the student body wishes the graduating class well. We will be on a rally schedule and will feature performances by band, dance, and cheer. The rally will conclude with a tribute video to the senior class.

SENIOR AWARDS NIGHT

Date: Tuesday, May 14th, 2024

Time: 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. , Invited Seniors Arrive at 6:30 P.M.

Place: Coyote Bowl

Castaic HS Senior Awards Night will take place on Tuesday, May 14th at 7:00 p.m. During this ceremony we will recognize senior students who have received special awards and honors.  This event is by invitation. Those who are selected will be notified in early May. Senior Awards Night is a dignified event and students should dress accordingly.  Seniors should arrive NO LATER THAN 6:30 p.m. to the event.

SENIOR FINALS

Senior Finals will take place on May 15th and May 16th. Students will follow the regular bell schedule for these two days. The last official day of classes for seniors is Thursday, May 16th. 

SENIOR SUNSET/BBQ/YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION

Date: Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024

Time: 4:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.

Place: PAC Parking Lot

Senior Sunset will take place in the PAC Parking Lot on Wednesday, May 22nd, from 4:30pm-6:30pm. Come enjoy the sunset and the company of your graduating classmates. A BBQ dinner is included with your senior VIP package or available for $20 (with ASB Card)/$25 (without) for non VIPs (pre purchase required from the ASB store).  Yearbook distribution for Seniors will also take place at this time.

SENIOR MEETING/CAP & GOWN DISTRIBUTION

Date: Friday, May 17th, 2024

Time: 12:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.

Place: Castaic HS Performing Arts Center

This is a MANDATORY informational meeting for all seniors. Those who do not attend will not participate in the graduation ceremony.

This meeting will discuss the traditions, protocols, and expectations regarding graduation. 

To participate in graduation and receive your cap & gown, you must sign and return the graduation participation agreement at the conclusion of the senior meeting. Please stop by the Assistant Principal's Office if you need another copy of the graduation participation agreement.

CAP AND GOWN ORDERS/DISTRIBUTION

Caps and gowns are available to order online. Visit Jostens to place your order.

For information about cords, stoles, and medals, contact your club or group advisor.

The cap and gown are to be worn for graduation night.  Every effort should be made to have your gown neatly pressed before it is worn to graduation. 

Caps & gowns will be distributed immediately following the senior meeting inside ASB.

SENIOR PANORAMIC PICTURE

Date: Friday, May 17th, 2024

Time: ~1:30 P.M.

Place: Coyote Bowl

Immediately following cap & gown distribution, an 8" x 24" color panoramic picture will be taken in the Coyote Bowl of the entire senior class dressed in caps and gowns. The photo is free for those who purchased a senior VIP package or available for purchase in ASB for all others. Pictures will be available for pickup at Castaic High School starting in July.

GRAD NIGHT 

Date: Thursday, May 23rd, 2024

Time: 3:00pm-12:30am

Place: Universal Studios Hollywood

Senior Grad Night will take place at Universal Studios on Thursday, May 23rd. All students attending must arrive at Castaic HS no later than 3:30pm. Tickets go on sale starting April 6th in ASB and the price is $150 (free for those who purchased the senior VIP package). Included is your ticket to Universal and transportation to and from the park. All students attending, must use the transportation provided by the school. The final day to purchase your ticket is Friday, April 19th.

DECORATING YOUR CAPS 

Yes, students can decorate their caps. Decorations must meet school dress-code policy and may not be three-dimensional.  Gowns may not be altered in any way.

DIPLOMA NAMES

Diploma names will be printed as they appear in Infinite Campus and may not match your birth certificate if another preferred name is used.  Please check your full name, including the middle name, as it appears in Infinite Campus and let us know in writing if you would like any changes to be made.

Please email any name change requests to Lizeth Ordonez by Friday, January 12th, 2024 at lordonez@hartdistrict.org.

NAME PRONUNCIATION

During the graduation ceremony, each student's name will be read aloud. To be sure your name is pronounced correctly, please fill out this form for the name readers.  NAME PRONUNCIATION

LIBRARY-TEXTBOOK CLEARANCE/DELINQUENCIES 

Seniors must have their textbooks and library books returned to the library by Thursday, May 16th, at 3pm to avoid being fined. All fines for damaged, lost, and overdue books must be paid prior to students being given their diploma. All fines can be paid in either the library or in ASB.

TRANSCRIPTS

Seniors are responsible for requesting final transcripts for any college or university.  It is recommended that requests be submitted to the Registrar’s Office before Friday, May 24th.  Transcripts will be mailed by June 30th.  Final transcripts will be issued only if delinquencies are cleared. Transcripts can only be requested online by using the following link: TRANSCRIPT REQUEST