Graduation
cap and gown distribution - Monday, April 29 during gov/econ
Senior graduation caps, gowns, and tassels will be handed out on Monday, April 29 in the cafeteria to those seniors without obligations during gov/econ classes. Seniors will not be able to pick up their cap & gown until all obligations have been cleared. If a senior is unable to pick up his/her/their cap and gown on April 29, please see Mrs. Case in the student store before 3pm on Thursday, May 23. Caps and gowns are required to participate in reflections and graduation! If you forgot to order a cap and gown, tassel or medallion, you can purchase one today at the Josten’s table.
For additional cap and gown related questions, email Miss Duesler (rduesler@tustin.k12.ca.us).
*Cap and gown will not be able to be picked up unless ALL senior obligations have been cleared
What If I am using my sibling’s gown? If you will be using a black gown worn from a previous Foothill High graduate, you must still purchase a cap, tassel and medallion to complete your ensemble. They are $10 each, cash only, and may be purchased at the Josten’s table at the cap and gown distribution or from the student store.
When do I get my graduation tickets? Graduation tickets will be passed out during graduation practice on Wednesday, May 29 at 1pm. Graduation practice is MANDATORY to walk in the commencement ceremony. You will not be able to pick up your graduation tickets at any other time. You must be present at graduation practice in order to pick up your graduation tickets. At graduation practice, you will receive your seating assignment. You’ll want to share your seating assignment with your family so they can sit on the same side.
Reminder: each graduate will receive 5 tickets for graduation.
Grad Practice - wednesday, may 29 @ 1pm (FHS Event Center)
Grad practice is at 1pm on Wednesday, May 29. This event is MANDATORY to attend in order to walk in the graduation ceremony. You do not need to bring anything to this practice except yourself.
Arrive at FHS by 12:40 pm.
Head to the Event Center for seating instructions. We want to get you in and out so don’t be late.
AFTER practice is over, you’ll receive your graduation tickets. Each student will receive 5 tickets.
We cannot offer more than 5 tickets per student. We do not have a waitlist for additional tickets.
Again, if you do not come to grad practice, you will not be able to walk in the ceremony and you will not receive your grad tickets.
Graduation - Thursday, may 30 @ 6pm (ths northrup stadium)
The Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2024 will take place at Northrup Stadium at Tustin High School at 6pm on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
Graduates must arrive at 5pm and proceed to check in at the Tustin High School Sports Pavilion.
Please carry your cap and gown in, and put them on after you’ve checked in. If you have longer hair, you may want to bring hair pins to secure your cap.
Do not bring bags/purses or food/drinks in.
graduation ceremony parking
Students will be seated alphabetically. They will be assigned their seat at graduation practice and will keep this seat for graduation. No changes can be made after graduation practice.
They will be told whether they are on the GOLD or BLACK side and should share this information with you. Based on the seating assignment from graduation practice, you will park in the THS parking lot (GOLD home side) or the THS field off San Juan Street (BLACK visitor side).
Parking is first come, first served, so do not be late. If you need handicapped parking, there are a limited number of handicap spaces in the THS parking lot, but not on the field. Vehicles with a legal handicapped placard will be allowed to park there.
Parking on the same side of the stadium that your graduate is sitting on will be the most convenient for you. Since parking is limited, it is recommended that the graduate and guests arrive in the same vehicle. The gates for guests will open at 5pm.
Remember: coordinate with your friends and family in advance so they know where to park and sit.
graduation ceremony seating
Gates will open at 5pm for guests to enter.
Gold Side Seating- Attendees and graduates who will be sitting on the GOLD side (home bleachers) will park in the main parking lot at Tustin High. Please be aware that this lot may fill up. Gold side graduates must check in at the THS Sports Pavilion. Once the ceremony is over, graduates on the Gold side will exit out to the parking lot to meet up with their guests/family members. (Please see the attached map for reference)
Black Side Seating - Attendees and graduates who will be sitting on the BLACK side (visitor bleachers) will park on the field behind the visitor bleachers off San Juan Street. Black side graduates must check in at the THS Sports Pavilion. Once the ceremony is over, the graduates on the Black side will be exiting the field area behind the visitor bleachers to meet up with their guests/family members. (Please see the attached map for reference)
There is handicapped seating on both sides of the stadium. Sections of bleachers will be on the track or have a ramp for family members who have difficulty with stairs. No special pass is needed. Please have one family member sit with your handicapped person and the rest of the family sit in the regular bleachers.
Babies who are held may be carried in, but toddlers who can stand and walk are considered one of your five guests. Strollers are not allowed inside the stadium. This is strictly enforced.
If you lose a tassel or medallion at the last minute, take cash only to Mrs. Goth at the graduation check-in location, on May 30, for a replacement (THS Sports Pavilion). Replacement items are $10 each.
graduation streaming & pictures
Graduation Streaming
The ceremony will be live-streamed for those guests unable to attend. GRADUATION LIVE STREAM: CLICK HERE!
Graduation Pictures
A professional photographer from South Coast Photographic will photograph each student after his/her/their name is read. Please allow 72 hours for the images to go online for viewing and ordering. To view and order go to: www.southcoastphotographic.com, click on commencement ceremony photo, then click on search for photos, and search by student permanent ID number. To receive $5.00 off orders of $25.00 or more please enter code FOOT24. The coupon will only be good on orders received before July 31, 2024. Ordering your commencement photograph is available up to 90 days after the graduation date.
graduation dress code & Behavior
Dress Code for Graduation Ceremonies
It is our expectation that each student will be properly dressed at the Graduation Ceremony. Students who are not dressed in appropriate attire may be removed from the lineup. Nothing may be put onto graduation caps except the Foothill tassel. No adornments are allowed around the graduate’s necks except the school ribbon and medallion or Honors cords or sashes. The seniors will look professional and coordinated in their dress clothes and black and gold graduation attire. Please have your guests hold any other adornments until after the ceremony.
Appropriate Dress Code:
Cap and gown
Dress slacks, dress shirt (tie optional), blouses, skirt/dress
Dress shoes - FLATS OR LOW WEDGES ONLY. No tennis shoes.
Since you will be walking on the football field, high/spiked heels are unsafe and detrimental to the turf. You will not be allowed onto the field unless you are in flat heels.
Graduates may not bring backpacks, bags, purses or food/drink in with them. Please have your guests hold any personal items for you until after the ceremony.
Guests may NOT bring in:
Fireworks
Noise Makers
Balloons
Signs
Umbrellas
Please respect the dignity of the ceremony and adhere to these guidelines.
Behavior: Students are expected to behave in a mature and dignified manner before, during and after the ceremony. All senior activities and ceremonies are school functions; all school rules apply and will be enforced. Inappropriate behavior will result in removal from the ceremony.
Diploma Pick Up
Diplomas will be distributed starting Friday, May 31 from 8:00am – 4:00pm. Seniors are expected to pick up diplomas from the front office entrance. If you have borrowed your cap and gown, you MUST return the cap, gown, and tassel in order to pick up your diploma. If you have obligations, athletic equipment to return, or laptops to return after AP testing, you MUST return the items before picking up your diploma.
If you have any other graduation related questions, please e-mail Miss Duesler at rduesler@tustin.k12.ca.us.